North London Social Work Teaching Partnership

Online learning: Women, girls and gangs - Risks and challenges in a new landscape
2019-06-13 12:00 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Online webinar
There is increasing awareness of new risks to girls and young women posed by changes in gang activity. As gangs move away from postcode rivalries and become more focused upon developing drugs markets outside of London, they have an increasing need to recruit girls to support these activities. Girls and young women in public care are particularly vulnerable to recruitment and can become trapped in debt bondage or other forms of coercion. Increased awareness amongst practitioners is necessary to understand and address the risks involved.
Aims of the session
The session aims to:

Highlight the significance of the involvement of women and girls in gangs.
Explore recent changes in gang activities and the implications for how they operate.
Explore the roles that women and girls play in gangs.
Discuss implications for practice.

About the presenters
This session will be presented by Dr Tirion Havard, Senior Lecturer at London South Bank University and Dr Andrew Whittaker, Associate Professor at London Southbank University. They are authors of the Postcodes to Profits gang study, which has been positively cited in parliamentary debates and featured on BBC TV and Radio 4 as well as the Times, The Guardian and the Independent newspapers.
Tirion draws on her experience as a probation officer in the National Probation Service, London where she worked with violent and sexual offenders. This included assessing and managing the risk of those convicted of stranger violence, gun and knife crime, as well as abuse within intimate relationships. Tirion has recently concluded research into coercive control and the role mobile phones play in this.
Andrew draws upon his experience as a senior social worker in a child protection team and his on-going research on child protection. This includes studies of trauma-informed approaches to reducing serious violence, how practitioners make decisions in high-risk situations and how young people view risk in their social environments. He acts as an expert witness in civil and criminal courts in the UK and Australia.

Online learning: Working with complexity: Managing challenging conversations in practice
2019-05-30 13:00 - 14:30 | Online webinar
Professional communication is rarely straightforward, but some issues – such as breaking bad news and setting boundaries or supporting people in states of emotionally charged states like grief, fear, anger and pain can cause additional concern.
This session addresses ways in which we can communicate with clarity and compassion and offers strategies when communicating with others in situations of complexity.

Speaker bio
Nicky Lambert
Associate Professor & Director of Teaching and Learning, Middlesex University
Nicky Lambert is an Associate Prof and Director of Teaching and Learning Mental Health and Social Work. Nicky is a Senior Teaching Fellow (SFHEA) and has worked across a range of mental health services both in the UK and internationally supporting staff and practice development in acute and mental health trusts, councils, businesses and charities. She is a Trustee for West Hampstead Women’s centre and has a professional Twitter feed: @niadla. She has teaching and research interests in women’s health, physical and mental health, social media and health education

How do I join?

Please book your place via our website. Once confirmed, you will receive joining instructions on how to access our online webinar platform.

Questions?

Please email info@northlondonsocialwork.co.uk

Online learning: Systemic leadership
2019-05-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Online webinar
This webinar aims to provide you with an overview of systemic leadership in order to get you to start thinking like a systemic leader.
A systemic leader does not focus on the superficial symptoms of the system, but rather looks at what is happening beneath the surface. Aimed at professionals who aspire to improve their practice, create opportunities for self and others, and facilitate wisdom and development in their organisations.

Speaker bio
Robert Koglek
Head of Corporate Parenting, London Borough of Hackney
Robert qualified as a social worker and social pedagogue in Germany and holds an MA in social work and an MSc in Systemic Leadership and Organisational Development. He started working in 2009 for the London Borough of Hackney.
Robert has led on various national and international projects including Systemic Social Work in Europe, Head Heart and Hands, the DfE funded Family Learning and Intervention Programme (FLIP) and the North London Social Work Teaching Partnership Programme (NLSWTP).

How do I join?

Please book your place via our website. Once confirmed, you will receive joining instructions on how to access our online webinar platform.

Questions?

Please email info@northlondonsocialwork.co.uk

SKEF - Approaches to Family Intervention
2019-04-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Online in Zoom
Approaches to Family Intervention: Motivational Social Work and Social Pedagogy in Action (Family Learning Intervention Programme – FLIP) – a comparative critique of two practice models

The North London Social Work Teaching Partnership is dedicated to sharing best practice and knowledge about innovations and improvement programmes across Partner organisations.
The SKEFs provide a unique opportunity to share practice experience and specialist skills, network and enhance collaborative dialogue between managers and practitioners that will inform practice and service development. These sessions are suitable for social workers, managers and anyone involved in supporting the learning of others, practice or service development.
This facilitated session will be presented by Robyn Kemp, FLIP Manager, London Borough of Hackney in collaboration with Chrissie Gregory, Innovations & Sector Improvement Manager, London Borough of Islington.
Participants will learn about the experiences of two London boroughs in implementing Motivational Social Work and Social Pedagogy, two distinct practice approaches that have been embedded as part of the DfE Innovation Programme. These funded projects have been developed to innovate and test out different approaches to direct work with the broad aim of improving outcomes and using interventions that effectively support children and families.
Chrissie and Robyn will describe each approach, and explore the successes and challenges of their use, giving ample time for engaging discussions with participants. Participants will be able to share their own experiences of these or other practice models and consider the usefulness and applicability and potential impact on practice and service outcomes.

Self-neglect and the Mental Capacity Act 2005
2019-03-28 09:30 - 16:00 | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London, England, NW44BT, United Kingdom
THIS SESSION IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
This session will be delivered byDawn Revell, Edge Training and Consultancy Ltd – www.edgetraining.org.uk
Aims
This course aims to enable delegates to consider the application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in relation to cases of self-neglect through Safeguarding Adults procedures.

Learning outcomes
By the end of the course participants will:

Have improved knowledge and application of robust assessments of capacity in relation to self-neglect safeguarding adults cases
Understand the role of the local authority within the Care Act Safeguarding Regulations
Be able to Identify the legal aspects of the MCA that have particular importance in safeguarding and consider the role and use of the Court of Protection
Be able to consider how to use the MCA to respond to cases of self-neglect and identify and carry out best practice in the application of the Act.

