OUR TRAINING
©SAFE Conversations
Equipping Every Adult in Your School to Notice, Listen and Act
Most staff want to check in when a student seems off. The hesitation isn't lack of care. It's not knowing how to start, how to end the conversation safely, or when to pass what they've heard on to a Safeguarding Lead.​​
©SAFE Conversations gives every member of staff a clear, practical framework for checking in with any student, parent or colleague, confidently and appropriately, wherever they are in the school.
Why This Matters
When staff don't feel confident checking in, concerns go unnoticed. When they don't know where the threshold is, they either dig too deep or hold back information that a Safeguarding Lead needs to hear.​
©SAFE Conversations addresses both risks: - Staff who don't teach a student, or work in a different part of the school, often hold back from checking in at all. - Staff who know a student well can unintentionally overstep, asking too much or deciding to manage the situation themselves rather than passing it on. - Without a clear framework, even well-meaning conversations can delay intervention or compromise what happens next. ​Every adult in your school has a safeguarding role. This training makes sure they can fulfil it.
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What Does SAFE Stand For?
EMPOWERING
Remember, this is YOUR work but THEIR LIFE. The child's voice, experience and wellbeing remain central throughout the process.
FACTUAL
Ask students RIGHT Questions in the RIGHT Way. Structured questioning gathers accurate information without leading, suggesting or influencing.
ACCESSIBLE
Meet the needs of THAT child. The approach is adapted to their age, development, culture, language acquisition and individual needs.
STRATEGIC
Keep the child protection inquiry child-focused. Every decision is made in the best interests of the child.
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The ©SAFE Programme
Two Programmes. One Approach. No Student Missed..
©SAFE Conversations equips all school staff to have safe and appropriate safeguarding conversations and to recognise when a concern needs to go further.
©SAFE Interviewing provides the advanced skills required by those responsible for conducting safeguarding discussions and managing complex child protection situations.
This foundational course equips all your staff with the practical skills and confidence to engage sensitively with students who are upset or emotionally dysregulated. It ensures every interaction fosters trust while maintaining professional boundaries and providing the tools to recognise when to escalate concerns to the DSL or guide a student to make a report themselves
©SAFE Conversations
Focusing on trauma-sensitive communication and emotional safety: Essential Communication Skills: Learning to facilitate child-centred conversations where students feel heard, validated, and supported. Recognising and Responding: Practical guidance on identifying when a student is in distress and how to respond in a safe, respectful environment. Escalation Protocols: Gaining the confidence to know exactly when and how to report concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). Empowering Student Voice: Techniques to guide students in making their own reports or leading conversations about their needs. Trauma-Informed Practice: Applying core principles of effective communication to reduce student anxiety and foster a culture of trust.
WHAT
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Format: Safeguarding specialist on-site. Half Day Option of School Facilitated delivery Duration: 2–3 hours. Certification: CPD-certified. Certification valid for 2 years Fee:  £249 per person
HOW
Designed as a vital foundation for all school staff, regardless of role. This training ensures that every adult on campus is prepared to provide the right support the moment a student needs it.
"I am so happy to say she did well explaining that all the safe grading plans and Many details it will be more learning in my knowledge thanks to Ms Sian travelling to UK and coming to India teaching I am so proud of her thanks"
Kulothungan Subramanian
"Was really a worthy session. Had very factual information and guidance with positive approach"
Asraf Ali Khan A
"Innovative session. Focused on the session's effectiveness in conveying key information, practical application, and its impact on us and understanding and confidence in safeguarding practices. Thank you."
Santoshi Bais
"A comprehensive introduction, covering the key principles of holding conversations with children to gather information in a non-leading and non-judgemental way. Excellent."
Jonathan Mowjoudi
Developed by Leading Interviewing and Safeguarding Specialists
©SAFE Interviewing was created by a multidisciplinary team with extensive experience across child protection, forensic interviewing, social work, policing, and investigative psychology.
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Built on decades of frontline experience and international best practice, this evidence-based methodology is tailored specifically for the practical demands of educational settings.
