by David Niven | Jul 13, 2020 | black lives matter, education, government, health, International, law, Media, Podcasts, policy, Social Work, social work education
Black Lives Matter has reached huge audiences over the last month or two but how can it be turned into action? Wayne Reid is a professional officer with the British Association of Social Workers and is my guest. He talks of the BLM impact personally and professionally...
by David Niven | Jun 29, 2020 | Child Abuse, Children, crime, education, health, International, law, Podcasts, safeguarding, schools, Training, Training Courses
A new and much needed initiative. SafeguardingInternational Schools. http://www.ChildSafeguarding.com is launching. This recognises the need to offer child protection training to all staff at international schools, whatever their role and in their own language. The...
by David Niven | Jun 22, 2020 | Children, health, International, Podcasts, policy, Social Work, social work education, Training, Uncategorized
I talk to Lee Emmett Managing Director of Sanctuary International about recruitment of staff from overseas and the importance of ethical behaviour in doing so. Lee heads up Sanctuary’s International division, with a focus on client relationships and...
by David Niven | Jun 15, 2020 | Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, covid19, education, environment, government, health, International, Mental Health, Podcasts, policy, Research, Social Work, social work education, Training Courses, Uncategorized
What social work can contribute during and following the Covid19 pandemic. Professor Ngoh Tiong Tan is Chair of Global Institute for Social Work ( www.thegisw.org ) International Advisory Board —– President, Connexions International. —– Professor, Singapore...
by David Niven | Jun 9, 2020 | covid19, environment, government, health, International, Podcasts, poetry
Covid19 has been a nightmare for all populations. Paradoxically, the planet and the environment have benefited. Just before lockdown, I was invited with a group of poets in Bath to respond to a short but powerful video produced by two remarkable women by writing and...
by David Niven | Nov 16, 2018 | Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, education, health, Podcasts, safeguarding, Social Media, Social Work, social work education
A fantastic folk rock CD to raise funds for Looked After Children. The project is Jenni’s brainchild and marries her lifelong love of social work with her passion for folk and folk-rock music. She is an award winning social worker who has retired to live...