People

Dr Ana Olea Fernandez

Lecturer
School of Health and Social Care
Dr Ana Olea Fernandez

Teaching and supervision

Current teaching responsibilities

  • Introduction to Sociological and Psychological Frameworks (HS190)

  • Introduction to Law and Social Policy (HS191)

  • Lifespan Development (HS193)

  • Professional Skills 1 (HS194)

  • Introduction to Research Methodologies (HS290)

  • Emotional, Relational and Mental Health Issues (HS291)

  • Independent Study (HS390)

  • Critical Reflection and Professional Challenge (HS391)

  • Practice Interventions (HS394)

  • Clinical Applications 2 (HS772)

  • Interpersonal Skills for Practice (HS192)

  • Legislation, Regulation and Ethics for Practice (HS292)

Publications

Journal articles (1)

Olea Fernandez, A., Los retos del trabajo social dentro del neoliberalismo: ¿Puede una práctica profesional ética existir dentro de estructuras no éticas?. Comunitania. Revista Internacional de Trabajo Social y Ciencias Sociales. 2 (30), 49-63

Thesis dissertation (1)

Olea Fernandez, A., (2025). For whose benefit? Social workers' understandings of children's behaviour

Grants and funding

2023

Evaluation - ECC Big Steps Little Steps

Essex County Council

Contact

ao19443@essex.ac.uk

Location:

GB.1.24, Southend Campus