Practice Educator of the Year

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Lynn juggles her practice educator role with managing the young people’s substance misuse service at Achieving for Children, the social enterprise running children’s services in the London boroughs of Kingston and Richmond.

The ringing endorsements from past students on Lynn’s nomination form speak volumes for her skills, which enable her to equip trainees with the capabilities they need to succeed not just during their placement but deep into social work careers. Several are now managers or senior practitioners.

Something that particularly shines through is her capacity for helping students to overcome doubts and anxieties so they can achieve their potential. “Because of her encouraging style, each day that I spent in Lynn’s team, I felt my passion return, my confidence in myself grow, and my motivation for a future in social work reignite,” said her most recent student.

As well as her motivational qualities, Lynn’s nomination highlighted her dedication to her students, keeping in touch with them many years after their placements, and her adaptability to their needs. The judges added that the impression was of someone who “sees every student afresh”, identifying strengths while putting in place tailored support to help people feel at home from the outset.