Safeguarding Redefined

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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. 6d ago

    Are We Doing More Safeguarding… or Just More?

    Are we actually safeguarding better, or have we just become very good at doing more? More guidance. More training. More interventions. More systems. More responsibility. All introduced for good reason.  But when safeguarding, SEND, behaviour and wellbeing are increasingly treated as separate issues, are we creating better support for children, or simply adding more pressure to already stretched schools? In this episode of Safeguarding Redefined, Chris is joined by Ben Lyon to challenge the idea that improvement always means adding something new. They explore why even good training can quickly drift, what happens when concerns are identified and passed on to already overloaded support teams, and why understanding the drivers behind behaviour and engagement could help schools respond differently. The conversation also turns to the children who can be easiest to miss: those who are quiet, compliant and seemingly "fine", but who may be far less engaged than we realise. Because perhaps the next step in safeguarding isn't another initiative or another thing for staff to do. Perhaps it's about making what we already do work better. Connect with Ben Lyons: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-lyon-a9878a140/ 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

  2. Jul 31

    Smartphones Aren't The Problem. We're Fighting the Wrong Battle.

    Everyone seems to be asking how to get young people off their phones. What if we're asking the wrong question? In this episode, we speak to Anne Morris, Founder and CEO of Yipiyap and Peerscroller, about a different approach to digital safeguarding. If young people are already consuming short-form content every day, shouldn't safeguarding meet them where they are? Rather than competing with social media, could we use its strengths to deliver trusted, peer-led content that starts the conversations we all need to have? Together, we explore: Why banning phones alone won't solve the problem The safeguarding topics young people are actively engaging with How schools can identify emerging risks before disclosures happen Whether social media could become part of the safeguarding solution It's a conversation that challenges one of education's biggest assumptions: maybe the issue isn't the phone... it's what's on it. Anne Moris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amdmorris/ YipiYap LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yipiyap/ YipiYap website: https://yipiyap.co.uk/ Peerscroller website: https://www.peerscroller.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

  3. Jul 17

    Safeguarding Is Messy: From Compliance to Culture

    Do your staff know your safeguarding policy... or do they know how to think when safeguarding gets messy? In this episode of Safeguarding Redefined, you'll discover why the future of safeguarding isn't about more paperwork or longer training sessions. It's about creating a culture where everyone is thinking, questioning and reflecting every day. Chris is joined by safeguarding expert John Rees to explore how short, realistic safeguarding scenarios can help you build confidence, identify knowledge gaps and keep safeguarding conversations alive long after September's annual training. If you want to build a safeguarding culture, not just demonstrate compliance, this episode is one you won't want to miss. 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

  4. Jul 3

    Grief in the Gears: How a Broken Heart Built a Community

    After the devastating loss of his wife Laura, Steve Farmer found himself searching for a way to navigate grief while supporting his young son. What began with solitary bike rides through the Surrey countryside became something much bigger. In this episode of Safeguarding Redefined, Steve shares the deeply personal story behind The Bike Project and how cycling became a source of healing, connection and purpose during the most difficult period of his life. Chris and Steve explore grief, mental health, neurodiversity, resilience and the importance of community, discussing how meaningful relationships, positive activities and a sense of belonging can become powerful protective factors for both children and adults. But this conversation also asks an uncomfortable question: are we spending too much time focusing on risk and not enough time building the protective factors that help people thrive? This is a conversation about loss, hope and the unexpected ways people rebuild their lives. A powerful reminder that safeguarding is not only about responding to harm. It is about creating the conditions in which people can flourish. With our community at the heart of everything we do, The Bike Project is driven by a simple mission: to ensure that everyone can access the physical and mental benefits of cycling. As a not for profit organisation, we reinvest all proceeds into initiatives that promote inclusion, mental health and overall wellbeing. From the joy and freedom of riding to the hands on repair and maintenance of bikes, our work is dedicated to improving the lives of local people, strengthening connections and creating a healthier, more connected community. As part of this initiative, our team collects donated bikes, fully services them, and sells them back into the community at affordable prices.  We also visit local schools providing free bike servicing for kids and, in October, held our first free bike maintenance/learn to ride your bike event at Farncombe Community Gardens. In this episode, we’d like to highlight everything cycling offers our community, from its physical and mental health benefits to the way it brings people together and even helps protect our environment...and The Bike Project is here to help make that happen! BBC News: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy59k4g0zdqo 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

