Testimonials

Astounding Depth and Breadth of Knowledge in Safeguarding

"HealthyMinds@Work has been working with Joycelyn since 2019. She recognises the emotional implications of the work safeguarders carry out and is highly committed to protecting their emotional and mental well-being. During the Covid pandemic, she spearheaded the implementation of a supportive supervision programme for DSLs, facilitated by clinical professionals from our team, across the entire Academy Network Trust.  
She has an astounding depth and breadth of knowledge in the field of Safeguarding and Education and is highly adept at applying it thoughtfully and creatively. 
She is wonderful to work with - organised, communicative, extremely conscientious and most importantly empathetic, supportive and compassionate. She also is extremely positive and approaches challenges with a determination to find solutions and collaborate with stakeholders. She thinks about the needs, welfare and well-being of all parties; be it the child, the family, the teacher, the headteacher or the support staff."

HealthyMinds@Work

Tenacious, Strategic Mind and Strength to Families

"I have known Jennifer Watson as a colleague and friend for over 25 years. Her professionalism and curiosity for the work have been of such value as a colleague Jennifer brings forth not only her caring attitude to really engage with young people and their families as a senior social worker but also developed a strong strategic mind that has enabled her to develop new strategies for partnership working within the Mental health and youth justice systems.
Jennifer's compassionate demeanour has meant that she is always willing to learn new ways to support and help families and young people. Jennifer has trained and completed the Non-Violent Parenting(NVR) course as a facilitator enhancing her skills and benefiting families that are struggling with oppositional young people. Jennifer's ability to engage in professional systems as well as family systems underpins her way of working systemically.
Jennifer is tenacious in her work and this is a strength to both families and colleagues she works with an understanding that there is always a solution that is collaborative."

Veronica Rodrigues 

NVR Trainer/ Supervisor / Facilitator

RMN

Utmost Commitment and In-Depth Knowledge

SWGfL have worked closely with Joycelyn since 2021 and at all times she has demonstrated the utmost commitment to ensuring the safeguarding of those within her charge be it teachers or students. She has an in-depth knowledge of Safeguarding and Education and the challenges faced by both educational establishments and students.
Joycelyn is extremely dedicated to her profession, determined to make a change and is a pleasure to work with.

Claire Hayden

Head of Customer Service & Operations

SWGfL

Building a Strong Safeguarding Culture For The School Environment

'Joycelyn's training and support not only helped me to ensure my school had a strong compliant safeguarding culture but it also acted as excellent professional development for me.'

James Evelyn

Primary School Head Teacher