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.