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Safeguarding Redefined

Cornerstone Safeguarding

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

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00:25:18

Safeguarding In Sport: Are We On The Right Track?

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2025/03/28

Recent scandals, broken trust, and the lasting impact on mental health - sport has faced significant safeguarding challenges in recent years.But are we actually making progress towards a safer culture, or do we still have a long way to go?To perform at their best, athletes must feel safe, supported, and valued - not just in the game, but in all aspects of their lives.So, how can we create an environment that truly supports their needs, both on and off the pitch?In this episode, Chris speaks with

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00:11:16

Beyond the Classroom: Holistic CPD With Opalite Learning

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2025/03/25

Great teaching isn’t just about lesson plans - it’s about reflection, growth, and truly understanding student needs. In this episode of Safeguarding Redefined, Chris chats with Martin Tormey from Opalite Learning, an organisation dedicated to transforming education through reflective practice and holistic professional development.With a background in teaching, headship, and pastoral care, Martin and his wife Rosaria, are on a mission to help educators embed pastoral care into every aspect of student

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00:14:55

Safeguarding LGBTQ+: More Than Flags And Rainbows

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2025/03/21

Putting up flags and rainbows is a great start, but true inclusion goes so much deeper!How can schools move beyond tokenism and create real change? In this episode, Chris sits down with Ian Timbrell, former deputy headteacher and founder of More Than Flags and Rainbows - a not-for-profit dedicated to making schools truly inclusive and safe for LGBTQ+ young people.Ian shares his journey from teaching to advocacy, highlighting the ongoing challenges young people face - bullying, feeling unheard, and

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00:18:54

Event Safeguarding 101: Are You Really Prepared?

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2025/03/14

From music festivals to sporting events, thousands of people gathering all in one place - but how many of these events are truly safeguarding-aware?!In this episode, Chris East chats with Thomas Stead , owner and founder of X2Consult (read as 'Time 2 Consult'), an event safeguarding expert who works with organisers to identify risks, close gaps, and prevent safeguarding failures before they happen.In this episode, they discuss: • Why “We’ve never had a problem” is a dangerous mindset • How

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00:15:17

Are Your Social Media Posts Ruining Your Career?

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2025/03/07

In today’s digital world, your past social media posts could come back to haunt you - potentially affecting job applications, leadership roles, or safeguarding responsibilities. But how can organisations assess these risks fairly and effectively?In this episode of Safeguarding Redefined, Chris East speaks with Nic Whelan, Director at Social Media Check, about how their innovative automated system reviews social media history in minutes. From harmless memes to problematic comments, the tool analyses

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00:23:39

Porn: The Hidden Damage to Healthy Relationships

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2025/02/28

Porn is shaping how young people view sex, intimacy, and relationships - but not in a healthy way.So why is it still a taboo topic?In this episode, Chris East speaks with PJ Livett, founder of rePHRASE, about the real cost of porn.With children exposed to porn as young as 7 or 8, we must ask: Should we be talking about this more?This is a safeguarding conversation we can’t afford to ignore.PJ Livett, Founder of rePHRASE, works with young people to provide Healthy Relationships and Sex Education

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00:24:04

Money Talks: A Safeguarding Issue Schools Are Missing

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2025/02/21

We teach kids to stay safe online, to be careful in public, to look out for danger. But what about financial safety?Right now, young people are entering adulthood without being taught the basic financial knowledge they need whilst at school.They’re falling victim to scams, sinking into debt, and making money mistakes that could affect them for years—simply because no one taught them how to protect themselves financially.In this episode, we’re joined by Noah Brierley, a social media influencer with a

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00:20:42

E6 Explained: How the OfS is Shaking Up Higher Education

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2025/02/14

Chris East chats with Ellen Engstrom, Senior Policy and Engagement Officer for the Independent Higher Education, to unpack the critical new E6 conditions and requirements from the Office for Students.These regulations, designed to prevent and address harassment and sexual misconduct in higher education, have far-reaching implications and offer valuable insights forany industry.Ellen, with her extensive experience in the sector, brings invaluable perspective to the pressing issues surrounding these

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00:19:03

Bridging The Gap Between Wellbeing & Safeguarding...

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2025/02/07

How can organisations safeguard their staff while prioritising wellbeing?In this episode of Safeguarding Redefined, Chris East talks to Oliver Sussat and Tanya Birnie from Harding Hub, specialists in helping businesses, charities, and educational institutions build proactive wellbeing strategies. They share why early intervention is key, how safeguarding should be embedded in workplace culture, and the role of emerging technology—like VR mindfulness therapy—in supporting staff and students.We also

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00:23:59

Virtual Reality & Mental Health: The Future of MBCT...

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2025/02/07

Can virtual reality revolutionise mental health support? In this episode of Safeguarding Redefined, Chris East sits down with Dr. Kim Bevan, an academic psychologist with over 30 years of experience in mental health provision. Now leading clinical research at TendVR, Dr. Bevan explores how VR-based mindfulness therapy is breaking barriers—helping those who struggle to access traditional in-person care.Join us as we discuss the science behind VR therapy, its potential for safeguarding mental

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00:24:27

Safeguarding In Higher Education - Part 2 |...

