Rebecca Ford

Rebecca Ford is a Teaching Professor and Social Work Lead at Staffordshire University, where she also serves as Course Director for Social Work programs. Her career spans over 20 years in social work practice and academia, focusing on marginalized youth and systemic support for vulnerable populations.

Educational Background:

• BA Sociology and Applied Social Studies (2002)
• MA Social Work (2008)
• Postgraduate Certificates in Practice Education (2016) and Higher Education (2021)

Research & Expertise: Driven by narrative approaches and anti-racist frameworks, her work emphasizes safeguarding older children, inter-professional education, and social work at transitional life stages. She leads initiatives like the Social Work Apprenticeship program and the proposed MA Social Work degree.

Teaching Contributions: Designs curricula for modules such as Working with and Safeguarding Children and Social Work Practice Learning 2. Integrates simulation-based training to enhance multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Professional Engagement: Committed to anti-racist practice, narrative co-research with children, and dismantling barriers in social work education. Member of the British Association of Social Workers and registered with Social Work England.

Institutional Impact: Staffordshire University's recent recognitions include Outstanding Research Impact (The Times Guide 2023) and World Leading Research (REF 2021).