Safeguarding Redefined

What if burnout isn’t just a wellbeing issue?What if it’s already affecting safeguarding decisions in schools?In this brutally honest episode, Chris chats down with organisational psychologist Karen Forshaw to unpack the safeguarding risks created by chronic stress and impossible workloads.Because stressed safeguarding professionals don’t just feel exhausted - they'll miss things, become too reactive, and eventually the system will start failing the very ones it was designed to protect.This episode explores:why overloaded DSLs become vulnerable to decision fatiguehow safeguarding cultures silently create riskthe link between burnout and flawed judgementThis is a conversation every school leader needs to hear!Connect with Karen:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenforshaw/Human Edge Performance: https://www.humanedgeperformance.com/-----Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4Subscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/resources/cornerstone-connect-sign-up/- for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

We’re closing our stalking series with a crucial perspective.Recorded last November, Chris speaks with Jane Harvey, CEO of the Hollie Gazzard Trust, exploring what often comes before stalking is recognised.Because it rarely begins where we think it does.What if the real risk isn’t the moment someone turns violent, but the months, even years, leading up to it?In this episode, we explore:How fixation turns into obsessionWhy stalking behaviours are so often minimised or dismissedThe subtle warning signs that are explained awayHow victims gradually lose control of their daily livesFrom digital footprints to so-called 'harmless' jokes, this conversation challenges the narratives that allow harmful behaviour to go unchecked.If the previous episodes showed you the impact, this one helps you see it coming.Resources mentioned:Am I Being Stalked tool: ⁠https://www.suzylamplugh.org/am-i-being-stalked-tool⁠Hollie Guard App: ⁠https://hollieguard.com/⁠Connect With Jane Harvey on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeharveyuk2024/⁠Hollie Gazzard Trust on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/hollie-gazzard-trust⁠Hollie Gazzard Trust website: ⁠https://holliegazzard.org/⁠----Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4Subscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/resources/cornerstone-connect-sign-up/- for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

This episode is not easy listening - but it’s one you need to hear.Lorna Allen shares what it’s really like to live through coercive control, stalking, and abuse that doesn’t end when the relationship does.From the outside, it didn’t look obvious - there was no single moment, no defined line. Just a slow, confusing change in behaviour that only made sense in hindsight.“I didn’t even know I was a victim… until the police told me.”In this conversation, Lorna speaks openly about:Why leaving isn’t the end of the storyThe reality of coercive and controlling behaviourThe daily impact most people never see or understandHow systems meant to protect can still leave people exposedLorna also shares why she made the difficult decision to go public, and what needs to change to protect others.This isn’t just awareness, it’s a lived reality.And for many, it doesn’t end when the relationship does.Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4Subscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/resources/cornerstone-connect-sign-up/- for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

This episode will stop you in your tracks.Bev Nickson shares the reality of living through three years of stalking by someone in a position of trust.There was CCTV, witnesses and 19 separate stalking behaviours identified by a barrister.And yet no arrest, no criminal charge and no safeguarding red flag.Instead, Bev was left to navigate the civil courts alone, at a significant personal cost.But the most concerning part isn’t just what happened to Bev, it’s what happened next.The individual responsible continued working in education…and even became a school governor.In this conversation, we unpack a critical gap in safeguarding that many organisations don’t even realise exists.Because if we’re relying on DBS checks alone, what are we missing?---Bev is now campaigning to close this loophole through a UK Parliament petition, calling for civil harassment and stalking orders to be included on Enhanced DBS checks to better protect children and vulnerable people.If this conversation matters to you, you can support that change here:https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/751115About Bev:Bev is an Employment & Career Coach, Professional Mentor, and Specialist Employment & Career Consultant.Connect with Bev Nickson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bev-nicksonUseful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4Subscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/resources/cornerstone-connect-sign-up/- for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

Safer recruitment is not a formality, and it is not just an HR process. It is one of the most important safeguarding measures any organisation has.In this episode of Safeguarding Redefined, Chris is joined by Jon Pettit from Safeguard-Me and Klaudia Ratajczak from Patronus Safeguarding to unpack what safer recruitment really means in practice, and where organisations still get it wrong.Together, they explore:why safeguarding starts long before someone’s first dayhow weak recruitment processes create real risk, and why job adverts, application forms, interview questions, references, induction, and low-level concerns all matter more than many organisations realise.This is a practical and thought-provoking conversation for anyone responsible for recruiting staff or volunteers, especially in organisations working with children or vulnerable people.This episode is part of Collective Insights, brought to you by The Safeguarding Collective: Cornerstone Safeguarding, Safeguard-Me, and Patronus Safeguarding.Connect with The Safeguarding Collective:Safeguard-Me: https://www.safeguard-me.co.uk/Patronus Safeguarding: https://www.patronus-safeguarding.com/product-----Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4Subscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/resources/cornerstone-connect-sign-up/- for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