  5. Jun 19

    Court Orders: One Parent Says No. The Other Says Yes. Now What? | Family Law for DSLs

    One parent tells you not to speak to the other. An estranged parent suddenly turns up for collection. Who do you listen to? What does the law actually say? And how do you stay child-focused without getting drawn into a family dispute? In this episode of Safeguarding Redefined, family law specialist Brian Fraser from Elite Law Solicitors answers some of the most common questions DSLs face around parental responsibility, court orders, separated parents and school decision-making. From school trips and counselling referrals to collection disputes and information sharing, we explore where safeguarding responsibilities end and family law begins. If you've ever found yourself caught between two warring parents, this episode is essential listening. Connect with Brian Fraser: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fraser-351a97a7/ Find out more about Elite Law Solicitors: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elite-law-solicitors/ Website: https://www.elitelawsolicitors.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

  6. Jun 5

    Trying Not to Get It Wrong

    More policies. More restrictions. More fear of getting it wrong. But are we actually creating safer environments? In this episode Chris East and Benedict Sutton explore the uncomfortable reality that safeguarding can sometimes become so defensive, risk-averse, and compliance-driven that it unintentionally weakens the very relationships that keep people safe. Yet sometimes the safest-looking decision on paper isn’t the safest decision at all. Together, they unpack: the hidden cost of ‘cover your back’ safeguarding how fear creates bottlenecks, rigidity, and isolation why leadership culture matters more than policy volume and what it takes to build safeguarding cultures rooted in trust, judgment, accountability, and human connection. This is a powerful conversation about moving beyond performative safeguarding and creating systems that are not only defensible, but supportive, relational, and achievable in real life.  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

  7. May 22

    What Porn, Social Media & Silence Are Teaching Young People About Consent

    ⚠️ Content warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual violence, coercion, pornography, misogyny, and online abuse. Drawing from over 50,000 anonymous testimonies submitted to Everyone’s Invited, this episode explores what happens when sexual violence, misogyny, and online abuse become so common that young people begin to believe they are simply 'normal'. Chris speaks with Alex Somers about the culture young people are growing up in and the realities many adults still don’t want to face. Together, they unpack: why pornography is increasingly shaping young people’s understanding of sex, consent, and relationshipsthe rise of violent sexual behaviours becoming normalised among teenagersthe toxic online narratives influencing both boys and girlsthe dangerous gap between what young people experience and what adults are willing to talk abouthow shame, silence, and fear stop young people from speaking outand whether schools, parents, tech companies, and government are failing to keep up with the realities young people are navigating every day.This is an uncomfortable but essential conversation. Connect with Everyone'e Invited: If you want to reach out to Alex or the team at Everyone's Invited, please email them at education@everyonesinvited.uk. Instagram: @everyonesinvited for regular updates on what the charity is up to. Website: https://www.everyonesinvited.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

  8. May 8

    Burnout Is a Safeguarding Risk: The Hidden Danger Behind Decision Fatigue

    What if burnout isn’t just a wellbeing issue? What if it’s already affecting safeguarding decisions in schools? In this brutally honest episode, Chris chats down with organisational psychologist Karen Forshaw to unpack the safeguarding risks created by chronic stress and impossible workloads. Because stressed safeguarding professionals don’t just feel exhausted - they'll miss things, become too reactive, and eventually the system will start failing the very ones it was designed to protect. This episode explores: why overloaded DSLs become vulnerable to decision fatiguehow safeguarding cultures silently create riskthe link between burnout and flawed judgement This is a conversation every school leader needs to hear! Connect with Karen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenforshaw/ Human Edge Performance: https://www.humanedgeperformance.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

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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
    89
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