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Designated Safeguarding Leads and their Deputies are required to refresh their knowledge at least annually, join us for this comprehensive conference for an update on some of the biggest safeguarding issues facing schools.
You’ll hear from a range of expert speakers giving you update on topics such as changes to KCSIE and Working Together to Safeguard Children, peer on peer sexual abuse, tackling misogyny, recognising and responding to affluent neglect, preparing for inspection of safeguarding and effective PSHE. With plenty of time throughout the day to put your questions to speakers to ensure that you can address the issues that matter to you.
With unprecedented challenges facing safeguarding leads, there has never been a more important time update your knowledge.
Who should attend?
Designated Safeguarding Leads, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads, Assistant Heads, Deputy Heads, Headteachers, Pastoral Leads and any other member of the school staff who wish to update their safeguarding knowledge.
This conference will enable you to:
Get your annual safeguarding update, including changes to legislation and guidance for 2025
Ensure you are up to date with the changes to KCSIE and Working Together to Safeguard Children
Prepare for further changes on the horizon
Understand what a ‘culture of safeguarding’ looks like and how you can take steps to embed it within your school
Ensure you have a clear Understanding of peer on peer sexual abuse and what forms it can take
Identify potential cases of affluent neglect and respond effectively
Understand how your safeguarding provision will be inspected by Ofsted, including proposed changes for 2025
Effectively prepare for inspection
Integrate mental health awareness into safeguarding procedures to effectively safeguarding vulnerable students
Explore the new and emerging online risks facing children and young people