Burnout is everywhere in safeguarding. But what if the real cause isn’t workload?In this episode of Safeguarding Redefined, Chris East is joined by former police officer and burnout specialist Jonny Bevan to explore why the very traits that make someone great at safeguarding can also push them towards exhaustion.Perfectionism. Relentless responsibility. The need to fix everything.Together they unpack:the hidden emotional cost of safeguarding why high-achieving ‘fixers’ are most at risk of burnouthow our definition of strength may actually be making things worsewhy vulnerability is not weakness but a pathway out of burnoutThis conversation challenges some of the deepest assumptions professionals hold about resilience, strength and coping in high-pressure safeguarding roles.If you work in safeguarding, you may recognise more of yourself in this conversation than you expect.Connect with Jonny BevanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-bevan-348155297/---Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4Subscribe to Cornerstone Connect: https://cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/resources/cornerstone-connect-sign-up/- for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

What if the answer to rising violence wasn’t more enforcement, but more presence?As part of our charity spotlight, in this episode Paul Blakey MBE shares how Street Angels began in Halifax’s so-called “Wild West” and grew into a UK-wide movement supporting vulnerable people on nights out, at festivals and even in train stations.From partnership with police, to preventing fights with lollipops, to a 14-year-old who said her life changed because someone decided she was worth looking after.This is relational safeguarding in action. Visible. Human. Present in the darkest of moments.Find out more about the Street Angels here: https://www.streetangels.org.uk/ https://www.festivalangels.org.uk/Connect with Paul Blakey MBE:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulblakeymbe/Website: https://www.paulblakeymbe.com/---Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4Subscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/resources/cornerstone-connect-sign-up/- for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

Rejection hurts. That’s just part of being human.But what happens when we don’t know how to handle it?In the final episode of our Let’s Talk About Sex (and Safeguarding) series, PJ Livett explores the emotional impact of romantic rejection, and why learning to accept “no” may be one of the most important safeguarding conversations we can have.We unpack:• Why rejection strikes at our deepest need for belonging and identity• The difference between persistence and coercion• How to teach resilience without minimising painBecause “no” is a complete sentence.And if we don’t teach young people how to say it, or how to hear it, the consequences can be serious.--PJ Livett, is the founder of rePHRASE, an organisation that Provides Healthy Relationships And Sex Education (without the awkwardness!). She works with a variety of organisations, across the country, including state and independent schools, sixth form colleges, youth groups, parents, teachers, YMCA, The Amber Foundation, HM Probation Service, Devon and Cornwall Police and domestic abuse survivors. rePHRASE helps equip young people with the knowledge and skills to: build and maintain healthy relationships;empower them to know their worth and build self-esteem;help individuals recognise the importance of boundaries and choice within relationships; support young people to develop skills/resilience to deal with the influences of modern technology / social media on relationships and sex;enrich learning experiences through relevant, interactive teaching methods that deepen learning, increase retention and improve confidence. Connect with PJ:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pj-rephrase/RePhrase: https://www.rephrasesw.co.uk/----Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4Subscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/resources/cornerstone-connect-sign-up/- for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

When a nude image is shared without consent, why is the first question still,“Why did they take it in the first place?”In this latest instalment of Let’s Talk About Sex (and Safeguarding), Ruth Heneke Eliot, trainer, workshop facilitator and co-founder of Training Works, joins us to challenge the narrative that young people “should have known better” and to expose the culture that allows image-based sexual abuse to thrive.We explore:How victim blaming quietly shapes safeguarding responsesWhy boys often collect nudes for status, power and validationHow shame-based messaging shuts down disclosureWhat it really means to respond in a trauma-informed wayThis episode is a call to rethink our rhetoric, shift accountability where it belongs, and ensure young people know they will not be shamed when they ask for help.Because safeguarding is all about 'interrupting the potential for harm'. Connect with Ruth: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthhenekeeliot/Training Works: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trainingworksuk/----Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4Subscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/resources/cornerstone-connect-sign-up/ - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

How do you respond when someone discloses chemsex, all without panic, judgment, or stripping away their dignity?In this episode, Matthew Fuller joins us to explore the complex realities of chemsex and why traditional safeguarding approaches often miss the mark.We unpack sexualised drug use, stigma, and why chemsex is so often misunderstood as “too risky” rather than deeply contextual. Matthew challenges professionals to look honestly at unconscious bias, cultural competency, and the real harm caused when safeguarding frameworks prioritise control over autonomy.This conversation is about more than drugs or sex. It’s about trust, empowerment, and why dignity is not optional if safety is the goal.---Matthew previously worked as a Care Coordinator & Keyworker for 'Controlling Chemsex', a charity created and run by professionals with a long experience of providing Chemsex support. Matthew is now an LGBTQ+ Recovery Support worker, as well as a Change and Accountability Coach. You can connect with Matthew: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewctfuller/ ----Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4Subscribe to Cornerstone Connect: https://cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/resources/cornerstone-connect-sign-up/ for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

