Ross Duncan
Ross joined Frontline as a practice tutor in September 2017. Prior to this he worked for eight years in the Family Court, as a children’s guardian and family court advisor. Ross also has several years’ experience working as a social worker in a local authority child protection team. Ross spent two years in Australia where he worked for the Government of South Australia as a child protection social worker.
Ross is keen to develop best practice social work within the Family Court, with a focus on assessment skills, presenting best evidence and maintaining effective working relationships during this time.
Research interests
Social work practice in the Family Court.
Teaching
Ross delivers in-unit teaching, presents at recall days and has a lead day in the Summer Institute on law in social work. Ross is also a co-lead for the motivational interviewing days at the summer institute.
Qualifications
BA Hons Sociology/Politics, MA Social Studies, Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work
Location: Newcastle
Frontline
Studio 105
Hoults Yard
Walker Rd
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 2HL
Meet the rest of my team
Julie Henry
Julie is a practice tutor in the North East region.
Allan Brownrigg – Head of Region, North East
Allan is a registered social worker and an accredited psychotherapist and has worked in a range of social work settings.
Ross Duncan
Ross is a practice tutor in the North East region.
Rebecca Booth
Rebecca is a practice tutor in the north east.