Safeguarding and Child Protection in a Time of Crisis​ | The Education Station

EdQuarter Presents: The Education Station

How schools can adapt to the new safeguarding challenge2020 has presented educators and institutions with significant new challenges in safeguarding.In this episode we discuss…Protecting our most vulnerable childrenEffective safeguarding practice and the lessons learnedStrategies to manage Mental Health, Domestic Abuse and Online SafetyWorking effectively with other agencies, your own staff and parentsManaging online contact with pupilsMEET THE PANELLisa Atack is currently the Executive Head Teacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead in Greenfields Specialist Community School, Northampton. She is passionate about safeguarding and child protection and has been the front runner for a number of new safeguarding initiatives in her school and the Northampton Area. Greenfields is rated an ‘Outstanding’ school by Ofsted, specifically for it’s safeguarding processes and putting them into practice.Luke RamsdenLuke Ramsden is Deputy Headmaster and Senior Designated Safeguarding Lead at St Benedict’s School, a leading London Catholic School and Flagship School for MyConcern safeguarding software. Recently a co-educational school, St Benedict’s is an all-through setting which caters for students from the age of 3 through to 6th form. Luke’s commitment and dedication to keeping children safe and his first-hand experience will be an excellent addition to our panel of experts.Mike Glanville is Director of Safeguarding Services for MyConcern. Mike was a former Assistant Chief Constable for Dorset Police with responsibility for all child and adult safeguarding issues and sat on the Local Children’s Safeguarding Board. Earlier in his career, Mike was a trained Child Protection Investigation Officer and was responsible for managing and investigating serious child abuse cases. Mike is also an experienced school governor and he is currently the Chair of Governors for a primary school in Dorset.