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David Hambling is a Senior Lecturer and Academic Course Leader for the Social Work BSc (Hons) degree at the University of Gloucestershire, with over 20 years of professional social work experience focused on children and families since 2003. A registered social worker qualified in 2006, he maintains active clinical practice while leading academic programs.
His educational qualifications include:
- BSc in Geography, Leeds University (2003)
- MA in Social Work, University of Warwick (2006)
- PGDip in Child Care Social Work, University of Gloucestershire (2012)
- PGCert in Academic Practice, University of Gloucestershire (2015)
Hambling's research centers on playfulness in social work practice and amplifying children/families' participation within institutional systems. His teaching methodology emphasizes immersive ethical simulations and risk-responsibility balancing to prepare students for high-pressure fieldwork, particularly in children's services. This applied approach bridges academic theory with frontline practice challenges.
His professional recognitions include:
- Shortlisted for Most Inspiring Lecturer (2016)
- Shortlisted for Most Innovative/Creative Teaching Style (2018)
As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and registered practitioner with the Health and Care Professions Council, Hambling serves as External Examiner for Cardiff Metropolitan University's Social Work Programme. He concurrently works as a Senior Practitioner conducting specialist child/family assessments and facilitates support groups for adults with learning disabilities, maintaining direct service engagement alongside academic duties.
