Embedding a Culture of Safeguarding – An Ofsted Perspective
In this podcast, we explore a key topic of Ofsted inspection, embedding a culture of safeguarding, and practical steps for schools to embed best practice.
Jul 06, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Safeguarding Conversations
Conversations about key Safeguarding topics relating to schools by our experts and guests.
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Episodes
How Online Culture Is Affecting School Behaviour
In this podcast, we explore how online culture negatively impacts behaviours in educational settings.
Jun 29, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 84
The Rise of Hidden Homelessness
In this podcast, we explore 'hidden homelessness' as a safeguarding issue.
Jun 22, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 83
The Casey Audit
In this podcast we explore why the Casey Audit has prompted a political U-turn, resulting in a statutory national inquiry into grooming gangs.
Jun 21, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 82
The Rise of Online Gambling Among Teens
In this podcast, we explore the rise in teen online gambling and how they can be safeguarded.
Jun 15, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 81
How Can Schools Spot Online Grooming?
In this podcast we look at how school staff can recognise signs of online grooming.
Jun 08, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Vicarious Trauma in Schools
In this podcast we discuss the issue of vicarious trauma, the psychological impact of hearing or dealing with other people’s trauma.
Jun 01, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Child Poverty - the Education Response
As child poverty in the UK reaches record levels, in this podcast we review the current picture and the impact on education.
May 25, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 78
What the New Terrorism Protection Act Means for Schools
In this podcast we explore the new Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, also known as 'Martyn's Law.
May 18, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Ofcom’s New Online Safety Codes
In this podcast we look the new Ofcom online safety codes and explore if this is a safeguarding turning point or a missed opportunity.
May 11, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 75
How Online Culture is Affecting School Behaviour
This week we look at How Online Culture is Affecting School Behaviour.
May 04, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 76
KCSIE v ABE – Challenges in School Safeguarding Record-Keeping
In this podcast, we discuss the misalignment between Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) & Achieving Best Evidence in Criminal Proceedings (ABE) and the impact on safeguarding children.
Apr 27, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Top Tips for Writing Safeguarding Reports
In this podcast, we discuss key tips for writing effective safeguarding reports.
Apr 20, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 73
The Church of England's Safeguarding Crisis
In this episode we take a closer look at The Church of England's Safeguarding Crisis.
Apr 13, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Safeguarding Against ‘Squaring’
In this podcast, we explore 'squaring', an element of child criminal exploitation.
Apr 06, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Safeguarding in Early Years – Reforms & Challenges
In this podcast, we take a look at the new Early Years safeguarding reforms & discuss the challenges for practice.
Mar 30, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Child-on-Child Sexual Abuse – Understanding the Legal and Safeguarding Implications
In this podcast, following the conviction of Eshea Sullivan, we explore the legal and safeguarding implications of child-on-child abuse.
Mar 23, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Family Court Reporting – What’s Changed and Why It Matters
In this podcast, we take a look at the implications of the new reporting changes in place for family court proceedings.
Mar 16, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 68
The State of Childhood Wellbeing
In this podcast, we take a look at the findings of The Good Childhood Report 2024.
Mar 09, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Ofsted’s New Safeguarding Judgement
In this podcast, we examine Ofsted's new safeguarding judgement and what the changes will mean for schools.
Mar 02, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 66
New Guidance on Reasonable Force and Restrictive Interventions in Schools
In this podcast, we examine the new HM Government guidance on reasonable force and restrictive interventions in Schools.
Feb 23, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Is Prevent Fit for Purpose
In the wake of the Southport case, this podcast examines if the Prevent programme is fit for purpose.
Feb 16, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Health & Safety Walks
In this podcast, we discuss the importance of Health & Safety Walks.
Feb 09, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Tackling Behaviour Challenges in England’s Schools
In this podcast, we reflect on Tackling the Behaviour in England's School, published by the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.
Feb 02, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Stealthing
In this podcast, we explore the serious legal and emotional implications of Stealthing (the act of removing a condom during sex without the other person's consent).
Jan 26, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Lessons from the Sara Sharif Case
In this podcast, we reflect on the tragic case of the death of Sara Sharif and discuss safeguarding in relation to home schooling.
Jan 19, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Rotherham, Musk & the Battle for Truth
In this podcast, we discuss the legacy of the Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal and the role Elon Musk has played in controversy surrounding the case.
Jan 12, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Safeguarding Children in Clubs and Activities
In this podcast, we explore safeguarding children attending out of school activities and the role of parents.
Jan 05, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive - part 2
In the second episode of this two-part podcast, we explore Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive and the implications for the education sector.
Dec 15, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive - part 1
In this first episode of this two-part podcast, we explore Keeping Children Safe, Helping Families Thrive and the implications for the education sector.
Dec 08, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 56
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