Welcome
to a new perspective
Redefining Education and Social Care Through a Dual Perspective Lens
Hi, I’m Steven Russell-a Dad, a Dual Perspective Specialist,
Creative Designer, Author, and Champion for Children in Care. I combine lived experience with professional expertise to empower, transform, and redefine the way we work in education and social care.
Whether you’re a teacher, social worker, foster carer, or leader, my work is designed to help you build stronger connections, rethink practices, and create meaningful change.
Why Work With Me?
Authenticity
I bring lived experience and professional expertise to every project.
Connection
I create safe spaces for reflection, learning, and growth.
Impact
My work transforms and delivers lasting change.
Innovation
I use creative approaches to solve complex challenges.
Who I work with
Social Care
- Local authorities / social services
- Fostering agencies
- Residential children’s homes
- Prisons & youth offending services
- Mental health services
- Family support services
Education
- Primary and Secondary Schools
- Virtual Schools
- Alternative Provisions
- Colleges and Universities
What are people saying?
"His presentations are bold, pioneering, and profoundly human."
Victoria BanksVirtual School Head, Middlesbrough
"Steven's ability to connect with audiences is exceptional."
Peter BattleCEO at Capstone Foster Care
"He is the reason we should be reflecting and remodelling everything we know abut engaging with children."
Bernie BrownDirector of Children's Services for Staffordshire
"The impact Steven has had on our school has been phenomenal."
Nick EvansHead Teacher of Evergreen School
"Steven epitomises what we should all think, feel and do in children's social care, and beyond."
Mark OwensChildren's Services Consultant
"Steven is a powerful speaker who talks with honesty from his heart and connects on an emotional level."
Jason HallHead of Care, Hexagon Care Services
"I cannot speak highly enough about Steven and the workshops delivered for Illuminate Minds Trust!"
Jo SouthbyCEO/Executive Headteacher Illuminate Minds Academy Trust
"When I heard Steven speak recently what I hadn't anticipated is the power that his testimony would have."
Rachel ChilverSchools Mental Health Consultant