Programme
The day will include the following key topics:

The Care Act Regulations in relation to safeguarding adults and the role of the local authority
The Mental Capacity Act in a national context
Self-neglect: definition, examples and challenges
Safeguarding adults and the Mental Capacity Act: Legal remedies
MCA overview: assessment of capacity – Best Interests – Restraint – DOLS
Defining and assessing capacity: Fundamentals, case law and practical application
Meaning of ‘use or weigh’ in practice – lessons from case law
Refusing an assessment of capacity – action and limitations
Practice remedies, legal remedies and risk reduction strategies
The right to make unwise decisions
Exploration of South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT) and Bedford Borough Council Ombudsman case
Messages from safeguarding adult reviews and research
Self-neglect and risk factors that can lead to it
Case study-taking action under the MCA in a person’s best interests
Robust assessments of capacity- what to document
Benefits of multi-agency working
The role of the Court of Protection
Powers of entry, other legal remedies
Positive outcomes for practitioners and service users
Case studies and other exercises

*This event is only open to social workers and practitioners working in social care within our Partner organisations, comprising of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington councils, the charity Norwood and Middlesex University.
**Due to the limited spaces available, if this event is oversubscribed, registration will close seven days ahead of the event and places will be equally shared between Partner organisations. We ask that participants who sign up for this event save the date in their diary; however, a final confirmation email will be sent to participants seven days before the event.

Learning the lessons from the London Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs)
2019-03-19 09:30 - 12:30 | The Tomlinson Centre, 214 Queensbridge Rd, London E8 3ND, The Tomlinson Centre, 214 Queensbridge Rd, London E8 3ND, London, E8 3ND
This session will be delivered by Dr Adi Cooper OBE, Care & Health Improvement Advisor, Local Government Association.
Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs) are case reviews undertaken by Safeguarding Adults Boards. These are usually completed when someone dies as a result of suspected or actual abuse or neglect, multi-agency working could be improved and there are lessons to be learnt that could benefit practice and prevent similar situations happening again. An analysis of SARs, undertaken in London since the Care Act 2014 was implemented, found common themes and patterns (Braye & Preston-Shoot, 2017).
This session will explore the lessons for all practitioners arising from these tragic events.
This half-day session aims to:

Present the findings from the London SARs
Explore the implications for social work practice
Consider how social workers can champion practice improvement

Participants can access Learning from SARs: A Report for the London Safeguarding Adults Board by Suzy Braye and Michael Preston-Shoot, July 2017.
* This event is only open to social workers and practitioners working in social care within our Partner organisations, comprising of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington councils, the charity Norwood and Middlesex University.
**Due to the limited spaces available, if this event is oversubscribed, registration will close seven days ahead of the event and places will be equally shared between Partner organisations. We ask that participants who sign up for this event save the date in their diary; however, a final confirmation email will be sent to participants seven days before the event.

Read & Reflect Hour - Hackney Childrens
2019-03-13 13:30 - 14:30, 2019-02-13 13:30 - 15:00, 2019-01-16 13:30 - 14:30 | Room 3.01, Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Service Centre, Hackney, E8 1DY
Join our Read&ReflectHour in Hackney and meet with colleagues to catch up on the latest social work research.
DETAILS COMING SOON
This is how it works: A journal article or reading will be sent out three weeks before the Read&ReflectHour giving you time to read it beforehand. You will then have an opportunity to appraise it and discuss its application to practice with your colleagues and a facilitator. There is no need to sign-up; if you are interested, just drop-in. This is a great opportunity to get together with colleagues, update your knowledge of social work research whilst learning from each other.
Only staff working in our Partnership organisations can attend.
The Read&ReflectHour is brought to you by the North London Social Work Teaching Partnership, comprising of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington Councils, the charity Norwood and Middlesex University.
Funded by the Department for Education.

SKEF - Contemporary and innovative practice models in adult social care
2019-03-13 09:30 - 13:00 | The Tomlinson Centre, 214 Queensbridge Rd, London E8 3ND, The Tomlinson Centre, 214 Queensbridge Rd, London E8 3ND, London, E8 3ND
The North London Social Work Teaching Partnership is dedicated to sharing best practice and knowledge about innovations and improvement programmes across Partner organisations.
The SKEFs provide a unique opportunity to share practice experience and specialist skills, network and enhance collaborative dialogue between managers and practitioners that will inform practise and service development.
These sessions are suitable for social workers, managers and anyone involved in supporting the learning of others, practice or service development.
Venue
Tomlinson Centre, Queensbridge Rd., London E8 3ND

AGENDA

TIMINGS
WORKING TITLES
PRESENTER
LOCAL AUTHORITY

9:30-10:30
Health and Social Care working together
Simon Cole
Head of Integrated Discharge Service
Hackney

10:30-11:30
What is integration and
why does it matter?
Andrew Reece
Head of integrated Learning Disability Service
Camden

11:30-11:45
Break

11:45-12:45
Works for everyone? Family Group Conferencing with Adults, beyondthe domain of child protection
Tim Fisher
Service Manager – FGC and Restorative Practice
Camden

12:45-13:00
Feedback and evaluations

SESSION DETAILS AND FACILITATOR PROFILES
Health and Social Care working together
Simon Cole, Head of Integrated Discharge Service

Summary of session: A reflection on the growth of the relationship between a social work team and the hospitals it serves, exploring a journey towards integration. This session will explore some of the challenges and successes and how to make the best use of time, talent and money to increase the positive impact of an integrated service in the lives of the people it serves.
Biography: Having grown up in a family with four adopted siblings and numerous long and short term foster children, a future in social care was perhaps inevitable! A social worker by background, for most of his career, Simon has worked in the sometimes choppy waters between health and social care. For many years, Simon was Principal Manager for Placements with the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames co-located with the Primary Care Trust (PCT) managing access to care home placements and packages of care for all adult service user groups. He spent three years as the Social Care Lead for pandemic flu at the Department of Health and Social Care (remember Swine flu!) before becoming Assistant Director of Transformation at a large acute hospital, and then spent five years as Continuing Healthcare Lead for City and Hackney Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). For the last two years, Simon has led the Integrated Discharge Service in Hackney, a joint appointment between London Borough of Hackney and the Homerton University NHS Foundation Trust.

