The Safeguarding Podcast

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 Ma...

Join Vikkey Chaffe and the Chair of our Safeguarding Advisory Panel, Luke Ramsden as they sit down to discuss what has been happening in the safeguarding world recently. This episode focuses on a recent report on the consumption of pornography, revealing alarming statistics around young people accessing pornographic content. You can watch the this episode and find links to the reports here... http...

* 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 awaren...

Join Vikkey Chaffe and the Chair of our Safeguarding Advisory Panel, Luke Ramsden as they sit down to discuss what has been happening in the safeguarding world recently. In this episode they discuss Dove's new campaign about kid's online safety and the DFE's research paper around the working lives of teachers and leaders. See the video and relevant links here... https://youtu.be/XRaDn9E-ESk

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

Join Vikkey Chaffe and the Chair of our Safeguarding Advisory Panel, Luke Ramsden as they sit down to discuss what has been happening in the safeguarding world recently. Episode.05 will be focusing on the new measures that are going to be put in place to tackle child sexual abuse, specifically looking at mandatory reporting.

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.

Our Head of Community Relations Vikkey Chaffe is joined this week by the Chair of The Safeguarding Advisory Panel, Luke Ramsden, and Micheal Foley Head of Year 10 at St Benedict's school. They discussed the Andrew Tate phenomenon and the importance of inspiring children and young adults with positive influences.

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.

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 positi...

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 tea...

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 mea...

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 empoweri...

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 a...

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,...

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.