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!
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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.
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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 East
Host 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 most
How to stay objective in the most emotionally charged work imaginable
The truth about isolation, and how one simple idea rebuilt connection for DSLs across her area
If safeguarding ever feels like a one-person mission, this episode will remind you you’re not alone.
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Leah East on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-east-cornerstone/
Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah East
Host 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!
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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 Rachel
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-ballantyne/
Edify Tutoring: https://edifyempowertutoring.co.uk/
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Host 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.
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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-tool
Hollie 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-trust
Hollie Gazzard Trust website: https://holliegazzard.org/
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Host 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.
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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 Oliver
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-oliver-542a2a2a2/
Worth Educating: https://www.wortheducating.org/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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/
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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.
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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: rebeccahitch@themyriadcollective.com
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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/
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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:
Additude Symptom Checker: https://www.additudemag.com/symptom-checker/
Executive Dysfunction Test:
https://www.additudemag.com/executive-function-deficit-adhd-symptoms-test-for-adults/
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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:
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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.
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Host of this episode: Chris East
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