Safeguarding Association
Specialists in supporting designated safeguarding leads working in post 16 education Work with Me
I’m Kate and I’m the founder of the Safeguarding Association.
We specialise in supporting those who work with 16 plus to meet their safeguarding obligations.
Safeguarding is a new world for many in non statutory roles (Higher Education, Youth Groups, Governing Bodies etc). It can be a daunting place, even for the most senior of safeguarding leads. You are in a unique position: straddling both child and adult protection, but without the clear guidance statutory sectors enjoy. And even if you do have guidance, the law is complex and can feel conflicting.
Which local authority? What process? Whilst the statutory framework is the same, local practice can vary, considerably. How do you navigate them when you can’t build relationships through regular contact? They’re 16 can they say who you share their data with? Can you share with their parents?
Here at the Safeguarding Association we work with you to provide strategic and practice support so you don’t need to worry and can rest assured you have the right procedures and processes in place, and embedded to protect your young people.
Work With Me
Remove the uncertainty and worry through simple steps.
We have worked with post 16 education for almost 10 years. We can help you develop, implement and embed your safeguarding strategy throughout your organisation and your partners. Once embedded we can support your senior safeguarding/welfare staff with practice support and guidance.
“My biggest takeway from the training was….. The complexity of welfare/safeguarding”
University Disability Officer
“You should work with Kate if you are a senior leader with overall responsibility for safeguarding, so that you gain the knowledge required to challenge staff about their responsibilities and provide assurance to your Board that appropriate measures are in place.”
Deputy Vice Chancellor
“[Training was] interactive, a lot of the scenarios were relevant to our line of work”
Outreach Liaison
Safeguarding Association Blog
Essential Leadership Skills for Designated Safeguarding Leads in Higher Education
Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) play a critical role within the higher education setting. They ensure the safety of every student, staff, and visitor within their institution, making complex decisions about potential risks, and responding appropriately to...
KCSiE 2023: Key themes for DSLs
The new draft of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 has been published. Like many others, I've been through it with my pen, sticky notes and the highlighter. I'm not going to go through each of the changes made in this document. There are several organisations...
Strategies for Effective Supervision for Designated Safeguarding Leads
In educational institutions, the safety and well-being of students are of paramount importance. Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) play a critical role in ensuring that safeguarding procedures are in place and that all students are protected from harm. As a DSL,...
Safeguarding Updates
Receive regular free safeguarding updates straight to your inbox.
You'll also get details of new blogs and 5 minute masterclasses to help you keep yourself and your team up to date, plus details of upcoming courses, conferences and membership of the Safeguarding Association. This won't be every week but will be several times a year.