I worked in CP for 7 years as a SW, Senior Prac, & Consultant Social Worker. I undertook complex assessments & court reports, had supervisory responsibility and mentored SWs. I was duty manager, making safeguarding threshold decisions, providing case direction & supporting others to complete work. I chaired strategy meetings & undertook a LADO investigation. In 2018 I became the director of Emma Phillips Consultancy Ltd. I assess & supervise foster carers & complete SGO assessments.