Recognitions
2022
Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence – Advance HE
Team leader of the winning Oxford Brookes Social Work Team supported by Hope Africa University. This prestigious national award recognises and rewards collaborative work that has had a demonstrable impact on teaching and learning. Specifically this award recognises the impact of my work to ‘create an anti-racist university experience’.
“You show how your team’s approach raised the cultural sensitivities of staff and white students, bringing value to the entire programme. As attainment gaps are sector-wide, a strength of your claim was your explanation about how your team fostered conditions, which allowed staff and students to be vulnerable and courageous in tackling this important issue together.” (CATE reviewer).
2022
Inclusivity award – Brookes People Awards, Oxford Brookes University
“Jill is a passionate advocate for change who takes bold enterprising approaches to EDI work and is a role model for others who are looking to inspire change at an individual and institutional level”.
2022
Innovation Award – University Alliance awards
Team Leader of Oxford Brookes Social Work Team, who were the joint winners of this award. The University Alliance states this award recognises ‘impactful solutions and innovations to the biggest most difficult problems or challenges’.
2022
University of the Year (Silver award) – Social Worker of the Year Awards
This award recognises a contribution of ‘inspirational achievements and dedication in helping to transform people’s lives’ in the field of social work.
2022
Most outstanding approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – Brookes Union Awards, Oxford Brookes University
2022
Most innovative approach to widening participation in the curriculum award (3rd place) – HE Innovate awards
This award recognises initiatives that actively widen participation in the curriculum. In particular, innovative approaches to programme design and learning activities that foster strong engagement with students from diverse backgrounds or with diverse needs.
Endorsements
"Thank you for the opportunity to reflect and engage in clinical supervision. I found the session to be supportive and constructive. It provided a safe space to emotional responses, and professional boundaries. I appreciated the reflective questions that helped me think critically about my practice. The supervisor’s approach was empathetic and non-judgmental, which encouraged open discussion. I felt validated in my experiences and supported in managing challenging situations. "