by David Niven | Aug 18, 2020 | Ambassador, Australia, covid19, crime, Diplomacy, education, environment, government, humanitarian, International, law, Media, Podcasts, Research, Social Work
Part 2 of this fascinating interview on the power of diplomacy from when Christopher moved to the IFRC. The range of issues and the depth of need in the world is staggering. The constant demand on a macro and micro level to resolve conflict is well known but this...
by David Niven | Aug 14, 2020 | Ambassador, Australia, covid19, Diplomacy, education, environment, government, humanitarian, International, law, Media, Podcasts, policy, safeguarding, Social Work
This is a great opportunity to listen in to the world of international diplomacy.Christopher served his country for 30 years , having worked for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade from 1968-2000. In that time he served in a variety of embassies, at the...
by David Niven | Jul 31, 2020 | abuse, Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, crime, government, International, law, law enforcement, Podcasts, schools, Social Work, social work education, traffiking, Uncategorized
Jim Gamble is one of the UK’s leading voices on the safeguarding of children. I’ve known Jim for many years and he has always worked passionately to improve the safety of children. This is a great listen and an honest account of times in law enforcement...
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 | Dec 20, 2017 | Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, government, law, Media, Podcasts, policy, Research, safeguarding, Social Work, social work education, Uncategorized
Robert Goodwill MP was appointed Minister of State at the Department for Education on 12 June 2017. He was elected Conservative MP for Scarborough and Whitby in 2005. He is Minister of State for Children and Families. His responsibilities include: child protection...
