The ParentAssess Podcast

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Hear insights, debates and stories from the ParentAssess team and beyond! ParentAssess is a leading training provider dedicated to equipping social work and family law professionals with practical skills and essential knowledge. Our specialist parenting assessment model is the most widely recognised framework in the UK. It was designed to assess parents with learning disabilities or additional needs, ensuring it is accessible and inclusive for all parents. We offer a diverse range of training courses for all professionals working with families in social care and family law.

Episodes

  1. Episode 6 - Interview with Matt Clayton from Coventry City Council and The Relational Social Work Podcast

    30 APR

    Episode 6 - Interview with Matt Clayton from Coventry City Council and The Relational Social Work Podcast

    We’re delighted to welcome Matt Clayton from Coventry City Council and The Relational Social Work Podcast to our podcast, where he sat down with our Senior Trainers Cathy and Jo. Together, they explore relational practice and the power of relationships, both within families and between social workers and the families they support. A thoughtful and inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss. Listen now and join the discussion.

    1hr 3min
  2. Episode 5 - Interview with HHJ Perusko; designated Family Judge for MK and FDAC lead judge founding Bedfordshire/MK FDAC Courts

    8 APR

    Episode 5 - Interview with HHJ Perusko; designated Family Judge for MK and FDAC lead judge founding Bedfordshire/MK FDAC Courts

    This episode sees ParentAssess speaking to HHJ Perusko; designated Family Judge for Milton Keynes and FDAC lead judge founding Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes FDAC Courts. We talk about why he thinks FDAC has the successful outcomes for families that, it does; with striking similarities to the social work values we hold important including those at ParentAssess; use of simple language, keeping things simple and helping parents to understand and to trust before change can happen and keeping children’s experiences central including their relationship with their parents. It was both a fascinating, motivating and meaningful conversation, which we were very proud to host. A huge thank you to Judge Perusko for his time to do this. He also mentioned outside of the Podcast recording that recently TV cameras had been filming at FDAC and there will be some national TV coverage soon; we will happily share more once we know when! Judge Perusko also made reference to the FDAC reports and some relevant caselaw; both of which are attached to the show notes (and can be used alongside this podcast for your social worker CPD renewal if needed) the case law Judgement from Judge Perusko offers reflection about the court process and giving parents information about their family proceedings outcomes in a way both they (and later children) can read and understand. The FDAC evaluation report can be found here: Pan-Bedfordshire-FDAC-final-evaluation-2021.pdf

    45 min
  3. Episode 4 - A History of Learning Disability, Institution and Asylum

    15/12/2025

    Episode 4 - A History of Learning Disability, Institution and Asylum

    How much do you really know about the history of institutions and asylums? In this episode Jamie and Sarah Lowe uncover the often-overlooked story of how people who were seen as ‘different’ have been treated through time; a history marked by fear, ignorance, segregation and avoidance. They explore why it’s so important for social workers today to lead with sensitivity, understanding, respect, kindness, and humanity when supporting all the people we work with, especially those who have experienced institutionalisation, social exclusion or stigma.

    1 hr
  4. Episode 3 - Meet Senior Trainers Jamie and Claire

    27/10/2025

    Episode 3 - Meet Senior Trainers Jamie and Claire

    Get to know both Claire & Jamie’s journeys into ParentAssess

    52 min
  5. Episode 2 - Meet Senior Trainers Cathy and Jo

    28/09/2025

    Episode 2 - Meet Senior Trainers Cathy and Jo

    Hear Cathy and Jo's stories of how they came to be part of the ParentAssess team.

    1hr 10min
  6. Episode 1 - Interview with Sarah Lowe – ‘The Origin of ParentAssess’

    15/09/2025

    Episode 1 - Interview with Sarah Lowe – ‘The Origin of ParentAssess’

    Join Jamie as she interviews Sarah Lowe, the creator of ParentAssess

    1hr 4min
  7. Welcome to The ParentAssess Podcast!

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Welcome to The ParentAssess Podcast!

    The ParentAssess Podcast has launched!

    2 min

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Hear insights, debates and stories from the ParentAssess team and beyond! ParentAssess is a leading training provider dedicated to equipping social work and family law professionals with practical skills and essential knowledge. Our specialist parenting assessment model is the most widely recognised framework in the UK. It was designed to assess parents with learning disabilities or additional needs, ensuring it is accessible and inclusive for all parents. We offer a diverse range of training courses for all professionals working with families in social care and family law.

Information

  • Creator
    ParentAssess
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © ParentAssess 2025
  • Show Website
    The ParentAssess Podcast