Sarah Pritchard

Trainer

My work: passionate advocate for evidence-based practice

Sarah’s began her journey to social work providing enterprise education in mainstream and alternative schools, then moving to a young carers project, then working as a mental health support worker before qualifying as a social worker. Sarah has practised as a statutory social worker in the fields of child protection, looked-after and leaving care.

Sarah is passionate about creative and “out of the box” interventions and care planning – bringing energy, enthusiasm and hope to practitioners and the people they serve.

As a practitioner, Sarah has a thoughtful and focused approach to working with children, young people and their families. She is committed to advocating for children throughout their safeguarding and cared-for journey, ensuring they are recognised and embraced for their uniqueness by everyone around them.

In her work as a trainer, Sarah has promoted innovative best-practice casework within a multi-agency setting and during themed conferences. She has also developed and delivered training courses for universal services designed to help professionals form helpful, accountable relationships that protect and support children and young people.