Our service values, experience and working arrangements

We believe that people who commission our services, whether organisations or individuals, expect consultancy that is:

• collaborative
• individually-tailored
• confidential
• committed to equal opportunities and respectful of diversity
• based on principles that are service user-centred
• informed by both social work ethics and research ethics
• high quality and delivered on time

Dr Colin Whittington

Colin Whittington is an experienced consultant and researcher who has been providing independent consultancy since 2000. His career has included work as a social worker, team leader, university teacher, education adviser, researcher and senior manager. He was Principal Research and Development... read more here


Margaret Whittington

Margaret Whittington has extensive experience as a local authority social services manager and practitioner. She has worked in several service areas including adult social care, mental health and children and families. She has particular expertise in... read more here

Working arrangements

We work on projects individually or jointly according to the expertise required and the wishes of the client. In joint work, lead responsibility and accountability are clearly specified. Mentoring arrangements are directly with one consultant alone.

Associates

We are able to call upon the expertise of trusted associates where the commissioned work would benefit and the client agrees.