Mr Allan Norman

School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations

University Teacher - Social Work/Law Specialist

Allan Norman
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a.norman@sheffield.ac.uk
My preferred method of contact is university email.
I work part-time for the University, based around teaching commitments. You can call my independent practice on 0121 286 8785 or book an appointment at https://celticknot.as.me

Full contact details

Mr Allan Norman
School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations
The Wave
2 Whitham Road
Sheffield
S10 2AH
Profile

Allan studied social work at the University of Birmingham, qualifying in 1990. He studied to become a solicitor at the University of Central England, being admitted to the roll of solicitors in 2000. He undertook a Masters at the University of Birmingham, in Social Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and Reflective Professional Practice, graduating in 2014.

Allan is a practitioner who remains in independent social work practice and is registered with Social Work England. He also lectures at the Universities of Birmingham and Chester.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ interests

Allan’s principal interests are the intersection of social work and law, and arising from that:

  • Human Rights and their significance to social work practice
  • Social Work in Courtroom settings
  • Law and Ethics
  • Enquiries and Serious Case Reviews
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ group

Allan is a member of:

  • The Law Society
  • British Association of Social Workers
  • Socio-Legal Studies Association
  • Human Rights Lawyers Association
  • UK Constitutional Law Association
Teaching activities

At the University of Sheffield, Allan delivers

  • Law and Policy for Social Work -  MA Social Work
  • The Social Worker in the Courtroom - MA Advanced Professional Practice
Professional activities and memberships

Biography

Registered social worker - qualified 1990

Solicitor - admitted to roll 2000, now non-practising

Lecturer - here since 2017, elsewhere since 2000

Writer on developments in social work law, on the sites linked below

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