David has, over a number of years gained considerable media experience and consistently campaigned to improve the safety of children. He regularly appears on the broadcast and written media, including:

• BBC News
• BBC Radio 5 Live
• BBC Radio Wales, Bristol and Leeds
• Sky News

Past appearances have also included:

• Frontline Scotland
• The Clothes Show
• ITV West Special Debate

He advocated the introduction of a sex offenders register and many other measures to combat the abuse of children that are all now in place. More recently the need to review child protection registers, but he’d be the first to say how much more work is needed!

All organisations that have any involvement with the Media, whether in a modest way (such as recruitment) or more deeply (where regular statements or policy positions are called for) want to be seen in as favourable a light as possible. The image and branding of an organisation is a crucial part of modern business life.

Constant appearances of some of our associates on radio and television provide two clear messages.

• The Media sees us as desirable and professional.
• The more experience gained and networks grown then the more knowledge available to pass on to you.

We can create packages of representation ranging from a modest “standby” function to one that encompasses a far more comprehensive menu of support.

Just talk to us about your needs. Please e-mail or telephone for a free consultation or quote. Our costs for both training and consultancy are reasonable and we would be delighted to sit down and discuss how to get best value for whatever budget you have available.

WRITTEN MEDIA

Western Daily Press Article about Bath Spa University Partnership View article

Extract from “In the line of fire” by Phil Chamberlain, Guardian Money / Work  16th  May 2009
………………Peter Norris, from David Niven Associates,­ trains people in local government­ on how to investigate complaints properly, particularly sensitive­ social service cases.
He thinks that handled wrongly, complaints can be a destructive process for all concerned. "The complainant thinks everybody is sticking together while the member of staff believes the system is weighted in favour of the complainant. Nobody likes to be ­challenged," he says.
"When I train managers it is to get them to identify training needs and what went wrong. You do it in a structured way. If it is done properly, then investigating complaints can improve services."……………

Shaping the future of Social Care
Guardian extract – Amy Taylor
Figures released by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service show that social work degree applications for courses starting next September have increased by more than 40% and some universities are looking at innovative ways to improve the skills of the children’s services workforce. Read more