Andy Hewston

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Residential Child care consultant at AH Care Consultancy @
Andy Hewston's Location
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Andy Hewston

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.

Andy Hewston's Current Company Details
AH Care Consultancy

Ah Care Consultancy

Residential Child care consultant at AH Care Consultancy
Andy Hewston Work Experience Details
  • Ah Care Consultancy
    Residential Child Care Consultant
    Ah Care Consultancy Dec 2019 - Present
    West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
    Offering 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.
  • Ofsted
    Social Care Inspector
    Ofsted Sep 2008 - Dec 2019
    Midlands Uk
    Regulation 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.
  • Commission Social Care Inspection
    Inspector
    Commission Social Care Inspection Sep 2002 - Aug 2008
    Midlands
    Inspector and regulator of wide variety of residential care placements including children's and adult services.
  • Lindsworth North School - Birmingham Education Authority
    Head Of Care
    Lindsworth North School - Birmingham Education Authority Sep 1999 - Aug 2002
    To 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.
  • Lindsworth South School  - Birmingham Education Authority
    Team Manager
    Lindsworth South School - Birmingham Education Authority Jun 1997 - Aug 1999
    Management of two residential units within a school for emotional and behavioural difficulties.
  • Foster Care Associates
    Social Worker
    Foster Care Associates Jun 1996 - Jun 1997
    Supporting children and foster carers. Completion of Form F assessments across the midlands.
  • Birmingham City Council
    Senior Residential Social Worker
    Birmingham City Council 1992 - 1995
    Residential care across differing residential schools within Birmingham
  • National Children Homes
    Residential Social Worker
    National Children Homes 1988 - 1992
    Working within emergency placement and assessment unit
  • National Children'S Homes
    Residential Social Worker
    National Children'S Homes 1986 - 1988
    Residential care within a childrens disability unit.

Andy Hewston Skills

Safeguarding Children Regulations Inspection Looked After Children Youth Justice Multi Agency Working

Andy Hewston Education Details

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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