What is integration and why does it matter?
Andrew Reece, Head of Integrated Learning Disability Service

Summary of session: Andrew will lead an interactive session that will introduce some of the evidence about integration, including the variety of levels, what works and what it might mean from the differing perspectives of people who use services, front line professionals, local system leaders and Whitehall. While he doesn’t have all the answers, you will leave this session with a better understanding of the complex debate that continues to surround integration in its many and varied forms.
Biography: Since qualifying as a social worker in 1996, Andrew has worked in London and the Midlands in adult disability or all age disability teams. While working for Coventry, Andrew was Lead Manager for Transition and led Coventry’s Individual Budget Pilot. Andrew was Interim Head of Staffordshire’s All Age Disability Service, supporting the development of a key worker led model of care and support across social care and education, and also spent time supporting the development of Wolverhampton’s All Age Disability Service. Andrew is currently Head of an Integrated NHS/Local Authority Learning Disability Service in Camden where he leads one of the Named Social Worker Pilots, the learning from which Camden Learning Disability Service (CLDS) are now putting into practice through the development of a named worker model of health and social care.

Works for everyone? Family Group Conferencing with Adults, beyond the domain of child protection
Tim Fisher, Service Manager – FGC and Restorative Practice

Summary of session: Using family group conferencing (FCG) with vulnerable adults has been viewed for a long time as an idea with real potential. Why? Evidence from children’s FGCs, innovative practice in the Netherlands and policy developments in Adult Social Care & Mental Health all are sources for the optimism about the model birthed from Maori principles.
Biography: Tim has been involved in family group conferencing for more than 12 years as an advocate, coordinator and manager of FGC projects in Cardiff, Essex and Camden. Tim is a former chair of the All Wales FGC Network and a current member of the national accreditation of FGC projects development group. A qualified social worker with an MA in research on the use of direct payments for adults and time spent at the NSPCC developing in-depth assessments of children returning home from care. He has worked with Research in Practice and the Early Intervention Foundation on measuring the impact of FGCs for different people in the community. More than 300 family group conferences a year are held in community venues across Camden and our motto is that “FGC can work for everyone”, from the parent and new-born child seeking early help to the adult who wants to plan for a good end of life.
Published articles:
https://www.ripfa.org.uk/blog/family-group-conference-in-social-work/
http://www.communitycare.co.uk/2016/09/22/werent-service-users-social-workers-just-people/
http://www.communitycare.co.uk/2017/03/21/social-work-practice-uniting-social-workers-across-world/

*This event is only open to social workers and practitioners working in social care within our Partner organisations, comprising of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington councils, the charity Norwood and Middlesex University.
**Due to the limited spaces available, if this event is oversubscribed, registration will close seven days ahead of the event and places will be equally shared between Partner organisations. We ask that participants who sign up for this event save the date in their diary; however, a final confirmation email will be sent to participants seven days before the event.

Assessing and supporting adults with no recourse to public funds – an advanced course
2019-03-07 09:30 - 16:00 | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London, NW44BT, United Kingdom
This session will be facilitated by colleagues from the NRPF Network, a network of local authorities and partner organisations focusing on the statutory duties to migrants with care needs who have no recourse to public funds.
Local authorities play an important role in safeguarding the most vulnerable people with NRPF from destitution. Practitioners must ensure that they are administering support correctly by establishing need in line with social care and immigration legislation, as well as delivering a cost-effective service. This course will be delivered by the NRPF Network for local authority practitioners responsible for assessing and supporting adults with NRPF who have recent casework experience and wish to update or develop their knowledge. An understanding of NRPF and local authority duties will be required.
By the end of the training course, participants will:

Be aware of recent/new legislation which applies to assessing and supporting adults with NRPF and how this impacts on practice
Be able to use legislation and case law to help resolve complex NRPF cases, including using discretionary powers and undertaking human rights assessments
Know how to proactively manage NRPF cases to expedite case resolution

*This event is only open to social workers and practitioners working in social care within our Partner organisations, comprising of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington councils, the charity Norwood and Middlesex University.
**Due to the limited spaces available, if this event is oversubscribed, registration will close seven days ahead of the event and places will be equally shared between Partner organisations. We ask that participants who sign up for this event save the date in their diary; however, a final confirmation email will be sent to participants seven days before the event.

Read & Reflect Hour - Camden Adults
2019-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 | 5 Pancras Square, Eighth Floor - 8.1 Waterlow, 5 Pancras SquareMeeting Room s, Kings Cross, N1C 4AG
Join our Read&ReflectHour in Camden (Adults) and meet with colleagues to catch up on the latest social work research.
This is how it works: A journal article or reading will be sent out three weeks before the Read&ReflectHour giving you time to read it beforehand. You will then have an opportunity to appraise it and discuss its application to practice with your colleagues and a facilitator. There is no need to sign-up; if you are interested, just drop-in. This is a great opportunity to get together with colleagues, update your knowledge of social work research whilst learning from each other.
This session is open to MANAGERS in Camden Adults ONLY
The Read&ReflectHour is brought to you by the North London Social Work Teaching Partnership, comprising of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington Councils, the charity Norwood and Middlesex University.
Funded by the Department for Education.

