Ian has recently worked as a Deputy Headteacher at a large secondary 11-18 school. Ian has a passion for demystifying safeguarding, believing strongly that confidence is the key to truly embedding that ‘golden thread’ of safeguarding throughout education. Ian believes in empowering each individual, uniquely placed in their role across education and childcare, to recognise that they play a valuable role in safeguarding children. As a Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral), Ian has worked as a DSL and has extensive experience in delivering safeguarding and leadership training, including undertaking full safeguarding school audits with UK and International schools. His strategic work includes the development of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures and providing advice to head teachers, governors and designated safeguarding leads. Ian has also helped develop (and quality assured clear policies and practices focused on school improvement and worked with others to monitor and evaluate their impact.