Safeguarding Matters with the Ann Craft Trust

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Safeguarding specialists from the Ann Craft Trust discuss Safeguarding Matters, often with special guests from the wider safeguarding community.

  1. May 20

    Sense: Why External Safeguarding Audits Should Be A Priority For All Organisations - Safeguarding Matters

    Ann Craft Trust CEO Stuart Sale talks to James Watson-O'Neill, CEO of Sense. James discusses his experiences of working with The Ann Craft Trust as part of an external safeguarding audit, and highlights how such assurance can promote best practice, and help organisations focus on achieving their core missions. They also discuss the importance of centring individuals in all safeguarding practices, and how Making Safeguarding Personal can work in practice.

    29 min

  2. May 6

    Our Experience of Completing the Safeguarding Adults in Sport Framework - Herts Sport & Physical Activity Partnership - Safeguarding Matters

    Hannah Shah talks to Louise Gallagher-Smith, Lead Safeguarding Officer at Herts Sport and Physical Activity Partnership, about her experience of completing the Safeguarding Adults in Sport Framework. The Safeguarding Adults in Sport Framework is an online assessment tool that supports sport and physical activity organisations to implement best practice in safeguarding adults.  The Framework is for National Governing Bodies, National Specialist Partners and Active Partnerships funded by Sport England and UK Sport. Completing the Framework will help to identify any gaps or areas of practice that need development, as well as supporting best practice and continued development in safeguarding adults. In this episode of our Safeguarding Matters podcast, Louise discusses her experience of completing the Framework as a Lead Safeguarding Officer, while sharing some best practice tips for anyone who is yet to start the process.

    24 min

  3. Apr 22

    Supported Loving For People With Learning Disabilities - Safeguarding Matters

    Laura Thorpe chats with Dr Claire Bates from Choice Support Supported Loving. Dr Claire Bates' research found that relationships were important to autistic people and people with learning disabilities, but that they often relied on staff support to begin and maintain these relationships. She founded Supported Loving in 2017 as a national network to promote best practice, with the goal of providing people with the support they need to enjoy the same sexual and romantic freedoms as everyone else. In this episode, Laura and Claire discuss how research, training, and accessible information on sex and relationships can help to make love a reality for everyone

    41 min

  4. Apr 8

    Safeguarding Adults in Outdoor Sport and Activity With Active Cumbria - Safeguarding Matters

    Hannah Shah talks to Liz Wright, Sports Welfare Officer at Active Cumbria. Hannah and Liz discuss a recent Safeguarding Adults in Outdoor Activities event, which Active Cumbria hosted with the Outdoor Partnership.   They explore some insights from the event, highlighting the importance of safeguarding knowledge for hosts of outdoor activities. They also discuss upcoming events planned by Active Cumbria.

    15 min

  5. Mar 25

    Can We Use AI To Assess Safeguarding Policies? Safeguarding Matters

    Ann Craft Trust Safeguarding Adults in Sports Manager, Hannah Shah talks to Natalie Harris, Events and Safeguarding Manager and Karen Cheese, Events and School Games Co-ordinator from Active Kent & Medway. Natalie and Karen discuss the possibilities of using AI to assess and provide feedback on safeguarding policies. They explore how this approach could make the process more efficient, allowing them to provide clearer feedback to more organisations and build relationships. They share the practicalities of the process, along with certain risks, limitations, and best-practice guidelines.

    25 min

  6. Mar 11

    We Are Survivors - Tackling Gender-Based Violence Against Men and Boys - Safeguarding Matters

    Ann Craft Trust Safeguarding Adults Manager Laura Thorpe speaks with Duncan Craig OBE, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of We Are Survivors. They discuss how their safeguarding roles contribute to creating a world free from abuse. Duncan shares insight into the specialist services provided by We Are Survivors. This includes male survivors of abuse, such as survivors who have offended, with the aim of preventing further harm. They also touch upon Duncan’s work as a consultant on TV storylines addressing male sexual violation. The conversation reflects on Duncan’s work with government. They consider this progress made towards recognising men and boys as victims in their own right, and the need of a distinct approach for this.

    52 min

  7. 12/03/2025

    Active Bystander Training - Preventing harm in football - Safeguarding Matters

    Jodi Evans talks to Lucy Kidd from Kent County FA, and Andy Fearn from Protection Approaches, about how active bystander training can help prevent harmful situations from escalating. They talk about the Flag It Active Bystander workshops, which provide practical tips on how people can safely intervene when they encounter potentially abusive situations in a football setting. What stops people from coming forward and speaking up?How can we prevent harm without endangering ourselves?If we can't prevent abuse from happening, how can we offer the right support?

    34 min

  8. 11/26/2025

    DBS: Making Safer Recruitment More Accessible - Safeguarding Matters

    Jodi Evans talks to Joanne Wheatley, Regional Outreach Manager at The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Joanne discusses how she uses workshops, podcasts, and other free resources to help people understand what DBS checks are for, and which sort of checks are required for each role. Joanne and Jodi also explore how DBS checks can help prevent abuse, and how a check is just one part of a wider safer recruitment strategy.

    20 min
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