Sex education doesn’t fail because young people are immature.It fails because adults are carrying unprocessed sexual shame.Sexologist, sex therapist and consent trainer Sian Johnson joins us to unpack why sex education, consent conversations and sexual disclosures are so difficult for adults, not because they’re ‘awkward’, but because they activate shame carried in our bodies, beliefs and nervous systems.This episode delves into:The difference between healthy shame and toxic sexual shameWhy sexual shame can stop people reporting abuse or exploitationWhy asking teachers to deliver RSE without proper support is setting them up to failHow shame shows up in classrooms, safeguarding roles and professional responsesThis is an honest, nuanced conversation about what adults bring into safeguarding spaces, often unknowingly, and why ignoring that reality puts both professionals and young people at risk.Because safeguarding is also about what’s happening inside those who hold responsibility.Connect with Sian Johnson:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sian-johnson-37385416/Website: https://sianjohnson.com/Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4Subscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

Consent is often taught as simple.Real life rarely is.In the first of our series 'Let's Talk About Sex (and Safeguarding)', Chris East is joined by Rupert James Allison, consent workshop facilitator for university students, to unpick what consent actually looks like in the real world. They touch on why myths from the 1970s still linger, how heteronormative teaching has limited our understanding of consent, and why focusing solely on harm can shut down meaningful learning. Rupert introduces the Wheel of Consent and a deceptively simple question that can transform sexual experiences and everyday interactions alike:Who is this for?From non-verbal communication to the power of asking for a pause, this conversation challenges the idea that consent is a one-off yes or no. Instead, it invites us to see consent as something we arrive at together.This episode is essential listening for educators, safeguarding professionals, university staff, and anyone who wants to move beyond box-ticking and towards ethical, respectful, and genuinely mutual sexual experiences.Contact Rupert James Alison on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupert-james-alison/⁠---Useful Links: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding⁠  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - ⁠www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk⁠ Email us at Cornerstone: ⁠[email protected]⁠Book in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: ⁠https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4⁠Subscribe to Cornerstone Connect - ⁠https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup⁠ - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/⁠Leah East on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/⁠Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

What happens when a teacher breaks and no one notices?In this powerful episode, experienced educator Anna Fannon shares the moment she went beyond burnout, and why it changed everything. From masking in the classroom to hiding in plain sight, Anna describes what it feels like to be physically present at work, but mentally gone.Together, Anna and Chris confront one of education’s biggest blind spots: why staff wellbeing is still treated as a 'nice to have', while safeguarding and care are reserved almost entirely for students, and what it really costs when adults are expected to keep going, unnoticed.This conversation digs into:Why cake, cards and wellbeing posters aren’t enoughThe real cost of constant masking for staffWhat leaders miss when they don’t ask, “What do you need?”If you work in education, leadership, safeguarding or pastoral roles, this one is for you.----Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4Subscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

Australia has become the first country in the world to ban social media for under-16s. Some are calling it bold. Others are calling it overdue. Young people are calling it life-ruining.In this episode of Safeguarding Redefined, Chris is joined by online safety specialist Andy Briercliffe to ask the uncomfortable question many aren’t ready to answer yet:Does banning social media actually make children safer or just push the risks somewhere else?Together they unpack:Why an outright ban feels appealing but may miss the real problemThe uncomfortable reality of image sharing, sexting, and peer pressureWhether regulation, education, and culture change are being sidelined in favour of headlinesThis isn’t a neat debate with a tidy solution. It’s an honest, experience-led conversation about uncertainty, unintended consequences, and why safeguarding rarely works when we reach for the nuclear option.If you work with children, lead safeguarding, or are parenting through the digital minefield, this episode will challenge your assumptions and sharpen your questions.Connect with Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-briercliffe-760621191/--Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4Subscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/

⚠️ Content warning: This episode discusses suicide and bereavement.What do you say to someone who has lost a loved one to suicide?How can we actually support them, not just in the moment but in the months and years that follow?In 2018, Caroline’s husband of 18 years took his own life without warning, leaving behind their two young children.Caroline’s journey following this tragedy led her to combine her lived experience with her professional skills and expertise to become a Strategic Communications and Wellbeing Specialist, mentor, and a public speaker where she shares her story of grief and loss to give a voice to those impacted by suicide.She has also written the best-selling book, ‘Daddy Blackbird: the true story of a family surviving and thriving after loss by suicide'. The complex trauma resulting from Steve’s sudden suicide has defined Caroline’s mission to support and empower others who have faced a similar tragedy, helping them to manage their grief, navigate their complex emotions, prioritise their own wellbeing, articulate their own story and ultimately find hope again.For more information: Book: ⁠https://amzn.eu/d/bXAtx2S⁠Website: ⁠https://daddyblackbird.com⁠LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-roodhouse-mcipr-a5948622⁠Bluesky: ⁠@daddyblackbird.bsky.social⁠Substack: ⁠https://daddyblackbird.substack.com/⁠💜 Explore the peer-to-peer support from ⁠Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide⁠💚 If you need a safe space to talk, you can speak with ⁠Samaritans⁠ on 116 123💗 Find guidance and support through the ⁠SANE⁠ Textcare and SANEline services💜 Contact the ⁠National Bereavement Service⁠ for practical guidance and emotional support💙 Download the FREE Hub of Hope app from ⁠Chasing the Stigma⁠💛 Explore the resources from ⁠Campaign Against Living Miserably⁠🧡And support a bereaved child with the help of ⁠Winston's Wish⁠Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4Subscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