Recognising diversity as an asset: Supporting service users across different gender identities and sexualities
2019-02-27 09:30 - 12:30 | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London, NW44BT, United Kingdom
This session will be delivered by Alfonso Pezzella, Lecturer in Mental Health, Social Work & Integrative Medicine, School of Health & Education Faculty of Professional and Social Sciences, Middlesex University.
Aim: The session aims to give an awareness into the experiences of LGBTQ+ service users, the challenges faced and the importance for health and social care professionals to be aware of the needs of service users who identify with different gender identities, sexuality and sexual orientation.
This presentation will discuss research into the issues around the experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGB&T*) people both as students (Hafford-Letchfield, Pezzella, Cole and Manning, 2017; Ward and Gale, 2017) and employees (Pezzella, 2018) and service users (Carr & Pezzella, 2017).
The UK Equality Act (2010) recognises sexual orientation and gender reassignment as ‘protected characteristics’. Discrimination and oppression throughout the life course have been shown to impact on LGB&T people’s wellbeing and the evidence shows that they may experience a heightened risk of negative mental health outcomes compared to their heterosexual counterparts (Meyer et al, 2003; Meads et al 2009).
Being able to work positively with diversity is a necessary skill, and health and social care professionals must learn to work within codes of conduct and are expected to practice in person-centred, non-discriminatory ways (HCPC, 2010; Carr & Pezzella, 2017).
*This event is only open to social workers and managers within our Partner organisations; London Boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington, the charity Norwood and Middlesex University.
**Due to the limited spaces available, if this event is oversubscribed, registration will close seven days ahead of the event and places will be equally shared between Partner organisations. We ask that participants who sign up for this event save the date in their diary; however, a final confirmation email will be sent to participants seven days before the event.

Effective change management in a social care context
2019-02-26 13:30 - 16:30 | The Tomlinson Centre, 214 Queensbridge Rd, London E8 3ND, The Tomlinson Centre, 214 Queensbridge Rd, London E8 3ND, London, E8 3ND
The North London Social Work Teaching Partnership is dedicated to unlocking the knowledge and capability of social workers at every stage of their career. We continue this dedication with the exciting introduction of our Managers’ Forum which will enable participants to gather in a confidential and supportive space.
The sessions will allow participants to obtain perspectives on the management challenges facing them and their colleagues, share best practice and work together to find solutions. The forums give participants an opportunity to maintain sustainable working conditions for the teams they lead, provide high-quality services and network with colleagues across other partner agencies.
This forum aims to enhance your capacity to maintain professional and effective leadership during times of organisational and environmental change. You will discuss change management models and tools, and identify your style in leading change to positively influence developments that affect practice and service delivery in social work and social care.
Facilitators: Dr Mary Hartog and Simon Lawrence

Facilitator profiles
Dr Mary Hartog
Organisation and Leadership Practice Director
Business School, Middlesex University

Dr Mary Hartog joined Middlesex University Business School in 1990. She is the Director of Organisation and Leadership Practice for the Business School, managing external programmes, working with managers in both the public and corporate sectors. She is also the Director for the Devolved Chartered Manager Center at Middlesex; and joint Lead for Coaching@middlesex.
Dr Hartog has led and taught on a range of university qualifications, specialising in the delivery of professional and practitioner programmes at postgraduate level, including the Executive MBA. She has a professional background in Human Resource Management and she is a Fellow of the Chartered institute of Personal and Development (CIPD) and a Chartered Manager (CMI). She has expertise in organisation and leadership development, and managing change in organisations. She employs Action Learning, Team and Executive Coaching in her practice as part of this development portfolio.
Simon Lawrence
Consultant
BSc(Hons), DMS, FCIPD, Master Practitioner in NLP, MBTI registered user

Simon has 20 years’ experience as a trainer, facilitator and coach supporting organisations to change their culture, improve their leadership and develop their staff. His background is in local government in a career that progressed through HR, finance and management roles to management development adviser at Coventry City Council, leading a consultancy and training team.
Simon has worked with social work managers in Children’s Services and Adult Social Care at Coventry, Birmingham, Wandsworth and Warwickshire, and with multi-disciplinary teams in Wandsworth. He delivers leadership programmes in the NHS, advises on the management of change and facilitates boards and teams. He chairs the board of a mental health charity in Birmingham, Better Pathways. Simon has worked across the public, private and third sectors in the UK and overseas.
*This event is only open to social workers and practitioners working in social care within our Partner organisations, comprising of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington councils, the charity Norwood and Middlesex University.
**Due to the limited spaces available, if this event is oversubscribed, registration will close seven days ahead of the event and places will be equally shared between Partner organisations. We ask that participants who sign up for this event save the date in their diary; however, a final confirmation email will be sent to participants seven days before the event.

Systemic leadership
2019-02-26 09:30 - 12:30 | The Tomlinson Centre, 214 Queensbridge Rd, London E8 3ND, The Tomlinson Centre, 214 Queensbridge Rd, London E8 3ND, London, E8 3ND
This session aims to review the principles of systems theory and provide you with an overview of systemic leadership in order to get you to start thinking like a systemic leader.
Facilitators: Dr Mary Hartog and Dr Helen Hingley-Jones

Facilitator profiles
Dr Mary Hartog
Organisation and Leadership Practice Director, Business School, Middlesex University

Dr Mary Hartog joined Middlesex University Business School in 1990. She is the Director of Organisation and Leadership Practice for the Business School, managing external programmes, working with managers in both the public and corporate sectors. She is also the Director for the Devolved Chartered Manager Center at Middlesex; and joint Lead for Coaching@middlesex.
Dr Hartog has led and taught on a range of university qualifications, specialising in the delivery of professional and practitioner programmes at postgraduate level, including the Executive MBA. She has a professional background in Human Resource Management and she is a Fellow of the Chartered institute of Personal and Development (CIPD) and a Chartered Manager (CMI). She has expertise in organisation and leadership development, and managing change in organisations. She employs Action Learning, Team and Executive Coaching in her practice as part of this development portfolio.

Dr. Helen Hingley-Jones
Associate Professor (Research & Teaching) Social Work, Director of Programmes Social Work, Medicine Research Degrees Coordinator

BSc (Hons) Anthropology, MSc Social Work, CQSW, Dip Psychodynamic Counselling, PG Cert HE, DSW, SFHEA. Helen worked for a number of years in London boroughs in child and family social work, where she specialised in work with disabled children and their families. She gained her Professional Doctorate in Social Work from Tavistock/University of East London, researching the experiences of severely learning disabled teenagers and their families using observational methods. Helen has held programme leader roles at Middlesex and the Tavistock Centre and has recently taken up the Director of Programmes for BA and PGDip/MA Social Work at Middlesex. Helen’s publications concern childhood disability, adolescence, observation, relationship-based practice and related pedagogic themes. She teaches on a wide range of topics including: life-course, social work research, theory/practice integration and communication skills.

