This one day event will provide delegates with the latest safeguarding guidance and skills to implement a robust safeguarding culture and procedures.

The conference will provide an opportunity to network with leading educational lawyers, practitioners and experts, unpack the Department for Education advice and guidance and take away proven strategies and resources to implement and evidence compliant child protection procedures and an outstanding schoolwide safeguarding culture.

Offering a number of break out sessions, delegates will discuss spotting the signs of neglect, supporting children and families affected by domestic abuse, trauma or grief, protecting young people from exploitation, and ensuring outstanding safeguarding cultures in schools.

The agenda will include:
• Statutory update: discuss the most recent guidance in KCSIE 2021 with safeguarding lawyers and consultants
• Multi-agency working: evaluate use of language and cross-agency working to escalate referrals and ensure action
• Recognise exploitation: identify young people at risk and develop strategies to support
• Consistency and culture: ensure a robust culture, procedures and communication across the school or trust.