SaFest 2026

SaFest: Annual Online Safeguarding Festival

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, three of our four SaFest organising team members are unavailable next week. This means we’ve had to make the very difficult decision to reschedule SaFest this year.

We’re truly sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We know how much planning and anticipation has gone into this, and we share your disappointment. Our priority is to ensure SaFest runs to the high standard you expect and deserve.

The good news is that SaFest will now take place during the week of 9th–13th February.

 

SaFest is an annual online safeguarding festival dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among professionals from a diverse range of sectors. This unique event brings together experts from Social Work, Police, Youth Justice, Child Exploitation teams, Domestic Abuse services, Education, and many more, creating a vibrant platform for interdisciplinary learning and support.

Key Features of SaFest:

1. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: SaFest encourages professionals from various fields to come together, share their expertise, and learn from one another. This collaborative approach ensures a holistic understanding of safeguarding issues and promotes the development of comprehensive strategies to protect children.

2. Skill Enhancement: Through a series of workshops, seminars, and interactive sessions, participants have the opportunity to upskill and stay updated with the latest safeguarding practices. These sessions are designed to be practical and relevant, providing attendees with tools and techniques they can apply in their daily work.

3. Best Practice Sharing: SaFest serves as a platform for showcasing excellent safeguarding practices. Participants can present case studies, share success stories, and discuss challenges, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in safeguarding.

4. Support Network: The festival also aims to build a strong support network among professionals. By connecting with peers from different sectors, attendees can form valuable relationships, exchange ideas, and offer mutual support, enhancing their ability to safeguard children effectively.

5. Expert Speakers and Panels: SaFest features keynote speeches and panel discussions from leading experts in the field of safeguarding. These sessions provide insights into emerging trends, policy changes, and innovative approaches, ensuring that participants are well-informed and equipped to tackle current and future challenges.

6. Interactive and Engaging Format: The online format of SaFest allows for a flexible and accessible experience. With interactive elements such as live Q&A sessions, breakout rooms, and virtual networking opportunities, participants can engage actively and make the most of their festival experience.

 

Join us at SaFest to be part of a dynamic community dedicated to safeguarding children. Together, we can make a difference.

 

Please note, as the event has been postponed from November 2025 to February 2026, the information provided on below links may change during this period of updates. Do bare with us and contact [email protected] with any queries. 

SaFest event programme

Click here for an overview of the weeklong programme. 

 

Contributing speakers

Click here to learn more about the 2026 SaFest speakers 

 

Meet the team who create SaFest

Click here to meet the team

 

Booking details

You can book to attend each day of SaFest individually via the booking pages below. When booking, you are booking for a full day online link, not for an individual session. You can however choose to dip in and out as needed based on the sessions provided each day. 

Once you have booked, the online link will be sent to you within a diary invite.