Mr Allan Norman
Department of Sociological Studies
University Teacher - Social Work/Law Specialist
I work part-time for the University, based around teaching commitments. You can call my independent practice on 0121 286 8785 or book an appointment at https://celticknot.as.me
Full contact details
Department of Sociological Studies
The Wave
2 Whitham Road
91̽»¨
S10 2AH
- Profile
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Allan studied social work at the University of Birmingham, qualifying in 1990. He studied to become a solicitor at the University of Central England, being admitted to the roll of solicitors in 2000. He undertook a Masters at the University of Birmingham, in Social Research and Reflective Professional Practice, graduating in 2014.
Allan is a practitioner who remains in independent social work practice and is registered with Social Work England. He also lectures at the Universities of Birmingham and Chester.
- Research interests
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Allan’s principal interests are the intersection of social work and law, and arising from that:
- Human Rights and their significance to social work practice
- Social Work in Courtroom settings
- Law and Ethics
- Enquiries and Serious Case Reviews
- Research group
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Allan is a member of:
- The Law Society
- British Association of Social Workers
- Socio-Legal Studies Association
- Human Rights Lawyers Association
- UK Constitutional Law Association
- Teaching activities
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At the University of 91̽»¨, Allan delivers
- Law and Policy for Social Work - MA Social Work
- The Social Worker in the Courtroom - MA Advanced Professional Practice
- Professional activities and memberships
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Biography
Registered social worker - qualified 1990
Solicitor - admitted to roll 2000, now non-practising
Lecturer - here since 2017, elsewhere since 2000
Writer on developments in social work law, on the sites linked below
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