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About Kevin Brookes

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Kevin Brookes qualified as a Social Worker in 1984. Until 1992 he worked for a number of local authorities in the child protection arena, gaining particular experience in care proceedings and securing long term and adoptive care for children and young people.

In 1992 Kevin continued his work in a local authority as a Child Protection Co ordinator, working to improve services to abused children across all agencies. Within this post Kevin was also instrumental around involving parents and significant adults within the child protection registration system in order to improve outcomes for children.

From 1994 Kevin held a number of Team Manager posts within a local authority managing child protection services that included significant responsibility for care proceedings. In 2002 Kevin worked on a part time basis as a Children's Guardian, representing the interests of children and young people who were subject to care proceedings. At this time Kevin also undertook self employed work with a number of local authorities around improving the assessment services for children and families in need.

In 2006 Kevin moved to the NSPCC as a Policy Adviser responsible for child protection and safeguarding matters. This includes work associated with the safe working practices for those involved with children and young people.

For information about the NSPCC and their services can be found at; http://www.nspcc.org.uk/inform/Home/
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