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CONFERENCE

In a world where the safety and well-being of our students are paramount, the importance of effective safeguarding practices cannot be overstated. This brand new transformative conference is aimed at ensuring the protection of every student, every day.

Safeguarding for Success brings together safeguarding professionals to engage in meaningful dialogue, share best practices, and collaborate on strategies to create safer environments for our students to thrive in school. We will explore critical topics and aim to equip attendees with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to safeguard students effectively in today’s complex and ever-evolving landscape. Safeguarding for Success is not just a conference; it is a call to action, a commitment to safeguarding our most precious resource, our students, today, tomorrow, and beyond for them to reach their true potential.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

• Understand the importance of strong leadership in driving effective safeguarding culture and practices
• Learn how to effectively report safeguarding concerns internally and to external agencies
• Take away strategies for managing stress and maintaining resilience in demanding safeguarding roles
• Explore the specific safeguarding needs and vulnerabilities of LGBTQ+ students • Gain techniques to build digital resilience in students
• Discover how to adapt safeguarding policies and procedures to meet the needs of SEND students

PROGRAMME

Introduction & Welcome

10.00am

Steve Smith Head of Professional Development, Keynote Educational

The Impact of Effective Safeguarding Practices on Student Well-Being and Academic Achievement

10.05am

• The importance of strong leadership in driving effective safeguarding culture and practices
• Exploring how a safe environment fosters a conducive atmosphere for learning and academic success.
• How schools can integrate safeguarding measures to enhance student well-being and academic outcomes.

Laura Page Director, Schools Supported

Break

10.50am

Effective Strategies for Identifying and Responding to Safeguarding Concerns

11.10am

• Recognising signs of abuse and neglect in students
• Procedures for reporting safeguarding concerns internally and to external agencies
• Exploring best practices for conducting sensitive and thorough investigations into safeguarding allegations • Offering support and resources for staff members involved in safeguarding processes

Karen Hackett Head of Educational Standards, North Lincolnshire Council

Who’s Looking After You? Safeguarding a DSL

12.00pm

• The importance of self-care and well-being • Strategies for managing stress and maintaining resilience in demanding safeguarding roles
• Peer support networks and supervision
• Establishing boundaries and seeking support to safeguard mental and emotional health

Ella Savell-Boss Safeguarding Consultant, Trainer and Speaker

Lunch

12.50pm

Breakout Strand 1

1.50pm

1A: Building Partnerships for Effective Safeguarding

• The importance of collaboration between schools, parents, and external agencies
• Successful multi-agency approaches to safeguarding
• Strategies for establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with relevant stakeholders
• Exploring ways to involve the wider community in promoting student safety and well-being

Karen Hackett Head of Educational Standards, North Lincolnshire Council

1B: Safeguarding LGBTQ+ Students

• Exploring the specific safeguarding needs and vulnerabilities of LGBTQ+ students, including experiences of discrimination, harassment, and rejection
• Creating a safe and inclusive school environment for LGBTQ+ students, including addressing homophobic, biphobic, and transphobic bullying
• Including parents and the school community in safeguarding LGBTQ+ students

Debbie Innes-Turnill Safeguarding and Child Protection Expert

1C: Tackling Attendance: Safeguarding Student Engagement

• Exploring the link between attendance, engagement, and safeguarding.
• Providing guidance on identifying and addressing barriers to attendance, including mental health issues, bullying, and family challenges.
• Sharing effective strategies for improving attendance rates and promoting a positive school climate that prioritises student well-being.

Ella Savell-Boss Safeguarding Consultant, Trainer and Speaker

Break

2.40pm

Breakout Strand 2

2.50pm

2A: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Safeguarding

• The impact of trauma on student’s development and behaviour
• Recognising and responding to trauma-related behaviours in the classroom
• Trauma-informed practices for creating safe and supportive learning environments
• Best practices for implementing trauma-informed approaches in schools

Debbie Innes-Turnill Safeguarding and Child Protection Expert

2B: Keeping Students Safe Online

• Awareness of social media, chat platforms, live streaming and gaming
• Examining content: being exposed to illegal, inappropriate or harmful material
• Recognising harmful contact: including grooming and exploitation
• Empowering digital resiliency with pupils
• Responding effectively to concerns

Leo Latter Head of Safeguarding, Education Child Protection

Charlotte Witherspoon Safeguarding Consultant leading on Online Safety, Education Child Protection

2C: Safeguarding and SEND

• The unique vulnerabilities of students with SEND in safeguarding contexts
• Adapting safeguarding policies and procedures to meet the needs of SEND students
• Best practices for communicating effectively with SEND students about safeguarding issues
• Strategies for involving parents and external agencies

Laura Page Director, Schools Supported

Depart

3.40pm