Safeguarding Redefined

What does self-neglect really look like, and when should we be concerned? 

In this episode, Chris is joined by Adam Seomore, a trained adult nurse and Head of Safeguarding at Provide Community, to explore the subtle and not-so-subtle signs of self-neglect. 

From hoarding to changes in routine, they unpack how to recognise when someone might be struggling and how to approach the conversation with care. 

You’ll also hear practical advice on navigating the tricky line between unwise decisions and safeguarding concerns, and how underlying issues often play a bigger role than we think.

Connect with Adam:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajames-s-a06b392a9/

Provide Community: https://providecommunity.org.uk/

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Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.

We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.

One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.

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Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. 

Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!

Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah East

Host of this episode: Chris East

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Leah East 

Cornerstone Safeguarding

Learn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk 

Ever been labelled ‘difficult’?
Or watched a child dismissed as the ‘naughty one’?

In this episode, Chris is joined by Louise Belshaw — The ADHD Teacher — to challenge the misconceptions surrounding ADHD and how they affect children’s safeguarding.

They explore why behaviour is often misunderstood, why girls with ADHD are frequently overlooked, and what’s really happening when a child excels in one class but unravels in another.

Whether you're a teacher, parent, or DSL, this conversation will make you rethink how we protect and understand children with ADHD.

Connect With Louise:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-belshawkey2adhd/

Website: https://www.the-adhd-teacher.co.uk/

Resources mentioned:

https://www.additudemag.com/

Additude Symptom Checker: https://www.additudemag.com/symptom-checker/

Executive Dysfunction Test:

https://www.additudemag.com/executive-function-deficit-adhd-symptoms-test-for-adults/

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Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.

We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.

One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.

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Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?

Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. 

Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!

Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah East

Host of this episode: Chris East

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Leah East 

Cornerstone Safeguarding

Learn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk 

Feeling the weight of safeguarding?

You're not alone.

In this powerful episode, we’re sharing the live audio recording from our sold-out Safeguarding the DSL webinar - hosted by Cornerstone's Chris East.

We explore the emotional toll DSLs often carry, why support and supervision are essential (not optional), and what organisations can do to better support those who are supporting others.

Whether you’re a DSL, supporting a DSL, or shaping safeguarding culture in your organisation — this episode is for you.

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Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.

We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.

One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.

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Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?

Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. 

Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!

Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah East

Host of this episode: Chris East

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In this bold episode of Safeguarding Redefined, Chris chats with Elizabeth Macauley, to ask the tough questions: 

Are we truly hearing what children have to say? 

Are we giving them the power to shape their own futures?

We dive into why children’s rights are still patchy and poorly understood across different services. In schools and social care, they’re known — but what about in the police, healthcare, and beyond?

Why is this still happening in 2025?

And which prominent country hasn't joined the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)?

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Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.

We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.

One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.

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Join⁠ Cornerstone Connect⁠  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. 

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Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah East

Host of this episode: Chris East

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Leah East 

Cornerstone Safeguarding

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Every year, an average of 40,000 teachers leave the classroom.

Why is this happening - and what can we do about it?

In this episode, we speak with Mike Leaman, Founder of Classroom Exit Coach and former school leader with over a decade in education leadership.

Mike shares powerful insights into why educators are stepping away - from burnout and toxic cultures to feeling undervalued and under constant scrutiny.

This isn’t a call to leave the profession - it’s a call to understand what’s driving people out, and how we can better support those working in education.

Connect with Mike Leaman:

LinkedIn

Classroom Exit Coach website

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Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.

We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.

One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.

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Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?

Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. 

Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!

Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah East

Host of this episode: Chris East

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Leah East 

Cornerstone Safeguarding

Learn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk 

The EYFS safeguarding reforms introduced in October 2024 bring crucial updates to safer recruitment, absence follow-ups, and ‘safer eating’ guidance - designed to keep every child safe.

But what do these changes mean in practice?

Early Years expert Alison Featherbe joins our host Chris East to break down the key updates, why small shifts in our actions matter, and how we can create safer environments for young children.

Plus, we explore the challenges of implementing effective policies and the role of high-quality safeguarding training.

Connect with Alison Featherbe:

On LinkedIn

Website: https://alison-o0yjdsye.scoreapp.com/

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Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.

We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.

One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.

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Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?

Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. 

Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!

Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah East

Host of this episode: Chris East

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Leah East 

Cornerstone Safeguarding

Learn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk 

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 Sally O’Donnell, safeguarding consultant from SO Training & Consulting, to explore the lessons learned from past abuse scandals in sport.

They discuss the unique safeguarding challenges each sport faces, the intense pressure to win at all costs, and whether parents need to reassess their role in supporting a healthier sporting environment.

Connect with Sally O'Donnell

On LinkedIn

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Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.

We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.

One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.

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Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?

Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. 

Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!

Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah East

Host of this episode: Chris East

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Leah East 

Cornerstone Safeguarding

Learn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk 

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 support. 

They work with schools, colleges, and learning institutions to ensure that staff training and student wellbeing isn’t just a tick-box exercise, but a meaningful journey of continuous improvement.

Get in touch with Opalite Learning:

[email protected]

Connect on LinkedIn:

Opalite Learning

Martin Tormey

Rosaria Tormey

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Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding - supporting those who carry the weight of supporting others.

We’re redefining safeguarding - not as a checklist, but as a culture.

One built on supervision, strategy, and support, so you’re never doing it alone.

–

Need fresh safeguarding insights, priority access to support, and exclusive discounts - all in one place?

Join Cornerstone Connect  - our FREE membership programme designed to keep you informed, equipped, and ahead. 

Enjoy early bird discounts, priority event booking, and regular safeguarding updates straight to your inbox!

Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah East

Host of this episode: Chris East

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Leah East 

Cornerstone Safeguarding

Learn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk 

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 the lasting impact of negative language.

He discusses why inclusion must go beyond symbolic gestures and how schools can take meaningful action to create safer spaces.

Connect on LinkedIn:

Ian Timbrell

More Than Flags and Rainbows

More Than Flags and Rainbows Website - https://www.morethanflagsandrainbows.com/

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Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah East

Host of this episode: Chris East

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Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding, providing expert consultancy, supervision, and training to help organisations better protect young people and at-risk individuals. 

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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 to spot and fix gaps before an incident occurs

• Why thinking like a disruptor helps prevent safeguarding failures!

Whether you’re an event organiser, security lead, or just curious about behind-the-scenes safety, this episode is a must-listen.

Find out more about X2Consult: https://www.x2consult.co.uk/

Connect with Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasstead/

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Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah East

Host of this episode: Chris East

Find out more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠Cornerstone Safeguarding⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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Chris East

Leah East 

Cornerstone Safeguarding

Safeguarding Redefined is brought to you by Cornerstone Safeguarding, providing expert consultancy, supervision, and training to help organisations better protect young people and at-risk individuals.

Learn more at https://www.cornerstonesafeguarding.co.uk or connect with us on LinkedIn

Join Cornerstone Connect - our FREE membership programme that gives you exclusive early bird discounts on our services, priority booking for events, safeguarding insights and industry updates.