Here at West Midlands ACAMH we’d like to extend a warm welcome to all of you who have an interest in children and young people’s mental health and psychological wellbeing.
West Midlands ACAMH Branch
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Meet the branch
Nasreen Hussain
I have had a career in supporting children and families with special educational needs and disability. The work has been focussed on the identification, assessment and provision of needs. My work led me to establish a Social Work Practice Education Unit, with a particular focus on Social Work Student placements in Schools and Education Settings. I served on the Council for Disabled Children’s, Special Educational Consortium (SEC), to work with the DfE on formulating and implementing the SEND Reforms. I have influenced local and national Education Policy as well as overseeing effective and efficient service delivery teams.
Dr. Sheena Ashford
I’m Sheena Ashford and I’m both a health psychologist and an educational psychologist. I spent my early years in research, mainly national initiatives around health and education. More recently I ran a school-based children’s mental health service. I’m hugely committed to improving children’s mental health through effective, evidence-based practice.
Dr. Reena Sungum-Paliwal
I am a retired Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and am proud to have been involved with ACAMH Midlands Branch for over thirty years. We strive to provide high quality events that enable and empower frontline practitioners to develop their expertise in meeting the Mental Health needs of children and young people. This has included up to date research materials and a forum for discussion. CPD sits at the heart of all the work that we do.
Pete Maguire
Hi! I’m Pete Maguire, consultant clinical psychologist, also educational and child psychologist, and teacher. I have worked in services for babies, infants, children and young persons for more than fifty years, having served in almost every area of provision for children, including senior management and leading clinical roles in CAMHS and other services. ACAMH is a great resource for all who have at heart children’s mental health, wellbeing, development, and also the growth of knowledge and understanding through research. We welcome your interest in our local and national committee and activities.
Dr. Charlotte Jones
I hold the position at the University of Warwick of Associate Professor and Director of BA(Hons) Early Childhood and BA(Hons) Child and Family: Health and Wellbeing/Mental Health. I am responsible for creating and delivering the strategic vision across my portfolio with particular focus on innovation, sustainability, and quality enhancement. I also undertake the role of Safeguarding Officer and am an Accredited Civil Mediation Council Workplace Mediator.
Dr. Arif Khan
I am a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. I have an interest in parental mental health, safeguarding and multiagency working, particularly the interface between CAMHS and adult mental health services. I have always found ACAMH to be an excellent interdisciplinary learning resource for professionals working with young people and families. I am pleased to be involved with the West Midlands Regional Committee and will continue to champion the valuable learning development that ACAMH provides.
Olivia Gunn
My name is Liv, I’ve worked in educational and social providers for young people for the last eight years. Most recently, as an interventions mentor in a new specialist unit for children with autism and anxiety. One of my most recent projects with the University of Warwick was creating an interactive toolkit and training for staff members about inclusion, neurodiversity and disability in university settings. I believe the resources and learning that ACAMH impart are beneficial to a multidisciplinary audience and am passionate about raising its awareness among student populations.
Professor Christopher Robertson
Christopher is an independent academic and author, policy analyst and adviser to educational organisations with a particular interest in SEND policy and implementation. His previous roles include lecturing in SEND at the University of Birmingham (with lead responsibility for developing and introducing the National Award for SEN Co-ordination) Canterbury Christ Church University, and the University of London’s Institute of Education.
Steve Nyakatawa
Steve’s career spans over 35 years in education supporting innovation for children and young people. He has worked as a Director of Education, and is a former Ofsted Inspector and Accredited School Improvement Partner, Senior Inspector/Adviser School Improvement, as well as Head of School Improvement. Steve has demonstrated his strong commitment to supporting children and young people's well being in all aspects of his work.
Carl Longmore
I am the Programme Leader for the BA Hons Primary Education Initial Teaching Education course at the University of Wolverhampton, and also oversee SEND provision and training for our pre-service teachers. I am a passionate advocate for creating greater awareness/passion amongst teachers and professionals in creatively and quickly removing barriers for pupils with SEND.
Paige Francis
I am a medical student with a deep passion for psychiatry, inspired by years of working with SEND children in both educational and recreational settings. This experience has proved how crucial intervention and support during childhood is, in shaping lives, and it drives my commitment to promoting the values the Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH). I am the Student Ambassador for West Midlands ACAMH, providing inspiration to fellow students to explore the dynamic, impactful field of Mental Health Support and the unique opportunities that ACAMH offers.
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Events and Meetings
Events
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Mapping SEND Legislation: what it looks like and how it can work for children & young people and front-line professionalsWolverhampton Face to Face session
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