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Beth Kirkbride is an experienced social work professional currently serving as the Lead Assessment Manager for the National Fostering Group since January 2018, managing a team across the North of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland to ensure high-quality foster carer assessments and approvals. Prior roles include TFCO Programme Supervisor at Action for Children, Senior Assessment Practitioner at Fostering Solutions, and Child Protection Lead at Lifeline Kirklees. Beth holds multiple qualifications from the University of Huddersfield, including degrees in Social Work and enhanced practice education awards, reflecting a strong commitment to fostering and child protection with extensive expertise in recruitment, assessment, and support strategies for foster carers.