Ann Marie Christian
@thesafeguardinguru.bsky.social
International Safeguarding Champion, consultant, trainer and author
If your education setting has an OFSTED inspection approaching it can be daunting to ensure all your #safeguarding paperwork is present & correct.
I can ease concerns, providing audits of your documentation to ensure everything is where it should be & KCSIE compliant.
DM for info.
I can ease concerns, providing audits of your documentation to ensure everything is where it should be & KCSIE compliant.
DM for info.
November 28, 2025 at 8:14 AM
If your education setting has an OFSTED inspection approaching it can be daunting to ensure all your #safeguarding paperwork is present & correct.
I can ease concerns, providing audits of your documentation to ensure everything is where it should be & KCSIE compliant.
DM for info.
I can ease concerns, providing audits of your documentation to ensure everything is where it should be & KCSIE compliant.
DM for info.
I’m now booking training for 2026. My online Designated Safeguarding Lead courses are popular and places are filled up quickly, so get onto my bookings page ASAP to find out more about the course content, which training is best for you and how to express interest.
annmariechristian.com/training/
annmariechristian.com/training/
November 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I’m now booking training for 2026. My online Designated Safeguarding Lead courses are popular and places are filled up quickly, so get onto my bookings page ASAP to find out more about the course content, which training is best for you and how to express interest.
annmariechristian.com/training/
annmariechristian.com/training/
Do you need #safeguarding training for the spring school term?
I can cater for individual DSLs, groups, a whole school team and even a multi-academy trust.
You'll receive training containing the most up to date case studies and recent changes in legislation.
DM me or link in bio.
I can cater for individual DSLs, groups, a whole school team and even a multi-academy trust.
You'll receive training containing the most up to date case studies and recent changes in legislation.
DM me or link in bio.
November 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Do you need #safeguarding training for the spring school term?
I can cater for individual DSLs, groups, a whole school team and even a multi-academy trust.
You'll receive training containing the most up to date case studies and recent changes in legislation.
DM me or link in bio.
I can cater for individual DSLs, groups, a whole school team and even a multi-academy trust.
You'll receive training containing the most up to date case studies and recent changes in legislation.
DM me or link in bio.
I featured on @itvnews last night, speaking about the Sara Sharif review & what I consider to be the main failings in the events leading up to her murder. I speak about professionals taking things at face value & lack of info sharing.
See me from 4m 20s:
www.itv.com/watch/news/c...
See me from 4m 20s:
www.itv.com/watch/news/c...
November 14, 2025 at 8:28 AM
I featured on @itvnews last night, speaking about the Sara Sharif review & what I consider to be the main failings in the events leading up to her murder. I speak about professionals taking things at face value & lack of info sharing.
See me from 4m 20s:
www.itv.com/watch/news/c...
See me from 4m 20s:
www.itv.com/watch/news/c...
*INTERNATIONAL TRAINING ALERT*
I’ll be in Qatar in December, delivering Safeguarding and Child Protection training. I’m CIS-affiliated & a BSME safeguarding partner.
Want to join? Fill in the form below.
📅 Saturday 6 December
⏰9am - 12 noon
📍Pullman Hotel Doha
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I’ll be in Qatar in December, delivering Safeguarding and Child Protection training. I’m CIS-affiliated & a BSME safeguarding partner.
Want to join? Fill in the form below.
📅 Saturday 6 December
⏰9am - 12 noon
📍Pullman Hotel Doha
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 13, 2025 at 10:32 AM
*INTERNATIONAL TRAINING ALERT*
I’ll be in Qatar in December, delivering Safeguarding and Child Protection training. I’m CIS-affiliated & a BSME safeguarding partner.
Want to join? Fill in the form below.
📅 Saturday 6 December
⏰9am - 12 noon
📍Pullman Hotel Doha
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
I’ll be in Qatar in December, delivering Safeguarding and Child Protection training. I’m CIS-affiliated & a BSME safeguarding partner.
Want to join? Fill in the form below.
