Safeguarding conference 2026 programme

Conference programme

08:45  Registration, refreshments and exhibition

09:20  Welcome and Introduction - Lara Stead, Lead for Safeguarding in Education, Devon inclusion and learning 

09:30  Keynote - Jane Whiffin - A leading national expert in child neglect

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10:30 Keynote - Generative AI

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11:30 Refreshments, networking and exhibition

12:15 Workshop 1 - see below details of some of the workshops on offer

  • Relational approach to Safeguarding
  • Thresholds matter
  • Exploration of locality based solutions for safeguarding
  • Risk assessment planning for prevent

 

13:15  Lunch, networking and exhibition

 

14:15  Workshop 2 - see below details of workshops on offer

  • Relational approach to Safeguarding
  • Thresholds matter
  • Exploration of locality based solutions for safeguarding
  • Risk assessment planning for prevent

 

15:15  Comfort break and move back to keynote room

15:40  Keynote 

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16:15  Close of conference - a continued chance for networking and discussion with the exhibition 

 

Workshop information

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Safeguarding conference 2026