by David Niven | Jul 20, 2020 | environment, health, Media, Mental Health, Podcasts, Social Work, social work education, Uncategorized, visual impairment
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. There are 350,000 people in the UK with...
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 | Mar 1, 2019 | Child Abuse, Children, Children & Social Care, Conference, education, International, Podcasts, safeguarding, Social Work, social work education
14th March 2019 Leeds Town Hall. Safeguarding Impact Conference. Speakers include: Opposition Shadow Minister for Children and Families Emma Lewell-Buck MP Police and Crime Commissioner for W Yorkshire Mark Burns Williamson OBE Dean Coady OBE highly decorated...