📅 Saturday 6 December
⏰9am - 12 noon
📍Pullman Hotel Doha
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
It was a pleasure to take part in the 2025 #TeachAwards as one of the judges. In particular I was impressed by the online secondary magazine Picture News Secondary - it's a great website, with easy to navigate articles on both national and global issues.
cdn.teachwire.net/e-mag/Teach-...
cdn.teachwire.net/e-mag/Teach-...
November 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
It was a pleasure to take part in the 2025 #TeachAwards as one of the judges. In particular I was impressed by the online secondary magazine Picture News Secondary - it's a great website, with easy to navigate articles on both national and global issues.
cdn.teachwire.net/e-mag/Teach-...
cdn.teachwire.net/e-mag/Teach-...
Here's the second Food Safety in Early Years resource from Kent Safeguarding: general guidance, with a visual guide and Eatsafe crib sheet, enabling you to identify children's differing needs (texture, allergies etc) at every stage of their food journey.
www.kscmp.org.uk/__data/asset...
www.kscmp.org.uk/__data/asset...
November 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Here's the second Food Safety in Early Years resource from Kent Safeguarding: general guidance, with a visual guide and Eatsafe crib sheet, enabling you to identify children's differing needs (texture, allergies etc) at every stage of their food journey.
www.kscmp.org.uk/__data/asset...
www.kscmp.org.uk/__data/asset...
At a recent Early Years conference, I received a lot of questions about food safety in Early Years.
I've found two excellent resources from Kent Safeguarding. Here's the first: a Practitioner Resource Pack with clear, concise info.
www.kscmp.org.uk/__data/asset...
Stay tuned for part 2...
I've found two excellent resources from Kent Safeguarding. Here's the first: a Practitioner Resource Pack with clear, concise info.
www.kscmp.org.uk/__data/asset...
Stay tuned for part 2...
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
At a recent Early Years conference, I received a lot of questions about food safety in Early Years.
I've found two excellent resources from Kent Safeguarding. Here's the first: a Practitioner Resource Pack with clear, concise info.
www.kscmp.org.uk/__data/asset...
Stay tuned for part 2...
I've found two excellent resources from Kent Safeguarding. Here's the first: a Practitioner Resource Pack with clear, concise info.
www.kscmp.org.uk/__data/asset...
Stay tuned for part 2...
I wrote this article about my own experiences of Affluent Neglect last year.
Maybe some of my experiences will resonate with your own. Maybe some of this information will be entirely new to you. But awareness of affluent neglect must become more widespread.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/copy-a...
Maybe some of my experiences will resonate with your own. Maybe some of this information will be entirely new to you. But awareness of affluent neglect must become more widespread.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/copy-a...
October 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I wrote this article about my own experiences of Affluent Neglect last year.
Maybe some of my experiences will resonate with your own. Maybe some of this information will be entirely new to you. But awareness of affluent neglect must become more widespread.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/copy-a...
Maybe some of my experiences will resonate with your own. Maybe some of this information will be entirely new to you. But awareness of affluent neglect must become more widespread.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/copy-a...
I have a one day DSL course coming up.
If you'd like to renew your knowledge and skills as an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead, then this is the session for you.
It's a 1 day, online course covering all the latest developments in child protection.
More info: annmariechristian.com/book-now/
If you'd like to renew your knowledge and skills as an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead, then this is the session for you.
It's a 1 day, online course covering all the latest developments in child protection.
More info: annmariechristian.com/book-now/
October 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I have a one day DSL course coming up.
If you'd like to renew your knowledge and skills as an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead, then this is the session for you.
It's a 1 day, online course covering all the latest developments in child protection.
More info: annmariechristian.com/book-now/
If you'd like to renew your knowledge and skills as an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead, then this is the session for you.
It's a 1 day, online course covering all the latest developments in child protection.
More info: annmariechristian.com/book-now/
Does your #safeguarding role need a bit of life injected into it?
I run a 1-day online DSL Renewal course, which aims to keep you up-to-date with any recent developments in child protection, using recent case studies and examples for relevance.
More here: annmariechristian.com/book-now/
I run a 1-day online DSL Renewal course, which aims to keep you up-to-date with any recent developments in child protection, using recent case studies and examples for relevance.
