Polly Sykes

Profile

Areas of expertise

• Placements and Practice Education
• Adults social care - particularly learning disabilities
• Bereavement and Loss

Academic Biography

I qualified as a social worker in 2003, and I spent most of my social work career working with disabled children and adults. Having seen the challenges faced by those that I work with, I am enthusiastic about the need for social justice and equality. 

I qualified as a Practice Educator in 2008 and I have supported a number of students as both an on-site and off-site Practice Educator. I am keen to ensure that students with additional needs and from minority ethnic backgrounds have sound placement experiences. 

I joined the School for Business and Society in 2013. 

Qualifications

• Postgraduate certificate in Academic Practice (2019)
• BA (hons) Business & Management at Leeds Met University 2012
• Practice Educator Award 2008 
• MSc Applied Social Work at Oxford University 2003
• BA (hons) Biblical Studies & Philosophy at Sheffield University 1999

Teaching

I am involved in various aspects of the Social Work course. In particular, I lead the following modules:

• Knowledge into Practice
• Social Work Across the Lifecourse
• Practice Education Professional Standards (Stage 1)
• Community Practice Experience