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Thoughts On The Social World

by David Niven

The Social World Podcast Podcast discussing all aspects of social work, frequently featuring interviews from those working in the sector - both in senior positions and from the front line

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Episodes

  1. 021 Care Leaver David Akinsanya's Journey

    David Akinsanya is a successful campaigner for Looked After children. The reason for his work is due to his complex and troubled story. David was brought up in care and consequently experienced many troubling events. My interview with David discusses these events and how they have influenced...

  2. 020 Parenting news stories; Daniel Pelka reflection

    Faye Dicker of Freelance Bristol Mum and I discuss some of the headlines that have made the papers this week. Included are the risks and effects of older fathers, pushy parenting, drinking alcohol during pregnancy and obesity on the lives of children. These topics raise a lot of debate and...

  3. 019 Chief Social Worker for adults

    Interview with Chief Social Worker for adults, Lyn Romeo. She discusses her role and how the work of adult social workers supports vulnerable adults to live their lives in the way they want to with great success. However she feels this good work has been lost in the public eye and hopes in the...

  4. 010 Social Media – Guest Shirley Ayres

    Shirley Ayres is my guest this week, she is a well established social media consultant, social worker, innovator and in her own words a care maverick and a 'super connector'. A social media enthusiast with a large following across digital media platforms including a video podcast. She reflects on...

  5. 007 Parenting inc. interview with Jane Evans

    Parenting - the ups and downs. Interview with Jane Evans An interview with Jane Evans, a parenting expert who has a book out in February called How are you feeling today Baby Bear? Which examines the impact of domestic violence on 2-6 year olds and age appropriate strategies to discuss it. I then...

  6. 005 Faith based child abuse, Bullying & Media Training

    Faith based child abuse, Bullying & Media Training I share thoughts on child abuse in relation to faith and belief. I also cover cyber bullying as next week is anti-bullying week. Finally I reflect on a busy week giving media interviews to both radio and television. David Niven Associates is able...

  7. 004 Parenting; Reporting abuse; Homeless children

    The Social World Podcast After a good look at some of the inside pages in the media I discuss: A new book by a Swedish psychiatrist criticising liberal parenting and challenging a long held belief in Swedish society concerning the ways that children are disciplined (or not as the case may be).…

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  8. 003 Missing children; e-learning; short stories

    The Social World Podcast In this weeks podcast I provide information and sites, ideas and thoughts about how to get help and information regarding missing children. Then an interview with Dr Neil Thompson talking of new e-learning initiatives which my company David Niven Associates has agreed to...

  9. 002 Legislation;Social Worker of the year;Future issues

    To subscribe to the Social World Podcast for my thoughts on the social world click here - also leave reviews and comments. Welcome to the social world podcast second edition. Today I am going to cover 3 main topics. Firstly a look at new legislation being proposed to further control sex…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Social World Podcast

Podcast discussing all aspects of social work, frequently featuring interviews from those working in the sector - both in senior positions and from the front line

HOSTED BY

David Niven

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The Social World Podcast Podcast discussing all aspects of social work, frequently featuring interviews from those working in the sector - both in senior positions and from the front line

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