Personal Information
Qualifications: B.A. (Hons) University of East Anglia; C.Q.SW. Middlesex University; Postgraduate Diploma in Social Research Methods Surrey University; Diploma in Management Studies Mid-Kent College
Services Offered:
Assessments, Chairing, Consultancy, Expert Witness and Teaching / Mentoring
Specialism:
Adoption and Fostering, Alcohol and drug misuse, Cultural issues, Immigration and asylum seekers, Learning difficulties / Special needs, Mental Health and Sexual abuse issues
Other Expertise:
Children under 5
Foreign Languages:
English and French
Regions available:
East Midlands, Eastern and International
Location:
London
Email:
rosieheathfield@aol.com
Mobile:
07956 339952
Telephone:
020 8633 1894
Profile
After qualifying as a social worker in 1975 I worked in local authority children and families teams up until 1991 as a social worker and later as team manager. I then started working as a children’s guardian in London representing children in public law proceedings which I have continued to do on a part time basis since. From 1992-1995 I was part-time Panel Manager for the Buckinghamshire Guardian Panel (pre-Cafcass). In 2001 I started working as an independent social worker. I have taken work from local authorities, solicitors, NYAS and have been instructed as an expert witness in family proceedings. I have prepared many reports and given evidence on many occasions. I have developed a particular interest in children under 5, NAI, attachment issues and also families of African-Caribbean heritage.