Feeling the Weight of Safeguarding?You’re Not Alone.DSLs carry enormous responsibility - but who supports them?Victoria Morris, with 20 years in education and 10 as a DSL, joins us to talk about the power of supervision.We explore why supervision is essential for those holding safeguarding responsibility - offering not just support, but space to reflect, be challenged, and process the emotional impact of the role.A must-listen for anyone working on the frontline!Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4Subscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

Trustees and governors hold ultimate responsibility for safeguarding.So why do so many feel under-equipped and uncertain when it comes to asking the right questions?In this episode, the Safeguarding Collective strip back the myths around governance, DSL capacity, and DBS checks.They explore what boards actually need to know, where organisations unintentionally set people up to fail, and why 'being a volunteer' is not a reason to lower safeguarding standards.Connect with The Safeguarding Collective:Safeguard-Me: https://www.safeguard-me.co.uk/Patronus Safeguarding: https://www.patronus-safeguarding.com/--Useful Links: Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs:  https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4Subscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

Think safeguarding records are just admin? Think again. In this episode we reveal why your documentation is more than a tick-box exercise - it’s the lifeline for effective casework.From protecting you legally to shaping the best outcomes for those at risk, good records matter. Are your records clear, useful, and actually fit for purpose? Tune in and take our simple but powerful challenge too.—-------Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.app.google/AGMat9bDsAjPtqMZASubscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/

What if the way we manage behaviour is quietly working against the thing we care about most - a child's safety?In this episode, Chris chats with SEMH specialist Heather Lucas to explore one of the most awkward questions in education:can you manage behaviour and still be someone children feel safe to disclose to?They unpack the hidden tensions built into many behaviour systems, why punitive approaches damage felt safety, and what really happens when a child is expected to trust the same adult who restrains, sanctions, or suspends them.Heather takes the conversation deeper, questioning whether splitting the roles is truly the answer or whether the real issue is how we approach behaviour in the first place.If you’ve ever sensed a mismatch between your behaviour policy and your safeguarding values, this episode will strike a chord and offer a more connected, relational way forward.Connect with Heather Lucas:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8C%B1heather-lucas-6a6aaa319/Email: [email protected] is coming soon! -----Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.app.google/AGMat9bDsAjPtqMZASubscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

Uncertainty is baked into safeguarding, but it doesn’t have to paralyse us. In this episode, we dive into how we can reclaim control by focusing on what we can influence. We provide practical strategies and real-life examples, this episode shows you how to stay grounded, confident, and effective, even when the unknown looms large.We’ve also got a simple yet impactful challenge for you - listen in to find out more!—-------Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.app.google/AGMat9bDsAjPtqMZASubscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/

Some teens don’t fit the mould, and the school system wasn’t built for them.Enter Oarsome Chance, where kayaks, skiffs, and carpentry workshops are more than activities: they’re lifelines.This episode is part of our Charity Spotlight week, shining a light on organisations making a real difference for young people.CEO Paul Napthine shares how his team builds trust, safety, and belonging for young people navigating trauma, neurodiversity, and complex life challenges. From breakfast chats to blue‑space adventures, discover what it really takes to give teens a second chance,  and why safeguarding isn’t just a policy, it’s the golden thread through everything they do.Find out more about Oarsome Chance:Website: https://www.oarsomechance.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oarsome-chance/Donate: https://www.oarsomechance.org/get-involved/donate/Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.app.google/AGMat9bDsAjPtqMZASubscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

Safeguarding culture can make or break an organisation, yet most people have no real idea how strong theirs actually is.In this episode, we dig into what truly separates genuine culture from lip service, and why honest reflection might just be the most underrated tool in your safeguarding kit.And yes, there's a challenge waiting for you at the end - listen in to find out more!—-------Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.app.google/AGMat9bDsAjPtqMZASubscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/

What happens when your headteacher is also the DSL… and the culture isn’t just written on paper, it’s actually lived?In this episode, Chris speaks with Jon Turner about the realities of being both Headteacher and DSL - the leadership strain, the sleepless nights, and the cultural backbone that makes it all possible.Jon shares:how he built a trust-first culture from day onewhy empathy is a leadership strength rather than a soft option, andwhat it feels like to make a referral at 4.30pm… then spend the evening wondering if a child is actually safe.This is an honest, vulnerable, and deeply human look at safeguarding from the top, and the emotional weight no policy ever prepares you for.Connect:Jon Turner - Head of Academy & DSLKVPA School: https://www.kvpa.org.uk/index.asp---Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.app.google/AGMat9bDsAjPtqMZASubscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

You know that feeling when your brain can’t quite explain it, but your gut already knows?This episode dives into the instincts we too often dismiss, and why ignoring them could be the biggest safeguarding mistake of all.We unpack what to do when something feels off, how to record it without concrete evidence, and why speaking it aloud in supervision could be the key that unlocks the truth.We’ve also got a simple yet impactful challenge for you - listen in to find out more!—-------Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.app.google/AGMat9bDsAjPtqMZASubscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/

