Henry Mathias Email & Phone Number

Scotland, United Kingdom

As Professional Development Manager for Thrive Outdoors, I am an experienced influencer with a passion for the outdoors and a track record in support quality provision for children and young people.A strategic role, the main function of the Professional Development Manager is twofold. The role supports quality, business development and leadership of Willow Den, Inspiring Scotland’s Outdoor Nursery subsidiary. I also lead on the expansion of Thrive Outdoors’ Professional Development… Show more As Professional Development Manager for Thrive Outdoors, I am an experienced influencer with a passion for the outdoors and a track record in support quality provision for children and young people.A strategic role, the main function of the Professional Development Manager is twofold. The role supports quality, business development and leadership of Willow Den, Inspiring Scotland’s Outdoor Nursery subsidiary. I also lead on the expansion of Thrive Outdoors’ Professional Development offering for the wider outdoor play and learning sector. Show less

Scotland

 Lead professional advice around the Care Inspectorate’s functions, particularly in relation to public inquiries on related matters, and on the implementation of the Health and Social Care Standards. Support the Board, Executive Team and external critical friends to challenge, prioritise and identify activities to improve the professional practice of the Care Inspectorate Engage with Scottish Government and external policy leads on the implementation of the Health and Social Care… Show more  Lead professional advice around the Care Inspectorate’s functions, particularly in relation to public inquiries on related matters, and on the implementation of the Health and Social Care Standards. Support the Board, Executive Team and external critical friends to challenge, prioritise and identify activities to improve the professional practice of the Care Inspectorate Engage with Scottish Government and external policy leads on the implementation of the Health and Social Care Standards, including playing a key role in the national implementation advisory group, working across integrated health and social care, social work, social care, community justice and early learning and childcare. Advise colleagues on matters of professional practice, including in relation to information governance requests and public inquiries.As Head of Professional Standards & Practice, I also had operational responsibility for managing complaints about the Care Inspectorate and the degree level Professional Development Award in Scrutiny and Improvement. Show less