Defensible decision making in safeguarding practice
Cost - £99+VAT for members and £129+VAT for non-members
The safeguarding of children and young people has become increasingly complex in respect of the children, their families and wider communities.
Decision making about safeguarding is a core thread of practice for DSLs and safeguarding teams.
Working with a wide range of professionals and other stake holders there is a need for an alignment of decisions , plans and review. There is also a need for challenge.
These decisions themselves can be, and are challenged, often from a position of hindsight.
Presenter
Christine Freestone, a former head teacher, inspector and director of Safeguarding Network has decades of experience in preparing for inspection while keeping the needs of our learners paramount.
Aims and objectives:
This focus areas for the session will:-
- outline the use of defensible decision making
- explore the rationale/context for decisions
- explore the role / impact of hindsight bias
- discuss models and tools which can be used in order to aid defensible decision making
- explore how defensible decision-making sits within your safeguarding culture and within a whole school/ college approach.
- use case reviews and group work / peer reflection to analyse its’ use
- give time for open discussion
What you need to know to attend:
The 3.5-hour session will run from 13:00 - 16:30 via Zoom, on the 5th November.
Dates
| Date | Instructor | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Nov, 2025 - 13:00 | Chris Freestone | zoom |
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