What if our approach to risk is holding us back, not keeping us safe? 

We talk a lot about risk in education and care, but are we really talking about the right things? 

In Episode 8 of The Bold Blueprint, Barbi and Jamie sit down with Eric, Risk & Compliance Coordinator at 3Bridges, to reframe and unpack how we think about risk in education and care - beyond checklists, fear, or ticking boxes. 

This isn’t your usual compliance chat. 

It’s reflective, practical, and grounded in real world practice. 

We explore: 

• Why inductions aren’t just about policy - they shape culture 

• The emotional side of risk we rarely account for (and why it matters) 

• How saying yes to children can shift risk onto educators 

• What it means to involve children and families in risk awareness 

• The subtle ways bias, systems and reflexes shape our decisions 

• And how good risk leadership isn’t about quoting the regs, it’s about knowing how to say yes safely 

• Risk isn’t the enemy. It’s the invitation to lead. 

This episode explores the symbiotic relationship between physical and emotional safety, and how smart, responsive leadership balances what children need with what our teams can sustainably hold. 

If you’ve ever felt the tension between what’s possible and what’s practical - this one’s for you.