With 30 plus years of residential experience, within children's homes, residential schools and then as an Ofsted Inspector, Andy has a wealth of knowledge of the residential care sector and how it can work to promote positive change in young people's lives. Having skills to assess both individual settings and organisations, Andy has a high awareness of the different SCCIF's and regulatory expectations, being one of a handful of qualified social workers with an MA in Inspection and Regulation. Andy is committed to developing both services, and young people's futures, to greater success. He has skills in safeguarding, looked after children, regulation, monitoring services, supervision and health and safety awareness.
Ah Care Consultancy
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Residential Child Care ConsultantAh Care Consultancy Dec 2019 - PresentWest Midlands, England, United KingdomOffering support to children's homes, residential special schools or boarding schools. I am able to support a range of services as an independent person including reg 44 visits, managerial supervisions, standard 20 visits (RSS) or standard 2 support (boarding schools). I am able to work within a range of contract lengths from one off support to longer term visit arrangements. With a background of 30 years in residential care, 15 of which being in inspection, I have a strong awareness of inspection expectations including all SCCIFs relating to residential care.
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Social Care InspectorOfsted Sep 2008 - Dec 2019Midlands UkRegulation and inspection of a range of children's residential placements including; children's homes, residential special schools, boarding schools and residential family centres within the midlands area. Also member of team leading inspections of secure establishments across Britain including secure training centres. -
InspectorCommission Social Care Inspection Sep 2002 - Aug 2008MidlandsInspector and regulator of wide variety of residential care placements including children's and adult services.
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Head Of CareLindsworth North School - Birmingham Education Authority Sep 1999 - Aug 2002To set up and run a residential special school for young people with emotional and behavioural dificulties. Leading a management team delivering a care provision to approx 50 young people and line management responsibilities to a team of approximately 20 care and educational support staff. Ensuring all aspects of residential care and outreach provision was provided to support young people that had an involvement with the school.
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Team ManagerLindsworth South School - Birmingham Education Authority Jun 1997 - Aug 1999Management of two residential units within a school for emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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Social WorkerFoster Care Associates Jun 1996 - Jun 1997Supporting children and foster carers. Completion of Form F assessments across the midlands. -
Senior Residential Social WorkerBirmingham City Council 1992 - 1995Residential care across differing residential schools within Birmingham -
Residential Social WorkerNational Children Homes 1988 - 1992Working within emergency placement and assessment unit
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Residential Social WorkerNational Children'S Homes 1986 - 1988Residential care within a childrens disability unit.
Andy Hewston Skills
Andy Hewston Education Details
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Inspection And Regulation -
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) Social Sciences And Criminology -
Diploma In Social Work, Diploma In Higher Education -
Diploma In Applied Social Sciences
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Sutton Coldfield College Of F. E.Preliminary Certificate In Social Care -
Bishop Vesey Grammar School
Frequently Asked Questions about Andy Hewston
What company does Andy Hewston work for?
Andy Hewston works for Ah Care Consultancy
What is Andy Hewston's role at the current company?
Andy Hewston's current role is Residential Child care consultant at AH Care Consultancy.
What schools did Andy Hewston attend?
Andy Hewston attended The Institute Of Education, U. Of London, The Open University, Coventry University, The Open University, Sutton Coldfield College Of F. E., Bishop Vesey Grammar School.
What skills is Andy Hewston known for?
Andy Hewston has skills like Safeguarding Children, Regulations, Inspection, Looked After Children, Youth Justice, Multi Agency Working.
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