Safeguarding Companion
A private, audio-only CPD resource
The Safeguarding Companion is a calm, focused space to support your professional judgement, confident leadership, and clear decision-making in safeguarding.
Each short session is delivered by Andrew Hall, former headteacher and specialist safeguarding consultant. These audio reflections help you step back, think more clearly, and lead safeguarding well, even on the busiest days.
New sessions are added regularly. You’ll hear trusted guidance and story-led insights that make sense of the issues DSLs are navigating right now, ideas you can take into supervision, DSL team meetings, and staff conversations.
You can listen wherever it suits you, on your commute, in your office, or on a short walk.
No screens. No slides. Just time to pause, reflect, and strengthen your practice.
Key themes include:
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Making sense of safeguarding news and emerging concerns
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Reflecting on serious case reviews
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Developing a strong and consistent safeguarding culture
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Insights drawn from Andrew’s experience working in schools across four decades
Try a full sample session
If you’d like to experience the format and tone, you can listen to a full session here, no login or sign-up needed.
Just click the play button to get a feel for the format.
Expert audio CPD from Andrew Hall
Focused sessions from an experienced safeguarding consultant designed for DSLs and school leaders.
Full access to every session
Listen to any previous session, choose what’s most relevant for your school.
New sessions added during term time
Audio sessions are released regularly, aligned with the pressures and rhythm of the school year.
Listen how and when it suits you
Stream in your browser or most podcast apps via a secure personal feed.
