The Programme Office was established in August 2020, following the inception of SWEP in 2019. One of the significant tasks the Programme Office is charged with is to develop and progress the regional infrastructure. Designed to foster collaboration among partners and drive the advancement of social work education in Scotland, the Programme Office serves as a facilitating hub. The Programme Office role is to coordinate partner efforts aimed at creating an environment where a SWEP workplan is realised and supported by all.
The Team
Anne Conlin
Partnership Delivery Manager
Anne started her career in Community Education in early 1980’s and worked throughout education and social work for 25 years before joining Carers Scotland as Training Manager in the early noughties. Latterly and for the last 11 years she was CEO for Learning Network West. Anne’s particular interest is in Education and the Learning and Development of the workforce. She has studied at post qualifying level, Training and Development and Management & Leadership and was previously a member of Chartered Management Institute. She joined Social Work Scotland who host Social Work Education Partnership as the SWEP Delivery Manager in Feb 2023.
Rosie Megginson
Depute Partnership Delivery Manager
Rosie is passionate about Social Work Education, and has been part of the SWEP Team since the inception of the Programme Office in August 2020. Rosie started her career in statutory social work before moving into a management role in the third sector for an organisation providing early intervention support for black and minority ethnic families. Rosie became a qualified Practice Educator in 2015 and also undertook her Postgraduate Certificate in Child Protection during her time in the third sector. During her time in the third sector, Rosie developed a passion for Social Work Education, and when her career moved towards policy focused work, she became an Independent Practice Educator and continued to work with students in a variety of different settings.
Melissa Friel
Progress Lead – East
Melissa joined Social Work Scotland as the SWEP Progress Lead in June 2023. Prior to this she spent over 13 years working in social care with 7 of those years working within Local Authorities as a Social Worker. Melissa has experience working in Children and Families and Adult Disability Services. Melissa obtained a post graduate qualification in Practice Education and has a keen interest in developing and supporting the future social work workforce. Outside of work, Melissa enjoys spending time in her campervan, hill walking and exploring Scotland.
Magdalena Kurek
Progress Lead – North
Magda joined Social Work Scotland as the SWEP Progress Lead for North in July 2023. Magda started as a care assistant in a nursing home in 2004, and following this moved to Fife where she worked as a Social Worker and Senior Practitioner for 13 years, working mostly within Children and Families. Her passion for working with students lead Magda to complete a postgraduate degree in Practice Learning and Practice Assessing. In the 7 years prior to joining SWEP, Magda worked as a Learning Development Lead Officer in Fife, responsible for all student placements and post qualifying courses. This allowed her to work closely with all social work teams across council and support students in a number of settings. Outside of work, Magda is a keen DIYer and massive animal lover, believing that both are beneficial to a healthy wellbeing. Magda currently owns a Greyhound called Polli.
Nabiha AlBanna
Communications & Project Coordinator
Nabiha joined SWS and SWEP in August 2023 as the Communications and Project Coordinator with many years of experience. She holds the distinction of being a qualified Prince2 project management professional, bringing a wealth of expertise to her role. Nabiha has a deep passion for community work. Her commitment to making a positive impact on society drives her to actively contribute to community initiatives and social causes.
See Also:
Information from the other SWEP Groups