Dr Bartosz Zaniewski is a social work lecturer and the Academic Lead for the Social Work Programme. He has worked with children and families in ​a safeguarding/child protection context in statutory and non- statutory services. Dr Bartosz Zaniewski has practiced as a front-line Child Protection Social Worker, Consultant Social Worker and Team Manager including managing a multi-disciplinary Edge of Care Team (Bridges). He also has worked with children in residential setting​s. 

Dr Bartosz Zaniewski has a specific interest in Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) prevention and particularly the prevention of harmful sexual behaviour (HSB). He has worked directly with children, young people and families affected by CSA and HSB. He also has managed and supervised a team of social workers working in this field as well as provided consultations to other professionals. In addition, Bartosz was involved in developing community-based approach​es to prevent Child Sexual Abuse. 

Social Work England  

Current PhD students:

Alexandra Burgges (2024 - present) - director of study 

Kirstin Williams (2025 - present) - director of study 

I am interested in working with Ph.D. students in my areas of interest and expertise.

SW406 - Developing Professional Skills BA 
SW402 and 504 - Wellbeing and Human Development 

SW505 - Evidence Informed Practice with marginalised groups

SW601 - Evidence Informed Intervention in Social Work Practice 

SW603 - Social Work Methods and Approaches

Trauma and Attachment 

Harmful Sexual Behaviour

Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
Child Protection and Safeguarding Children