More here: annmariechristian.com/book-now/
October 14, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Does your #safeguarding role need a bit of life injected into it?
I run a 1-day online DSL Renewal course, which aims to keep you up-to-date with any recent developments in child protection, using recent case studies and examples for relevance.
More here: annmariechristian.com/book-now/
I run a 1-day online DSL Renewal course, which aims to keep you up-to-date with any recent developments in child protection, using recent case studies and examples for relevance.
More here: annmariechristian.com/book-now/
Been a Designated Safeguarding Lead for over 2 years and need to strengthen your skills?
Child protection is always changing - and my Renewal course brings your practice bang up to date:
💥 Latest case studies
💥 Updates to KCSIE
💥 Changes in values and attitudes
For more info, DM me or link in bio.
Child protection is always changing - and my Renewal course brings your practice bang up to date:
💥 Latest case studies
💥 Updates to KCSIE
💥 Changes in values and attitudes
For more info, DM me or link in bio.
October 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Been a Designated Safeguarding Lead for over 2 years and need to strengthen your skills?
Child protection is always changing - and my Renewal course brings your practice bang up to date:
💥 Latest case studies
💥 Updates to KCSIE
💥 Changes in values and attitudes
For more info, DM me or link in bio.
Child protection is always changing - and my Renewal course brings your practice bang up to date:
💥 Latest case studies
💥 Updates to KCSIE
💥 Changes in values and attitudes
For more info, DM me or link in bio.
✨✨BY POPULAR DEMAND✨✨
My September DSL Renewal Course sold out, so I've scheduled an extra date for those who weren't able to make it.
The date is Friday 14 November.
The course is online.
Details are on the poster; book via my website or contact/DM me to find out more.
My September DSL Renewal Course sold out, so I've scheduled an extra date for those who weren't able to make it.
The date is Friday 14 November.
The course is online.
Details are on the poster; book via my website or contact/DM me to find out more.
October 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
✨✨BY POPULAR DEMAND✨✨
My September DSL Renewal Course sold out, so I've scheduled an extra date for those who weren't able to make it.
The date is Friday 14 November.
The course is online.
Details are on the poster; book via my website or contact/DM me to find out more.
My September DSL Renewal Course sold out, so I've scheduled an extra date for those who weren't able to make it.
The date is Friday 14 November.
The course is online.
Details are on the poster; book via my website or contact/DM me to find out more.
I really enjoyed my visit to the Childcare and Education Expo last Friday. The atmosphere was buzzing and it was so busy!
I got great feedback on the workshop I presented, and it was amazing to meet up with colleagues past and present.
Here's me in full flow during my session:
I got great feedback on the workshop I presented, and it was amazing to meet up with colleagues past and present.
Here's me in full flow during my session:
October 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
I really enjoyed my visit to the Childcare and Education Expo last Friday. The atmosphere was buzzing and it was so busy!
I got great feedback on the workshop I presented, and it was amazing to meet up with colleagues past and present.
Here's me in full flow during my session:
I got great feedback on the workshop I presented, and it was amazing to meet up with colleagues past and present.
Here's me in full flow during my session:
✨✨BY POPULAR DEMAND✨✨
My September DSL Refresher course sold out, so I've scheduled an extra date for those who weren't able to make it.
The date is Friday 14 November.
The course is online.
Details are on the poster; book via my website or contact/DM me to find out more.
My September DSL Refresher course sold out, so I've scheduled an extra date for those who weren't able to make it.
The date is Friday 14 November.
The course is online.
Details are on the poster; book via my website or contact/DM me to find out more.
September 30, 2025 at 7:21 AM
✨✨BY POPULAR DEMAND✨✨
My September DSL Refresher course sold out, so I've scheduled an extra date for those who weren't able to make it.
The date is Friday 14 November.
The course is online.
Details are on the poster; book via my website or contact/DM me to find out more.
My September DSL Refresher course sold out, so I've scheduled an extra date for those who weren't able to make it.
The date is Friday 14 November.
The course is online.
Details are on the poster; book via my website or contact/DM me to find out more.