*This event is only open to social workers and practitioners working in social care within our Partner organisations, comprising of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington councils, the charity Norwood and Middlesex University.
**Due to the limited spaces available, if this event is oversubscribed, registration will close seven days ahead of the event and places will be equally shared between Partner organisations. We ask that participants who sign up for this event save the date in their diary; however, a final confirmation email will be sent to participants seven days before the event.

Taking on a parenting role in later life: Experiences of Grandparent Special Guardians
2019-02-12 09:30 - 12:30 | The Tomlinson Centre, 214 Queensbridge Rd, London E8 3ND, The Tomlinson Centre, 214 Queensbridge Rd, London E8 3ND, London, E8 3ND
This session will be delivered by Dr Lucille Allain, Director of Programmes and Associate Professor in Social Work and Dr Helen-Hingley Jones, Associate Professor in Social Work.
Family placements and models of care for looked after children have been changing and this includes a rise in Special Guardianship Orders where children are often cared for my family members, including grandparents. This research presents findings from interviews with grandparent Special Guardian carers where there was an exploration of their journey to becoming primary carers for their grandchildren and their experiences as carers in later life.
This session aims:

To discuss findings from research with Grandparent Special Guardians and their experiences of caring in later life.
To discuss how caring impacted on grandparents in relation to finance, employment and family relationships, including contact arrangements.

*This event is only open to social workers and practitioners working in social care within our Partner organisations, comprising of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington councils, the charity Norwood and Middlesex University.
**Due to the limited spaces available, if this event is oversubscribed, registration will close seven days ahead of the event and places will be equally shared between Partner organisations. We ask that participants who sign up for this event save the date in their diary; however, a final confirmation email will be sent to participants seven days before the event.

An introduction to working effectively with gender-variant children and families
2019-02-05 09:30 - 12:30 | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London, England, NW44BT, United Kingdom
This session will be delivered by Sophie Cockell, Systemic Psychotherapist and Specialist Social Worker; Helen Dalton, Highly Specialist Social Worker and Daniela Ivan, Specialist Social Worker.
We are all currently working for the Gender Identity Development Service which is a highly specialised service for young people and their families wishing to explore their gender identity. Whilst the workshop will give a general introduction to working effectively with gender diversity, the main focus would be working with children, young people and their families up to the age of 18.
The workshop will aim to:

Give a brief introduction to the Gender Identity Development Service;

Increase knowledge and confidence when working with children, young people and their families, with a range of different experiences of developing gender identities (and sexualities);

Be able to explore these feelings and issues from your own professional role and context whilst holding onto a developmental frame;

Reflect on the feelings you bring to your work with young people who are diverse in terms of gender and sexuality;

Situate this work in the current socio-political and clinical climate;

Highlight ethical dilemmas and possible safeguarding issues when working with this population;

Discuss practical ideas and ways to help.

*This event is only open to social workers and practitioners working in social care within our Partner organisations, comprising of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington councils, the charity Norwood and Middlesex University.

*** Due to the limited spaces available, if this event is oversubscribed, registration will close seven days ahead of the event and places will be equally shared between Partner organisations. We ask that participants who sign up for this event save the date in their diary; however, a final confirmation email will be sent to participants seven days before the event.

Read & Reflect Hour - Camden Adults
2019-01-29 11:00 - 12:00 | 5 Pancras Square, Eighth Floor - 8.1 Waterlow, 5 Pancras SquareMeeting Room s, Kings Cross, N1C 4AG
Join our Read&ReflectHour in Camden (Adults) and meet with colleagues to catch up on the latest social work research.
This is how it works: A journal article or reading will be sent out three weeks before the Read&ReflectHour giving you time to read it beforehand. You will then have an opportunity to appraise it and discuss its application to practice with your colleagues and a facilitator. There is no need to sign-up; if you are interested, just drop-in. This is a great opportunity to get together with colleagues, update your knowledge of social work research whilst learning from each other.
This session is open to ASYE participants in Camden Adults ONLY
The Read&ReflectHour is brought to you by the North London Social Work Teaching Partnership, comprising of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington Councils, the charity Norwood and Middlesex University.
Funded by the Department for Education.

Modelling reflective supervision practices in challenging working environments
2019-01-28 13:30 - 16:30 | Online in Zoom
The North London Social Work Teaching Partnership is dedicated to unlocking the knowledge and capability of social workers at every stage of their career. We continue this dedication with the exciting introduction of our Managers’ Forum which will enable participants to gather in a confidential and supportive space.
The sessions will allow participants to obtain perspectives on the management challenges facing them and their colleagues, share best practice and work together to find solutions. The forums give participants an opportunity to maintain sustainable working conditions for the teams they lead, provide high-quality services and network with colleagues across other partner agencies.
Effective supervision underpins good practice in social work and social care. This forum aims to support you to explore reflective supervision skills and to develop and maintain an environment where critical reflection is valued and supported, and demonstrate the potential benefits this brings to staff and service users. You will explore different approaches and models of reflective supervision, e.g. the importance of helping others to consider the emotional impact of their work, develop self-awareness, identify ethical dilemmas, and think critically and analytically to find their own solutions. You will also have an opportunity to discuss the challenges of current working environments and balancing the supportive and managerial functions of supervision.
Facilitators: Carl Chandra, Senior Lecturer & Practice Lead for the North London Social Work Teaching Partnership
Facilitator profile

Carl Chandra is a Senior Lecturer & Practice Lead for the North London Social Work Teaching Partnership. Having worked for 15 years in social work across children and adult services, he has been fortunate to have acquired a variety of practice experiences including working as a social worker through to senior management.
Currently working at Middlesex University, he teaches undergraduate, masters and post-graduate students across a number of social work programmes. He also sits on tribunal hearings assessing people detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 as amended by 2007. As an active member of BASW, he contributes to some of the social work development groups.
Carl’s specialisms include working with people living with dementia and best practices around learning disabilities. He is also currently involved in research around social workers working effectively with older people. His publications include book chapters on males who experience domestic violence and mental health promotion.
*This event is only open to social workers and practitioners working in social care within our Partner organisations, comprising of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington councils, the charity Norwood and Middlesex University.
**Due to the limited spaces available, if this event is oversubscribed, registration will close seven days ahead of the event and places will be equally shared between Partner organisations. We ask that participants who sign up for this event save the date in their diary; however, a final confirmation email will be sent to participants seven days before the event.

