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Promoting themes such as socio economic health , dignity and work , environmental change, strength of human relationships and protection of the millions of vulnerable people across continents, challenge the basic fundemental commitment of social work policy and practice.
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I have submitted some videos to the http://thegisw.org website on social work and the media. Please have a look. You may have to enrol ( free ) but there are some great talks and courses. Look under featured courses.
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In the 50th year of the British Association of Social Workers ( BASW ) it is fitting that my 100th podcast is with the National Chair, Gerry Nosowska.
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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 gives an insight to the responsibilities and skills of those working to that end.
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he served in a variety of embassies, at the Australian Permanent Mission to the UN in New York, as the Department’s Legal Adviser and as Ambassador to Myanmar (Burma) from 1986-89 and to Yugoslavia, Romania and Macedonia from 1997-2000.
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A wonderful interview with someone who has been incredibly influential in protecting children from abuse.
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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. He is widely recognised as a global authority on safeguarding children and was the founding chair of the Virtual Global Taskforce; a former national policing lead for child protection and the architect and CEO of the UK Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre.
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This time, I’m pleased to feature Tiggi Trethowan who now has developed almost total sight loss. Her story and thoughts on the traumatic impact is inspirational and she is a welcome addition to the podcasting community.
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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...
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I talk to Lee Emmett from Sanctuary International about recruiting staff from overseas and the importance of ethical behaviour in doing so.
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Professor Ngoh Tiong Tan is Chair of Global Institute for Social Work ( GISW ) International Advisory Board —– President, Connexions International. —– Professor, Singapore University of Social Sciences.—– Treasurer, International Association of Schools of Social Work.
read more14th March 2019 Leeds Town Hall. Safeguarding Impact Conference. Speakers include: Opposition Shadow Minister for Children and...
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A fantastic folk rock CD to raise funds for Looked After Children.
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I’m very pleased to have been invited on to the International Advisory Board that Tiong Chairs and , in this interview, he lays out the vision and the opportunities for the GISW at its five year anniversary.
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the challenges of safeguarding children and young people.
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Safeguarding in education has always been a high priority as young peoplle sometimes spend more waking hours at school than at home....
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Robert Goodwill MP was appointed Minister of State at the Department for Education on 12 June 2017. He was elected Conservative MP...
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Dr David Colvin and Bill McKitterick both have been lost to us this year. David was my friend and mentor. He helped me...
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We talk of the future of Safeguarding Boards and what the new guidelines could mean following the Wood Review. These new arrangements...
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All my working life I’ve watched my profession defend itself in the court of media opinion.
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This programme is about the image of social work and social care. It describes an exiting new initiative in media training and has an...
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Dave is a Barnardo’s Children’s Service Manager in Bradford and is Young Lives Bradford VCS representative on Bradford Safeguarding Children Board.
read moreDamien Miller is a Superintendent within Bradford District who leads on Safeguarding Partnerships. Within his portfolio he has...
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Since retiring 5 years ago he has chaired 2 safeguarding adults boards
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This is the first in a series of podcasts looking at the Bradford Safeguarding Children Board which I have the privilage to Chair....
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Sonya Chowdhury took over as Chief Executive of Action for M.E., the UK’s leading charity for people affected by Myalgic...
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Hello again. This programme features a short radio interview I gave on recruitment , retention and the reasons behind vacancy...
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Justin Humphreys is the Executive Director of Safeguarding of CCPAS. This Charity , formed in 1977, has over 8000 subscribing...
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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.
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