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Education Safeguarding Conference 2025
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Target Group:
This conference is intended for Designated Safeguarding Leads and professionals responsible for the safeguarding of children and young people
Course Aims:
Keynote speaker – Jeremy Indika: Founder of the 'Something to Say' movement, dedicated to breaking the silence surrounding child sexual abuse.
In addition to hearing Jeremy speak in the morning, participants will have the opportunity to attend two out of three afternoon workshops, which can be selected in advance of the event.
The workshops will be delivered by:
Jeremy Indika - Sharpen Your Safeguarding: Skills That Strengthen You and Your School
This session builds on the keynote by shifting the focus from why abuse is so often hidden to what you can do about it. In my talk, you saw I took you inside the mind of a child or teenager — to understand their vulnerabilities and how abuse might actually feel when you’re the one living it. But in this session, we’ll move towards the practical: what to look out for, how to respond, and how to create a culture where young people are more likely to come forward. It’s a space to reflect, share ideas, and sharpen the way safeguarding works in real life — in you, and in your school.
Youth Justice and Lionheart School - Beyond the home
This workshop offers valuable insights into how contextual safeguarding can be effectively implemented to create safer environments for all children.
Traditional safeguarding has focused on protecting children from harm within the family, such as neglect, abuse, and domestic violence. While this remains essential, there is growing awareness that children’s safety is also shaped by wider influences beyond the home.
Contextual safeguarding recognises the impact of external environments—like schools, peer groups, online spaces, neighbourhoods, and communities—which can either support or endanger a child’s wellbeing.
This approach calls for multi-agency collaboration and community-based action, working with schools, youth services, police, and local organisations to identify and address risks where children spend their time.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary - Strengthening Safeguarding Partnerships on the Isle of Wight
This workshop aims to enhance collaboration between police and education professionals on the Isle of Wight in the shared effort to safeguard children. It will outline the role of the Child Abuse Investigation Team, highlight local safeguarding priorities, and emphasise the importance of timely and well-documented referrals from schools.
The session will also explore key indicators of abuse, common barriers to effective safeguarding, and the significance of sharing even seemingly minor concerns. Participants will be encouraged to engage in ongoing dialogue, access training opportunities, and strengthen multi-agency working to improve outcomes for children.
Intended Impact:
Furthermore, there will be opportunities for networking with other safeguarding professionals.
The event will conclude with a Q&A session featuring all workshop leaders.
Note - This conference fulfils DSL's CPD requirement for the year.
Notes:
Parking:
Parking at The Riverside Centre is free for visitors. There is a limited number of spaces available across the upper and lower car parks, these are available on a first come first served basis.
To qualify for free parking, all visitors must enter their vehicle registration on the touch pad in reception when they arrive, including vehicles with a blue badge using the disabled bays.
Riverside uses a third party ANPR Parking Management System; any vehicle not registered will receive a fine of £60, which will be issued by Civil Enforcement.
Accessibility:
The Riverside Centre is a fully accessible, single storey building, with gender neutral toilets in accordance with the Changing Places campaign. The centre also has an accessible shower, handrails, priority parking and PA systems are fitted with an induction-loop, the stage is also accessible for wheelchair users from both sides.
Lunch/Refreshments: Tea and coffee will be available upon arrival and throughout the afternoon break. Lunch can be ordered directly from Riverside at your own expense, with further details to be provided closer to the event. Alternatively, you are welcome to bring your own lunch.
Isle of Wight Council employees should book via the Learning Hub. External delegates can book by completing the online application form
Date: 15 July 2025 Time: 9:00am - 3:15pm
Venue:
The Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport PO30 2QR
Cost:
Costs:
£50 Schools and Non-Subscribing Early Years Practitioners
£35 Charities
Fully funded for Subscribing Early Years Practitioners