Peter Clarke (social worker)

Peter Clarke is a British social worker known for his expertise in child protection and safeguarding. He has held various senior leadership roles within social services, including Director of Children's Services in several local authorities. Clarke's work has focused on improving the quality of social work practice and outcomes for vulnerable children and families. He has been involved in the implementation of new policies and procedures aimed at strengthening child protection systems and reducing the risk of harm. Clarke is a regular commentator on social work issues in the media and has contributed to academic publications and professional development programs within the field. His contributions include advocating for improved training and support for social workers, and promoting a more collaborative approach to child protection involving families, schools, and other agencies. He is often consulted on complex cases and systemic reviews related to child safeguarding failures.