Presidential Address 23rd May 2018

• Throughout history, more workplaces have failed due to poor leadership & management than the state of the economy
• Distinctive leadership is one that allows an environment where people are willing & able to generate ideas, solve problems & make things happen

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 Our work & life is influenced by those people we have met, worked & socialised with. Glenn & I worked together on a summer camp in North Carolina in the 80’s & is my mate. I visit him, electronically, most days as I find his positive thoughts empowering – look him up.

I was pushed into joining the AEWM by a previous manager who was also an ex-president, some 15 years ago. Got to say ‘what a ride and what a learning curve’. I would not be where I am today without AEWM. So get on and ride with me, our 101^st year 

So what do I think?

“Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.” JFKennedy

Cannot argue with this just ask each of us to remember it as without children none of us have a job or future!

I was made redundant from my first job by one Margaret Thatcher. I was milk monitor at Flora Gardens Primary School when she became the milk snatcher.

I was a persistent absentee from my first secondary school Holland Park Comprehensive. Moved to St.Marylebone Grammar School in what is now year 8 and loved the change.

Now I am here.

I want;

1. To ensure the EWS, in whatever form, LA or independent, puts children first,
2. To have more SEWO types become involved with the NEC,
3. To continue to help DfE address school attendance issues & safeguarding in education issues,
4. To continue to work with NASWE, AEHEP, NNCEE & associated groups in ensuring points above

So;

The beginning is the most important part of the work – Plato

I am not afraid of death; I just don't want to be there when it happens - Woody Allen.

I am humbled to accept this role of President of AEWM & will do all that I am able, to stay true to our values and help those that need us.

Tony Waller

AEWM President 2018 to 2019

Dates for the diary:

17th October 2018    -  Annual Training Conference open to non members

                               Addressing the 55% Absence Illness Code

22nd May 2019         -  Members only Conference  

Both events will be held at the Arden Hotel, Bickenhill, Solihull. 

The Association for Education Welfare Management provides professional support for Managers in Education Social Work (ESW), the Education Welfare Service (EWS) and safeguarding in education. It has been doing this since its formation in 1917.

We help deliver effective and competent services, accessible to children, families and schools by maintaining a network of fellow professionals and providing a forum for members to share, support and consult. Our objectives are...

• To promote and safeguard the rights of children and young persons and to establish and foster co-operation with other organisations working in the interests of children and young persons.

• To advance the professional interests of its members.

• To promote and improve the ethos of social inclusion.

• To encourage the development and training of all staff in education welfare and social inclusion.

• To disseminate information to the membership on developments in education welfare and social inclusion.

We have links with Government and other political and professional bodies including the Department for Education, Teacher Associations and Unions and our sister organisation NASWE.

Members receive information on current issues and potential changes affecting their work and are given opportunities to comment on consultation documents. They are also offered training and supporting literature. Regional groups meet quarterly to provide a forum for debate, exchange of views and a vehicle for the provision and discussion of information.

Membership of AEWM costs £30 pa and we welcome your applications. Further information is available on the website under the JOIN button. However if you would like to try before you buy, we would like to offer you a warm invitation to attend the next regional meeting in your area to receive information and make contact with other similar professionals.