Dale Van Graan
About
I have over 20 years' experience as a: practice educator of qualifying students from numerous programmes; practice assessor of trainee practice educators and newly qualified social workers; independent trainer; independent supervisor of social workers and social care workers; programme leader/lecturer and tutor on qualifying and post qualifying programmes; assessor/tutor of social work apprentices; workplace mentor; and four years as a lead assessor of qualified children's social workers. My passions are education and professional development.
Skills include
I can speak Afrikaans and German. I have co-authored a book chapter and articles for publication; arranged and presented at local and international conferences. I am a member of NOPT.
Qualifications
B.SocSc (Hons) (SW), PGCE in HE, MA PETHS
Professional interests
Becoming a social worker, students and newly qualified social workers,
Education based social work,
Professional development and practice
Type of work and clients
Coaching / mentoring of social workers,
Local authority departments,
Placements,
Practice assessment,
Practice teaching,
Private / independent sector,
Supervision,
Training and tutoring,
Universities / learning & training bodies,
Voluntary sector
Business Details
Telephone
07905140830
Location
15 Prestbury Crescent
Banstead
Surrey
United Kingdom
SM7 3PJ