Mr Andrew Rixon

Professional biography

I am currently a lecturer teaching primarily in the children, young people and families area. My background is in child and family social work and staff development in social services.

Research interests

My main research interests have continued to be teaching and learning in social work, safeguarding, and the student experience

Teaching interests

I have been involved in the development and teaching of a variety of modules at the Open University in the children, young people, and families area including:

Working with children, young people and families (K218)

• Author  - 'Well-being and the ecology of children's lives' in O'Dell L & Leverett S (2011) Working with children, young people and families: co-constructing practice. Palgrave/OU

Working together for children (KE312)

• Co- editor - 'Changing children's services: working and learning together' Foley P & Rixon A (2014). Policy Press/OU
• Author  - 'Positive practice relationships' in Foley P & Leverett S (2008) Connecting with children: developing working relationships. Policy Press/OU

Making a difference: working with children and young people (KE206)

Children and young people's wellbeing (KE207)

Safeguarding in the International Aid Sector