The Safeguarding Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In this podcast, we focus on different topical safeguarding issues with a range of expert guest speakers from education, social care and policing, to businesses and organisations dedicated to the wellbeing of children, young people and adults.
In this episode, we speak with Emma Kneebone, Deputy CEO & Head of Bereavement Services at 2wish, to discuss how 2wish started and the work they now do to support parents and families who experience, the sudden death of a child or young person.
In this episode, we speak with Jo Godsal, Dramatherapist & Clinical Director at Chroma, to discuss the different creative therapies Chroma provides and the benefits these can have on children and young people.
In this episode, we speak with Grainne Hallahan, Senior Analyst at Tes Magazine. We discussed the Tes 2023 Wellbeing Report, the results of the report, and ways that leaders and schools can try and improve their staff's mental health and wellbeing.
In this episode, we speak with Mathilde Grenet, a former NCAA tennis player and founder of the safeguarding consulting firm EN GARDE. She is also a survivor of sexual abuse having been abused by her tennis coach in her youth. Mathilde share's some of her story, as we discuss the importance of protecting young athletes and how good safeguarding plays a major role in unlocking potential. To watch Mathilde's story and the importance of protecting young athletes, visit Safeguarding in Sports Education: Protecting Young Talent
- Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in August 2022, for your consideration with time sensitive information or advice. In this episode, we speak with Jeremy Indika, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and Founder of Something to Say, an organisation dedicated to raising awareness about child sexual abuse. Jeremy share's some of his story, as we discuss the ways in which he aims to raise awareness and equip children and young people with the knowledge to identify abuse. To learn more about Jeremy's story and the work Something to Say does, visit https://jeremyindika.com/
In this episode, we speak to Luke Ramsden, Senior Deputy Headmaster and Senior Safeguarding Lad at St Benedict’s School in Ealing. We discuss the latest KCSIE guidance updates for 2023 - 2024
In this episode, we speak to Luke Ramsden, Senior Deputy Headmaster and Senior Safeguarding Lad at St Benedict’s School in Ealing. We discuss the latest KCSIE guidance updates for 2023 - 2024
In this episode we are joined by Tony Dunkerley, a Law Enforcement Mentor and Trainer and Founder of Illustro Consultancy LTD. Anthony gives shocking insight into the variations of exploitation and extreme slavery, and the sheer scale of the problem.
In this episode, Our head of Marketing & Communications, Melanie Harding and Head of Community Relations, Vikkey Chaffe discuss affluent neglect. Outlining the signs and symptoms of affluent neglect, and exploring the impact it can have on a child.
In this episode, Our head of Marketing & Communications, Melanie Harding and Head of Community Relations, Vikkey Chaffe discuss Affluent neglect. Vikkey outlines the signs and symptoms of affluent neglect, and explores the impact it can have on a child.
Our Head of Community Relations Vikkey Chaffe is joined this week by Chair of The Safeguarding Advisory Panel, Luke Ramsden, and fellow member of The Advisory Panel, Jan Pickles. This week's topics include research on domestic violence, new State of the Nation report and how to use that within different settings.
In this episode, we talk to Dr Emily Setty, a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Surrey and conductor of extensive research with young people about sex and relationships. We discuss the roles social media and online subcultures play in boys' and young men's attitudes towards relationships, and explore the importance of understanding young people's perspectives when teaching positive peer cultures.
Safeguarding News with The Safeguarding Advisory Panel.In each episode, the panel will be discussing what's been going on in the safeguarding world.In this episode, our Head of Community Relations, Vikkey Chaffe is joined by the chair of The Safeguarding Advisory Panel, Luke Ramsden to discuss the impact of the cost of living crisis on schools, attendance and new statutory guidance.
In this episode, we speak to Jon Ford, Co-founder of Life On Time and Co-creator of YouHQ. We discuss the role artificial inelegance can play in the support of mental health and wellbeing and how YouHQ are helping teachers to support children with their mental health and wellbeing.
Safeguarding News with The Safeguarding Advisory Panel.
In each episode, the panel will be discussing what's been going on in the safeguarding world.
In this episode, our Head of Community Relations, Vikkey Chaffe is joined by the chair of The Safeguarding Advisory Panel, Luke Ramsden to discuss safeguarding pressures on DSLs (Designated Safeguarding Leads), how to look after yourself and your team, and the education of consent, and what we can do to support our pupils
In this episode, we speak to Sue Bailey, Safeguarding Lead at The Arthur Terry learning partnership. We discuss the importance of creating a strong safeguarding culture, embedding a consistent safeguarding culture across a multi academy trust and maintaining it as the MAT grows.