Safeguarding loves a strong policy.But vulnerable children don’t feel policies, they feel culture.And if your culture isn’t giving them stability, belonging and safety, nothing else matters.In this episode, Chris speaks with Dominic Riste, Assistant Headteacher for Pastoral Care and Safeguarding at Woodlands School Basildon, and member of NAPCE – National Association of Pastoral Care in Education.Dominic lifts the lid on a whole-school model that’s actually changing outcomes for children known to social care. Not theory. Not posters. Not paperwork.Real culture. Real consistency. Real change.You’ll hear:what trauma really looks like in schoolwhy consistency beats any interventionthe four pillars of their safeguarding culturehow they kept vulnerable pupils engaged, stable and thrivingwhy this all matters more than anything else we doA punchy, hopeful conversation that prioritises culture over compliance.Connect:Dominic Riste LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-riste-14982630a/Woodlands School Basildon: https://www.woodlandsschool.org/NACPE (National Association of Pastoral Care In Education): https://www.linkedin.com/company/napce-uk/---Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.app.google/AGMat9bDsAjPtqMZASubscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

What happens when someone finally opens up… and isn’t believed, heard, or taken seriously?That moment of being dismissed can hit harder than the original harm. Traumatic invalidation doesn’t just hurt, it shapes how people see themselves, trust others, and engage with support.In this episode, we dig into what invalidation really looks like in safeguarding , how easily it can slip into conversations without us realising, and what we can do to stop it in its tracks.You’ll hear practical ways to validate emotions, rebuild trust, and create space where people feel genuinely seen and safe.We’ve also got a simple yet impactful challenge for you - listen in to find out more!—-------Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.app.google/AGMat9bDsAjPtqMZASubscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/

In our first episode of Collective Insights, Chris teams up with Klaudia from Patronus Safeguarding and Jon from Safeguard-Me, to tackle the questions every DSL wrestles with but rarely speaks about.They dive into:• How to confidently close a concern without anything slipping through the cracks, including Klaudia’s four essential checks and why “lessons learned” shouldn’t be an afterthought. • What schools should actually be checking when social workers, speakers, contractors, or coaches walk through the door,  whilst Jon busts the big myth about flashing DBS certificates at reception! • What a real safeguarding culture feels like, not just looks like,  from the front gate to the first five minutes a visitor walks in, as well as why your tone, welcome, and everyday human interactions matter as much as your policies. • And why safer recruitment starts before anyone even applies (spoiler: your job advert is doing more than you think).It’s practical, honest, and grounded in real frontline experience.Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.app.google/AGMat9bDsAjPtqMZASubscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

What happens when you swap the front line of police investigations for the corridors of a primary school?For 12 years, Katie James worked in child abuse investigations. Today, she supports children in school, and still sees the same stories unfold.In this episode, Katie and Chris unpack the unseen side of safeguarding:Why what happens after a disclosure matters mostHow to stay objective in the most emotionally charged work imaginableThe truth about isolation, and how one simple idea rebuilt connection for DSLs across her areaIf safeguarding ever feels like a one-person mission, this episode will remind you you’re not alone.Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.app.google/AGMat9bDsAjPtqMZASubscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

Safeguarding doesn’t just live in your caseload.It lives in your body, your sleep, your reactions, the way you brace before opening your inbox.This episode dives into the part of safeguarding most people quietly carry without ever naming it.The emotional toll.If you’ve ever walked away from a concern feeling unsettled, disheartened, emotional, or just not quite yourself - you’re not imagining it.And you’re not weak.You’re human.We explore why these reactions show up, how to spot them before they snowball, and what small shifts genuinely support your wellbeing in the role.We’ve also got a simple yet impactful challenge for you - listen in to find out more!—-------Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.app.google/AGMat9bDsAjPtqMZASubscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/

Tutoring feels harmless enough… until you realise there’s no statutory safeguarding framework holding that world together.In this episode, Rachel Ballantyne lifts the lid on an unregulated industry where anyone can call themselves a tutor and step straight into a child’s life.We dig into the uncomfortable questions:• How can a parent actually know their child is safe?• Why do so many tutoring providers still have no DSL, no vetting, and no process for reporting concerns?• And what happens to the most vulnerable pupils when safety becomes optional?Rachel shares how she’s trying to rewrite the rulebook with Edify - creating real standards, real accountability, and a blueprint the whole sector should be following.If you work with children, hire tutors, or are a tutor yourself, this one’s a wake-up call!Listen in and you might rethink what “safe tutoring” looks like.Connect with RachelLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-ballantyne/Edify Tutoring: https://edifyempowertutoring.co.uk/-----Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.app.google/AGMat9bDsAjPtqMZASubscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

Ever felt the urge to ‘just check a bit more’ before referring a concern?That instinct could be the very thing that collapses a case.This episode draws the line between information gathering and investigation, and why crossing it can derail justice.You’re not the detective. You’re the gatekeeper.Tune in for the one question every DSL should stop asking, and a simple challenge to strengthen your safeguarding practice.—-------Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.app.google/AGMat9bDsAjPtqMZASubscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/

