I am an experienced, knowledgeable and engaging trainer who has been delivering high quality training for the children’s workforce on a freelance basis since 2008.
My 16+ years of experience and knowledge of delivering safeguarding training has given me a deep and extensive knowledge of the field. I regularly undertake professional development training, network extensively, and ensure I am keeping up to date with the of changes taking place in law, policy and practice in children’s safeguarding.
I previously worked as a trainer for the Social Care training department for children and young people’s services within BCC, with special responsibility for developing and delivering training in child protection, equalities, Total Respect (listening to the voice of looked after children), the common assessment framework and skills for managers.
All my experience has also enabled me to acquire an in depth knowledge of quality safeguarding practice. As a result I can now provide an excellent service to settings by writing and reviewing policies and coordinating supportive safeguarding audits.
I worked as the training coordinator for the multi-agency sexual health training programme, based within the sexual health team at NHS Bristol Public Health. This experience gave me further experience of safeguarding with regard to sexual health. My training benefits from an extensive knowledge of safeguarding practice in a variety of different agencies and age groups.
I am a qualified coach, receiving an accredited advanced diploma from the Institute of Learning and Management in Professional Coaching. This formally provides the recognition of my skills and experience to offer ongoing support and guidance to designated safeguarding leads in a way that is both supportive and knowledgeable.