Get yourself heard! A session on investigating practice and writing for publication
2019-01-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London, NW44BT, United Kingdom
This session will be delivered by Dr Helen-Hingley Jones, Associate Professor in Social Work and Dr Linda Bell Associate Professor (retired) and Visiting Academic/Research Fellow, Department of Mental Health, Social Work and Integrative Medicine at Middlesex University.
There are so many ways in which it’s possible to get yourself heard; from blogging and social media to more formal writing for publication. This session will focus more on formal writing, but it will also address how to get started in a more general sense, including exercises and discussion on taking first steps as a writer and on how you might identify a topic or area of interest to write about, related to your experiences of social work practice. It will also provide you with information about how to get published, should you wish to do this.
The sessions will aim:

To help you get started as a writer
To identify practice-related topics you might investigate
To learn about how to get published in social work journals and other places

*This event is only open to social workers and practitioners working in social care within our Partner organisations, comprising of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington councils, the charity Norwood and Middlesex University.
**Due to the limited spaces available, if this event is oversubscribed, registration will close seven days ahead of the event and places will be equally shared between Partner organisations. We ask that participants who sign up for this event save the date in their diary; however, a final confirmation email will be sent to participants seven days before the event.

Leading and developing others: fostering a culture of learning
2019-01-28 09:30 - 12:30 | Online in Zoom
This session aims to provide you with an understanding of the leadership skills required to motivate and develop the skills, knowledge, capabilities and performance of those you supervise.
Facilitators: Danny Kalman FCIPD

Facilitator profile
Danny Kalman FCIPD
Talent Management Professional, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management, Business School, Middlesex University

Danny’s expertise is supporting organisations to adopt an inclusive talent management strategy. He works with companies to ensure they have the right people in the right place at the right time to maximise business results.
Danny was Director of Global Talent at Panasonic Corporation from 2008-2013. He was instrumental in the development and implementation of their global Talent Management’s policies and procedures. Danny was responsible for leading a more systematic approach in the identification and development of Panasonic’s key personnel. A key responsibility was to interview Managing Directors and their top team globally to discuss their strengths and development needs and then agree their career plan moving forward.
Prior to becoming Director of Global Talent Danny worked as the first non-Japanese HR Director of the company’s European operations. He was responsible for HR staff in 15 countries, worked closely with the Business Domains in Japan and was a Board Member of Panasonic Europe.
Since April 2013 Danny has established his own talent management consultancy. He advises high profile companies on their talent strategies, is an ICF accredited coach, speaks regularly at conferences on talent management and has led leadership development programmes in Asia and South America. His extensive experience of working within a Japanese culture led to him being appointed as a consultant with Deloitte, supporting the leadership development of their Japanese clients.
Danny is the co-author of a book on global talent management which was published by Wiley’s in October 2014. The book is called ‘Make Your People Before You make Your Product’ —using Talent Management to achieve competitive advantage in Global Organisations. His second book on inclusive talent management, co-authored with Steve Frost, was published by Kogan Page in July 2016. During the last 15 months Danny has had the opportunity to discuss with many global companies their policies on Diversity and Inclusion and as a result has gained many valuable insights. He started as a Senior Lecturer at Middlesex University in September 2017.
http://www.dannykalman.com/

*This event is only open to social workers and practitioners working in social care within our Partner organisations, comprising of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington councils, the charity Norwood and Middlesex University.
**Due to the limited spaces available, if this event is oversubscribed, registration will close seven days ahead of the event and places will be equally shared between Partner organisations. We ask that participants who sign up for this event save the date in their diary; however, a final confirmation email will be sent to participants seven days before the event.

Situational leadership and the development and retention of talented employees
2019-01-15 13:30 - 16:30 | Online in Zoom
The North London Social Work Teaching Partnership is dedicated to unlocking the knowledge and capability of social workers at every stage of their career. We continue this dedication with the exciting introduction of our Managers’ Forum which will enable participants to gather in a confidential and supportive space.
The forums will allow participants to obtain perspectives on the management challenges facing them and their colleagues, share best practice and work together to find solutions. The forums also give participants an opportunity to maintain sustainable working conditions for the teams they lead, provide high-quality services and network with colleagues across other partner agencies.
This forum will cover the requirement for managers to be flexible in their leadership style depending on the needs of their staff. It will cover such styles of being directive, leading, coaching, and delegating and how to decide what is the most appropriate given the circumstances. There will be a particular emphasis on ways to retain key employees.
Facilitators: Danny Kalman FCIPD and Nikki Bradley MBE

Facilitator profiles
Danny Kalman FCIPD
Talent Management Professional, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management, Business School, Middlesex University

Danny’s expertise is supporting organisations to adopt an inclusive talent management strategy. He works with companies to ensure they have the right people in the right place at the right time to maximise business results.
Danny was Director of Global Talent at Panasonic Corporation from 2008-2013. He was instrumental in the development and implementation of their global Talent Management’s policies and procedures. Danny was responsible for leading a more systematic approach in the identification and development of Panasonic’s key personnel. A key responsibility was to interview Managing Directors and their top team globally to discuss their strengths and development needs and then agree their career plan moving forward.
Prior to becoming Director of Global Talent Danny worked as the first non-Japanese HR Director of the company’s European operations. He was responsible for HR staff in 15 countries, worked closely with the Business Domains in Japan and was a Board Member of Panasonic Europe.
Since April 2013 Danny has established his own talent management consultancy. He advises high profile companies on their talent strategies, is an ICF accredited coach, speaks regularly at conferences on talent management and has led leadership development programmes in Asia and South America. His extensive experience of working within a Japanese culture led to him being appointed as a consultant with Deloitte, supporting the leadership development of their Japanese clients.
Danny is the co-author of a book on global talent management which was published by Wiley’s in October 2014. The book is called ‘Make Your People Before You make Your Product’ —using Talent Management to achieve competitive advantage in Global Organisations. His second book on inclusive talent management, co-authored with Steve Frost, was published by Kogan Page in July 2016. During the last 15 months Danny has had the opportunity to discuss with many global companies their policies on Diversity and Inclusion and as a result has gained many valuable insights. He started as a Senior Lecturer at Middlesex University in September 2017.
http://www.dannykalman.com/

Nikki Bradley, MBE
Head of Service, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Experienced Senior Manager with a demonstrated history of working in Local Government with Children and Families. Skilled in Government, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Facilitation, and Public Policy. Strong service development skills, research and evidence based safeguarding work. Extensive knowledge of family intervention, commissioning and integrated working.

