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Registration, refreshments and networking (08:30)
Welcome and housekeeping (09:15)
Chair's introduction and welcome (09:20)
Dai Durbridge, Partner, Browne Jacobson LLP
Explore the overlap between wellbeing and safeguarding (09:25)
Consider different strategies and approaches you might have to employ to support the mental health and wellbeing of a student when managing a safeguarding concern.
Oliver Welsby, Mental Health and Safeguarding Consultant, Brightcore Consultancy
Surfacing digital safeguarding data: Digital devices as a window to self-harm, violence, and bullying (09:55)
How might we best surface actionable insights which identify and support those who require our support?
Colin McCabe International Director, Lightspeed Solutions
Make your safeguarding review a collaborative process (10:15)
Ensure psychological safety in your setting by creating a culture in which staff are confident, supported and honest without fear of reprisal.
Dai Durbridge, Partner, Browne Jacobson LLP
Questions and answers (10:45)
Morning refreshments, networking and exhibition (10:55 - 11:35)
Workshop choices (11:35 - 12:25)
1A. Review processes: putting theory into practice
Develop a successful collaborative review process in your setting with lessons highlighted by a real working case study.
Lisa Metcalfe, Assistant Headteacher and DSL, Caldmore Primary Academy
1B. Effective supervision
Support your team to reflect critically on the impact of their decisions, upskilling them and providing long-term benefits for your setting.
Nicola Law, Director of Safeguarding, Liberty Academy Trust
1C. Safeguarding allegation management against staff and conduct
Explore the KCSIE managing allegations framework, referrals, responsibilities and differeing thresholds in safeguarding and disciplinary processes.
Lirette Mill, Head of HR Advisory, HR Connect
Lunch, networking and exhibition (12:25 - 13:15)
Learning from child practice reviews (13:15)
Refresh your knowledge and explore three key learning points from high profile practice reviews that impact practice in your setting.
Jahnine Davis, Panel Member: National Child Safeguarding Practice Review and Director of Listen Up
Career planning and succession (13:40)
Create a recognised career pathway for safeguarding professionals in your setting.
Nicola Law, Director of Safeguarding, Liberty Academy Trust
Workshop choices (14:05 – 14:55)
2A. Keeping your policy in practice
Take away top tips on implementing a high-quality policy to provide a cornerstone of strong safeguarding.
Dai Durbridge, Partner, Browne Jacobson LLP
2B. DSL wellbeing
Equip yourself with tools to ensure your own wellbeing is looked after as a safeguarding professional and take away strategies to protect your team.
Cleo Lawrence, Safeguarding Consultant and Director of Safeguarding
2C. Acting on student voice
Develop your understanding of how to evidence and respond to findings provided by student voices; leading to a more effective and compliant safeguarding culture in your school.
Jason Tait, Co-Founder, The Student Voice
Afternoon refreshments, networking and exhibition (14:55– 15:20)
Workshop choices (15:20 – 16:10)
3A. Parental engagement strategy
Train staff in maintaining positive engagement strategies with parents and carers, encouraging participation with safeguarding concerns.
Cleo Lawrence, Safeguarding Consultant and Director of Safeguarding
3B. Evidence and report harmful sexual behaviour
Understand the protective behaviours process to empower students to report harmful sexual behaviour in schools.
Laura Nott, Schools Project Manager, Lucy Faithfull Foundation
3C. Improve your team structure
Explore how supervision and joint working can improve workload, wellbeing and efficiencies in a growing team.
Jacqui Ferris, Deputy Director of Safeguarding, Academy Transformation Trust
Reflections and next steps (16:10)
Conference closes (16:20)