Former HE lecturer; Social Policy (lead) and Child Care Law. Significant management, senior.practitioner with child protection & social work experience. Former fostering assessment manager. Independent training, consultancy and assessment, statutory and voluntary sectors. Fostering Skills and Training the Trainer facilitator. Practice educator qualified, significant court experienceFounder of The Kapow Club an organisation working to cultivate and maintain friendship and meaningful relationships for adults with Autism and/or a learning disability - an extremely fulfilling role, ensuring positive change at community level. Mentoring, befriending and facilitating member led events, workshops and activities as both the coordinator for The Kapow Club and also as a sessional event facilitator for Friends Action North EastAcademic interests include cyber psychology/ethics, comparative social policy, environmental science, social experiences of neurodivergent adults, displaced people and LGBTQIA+ rights. Advocating against workplace bullying. Social issue speaker/writer as a care experienced young personIndividualised, goal orientated, mentoring approach. Interests outside of work include, escape rooms, Lego, snorkeling and literary critique/blogging