Thoughts On The Social World

  An interview with Christina Gabbitas about her book for 5 to 8 year olds on keeping themselves safe and how she is committed to safeguarding children.. Christina is a children’s award winning author, poet and voiceover artist. Christina’s first publications, The Felicity Fly series of books teach childreabout the world around them with fun. Christina […] The post 077 Christina Gabbitas safeguarding author appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

Dave is a Barnardo’s Children’s Service Manager in Bradford and is Young Lives Bradford VCS representative on Bradford Safeguarding Children Board. The post 076 Bradford VCS Dave Benn appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

This time I'm looking at a magazine format with two radio interviews and an introduction to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. The post 075 Interviews and Inquiries-Social Care & Sexual Abuse appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

Damien Miller is a Superintendent within Bradford District who leads on Safeguarding Partnerships.  Within his portfolio he has responsibility for the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), Child & Adult Safeguarding, Domestic Violence, Safer Schools, Missing People, Mental Health and Families First.  He started in this role in September 2016, but is no stranger to Bradford, […] The post 074 Bradford Interviews Supt Damien Miller appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

Since retiring 5 years ago he has chaired 2 safeguarding adults boards The post 073 Bradford interviews Chair of Adult Safeguarding appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

This is the second podcast from the Bradford series. Shirley is a Consultant in Public Health for the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council and Chairs the Child Death Overview Panel for the Safeguarding Board. She was a hospital doctor and GP across West Yorkshire for 10 years & also worked in Mozambique for 3 […] The post 072 Bradford interviews CDOP Shirley Briarly appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

He is the Chair of the Global Institute of Social Work, was Co-chair of Commonwealth Organization for Social Workers (COSW), Past President of Singapore Association of Social Workers, past Regional President (Asia and Pacific) of International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) The post 071 Professor Tan Ngoh Tiong Global Inst of Social Work appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

This is the first in a series of podcasts looking at the Bradford Safeguarding Children Board which I have the privilage to Chair. Initially, in five interviews with key members of the Board, you will get to experience a flavour of the work of the Board and the people who serve on it. The first […] The post 070 The Bradford LSCB Interviews 01 appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

Hello again. This programme features a short radio interview I gave on recruitment , retention and the reasons behind vacancy rates/agency staff numbers. Then my guest is Deona Hooper, based in South Carolina and the founder of  Social Work Helper digital newsletter/magazine.. She describes it as a “woman owned mission driven progress website providing news, […] The post 069 Social Work Across the Atlantic appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

Justin Humphreys is the Executive Director of Safeguarding of CCPAS. This Charity , formed in 1977, has over 8000 subscribing organisations, churches and other bodies that look to it for training, consultancy , DBS checking and general support. It operates all through the UK and has strong links abroad. Justin talks of the challenges facing […] The post 068 Churches Child Protection Advisory Service appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

After 20 years of developing and resourcing work within adult and children's social care, James has built up a unique understanding of the sector. Agency staff and interim appointments are part of the fabric of the social care landscape. The post 067 James Rook CEO Sanctuary appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

Dr Ruth Allen joined the British Association of Social Workers as Chief Executive on 11th April 2016.  She was previously Director of Social Work at South West London & St Georges’ Mental Health Trust and Chair of the Mental Health Faculty at the College of Social Work.  Previous to that she was a head of […] The post 066 Ruth ALLEN Chief Executive BASW appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

Alan Wood has been asked by the Secretary of State, Nicky Morgan MP and the Minister, Edward Timpson MP to lead a fundamental review of the role and functions of Local Safeguarding Children Boards (LCSBs). This will include the child death review process and consideration of how the intended centralisation of serious case reviews (SCRs) […] The post 065 Dept for Education Review of LSCBs Alan Wood appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

The Government announced just before Christmas a review of Local Safeguarding Children Boards The post 064 Review of Safeguarding Children Boards appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

My guest is Michael Hames who I’ve known for 20 years and whom I worked with on several initiatives and investigations starting when he was at Scotland Yard. He was born in Colchester, Essex and after education at the Colchester Royal Grammar School, joined the Metropolitan Police in 1962.  He served for 32 years  and […] The post 063 Michael Hames. Police pioneer against child abuse appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

Lucy Faithfull Foundation believes that child sexual abuse is preventable and that we can have a society where children are free from sexual abuse and exploitation.  Their purpose is to safeguard children and young people from sexual abuse by preventing it and responding to it.  Their stated mission is to prevent abuse from happening by […] The post 062 DONALD FINDLATER– Lucy Faithfull Foundation appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

Hello again after the Summer! I thought I’d use this chance to reflect on a few of the significant events over the last month before we get back into the regular pattern of Podcasts. The worldwide refugee crisis—-More thoughts on abuse by priests—A Freedom of Information request by the BBC about the increase in numbers […] The post 061 A Magazine for Autumn appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

We talk of his commitment to child and family friendly health care and the background to this internationally endorsed initiative with its relevance to multi agency work in safeguarding. The post 060 Dr Simon Lenton – Child Friendly Health Care appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

I talked to Alice Newton , the suicide prevention training co-ordinator for Papyrus, a national charity dedicated to supporting young people contemplating suicide and raising awareness about the level of need. They provide confidential help and advice to young people and anyone worried about a young person, help others to prevent young suicide by working […] The post 059 Papyrus– Youth Suicide Prevention Charity appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.

This is another podcast from the highly successful BASPCAN Congress held at Edinburgh University. Professor Harry Ferguson on social work practice in families , how social workers engage with children and what the landscape of the profession is like today. Harry joined the university of Nottingham in November 2008 as Professor of Social Work. Prior to that he held […] The post 058 Professor Harry Ferguson on social work practice. appeared first on Thoughts On The Social World.