In this episode, we speak with Neil Gilmour, Founder and Technical Director of Motional about the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. We explore topics such as the challenges children and young people face today, factors that can influence mental wellbeing, and how Motional supports educators and caregivers with their suite of evidence-based, easy-to-use tools designed to measure, positively impact, and report on emotional health.
In this episode, we speak to Olympian and Global Sports Leader, Sarah Lewis about her experience as a professional athlete, the evolution of safeguarding and physical/mental health in sports, and the landscape of sport safeguarding as it exists today.
In this episode, we speak with Monica Bhogal, Director of Schools Consent Project.
We explore consent and appropriate behaviours and attitudes towards sex and relationships. And discuss the importance of addressing sex education from a legal and social standpoint, in addition to standard biological or anatomical teaching.
The Schools Consent Project is a charity dedicated to educating and empowering young people to understand and engage with the issues surrounding consent and sexual assault. For more information, visit https://www.schoolsconsentproject.com/
September is Sepsis Awareness Month. So to help raise awareness, we spoke to Brian Davies, the Fundraising Manager at The UK Sepsis Trust.
In this episode, Brian explains the signs and symptoms of Sepsis and what to do if you or someone you know are experiencing any of these symptoms.
We also discuss the lesser known 'Post Sepsis Syndrome' and the work The UK Sepsis Trust are putting in to raise awareness and support those effected by Sepsis.
If you are seeking support post Sepsis you can call 0808 800 0029 free on UK landlines and mobiles.
For more information on Sepsis, please visit. https://sepsistrust.org
As we prepare for the new academic year, we speak to Luke Ramsden, Senior Deputy Headmaster and Senior Safeguarding Lad at St Benedict’s School, Ealing. We discuss the latest KCSIE guidance, unpacking terms such as "the right safeguarding culture" and exploring best practice in safeguarding.
In this episode, we speak with Danielle Downey, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and Author of the book It's No Secret: Thriving after Surviving.
We explore her traumatic upbringing and how it has influenced her as an adult, from her career path and charity work, to her approach as a Mother.
Please be aware that this episode discusses topics such as sexual, and emotional abuse towards a minor, domestic violence and attempted suicide.
In this episode, we speak to Jenny Tomei, an Eating Disorder coach and Nutritional Therapist, and Becky Stone, an Eating Disorder Therapist. Jenny and Becky, who were both diagnosed with dyslexia later in life, discuss signs of dyslexia in children and adults and explore a common connection they have observed in their clients and their own experience, between dyslexia and eating disorders.
In this episode we speak with Vikkey Chaffe about her experience as a Safeguarding Lead and her inspiration for creating The Safeguarding Community.
In this episode, we speak with Founder and Managing Director of 360 Skills For Life, Rob Hattersley. We explore the possibilities of VR in education, preparing young people for life, not just exams and how 360 Skills For Life are tackling safeguarding issues within their unique virtual environment 'Skill City'.
In this episode, we speak to Jenny Tomei, an Eating Disorder Coach, Nutritional Therapist and Personal Trainer, as well as the founder of JenUp, an organisation dedicated to supporting those suffering with eating disorders.
In this episode we speak to The Safeguarding Company Co-Founders, Mike Glanville and Martin Baker, alongside our Head of Community Relations, Vikkey Chaffe. We discuss topics such as the importance of reporting all concerns and the risks associated with only reporting larger issues.
In this episode, we speak Gemma Scotcher, Director of Communications & Public Affairs at Education Support. We talk about the mental health and wellbeing of education staff, discussing topics such as the added pressures of teaching during the coronavirus pandemic and professional burnout.
In this episode, we speak to Deputy Head (Safeguarding) at Wellington College, Delyth Lynch. We explore a range of topics around low-level concerns, such as what constitutes as a low-level concern, and reasons for self referral.
In this episode, we speak to Life Lessons Co-Founder, Nicole Rodden. Life Lessons works with schools to create empathetic school cultures.
We explore a selection of topics such as sex education, peer-on-peer abuse and teaching consent at a young age.
Life Lessons create open whole school cultures by supporting teachers to deliver evidence-based relationships, sex and health education that fosters respectful peer to peer relations between pupils.
For more information on Life Lessons' products and solutions, visit https://www.lifelessons.co.uk/
In this episode, we speak to the Safeguarding Company founders, Mike Glanville and Martin Baker, about their history in safeguarding and policing, and the journey to becoming the Safeguarding Company as it exists today.
Presented and produced by: Georgia Latief
Recorded and edited by: Adam Bate
Music by: Dave MacMullan