*This event is only open to social workers and practitioners working in social care within our Partner organisations, comprising of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington councils, the charity Norwood and Middlesex University.
**Due to the limited spaces available, if this event is oversubscribed, registration will close seven days ahead of the event and places will be equally shared between Partner organisations. We ask that participants who sign up for this event save the date in their diary; however, a final confirmation email will be sent to participants seven days before the event.

Systemic Practice
2019-01-15 13:30 - 16:30 | The Tomlinson Centre, 214 Queensbridge Rd, London E8 3ND, The Tomlinson Centre, 214 Queensbridge Rd, London E8 3ND, London, E8 3ND
This session will be facilitated by Robert Koglek, Head of Service, Corporate Parenting, London Borough of Hackney.
Details of title and overview of session to be advertised soon.
*This event is only open to social workers and practitioners working in social care within our Partner organisations, comprising of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington councils, the charity Norwood and Middlesex University.
**Due to the limited spaces available, if this event is oversubscribed, registration will close seven days ahead of the event and places will be equally shared between Partner organisations. We ask that participants who sign up for this event save the date in their diary; however, a final confirmation email will be sent to participants seven days before the event.

Leadership in social work: benefits of creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture
2019-01-15 09:30 - 12:30 | Online in Zoom
This session aims to offer an insight into the management and leadership of a diverse team from a social work, health and human services perspective. It will also cover the benefits of having a diverse workforce and what actions are needed to create an inclusive culture. There will be a particular emphasis on the impact of recruiting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce.
Facilitators: Danny Kalman FCIPD

Facilitator profiles
Danny Kalman FCIPD
Talent Management Professional, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management, Business School, Middlesex University

Danny’s expertise is supporting organisations to adopt an inclusive talent management strategy. He works with companies to ensure they have the right people in the right place at the right time to maximise business results.
Danny was Director of Global Talent at Panasonic Corporation from 2008-2013. He was instrumental in the development and implementation of their global Talent Management’s policies and procedures. Danny was responsible for leading a more systematic approach in the identification and development of Panasonic’s key personnel. A key responsibility was to interview Managing Directors and their top team globally to discuss their strengths and development needs and then agree their career plan moving forward.
Prior to becoming Director of Global Talent Danny worked as the first non-Japanese HR Director of the company’s European operations. He was responsible for HR staff in 15 countries, worked closely with the Business Domains in Japan and was a Board Member of Panasonic Europe.
Since April 2013 Danny has established his own talent management consultancy. He advises high profile companies on their talent strategies, is an ICF accredited coach, speaks regularly at conferences on talent management and has led leadership development programmes in Asia and South America. His extensive experience of working within a Japanese culture led to him being appointed as a consultant with Deloitte, supporting the leadership development of their Japanese clients.
Danny is the co-author of a book on global talent management which was published by Wiley’s in October 2014. The book is called ‘Make Your People Before You make Your Product’ —using Talent Management to achieve competitive advantage in Global Organisations. His second book on inclusive talent management, co-authored with Steve Frost, was published by Kogan Page in July 2016. During the last 15 months Danny has had the opportunity to discuss with many global companies their policies on Diversity and Inclusion and as a result has gained many valuable insights. He started as a Senior Lecturer at Middlesex University in September 2017.
http://www.dannykalman.com/

*This event is only open to social workers and practitioners working in social care within our Partner organisations, comprising of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington councils, the charity Norwood and Middlesex University.
**Due to the limited spaces available, if this event is oversubscribed, registration will close seven days ahead of the event and places will be equally shared between Partner organisations. We ask that participants who sign up for this event save the date in their diary; however, a final confirmation email will be sent to participants seven days before the event.

Practice Education Refresher
2018-12-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London, England, NW44BT, United Kingdom
Do you want to be part of developing the next generation of social workers? If you have previously completed Practice Educator training and are thinking about offering a student placement again, this day is for you.
Delivered by Middlesex University’s Social Work department, this interactive workshop will provide up-to-date information to help you plan and manage a placement, provide reflective supervision and assessment.
By the end of the session your knowledge and skills will be refreshed so that you feel prepared and confident to provide a student placement.
Please confirm with your manager and workforce development lead.
*This session is only open to qualified Practice Educators working within the North London Social Work Teaching Partnership.

Tackling modern slavery and human trafficking
2018-12-10 09:30 - 12:30 | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London, NW44BT, United Kingdom
THIS SESSION IS FULLY BOOKED
This session will be delivered by Dr Brad K. Blitz, Director, British Academy Programme, Tackling Slavery, Human Trafficking and Child Labour in Modern Business, Professor of International Politics, Middlesex University, Visiting Professor, Institute of Global Affairs, London School of Economics.
This event seeks to introduce participants to the challenges of responding to modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK. This session will explore the policy context which gave rise to the 2015 Modern Slavery Act, before examining its provisions and limitations. A key objective of this session is to consider how research may inform practice and shed light on how conditions of extreme exploitation are created. A key issue is therefore the relationship between forced migration and forced labour. Drawing upon evidence from the UK and research in the Mediterranean, this session will provide a unique opportunity to explore this sensitive issue.
Aims and objectives:

Understanding policy context including provisions of 2015 Modern Slavery Act
Understanding differences between modern slavery and human trafficking
Exploring ways in which research may inform practice and prevention
Exploring relationship between forced migration and forced labour
Identifying relevant stakeholders, both in the UK and overseas.

