Nick Frost is Professor of Social Work at Leeds Beckett University. He researches and writes widely in relation to childhood, multi-disciplinary work, children in care, family support and safeguarding. He is an active teacher, researcher, author and consultant. Since 2010 Nick has been the Independent Chair of Bradford Safeguarding Children Board and has been a qualified and registered social worker. He has also acted as a keynote speaker at regional, national and internationals conferences on child welfare and professional learning.