I qualified in 2002 and I have seven years experience of working as a frontline children and families social worker, spanning s.47 enquiries, safeguarding, CIN and LAC. I have specialised with children with additional needs. I have experience of residential children's services and practiced as a supervising social worker with an independent fostering service. As an independent social worker, I practice as an Advocate, undertake statutory visits to Looked After Children, undertake court directed parenting assessments, Chair foster carer annual reviews, assess foster carers subject to allegations and complaints, complete Form F assessments and assess student social workers in practice.