Chris Buckman Email and Phone Number

Senior /Service Manager 20 Years in Children’s SC .Managed complex portfolio’s of statutory services- lead development/ improvements :early intervention, safeguarding, LAC, family placement, care leavers, CWD , family centre & contact services and deputised for AD Portsmouth, Southampton and Wokingham. IMR Author and LGA PEER REVIEW trained. Recently supported Doncaster, Dudley and Gloucestershire with practice improvement including bespoke L&D programmes for QSW,Managers & Service managers.Jan 2018 to present Interim Service Manager Gloustershire with lead for practice development in Gloucester area. Oct 2017 to Nov 2017Chand Buckman Associates developed & delivered comprehensive TNA and WFD recommendations for QSW and Team Managers in LB Tower HamletsJune 2016 to Sept 2017 Practice consultant developed & delivered Back to Basics L and D programme for 500 staff and comprehensive mentoring and learning for Team & Service Managers Dudley MBCFeb 2016 to May 2016Consultant practice advisor Doncaster Childrens Trust.Independant Management Consultant Feb 2015 to Dec 2015 West Sussex C C various assignments. Service Manager Corporate Parenting and LDD Services- CLA & Family Placement, CWD services inc.Short break provision.Wokingham BCMay 14 to Jan 15 Service Manager (Court, Child Protection, CIN and LAC, Contact and Specialist Assessment Services) IMR Author for 3 x SCR’sSouthampton CCMay 11 – Mar 14Senior Manager Children’s Services - Social CareAssessment and Early Intervention/ C P/ Court /LAC / CWD/ Project Management Inc WFD and LSCB leads.Portsmouth CCMar 03 to Apr 11 Team Manager C & F Portsmouth CCNov 2000 to March 2003Commissioning Manager -Training Children and Families Hampshire CCNov 1999 to Nov 2000Training Services Manager Hampshire CCNov 1997 - Oct 1999 Child / Associate Lecturer at Southampton Solent University /Practice Teacher./Specialist CP QSW QSW since 1988 – Reg HCPC