What if the danger isn’t the moment someone turns violent,  but the months or even years before?In this episode Chris East speaks with Jane Harvey, CEO of the Hollie Gazzard Trust, about the hidden reality of stalking: how fixation becomes obsession, how victims lose control of their lives, and why society still laughs off this type of behaviour that actually ruins lives.Jane shares what she’s learned after supporting thousands of victims,  and how safeguarding professionals can spot the warning signs before they escalate.From digital footprints to offhand jokes about “Facebook stalking,” this episode dismantles the myths, exposes the risks, and calls for a cultural shift in how we talk about, and act on, unwanted attention.Resources mentioned: Am I Being Stalked tool: https://www.suzylamplugh.org/am-i-being-stalked-toolHollie Guard App: https://hollieguard.com/Connect With Jane Harvey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeharveyuk2024/Hollie Gazzard Trust on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hollie-gazzard-trustHollie Gazzard Trust website: https://holliegazzard.org/---Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.app.google/AGMat9bDsAjPtqMZASubscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East

For our first episode of Supervision Central in its new home on Safeguarding Redefined, we’re asking: whose voice carries the weight?Ever been in a meeting where the quietest person said something vital, only for it to vanish beneath the louder voices?When the same few people dominate, you risk missing the one insight that could change everything.This episode explores what it really means to give every team member a genuine seat at the safeguarding table, where every voice is heard, valued, and acted on.Plus, a simple challenge for your next team meeting that might just change the conversation.---Useful Links: https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguarding  - Every coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like youTo find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk Email us at Cornerstone: [email protected] in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs: https://calendar.app.google/AGMat9bDsAjPtqMZASubscribe to Cornerstone Connect - https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk/cornerstoneconnectsignup - for fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts. Chris East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-east-801496174/Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/

What does it really mean to be a boy in 2025? How can we redefine masculinity to foster genuine self-worth?In this episode, Ben Oliver, founder of Worth Educating, joins Chris to unpack how today’s culture sells masculinity to young men, and why phrases like 'toxic masculinity' might be doing more harm than good.They explore how shame-based language shuts boys down, how fear hides behind banter, and how educators can create safer spaces for honest conversations about identity, friendship, and mental health.Ben’s approach reminds educators, parents, and mentors why environment and language matter more than ever.Connect with Ben OliverLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-oliver-542a2a2a2/Worth Educating: https://www.wortheducating.org/---Love our free resources?You can now support what we do at https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguardingEvery coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like you.–Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.–Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!–Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris EastFollow On LinkedInChris EastLeah East Cornerstone SafeguardingLearn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk 

Do suspensions and exclusions actually improve student behaviour, or could they be doing more harm than good? In this episode, Chris talks with Zelpher Ferguson, education and youth advocacy specialist at Aluna Behaviour Consultancy.Zelpher shares her expert insights on how certain school policies can inadvertently push young people towards the justice system and highlights why building strong, relational connections in schools is essential. They explore the importance of understanding the root causes of disruptive behaviour, trauma-informed approaches, and why the children who need the most support often express it in the most challenging ways.If you work in education, safeguarding, or youth support, this conversation offers practical guidance and fresh perspectives on managing behaviour while actually supporting young people’s growth.Connect With Zelpher:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alunaabc/--------Love our free resources?You can now support what we do at https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguardingEvery coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like you.–Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.–Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!–Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris EastFollow On LinkedInChris EastLeah East Cornerstone SafeguardingLearn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk 

What does real change around sexual and gender-based violence look like?Are e-learning modules really enough to make a difference?In this episode, Chris East talks with Ruth Heneke Eliot, Co-Founder of Training Works, about how institutions can go beyond tick-box training and policies that protect their reputation to create genuine, trauma-informed cultures of safety.They cover:Is a simple click-through training enough?How policies can focus on supporting survivors, not just protecting institutions.The importance of relationships and sexuality education in preventing harm.Why safeguarding needs to protect everyone - students, staff, and communities.This is essential listening for anyone who wants to move from ticking boxes to making real cultural change.Training Works: https://www.trainingworksuk.com/---Love our free resources?You can now support what we do at https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguardingEvery coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like you.–Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.–Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!–Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris East-Follow On LinkedInChris EastLeah East Cornerstone SafeguardingLearn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk 

Ever felt a safeguarding incident crush you?The guilt. The what-ifs. The sleepless nights wondering if you missed a sign.Chris talks with Hayley Cameron, Education Safeguarding Manager at Cognus Ltd, about the moments that stop time. They share the raw, unfiltered truth of working on the frontline: the victories, the heartbreak, and the impossible reality that you can’t save everyone.If you’ve ever questioned whether you failed, or felt isolated in the aftermath of tragedy, this conversation is unflinching, honest, and vital.Connect with Hayley Cameron: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-cameron-7159b4102/---Love our free resources?You can now support what we do at https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguardingEvery coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like you.--Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.–Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris EastFollow On LinkedInChris EastLeah East Cornerstone SafeguardingLearn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk 