I am speaking THIS FRIDAY at the Childcare & Education Expo Midlands 2025.
You can register for free: buff.ly/TltDvyH.
A must-attend event for professionals shaping the future of early years education.
📅 26 –27 Sept 2025
📍 Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry
You can register for free: buff.ly/TltDvyH.
A must-attend event for professionals shaping the future of early years education.
📅 26 –27 Sept 2025
📍 Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry
September 22, 2025 at 7:45 AM
I am speaking THIS FRIDAY at the Childcare & Education Expo Midlands 2025.
You can register for free: buff.ly/TltDvyH.
A must-attend event for professionals shaping the future of early years education.
📅 26 –27 Sept 2025
📍 Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry
You can register for free: buff.ly/TltDvyH.
A must-attend event for professionals shaping the future of early years education.
📅 26 –27 Sept 2025
📍 Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry
I'm going to be speaking about KCSIE and Safeguarding in the Digital Age at the annual Blue Cow Education Primary Leaders conference in Harrogate on October 17. There are many other amazing speakers, with lots of opportunities for CPD.
See more: 👇👇👇
www.bluecoweducation.com/harrogatecon...
See more: 👇👇👇
www.bluecoweducation.com/harrogatecon...
September 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I'm going to be speaking about KCSIE and Safeguarding in the Digital Age at the annual Blue Cow Education Primary Leaders conference in Harrogate on October 17. There are many other amazing speakers, with lots of opportunities for CPD.
See more: 👇👇👇
www.bluecoweducation.com/harrogatecon...
See more: 👇👇👇
www.bluecoweducation.com/harrogatecon...
The Youth Justice Alliance has published a briefing looking at criminal justice response to exploited young people as they transition to adulthood.
Issues that need urgent attention include how safeguarding & support often end at 18; exploitation does not.
www.ayj.org.uk/news-content...
Issues that need urgent attention include how safeguarding & support often end at 18; exploitation does not.
www.ayj.org.uk/news-content...
September 17, 2025 at 7:07 AM
The Youth Justice Alliance has published a briefing looking at criminal justice response to exploited young people as they transition to adulthood.
Issues that need urgent attention include how safeguarding & support often end at 18; exploitation does not.
www.ayj.org.uk/news-content...
Issues that need urgent attention include how safeguarding & support often end at 18; exploitation does not.
www.ayj.org.uk/news-content...
I'm speaking at Childcare & Education Expo Midlands 2025.
This is a must-attend event for professionals shaping the future of EY education.
📅 26–27 Sept 25
📍 Coventry Building Society Arena
Register for free: buff.ly/TltDvyH
#ChildEdExpo #ConnectLearnDiscover #EarlyEducation #Childcare
This is a must-attend event for professionals shaping the future of EY education.
📅 26–27 Sept 25
📍 Coventry Building Society Arena
Register for free: buff.ly/TltDvyH
#ChildEdExpo #ConnectLearnDiscover #EarlyEducation #Childcare
September 16, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I'm speaking at Childcare & Education Expo Midlands 2025.
This is a must-attend event for professionals shaping the future of EY education.
📅 26–27 Sept 25
📍 Coventry Building Society Arena
Register for free: buff.ly/TltDvyH
#ChildEdExpo #ConnectLearnDiscover #EarlyEducation #Childcare
This is a must-attend event for professionals shaping the future of EY education.
📅 26–27 Sept 25
📍 Coventry Building Society Arena
Register for free: buff.ly/TltDvyH
#ChildEdExpo #ConnectLearnDiscover #EarlyEducation #Childcare
I'm excited to be speaking at the Childcare & Education Expo Midlands 2025.
Register for free: app.ingo.me/q/nfxdo.
This is a must-attend event for professionals shaping the future of early years education.
📅 26th –27th Sept 2025
📍 Coventry Building Society Arena
Register for free: app.ingo.me/q/nfxdo.
This is a must-attend event for professionals shaping the future of early years education.
📅 26th –27th Sept 2025
📍 Coventry Building Society Arena
September 9, 2025 at 7:55 AM
I'm excited to be speaking at the Childcare & Education Expo Midlands 2025.
