Podcast Ep 7 Proactive Safeguarding in Diverse Sectors

with Simon Davies

Key Takeaways:
🔹 Safeguarding is a preventative approach, ensuring harm doesn’t occur.
🔹 Low-level concerns, if left unaddressed, can escalate over time.
🔹 The 'What Should I Do?' app helps guide individuals in reporting concerns.
🔹 Outsourcing safeguarding can be a cost-effective and practical solution.
🔹 Peer-on-peer abuse is an increasing concern in schools and youth settings.
🔹 Victim support should be prioritised from the outset of any investigation.

 

With over 25 years in investigative work, Simon shares his insights on the importance of addressing low-level concerns before they escalate, the role of transparency in rebuilding trust, and why external safeguarding support can be a game-changer for organisations.

They also discuss the development of a safeguarding decision-making app, the increasing challenges of peer-on-peer abuse in educational settings, and the benefits of face-to-face training in promoting a proactive safeguarding culture.

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Category: safeguarding Date: Feb 05th, 2025

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