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2025/01/31

In the second part of our focus on safeguarding in higher education, host Chris East is joined once again by Annelli Peavot, Head of Safeguarding at Canterbury University, to examine the biggest challenges universities face—from limited resources and inconsistent frameworks to cultural sensitivities and financial pressures.They discuss the most common safeguarding concerns, including substance misuse, domestic violence, and mental health struggles, and why universities often find themselves on the

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00:30:36

Safeguarding In Higher Education - Part 1 |...

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2025/01/31

In this episode of Safeguarding Redefined, our host Chris East is joined by Annelli Peavot, Head of Safeguarding at Canterbury University, to explore the unique challenges of safeguarding in Higher Education. How does safeguarding in universities differ from primary, secondary, and further education? What responsibilities do institutions have when working with adults rather than children? And how can universities create safer environments while respecting student independence? ------

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00:30:56

Voice Of The Victim - Spoken By The Survivor

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2025/01/24

What happens when we truly listen to those who have lived through unimaginable experiences? In this deeply moving episode, our guest bravely shares their lived experience of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) - with our host, Chris East- offering an unflinching and honest account of the realities of CSE. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of child sexual exploitation that some may find distressing. - Connect With Us: Follow Chris East on ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ -

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00:22:44

Transform Safeguarding with Data-Driven Reporting: A...

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2025/01/23

Safeguarding Redefined is all about transforming the way we approach safeguarding, protection, and innovation.What happens when a safeguarding professional and a tech innovator join forces? They create a game-changing solution that is revolutionising how safeguarding concerns are reported, analysed, and acted upon. Patronus doesn’t just collect data—it turns it into actionable insights, empowering frontline professionals, like you, to make better decisions, faster. In this episode, we’re

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00:26:18

The Power of Psychological Safety: A Conversation...

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2025/01/17

n this episode, co-host Phil sits down with David Warren, who has a background in leadership, teaching, and mentorship, to explore the transformative power of psychological safety in leadership and safeguarding. They dive into how fear-driven leadership stifles voices, breeds trauma, and silences vital concerns, often with devastating consequences. With recent headlines exposing abuse in church settings, this episode challenges the misconception that a lack of safeguarding concerns signals a healthy

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00:27:43

Safeguard-Me: How The Digital Passport Is...

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2025/01/17

In this episode, Chris East is joined by Jon Pettit from Safeguard-Me, a trusted partner of Cornerstone Safeguarding, to discuss the future of safer recruitment.Safeguard-Me’s Digital Passport is revolutionising safeguarding by streamlining compliance, accelerating recruitment, and creating a global network of digitally verified professionals. Designed for the education sector and out-of-school settings, it helps address the lack of regulation that leaves children vulnerable to harm. With over

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00:24:34

Revolutionising Mental Health: A Conversation with...

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2025/01/10

In this powerful episode, Sean Ruane shares his journey from battling suicidal depression to founding Mind Data, a platform aimed at transforming mental health through ethical technology.After experiencing the life-changing impact of therapy, Sean’s mission became clear: to improve the mental wellbeing of one million people globally. Find out how through Mind Data, Sean is changing the therapy landscape and making mental health care more effective and accessible. To learn more about Cornerstone

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00:14:54

Why People Quit Bosses, Not Jobs – The Power of Safer...

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2024/12/20

Why do people leave their jobs? More often than not, it’s not the organisation—it’s the leadership.In this thought-provoking episode, Phil and Chris from Cornerstone explore the concept of Safer Leadership—a people-first approach rooted in integrity, values, and humility. We delve into how leaders can either become the greatest source of stress in the workplace or the driving force behind trust, connection, and a thriving culture. With the power to shape teams and impact lives, leaders carry the

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00:30:21

Hollie’s Legacy: A Conversation with The Hollie...

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2024/12/13

Chris from Cornerstone Safeguarding sits down with Nick Gazzard, Founder and CEO of the Hollie Gazzard Trust, and Sara Dillon, their Training Manager, to explore the incredible work being done in Hollie’s memory. The Hollie Gazzard Trust was established after the tragic loss of Hollie Gazzard in 2014, when she was just 20 years old. Since then, the Trust has been at the forefront of efforts to raise awareness about domestic abuse, empower communities through training programs such as bystander

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00:15:57

Choosing to Ignore: The Cost of Complacency

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2024/12/06

Choosing to Ignore: The Cost of ComplacencySafeguarding isn’t just a necessity—it’s the foundation of a safer, more welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and secure. It’s also a powerful way to build trust and credibility. In this episode, we tackle the hidden dangers of ignoring safeguarding responsibilities, including: The fear of safeguarding itself The myth that “ignorance is bliss” The burden of responsibility The challenges around handling sensitive data We uncover

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