Early Life
He is the son of Harry Dawson and his wife Sally, both teachers. He attended Ashington County Grammar School (now known as Ashington High School) on Green Lane in Ashington. At the University of Warwick, he gained a BA in Politics and Philosophy in 1975. From the Lancaster University, he gained a Diploma in Social Work.
He worked as a Social Work Manager from 1983–97, involving Children's Homes, Fostering and Adoption, and Day care.
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