Professor David Shemmings OBE
David is an expert in residence for the Frontline programme. A widely-respected author with over 40 years’ experience, David specialises in relationship-based practice. He currently leads a training programme on this subject and its importance for professionals across the UK and in other countries.
Drawing on his extensive research into and specialism in relationship-based social work, David offers insights into how the Frontline programme can continue to use innovative and effective methods to teach and develop excellent practice.
Meet the rest of my team

Charlie Whittaker
Charlie is the curriculum lead for motivational interviewing on the Frontline programme.

Dr Alice Loving
Alice is the curriculum lead for the parenting curriculum delivered by Frontline.

Brittany Bernard
Brittany is a practice development lead for social work on the Frontline programme.

Harriet Wray
Harriet is a practice development lead for social work on the Frontline programme.

Alexandra Welch
Alexandra is curriculum lead for year two of the Frontline programme and consultant social workers.

Professor David Shemmings OBE
David is an expert in residence for the Frontline programme.