Register for free: app.ingo.me/q/nfxdo.
This is a must-attend event for professionals shaping the future of early years education.
📅 26th –27th Sept 2025
📍 Coventry Building Society Arena
Register for free: app.ingo.me/q/nfxdo.
This is a must-attend event for professionals shaping the future of early years education.
📅 26th –27th Sept 2025
📍 Coventry Building Society Arena
Need Designated Safeguarding Lead training?
I am running a course in October.
1.5 days for DSLs who are new to the role.
1 day for DSLs with 2+ years experience.
Details of what will be covered on the posters.
Head to my website (link in bio) or DM me to express interest.
I am running a course in October.
1.5 days for DSLs who are new to the role.
1 day for DSLs with 2+ years experience.
Details of what will be covered on the posters.
Head to my website (link in bio) or DM me to express interest.
September 4, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Need Designated Safeguarding Lead training?
I am running a course in October.
1.5 days for DSLs who are new to the role.
1 day for DSLs with 2+ years experience.
Details of what will be covered on the posters.
Head to my website (link in bio) or DM me to express interest.
I am running a course in October.
1.5 days for DSLs who are new to the role.
1 day for DSLs with 2+ years experience.
Details of what will be covered on the posters.
Head to my website (link in bio) or DM me to express interest.
A hot topic amongst parents is when it's safe for a child to walk to school alone.
There's no legal guidance on what age is right to walk to school alone. Parents should base the decision on their child’s maturity, ability & the safety & distance of a route to school.
www.msn.com/en-gb/lifest...
There's no legal guidance on what age is right to walk to school alone. Parents should base the decision on their child’s maturity, ability & the safety & distance of a route to school.
www.msn.com/en-gb/lifest...
August 29, 2025 at 8:12 AM
A hot topic amongst parents is when it's safe for a child to walk to school alone.
There's no legal guidance on what age is right to walk to school alone. Parents should base the decision on their child’s maturity, ability & the safety & distance of a route to school.
www.msn.com/en-gb/lifest...
There's no legal guidance on what age is right to walk to school alone. Parents should base the decision on their child’s maturity, ability & the safety & distance of a route to school.
www.msn.com/en-gb/lifest...
The new school year is often a busy time for #safeguarding staff. A new intake of children inevitably means new child protection issues, plus incidents which occurred over the summer break.
If you're finding it difficult, speak to a colleague, or I can provide advice - slide into my DMs.
If you're finding it difficult, speak to a colleague, or I can provide advice - slide into my DMs.
August 28, 2025 at 7:41 AM
The new school year is often a busy time for #safeguarding staff. A new intake of children inevitably means new child protection issues, plus incidents which occurred over the summer break.
If you're finding it difficult, speak to a colleague, or I can provide advice - slide into my DMs.
If you're finding it difficult, speak to a colleague, or I can provide advice - slide into my DMs.
Did you see this poster I created last month?
It's ready to be printed and shared - in staff rooms, by email - anywhere it could be of help to a community (as long as children don't have access). It also contains useful contact numbers which people can use anonymously if worried.
It's ready to be printed and shared - in staff rooms, by email - anywhere it could be of help to a community (as long as children don't have access). It also contains useful contact numbers which people can use anonymously if worried.
August 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Did you see this poster I created last month?
It's ready to be printed and shared - in staff rooms, by email - anywhere it could be of help to a community (as long as children don't have access). It also contains useful contact numbers which people can use anonymously if worried.
It's ready to be printed and shared - in staff rooms, by email - anywhere it could be of help to a community (as long as children don't have access). It also contains useful contact numbers which people can use anonymously if worried.
The government has published an explainer for recent Online Safety Act changes. The new laws aim to protect under 18s from harmful online content, incl. porn, self-harm, suicide and eating disorders. They also aim to prevent strangers messaging children.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
August 13, 2025 at 8:44 AM
The government has published an explainer for recent Online Safety Act changes. The new laws aim to protect under 18s from harmful online content, incl. porn, self-harm, suicide and eating disorders. They also aim to prevent strangers messaging children.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...