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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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