Why do girls with ADHD so often slip under the radar?Boys are diagnosed two and a half times more than girls - but that doesn’t mean girls aren’t struggling. In this episode, we welcome back Louise Belshaw, neurodiversity and education expert, who reveals the hidden signs, the silent struggles, and the surprising triumphs of girls with ADHD.Learn what to look for - and why recognising it could change a girl’s life!Connect With Louise: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-belshawkey2adhd/Website: https://www.the-adhd-teacher.co.uk/---Love our free resources?You can now support what we do at https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguardingEvery coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like you.--Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.–Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!--Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris EastFollow On LinkedInChris EastLeah East Cornerstone SafeguardingLearn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk 

As part of our Charity Spotlight series for this month, we chat with Vanessa Lanham-Day, Co-Founder and Chair of The Green Hub, about how a small garden in Milford grew into a thriving nature-based programme helping teens build resilience, wellbeing, and confidence. Discover the story behind their work, the impact on families, and why nature can be a powerful tool for supporting young people! Connect with Vanessa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessalanham/Find out more about The Green Hub: https://greenhub.org.uk/Donate to The Green Hub: https://greenhub.org.uk/donate/---Love our free resources?You can now support what we do at https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguardingEvery coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like you.--Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.–Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris EastFollow On LinkedInChris EastLeah East Cornerstone SafeguardingLearn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk 

What if everything you thought you knew about yourself was rewritten by a late diagnosis?In this episode, Chris chats with our guest Victoria Morris, about uncovering the raw realities of discovering ADHD and autism later in life.They dive into the hidden cost of masking, the toll on mental health, and the journey toward genuine self-understanding.The conversation also challenges how education and society treat neurodiverse individuals and what needs to change to build real inclusivity.If you've ever felt the pressure to 'fit in', or want to understand the unspoken struggles behind a late diagnosis, this episode will leave you thinking differently.----Love our free resources?You can now support what we do at https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguardingEvery coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like you.---Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.–Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris EastFollow On LinkedIChris EastLeah East Cornerstone SafeguardingLearn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk 

Are we really listening to neurodiverse children? And what does it mean to adopt a neuroaffirmative approach to safeguarding?In this episode, Chris is joined by Rebecca Hitch from The Myriad Collective to explore how valuing difference can transform schools, organisations, and support systems.They unpack why neurodiversity, especially in females, is so often missed or misunderstood, and why it’s up to us to adapt our approach, not the other way round.Drawing on Rebecca’s 20+ years in education, therapy, and crisis support, this conversation challenges traditional safeguarding and shows how trauma-informed, inclusive environments can help every individual thrive. Connect with Rebecca Hitch via:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-hitch-ba144118a/Website: https://themyriadcollective.com/Email: [email protected] our free resources?You can now support what we do at https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguardingEvery coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like you.---Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.–Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris EastFollow On LinkedInChris EastLeah East Cornerstone SafeguardingLearn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk 

Safeguarding can leave your mind crowded with tough stories, heavy emotions, and the constant pressure of getting it right.In this episode of Safeguarding Redefined, Jane Reason joins Chris to explore how that mental clutter builds up, why supervision matters, and practical ways to process what you carry home.Whether you’re on the front line or leading from behind the scenes, this conversation offers fresh insights to help you stay balanced and resilient.Jane Reason is revolutionising self and system leadership through her Leadership Tree and Transformational Coaching. Connect with Jane:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-reason/----Love our free resources?You can now support what we provide at https://buymeacoffee.com/cornerstonesafeguardingEvery coffee you buy helps us keep creating practical tools and content for safeguarding professionals like you.Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.–Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris EastFollow On LinkedInChris EastLeah East Cornerstone SafeguardingLearn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk

While we take a summer breather, we're revisiting one of our most-loved episodes from earlier this year...Ever been labelled 'difficult'? Or watched a child dismissed as the 'naughty one'?In this episode, Chris is joined by Louise Belshaw, The ADHD Teacher, to challenge the misconceptions surrounding ADHD and how they affect children's safeguarding. They explore why behaviour is often misunderstood, why girls with ADHD are frequently overlooked, and what's really happening when a child excels in one class but unravels in another.Whether you're a teacher, parent, or DSL, this conversation will make you rethink how we protect and understand children with ADHD.Connect With Louise: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-belshawkey2adhd/Website: https://www.the-adhd-teacher.co.uk/Resources mentioned: https://www.additudemag.com/Additude Symptom Checker: https://www.additudemag.com/symptom-checker/Executive Dysfunction Test: https://www.additudemag.com/executive-function-deficit-adhd-symptoms-test-for-adults/------------------------Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.–Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris EastFollow On LinkedInChris EastLeah East Cornerstone SafeguardingLearn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk 

While we take a summer breather, we're revisiting one of our most-loved episodes from earlier this year...Every year, an average of 40,000 teachers leave the classroom. Why is this happening - and what can we do about it?In this episode, we speak with Mike Leaman, Founder of Classroom Exit Coach and former school leader with over a decade in education leadership. Mike shares powerful insights into why educators are stepping away - from burnout and toxic cultures to feeling undervalued and under constant scrutiny. This isn't a call to leave the profession - it's a call to understand what's driving people out, and how we can better support those working in education.Connect with Mike Leaman: LinkedInClassroom Exit Coach website ------------------------Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.–Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris EastFollow On LinkedInChris EastLeah East Cornerstone SafeguardingLearn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk

