Sian is the Director of Encompass Safeguarding and a renowned safeguarding expert with over 20 years of international experience. She holds Master’s degrees in both Counselling and Social Work and is a highly qualified internationally as a Child Abuse Investigator, Social Worker, and Trauma-Informed Counsellor. ​ As the founder of ©SAFE Interviewing, Sian has pioneered innovative approaches to safeguarding practices, helping organisations worldwide to improve their responses to child protection concerns. She is a well-known safeguarding speaker, having presented at numerous high-profile conferences (EARCOS, WISE, FOBISIA, Safeguarding Symposium etc) and is honoured to also serve on the Advisory Board for the Child Protection Unit, an NGO in Cambodia that works alongside the National Police to investigate the most serious crimes against children. Through her consultancy, training, and support services, she works with schools and organisations globally to enhance child protection systems, reduce the risk of abuse, and sensitively but thoroughly explore allegations. Sian is passionate about empowering those who work with children to take proactive steps to prevent harm and is committed to creating safer environments for children everywhere.

Rosie is a highly experienced educator with nearly two decades dedicated to teaching and pastoral leadership within diverse boarding school settings. Her experience includes launching new boarding programs, facilitating a school's transition to co-educational boarding, and establishing boarding provision in schools for the first time. Rosie has led pastoral training for staff, managed student health services and parent communications, and collaborated with safeguarding organisations at all levels. With qualifications in coaching and pastoral leadership, she remains at the forefront of boarding policy and compliance. A champion for best practices, Rosie prioritizes the student experience, creating policies, procedures, and nurturing environments that foster emotional wellbeing and a sense of belonging. Currently based in Cambodia, Rosie consults with new and established international schools across Asia, assisting them in developing and implementing their boarding and homestay programs. Her deep understanding of Asian culture, international schools, and safeguarding best practices makes her a sought-after consultant in the region. Rosie can be contacted at: Rosie@encompass-safeguarding.com

Patrick has held teaching and senior leadership roles in international schools for more than 30 years. Beginning his teaching career in the UK, he started his international school journey at the International School of Geneva and took his first role as Principal at Atlanta International School in the USA. In 2014, Patrick moved to Asia and has since served as Principal or Head of School in some of the region’s most iconic schools, including Hong Kong International School (HKIS), the International School of Beijing, and the United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA), Singapore. Drawing on his extensive leadership experience, Patrick is passionate about supporting others in similar roles. He speaks powerfully on leading through crisis - managing the organisational, reputational, and human impact of critical incidents - and is committed to helping schools prepare well, respond effectively, and build a culture of support for both staff and students before a crisis hits. He is particularly focused on ensuring that the needs and wellbeing of students and staff remain central to all decision-making, and is deeply committed to reducing the likelihood of suicide by young people. Patrick is a coach and mentor to aspiring school leaders, delivers training for international school Boards, and speaks regularly at conferences. He also serves as an Associate for Global Philanthropic, a major fundraising consultancy. At Encompass, his work centres on leadership support and supervision, organisational safeguarding audits (with a focus on leadership and systems), and strategic crisis management.

Swat So is a highly experienced professional with over 17 years of expertise in training and development, operations, human resources, and law enforcement. He has worked with international NGOs, government agencies, and private organizations, including the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of National Defense, and Child Protection Unit (CPU). His career includes leadership roles in training coordination, interpretation and translation, IED-EOD operations, and program management, supporting both development and conservation initiatives. Skilled in building partnerships, managing teams, and delivering capacity-building programs, he is fluent in Khmer, English, Thai, and Lao. Swat joins Encompass Safeguarding as a Multilingual Safeguarding Lead Trainer (Khmer, Thai, Lao). In this role, he leads and delivers safeguarding training across diverse cultural and linguistic contexts, supporting organizations and communities to strengthen their child protection practices and ensure safe environments for all. Swat is passionate about staff development, effective management, and cross-sector collaboration, aiming to strengthen institutions through practical training and professional excellence.

Claire is the Administrative & Operations Lead at Encompass Safeguarding and plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our operations. With over 18 years of experience across administrative and client support roles, Claire brings a broad and adaptable skillset that supports the effective delivery of our safeguarding training, consultancy, and supervision services. ​Since joining Encompass, Claire has quickly become an integral and highly valued member of the team. Her attention to detail, proactive communication, and strong organisational skills ensure that both our clients and consultants are well supported at every stage of engagement. ​Claire is passionate about the mission of Encompass Safeguarding and takes pride in contributing to work that protects children and empowers professionals around the world. She is especially committed to creating a smooth, positive experience for schools, families, and professionals seeking safeguarding support.

Diane is the Marketing Specialist at Encompass Safeguarding, supporting the organisation’s mission to protect children and empower professionals through strategic marketing and creative communication. With over six years of experience in business development, marketing, content creation, and client service, Diane brings both creativity and precision to every campaign. Beyond her professional expertise, she has served in youth ministry for over a decade, a journey that deepened her passion and purpose in joining Encompass Safeguarding, where she contributes to nurturing safe and supportive environments for young people. Joining Encompass aligns her marketing skills with a purpose-driven mission she deeply believes in.