Dr Obert Tawodzera

Rebecca is a senior researcher specialising in children’s social care, family justice, safeguarding and evidence-informed practice. Rebecca has over 20 years’ experience in the children’s and families sector, with an extensive background in applied research, evaluation and service improvement. She specialises in translating complex research and evidence into practical frameworks, tools and service improvements that strengthen practice and improve outcomes for children, young people and families.

Dr Tom Jefford is a qualified social worker with a history of managing youth offending services and evidence based interventions such as Multi Systemic Therapy and Functional Family Therapy. Tom’s interests include implementation science and children’s services. Tom has experience of providing services within social outcome contracts.

Natasha brings more than 25 years’ experience in Children’s Services, spanning senior roles across local authorities and the charitable sector. With an academic background in leadership and commissioning, she offers a comprehensive understanding of Children’s Services at a strategic and operational level.

Philip is an experienced manager of complex change programmes and has led a wide range of service re-design projects, often requiring some integration with other organisations. He provides expert, longer-term support relating to health and social care to members of our Academic Partnership programme.

Llinos is a highly motivated professional with over 25 years’ experience of working in different roles within Criminal Justice and Health and Social Care, spanning Children’s and Adult Services. She is experienced in strategic commissioning, planning and partnership development and is a fluent Welsh speaker.

Agnes holds a PhD in Community Care from the University of Kent. She is a social researcher with 15 years’ academic experience at UK universities bringing with her a wealth of experience.

Dr Steph Lyons has significant experience of working within the health and social care sector in both adult’s and children’s services. Steph’s previous roles have encompassed front line delivery as an assistant youth support worker and as a Service Manager of a countywide homelessness prevention service. She has also worked at a strategic level as a Programme Manager.

Narinder has significant operational and strategic experience working in the Public Sector including roles within Social Care, Education and Scrutiny. Prior to joining IPC, Narinder was the Head of Strategic Commissioning at Birmingham Children’s Trust undertaking needs analysis, Sufficiency Planning and developing commissioning intentions for a range of children’s support services.

Claire has a background in nursing with experience that includes hands-on care delivery as well as the management and professional development of community nursing teams. Claire has worked on a wide range of projects across adult health and social care, with a particular focus on service reviews, transformation and redesign.