*This event is only open to social workers and practitioners working in social care within our Partner organisations, comprising of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington councils, the charity Norwood and Middlesex University.
**Due to the limited spaces available, if this event is oversubscribed, registration will close seven days ahead of the event and places will be equally shared between Partner organisations. We ask that participants who sign up for this event save the date in their diary; however, a final confirmation email will be sent to participants seven days before the event.

Working with challenging behaviours using the principles of motivational interviewing
2018-12-03 13:30 - 15:30 | Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London, NW44BT, United Kingdom
SESSION FULLY BOOKED
This session will be delivered by Dr Carmel Clancy, Professor of Mental Health & Addictions and Head of Department for Mental Health & Social Work, School of Health & Education, Middlesex University.
This symposium seeks to introduce and explore techniques and approaches, underpinned by motivational interviewing principles, on how challenging behaviours might be addressed and resolution supported. We will be covering learning from participants direct experiences of what has worked, not worked, and perhaps exacerbated situations. There will be the opportunity to rehearse key motivational interviewing skills during the session using partner work, and we will be signposting to websites for participants who may wish to follow up for additional information/ support/ resources/ training.
Learning outcomes:

Exploring and identifying how to recognise resistance and work with it.

Exploring what we mean by ‘motivation’ and ‘readiness for change’.

Understanding principles of motivational interviewing and application of MI techniques in everyday practice.

NB: This is not an MI training course. Participants seeking specific training in Motivational Interviewing should visit the following website http://www.motivationalinterviewing.org/
*This event is only open to social workers and practitioners working in social care within our Partner organisations, comprising of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington councils, the charity Norwood and Middlesex University.
**Due to the limited spaces available, if this event is oversubscribed, registration will close seven days ahead of the event and places will be equally shared between Partner organisations. We ask that participants who sign up for this event save the date in their diary; however, a final confirmation email will be sent to participants seven days before the event.

Read & Reflect Hour - Enfield Childrens
2018-12-03 13:30 - 14:30 | Triangle House, 305-315 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, N13 4YB
Join our Read&ReflectHour in Enfield and meet with colleagues to catch up on the latest social work research.
DETAILS COMING SOON
This is how it works: A journal article or reading will be sent out three weeks before the Read&ReflectHour giving you time to read it beforehand. You will then have an opportunity to appraise it and discuss its application to practice with your colleagues and a facilitator. There is no need to sign-up; if you are interested, just drop-in. This is a great opportunity to get together with colleagues, update your knowledge of social work research whilst learning from each other.
Only staff working in our Partnership organisations can attend.
The Read&ReflectHour is brought to you by the North London Social Work Teaching Partnership, comprising of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington Councils, the charity Norwood and Middlesex University.
Funded by the Department for Education.

SKEF - Signs of Safety: A comparative critique across two London Boroughs
2018-11-27 10:00 - 13:00 | The Tomlinson Centre, 214 Queensbridge Rd, London E8 3ND, The Tomlinson Centre, 214 Queensbridge Rd, London E8 3ND, London, E8 3ND
The North London Social Work Teaching Partnership is dedicated to sharing best practice and knowledge about innovations and improvement programmes across partner organisations.
The SKEFs provide a unique opportunity to share practice experience and specialist skills, network and enhance collaborative dialogue between managers and practitioners that will inform practise and service development.
These sessions are suitable for social workers, managers and anyone involved in supporting the learning of others, practice or service development.
Facilitated by Sarah Lewis-Brooke BA Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer in social work at Middlesex University, this session will be presented by Liz Shaw, Signs of Safety Implementation Lead, London Borough of Barnet in collaboration with Sam Seddon, Signs of Safety Practice Coordinator and Programme Manager, London Borough of Enfield.
Participants will learn about the experiences of two London boroughs in implementing the ‘Signs of Safety’ practice model that is increasingly being utilised by local authorities to improve children and families services. An evaluation of the successes and challenges of using this model of practice will be explored with ample time for discussion. Participants will be able to share their own experiences of using Signs of Safety, or other practice models, within their organisations and consider the applicability and potential impact on practise and service outcomes.
The session aims to :

Provide a brief recap of the model for those unfamiliar with Signs of Safety
Compare the experience of implementation in different local authority contexts
Share learning in relation to the role of implementation leads in influencing practice systems
Consider the benefits and drawbacks of using practice models as a means to improve outcomes for children

Making Safeguarding Personal
2018-11-27 09:30 - 12:30 | The Tomlinson Centre, 214 Queensbridge Rd, London E8 3ND, The Tomlinson Centre, 214 Queensbridge Rd, London E8 3ND, London, E8 3ND
SYMPOSIUM FULLY BOOKED
This session will be delivered by Dr Adi Cooper OBE, Care & Health Improvement Advisor, Local Government Association.
Safeguarding adults became statutory with the Care Act 2014 and Making Safeguarding Personal was incorporated into the statutory guidance. This approach to safeguarding adults has been promoted as good personalised, outcome-focused practice by the Local Government Association and the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services. This session will consider how the Making Safeguarding Personal approach is integral to safeguarding adults’ practice and how it reinforces strength-based approaches to social work practice. During the session practitioners will be asked to reflect on their practice regarding safeguarding adults’ and working with risk.
This half-day session aims to:

Recap on the principles of adult safeguarding and the Making Safeguarding Personal approach
Consider how the Making Safeguarding Personal approach to adult safeguarding can be applied in practice
Explore how practitioners work with risk through Making Safeguarding Personal

*This event is only open to social workers and practitioners working in social care within our Partner organisations, comprising of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington councils, the charity Norwood and Middlesex University.
**Due to the limited spaces available for this event, participants will be pre-selected to allow for equal distribution of participants across the Teaching Partnership. We ask that participants who sign up for this event save the date in their diary; however, a final confirmation email will be sent to participants who have been guaranteed a place to attend the symposia.
