Stephen Vaudrey
Summary:
Stephen Vaudrey is a freelance journalist and social care work expert. He also has a background in research. He writes, and produces films on childcare and social issues and has a particular interest in children in the public care. With his scientific background Stephen also writes on environmental and science issues.
He is a qualified and registered social worker with over 30 years experience. He has been the Registered Manager of Children’s Homes and Fostering and Adoption Services and has chaired Child Protection Conferences and Fostering and Adoption Panels.
Stephen has worked both in the UK and consulted to projects in Hungary and Russia.
POLITICAL MOTHER - A REVIEW OF THE NEW HOFESH SCHECHTER MODERN DANCE PRODUCTION
Schechter, the rising star choreographer, premiered Political Mother at the 2010 Brighton Festival to critical acclaim and now brings a reworked version to Sadler’s Wells with more dancers and musicians. Schechter wrote the score as well as managing the company, quite an achievement for the 36 year old London based Israeli.
Maria Naffah - a review of new singer songwriter
MARIE NAFFAH
THE STATION SESSIONS
The Station Sessions is a new addition to London’s summer festival scene. Backed by the Prince’s Trust, it offers a platform for new and unsigned artists.
Review of This is Whitechapel - an exhibition of photographs by Ian Berry. Published by Community Care (Culture Vulture)
THIS IS WHITECHAPEL – PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE EAST END. A MUST FOR SOCIAL WORKERS
Ford Thames 300E The Little Black Van
THE LITTLE BLACK VAN (LBV) - 991 XUY
Published in Ford Sidevalve News
We are now members of that most exclusive group, the FSOC, by virtue of our new purchase - the Little Black Van. A 1960 Thames 300E reg. no 991 XUY.
Fostering Fees - Slough halves allowances for carers
It was very sad to see that the usual victims of council social services cuts are in the frame again. Slough council halved foster carer's allowances for teenagers to £200 per week.
Why I don't buy the Times anymore
Murdoch’s Paywall a failure?
Early indications are that the paywall experiment with the Times, putting the contact behind a pay as you read subscription, has not succeeded. Is this bad news for journalism or do I just want bad news for News International?
Remittances hit by the falling pound
A hidden cut in aid to developing countries
Published by People With Voices
“Sometimes I cannot bear the pressure from back home to send money” – David Wong’s story is typical
What became of the greyhounds when Walthamstow Dog Track closed
Two years since the closure of the much missed Walthamstow Dog Track – what happened to the Greyhounds that once thrilled the crowds?
London once had 33 Greyhound Stadiums-but now has just two. Walthamstow(known as ‘The Stow’) with its distinctive neon signs and stylish 30s design, was a victim of this decline in interest in Greyhound racing. It closed in August 2008and the site was sold for redevelopment. Many East Enders still miss their traditional night out at the dogs.
Fostering Fees - Down to a price? Haringey first to set a maximum fostering fee
(Published in Community Care)
Previously, local authorities have concentrated on encouraging a range of provision at various costs and specifications to provide choice and diversity for the kids they have to place, often working in partnership with local providers to encourage provision to meet a local need. A key element has been to give a level of funding that enables ‘wrap around’ services to be provided to placements and so achieve stability and strong outcomes, something IFAs would say they do well. A one size fits all approach has not been seen as desirable.