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Welcome to Safeguarding Redefined, a podcast by Cornerstone Safeguarding. We explore everything from child protection to adult safeguarding, with expert guests sharing valuable insights and real-world experience. Every voice matters! If you have a story to share or a question to ask, please let us know. Please note: Some of the topics we’ll be discussing may be sensitive in nature and may trigger strong emotions. Follow Cornerstone Safeguarding on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/102020259 Or visit https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk for more info about who we are

  1. 21H AGO

    The Burnout Trap: Why the Best Safeguarding Professionals Burn Out

    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 burnout how our definition of strength may actually be making things worse why vulnerability is not weakness but a pathway out of burnout This 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 Bevan LinkedIn: 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 you To find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk  Email us at Cornerstone: info@cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk Book in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs:  https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4 Subscribe 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 East Host of this episode: Chris East

    27 min

  2. FEB 27

    Under the Streetlights: Relational Safeguarding in Action with Street Angels

    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 you To find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk  Email us at Cornerstone: info@cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk Book in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs:  https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4 Subscribe 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 East Host of this episode: Chris East

    32 min

  3. FEB 20

    Romance, Rejection, Resilience - the art of not being chosen

    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 pain Because “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 you To find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk  Email us at Cornerstone: info@cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk Book in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs:  https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4 Subscribe 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 East Host of this episode: Chris East

    22 min

  4. FEB 13

    Sharing Sexual Images: Who’s Really Responsible?

    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 responses Why boys often collect nudes for status, power and validation How shame-based messaging shuts down disclosure What it really means to respond in a trauma-informed way This 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 you To find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk  Email us at Cornerstone: info@cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk Book in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs:  https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4 Subscribe 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 East Host of this episode: Chris East

    28 min

  5. FEB 6

    Chemsex and Control: When Safeguarding Becomes Harmful

    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 you To find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk  Email us at Cornerstone: info@cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk Book in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs:  https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4 Subscribe 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 East Host of this episode: Chris East

    29 min

  6. JAN 30

    Sexual Shame: The Safeguarding Conversation We Avoid

    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 shame Why sexual shame can stop people reporting abuse or exploitation Why asking teachers to deliver RSE without proper support is setting them up to fail How shame shows up in classrooms, safeguarding roles and professional responses This 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 you To find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk  Email us at Cornerstone: info@cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk Book in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs:  https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4 Subscribe 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 East Host of this episode: Chris East

    23 min

  7. JAN 23

    Sex and Consent: How 'No Means No' Failed a Generation

    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 you To find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - ⁠www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk⁠  Email us at Cornerstone: ⁠info@cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk⁠ Book in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs:  ⁠https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4⁠ Subscribe 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 East Host of this episode: Chris East

    24 min

  8. JAN 16

    When Teacher Burnout Goes Unnoticed

    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 enough The real cost of constant masking for staff What 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 you To find out more about Cornerstone Safeguarding - www.CornerstoneSafeguarding.co.uk  Email us at Cornerstone: info@cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk Book in a meeting to discuss your safeguarding needs:  https://calendar.google.com/calendar/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ0ZwllED1_R0eAmzurUNbXW6dk92TtCp9BE8oysOnlPwBl3L2vNEooyvSJ3fQaQBk_q1onKflh4 Subscribe 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 East Host of this episode: Chris East

    31 min
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Welcome to Safeguarding Redefined, a podcast by Cornerstone Safeguarding. We explore everything from child protection to adult safeguarding, with expert guests sharing valuable insights and real-world experience. Every voice matters! If you have a story to share or a question to ask, please let us know. Please note: Some of the topics we’ll be discussing may be sensitive in nature and may trigger strong emotions. Follow Cornerstone Safeguarding on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/102020259 Or visit https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk for more info about who we are

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    Cornerstone Safeguarding
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    84
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