Safeguarding Briefing | Session 1

Why attend?

One of BEP’s most established and widely attended professional learning offers, the Safeguarding Briefings are highly valued by DSLs, Headteachers and safeguarding leaders across the region. Participants consistently tell us that the sessions provide a trusted source of up-to-date information, practical advice and professional reassurance in an increasingly complex safeguarding landscape.

The safeguarding landscape continues to evolve, with regular updates to statutory guidance, emerging risks and new learning from safeguarding reviews. Staying informed is essential to ensuring that safeguarding arrangements remain effective, compliant and responsive to the needs of children and young people.

Our half-termly virtual Safeguarding Briefings provide Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), Headteachers and senior leaders with timely updates, practical guidance and opportunities to reflect on current safeguarding priorities. Designed to fit around busy school schedules, these concise one-hour sessions provide valuable insight and support throughout the academic year.

What’s included?

• Key safeguarding updates
  stay informed about changes to statutory guidance, policy and safeguarding expectations.
• Case reviews and emerging trends
  explore learning from safeguarding practice reviews, serious incidents and emerging safeguarding concerns.
• Practical guidance and strategies
  gain expert advice to strengthen safeguarding systems, processes and practice.
• Focused safeguarding themes
  each briefing explores a key safeguarding topic in greater depth.
• Resource sharing
  access practical tools, resources and examples of effective safeguarding practice.

What are the benefits?

Participants gain timely, expert-led support that helps them remain informed, confident and proactive in their safeguarding responsibilities.

Benefits include:

• Increased confidence in responding to safeguarding developments and statutory changes.
• Greater understanding of emerging safeguarding risks and current priorities.
• Access to practical strategies, resources and evidence-informed approaches.
• Opportunities to strengthen safeguarding systems, culture and practice.
• Regular professional updates that support compliance and continuous improvement.
• A network of professionals committed to keeping children and young people safe.

These briefings help schools remain informed, proactive and well-prepared, ensuring safeguarding leaders have the knowledge, confidence and practical tools needed to protect pupils effectively.