While we take a summer breather, we're revisiting one of our most-loved episodes from earlier this year...What happens when we really listen to those who have lived through unimaginable experiences?In this deeply moving episode, our guest bravely shares their lived experience of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) with our host, Chris East, offering an unflinching and honest account of the realities of CSE.Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of child sexual exploitation that some may find distressing.------------------------Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.–Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris EastFollow On LinkedInChris EastLeah East Cornerstone SafeguardingLearn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk 

While we take a summer breather, we're revisiting one of our most-loved episodes from earlier this year...We teach kids to stay safe online, to be careful in public, to look out for danger. But what about financial safety?Right now, young people are entering adulthood without being taught the basic financial knowledge they need whilst at school. They're falling victim to scams, sinking into debt, and making money mistakes that could affect them for years, simply because no one taught them how to protect themselves financially.In this episode, we're joined by Noah Brierley, a social media influencer with a massive following and on a mission to help young people understand the financial traps they weren't warned about. Because if we don't teach them, who will?------------------------Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.–Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris EastFollow On LinkedInChris EastLeah East Cornerstone SafeguardingLearn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk 

While we take a summer breather, we're revisiting one of our most-loved episodes/posts from earlier this year...Pornography is shaping how young people view sex, intimacy, and relationships, but not in a healthy way. So why is it still a taboo topic?In this episode, Chris East speaks with PJ Livett, founder of rePHRASE, about the real cost of porn. With children exposed to porn as young as 7 or 8, we must ask: Should we be talking about this more? This is a safeguarding conversation we can't afford to ignore.PJ Livett, Founder of rePHRASE, works with young people to provide Healthy Relationships and Sex Education (without the awkwardness!). PJ's interactive and down-to-earth workshops help young people understand the impact of social media and tech on relationships and sex, ensuring they're physically and emotionally safe. rePHRASE equips young people with the knowledge and resilience to make informed choices and build a positive relationship culture.Connect with PJ Livett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pj-rephrase/Find out more about rePHRASE: https://www.rephrasesw.co.uk/For further support around this topic:For Young People:https://www.iwf.org.uk/our-technology/report-remove/ NSPCC and IWF - Report Remove toolwww.thinkuknow.co.ukwww.childline.org.uk ( webchat or phone 08001111 anonymous - doesn’t appear on phone bill)For 18+:https://nakedtruthproject.com/   (support for user and partner of user)https://fightthenewdrug.org/resources/#get-helphttps://revengepornhelpline.org.uk/ (non-consensual sexual images online)StopNCII.org (Stop Non-Consensual Intimate Image (NCII) abuse)https://sexaddictionhelp.co.uk/http://www.letstalkaboutit.nhs.uk-----Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.–Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris EastFollow On LinkedInChris EastLeah East Cornerstone SafeguardingLearn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk 

He was a Premier League footballer at the top of his game - but off the pitch, Paul Stewart was carrying a harrowing secret.In this powerful episode, Paul speaks openly about the lasting impact of childhood abuse: the pain, the silence, and the impact on those closest to him.Now, he’s using his lived experience to drive real change - making safeguarding in sport more accessible, easier to follow, and more understanding. This episode is a powerful reminder that personal pain can be transformed into purpose, and that speaking out really can change lives.----Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.–Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inboxProducers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris EastFollow On LinkedInChris EastLeah East Cornerstone SafeguardingLearn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk

⚠️ Content warning: This episode discusses the tragic case of a young person who took their own life. In this powerful episode, we revisit a live webinar hosted by Patronus Safeguarding, where our very own Chris East joined Klaudia Ratajzack and Martin Chapman to walk through a real and deeply affecting safeguarding case.Chris shares his experience as a DSL and Safeguarding Manager in a Further and Higher Education setting, from attending a child-in-need meeting for a student with a difficult start in life, to receiving the devastating news of her death.Together with Patronus, he reflects on how the case was managed, the emotional impact it had, and the vital lessons learned.This is an important conversation for anyone working in safeguarding. It highlights the human reality behind our systems, and the critical need for a joined-up, compassionate, and well-supported safeguarding approach.Patronus Safeguarding offers a flexible and affordable reporting tool, trusted by organisations from grassroots clubs to national sporting bodies.Patronus Safeguarding: LinkedInWebsite-----Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.–Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris EastFollow On LinkedInChris EastLeah East Cornerstone SafeguardingLearn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk 

What happens when you've dealt with too much?Jennie Blake has spent 25 years safeguarding young people, including within the housing and homelessness services. Youth violence. Death. Trauma. Systemic failure. She’s seen it all, and felt the cost.In this raw and honest conversation, Jennie shares:The impact of serious safeguarding concerns on staff mental healthHow desensitisation creeps in and why that’s a warning signWhy frontline workers often feel like they have to “just keep going”And what needs to change so those protecting others aren’t left unprotected themselvesIf you’ve ever felt emotionally flat, overwhelmed, or quietly burning out, this episode is for you.Connect With Jennie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennieblaketraining/Website: https://www.jennieblake.com/-------Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.–Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah EastHost of this episode: Chris EastFollow On LinkedInChris EastLeah East Cornerstone SafeguardingLearn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk