Working with children with disabilities | BASW England Worcestershire Branch Event

to 8:30pm
University of Worcester
About this event

Speakers Andrew Reece- Professional Officer for BASW and Sarah Goff

Andrew Reece is a Professional Officer and Registered Social Worker with the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) , where he specialises in Social Work practice with disabled children. Before working for BASW, Andrew was an active BASW member, sitting on their National Standing Committee and supporting both their ‘Homes not Hospitals’ and ‘80-20: Time for Relationship Based Practice’ campaigns.

Sarah Goff is the Co-Chair of the National Working Group on Safeguarding Disabled Children and the Children with Disabilities Sub Group for BASW.

This event will discuss upcoming changes to legislation and explore the difficulties that children with disabilities, their extended families and social workers face when ensuring that the most vulnerable children are protected and having all of their needs met.

This event will have an opportunity for everyone to have an open discussion as well as learning about the biggest barriers.