Perspective Podcast #31Safeguarding as a Culture: Why Every Adult Matters

Safeguarding isn’t a checklist — it’s a culture. In this episode, we explore why every adult in school carries responsibility for keeping children safe, and why safeguarding works only when it becomes part of the daily fabric of school life. From the classroom to the playground to the office, vigilance and confidence must be universal.* Why safeguarding is more than compliance with policies* How culture determines whether staff act quickly and decisively* The role of training, challenge, and staff confidence in prevention* What leaders can do to embed safeguarding in every decision* Stories that highlight the difference between “box-ticking” and genuine culture This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit paulurry68.substack.com/subscribe