Ann Marie Christian
@thesafeguardinguru.bsky.social
International Safeguarding Champion, consultant, trainer and author
I'm excited to be speaking about Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment at the Childcare and Education Expo at Olympia on Friday 20th March.
This huge Early Years event is full of seminars, workshops, round table discussions & CPD sessions.
Find out more: www.childcareeducationexpo.co.uk/london
This huge Early Years event is full of seminars, workshops, round table discussions & CPD sessions.
Find out more: www.childcareeducationexpo.co.uk/london
January 28, 2026 at 8:09 AM
I'm excited to be speaking about Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment at the Childcare and Education Expo at Olympia on Friday 20th March.
This huge Early Years event is full of seminars, workshops, round table discussions & CPD sessions.
Find out more: www.childcareeducationexpo.co.uk/london
This huge Early Years event is full of seminars, workshops, round table discussions & CPD sessions.
Find out more: www.childcareeducationexpo.co.uk/london
*SAFER RECRUITMENT TRAINING*
My online course helps educators create & maintain a culture of vigilance. The course is accredited by Safer Recruitment Consortium - I'm a former LADO. I ensure the training day is always relevant & interesting. Details below: annmariechristian.com/wp-content/u...
My online course helps educators create & maintain a culture of vigilance. The course is accredited by Safer Recruitment Consortium - I'm a former LADO. I ensure the training day is always relevant & interesting. Details below: annmariechristian.com/wp-content/u...
January 27, 2026 at 8:03 PM
*SAFER RECRUITMENT TRAINING*
My online course helps educators create & maintain a culture of vigilance. The course is accredited by Safer Recruitment Consortium - I'm a former LADO. I ensure the training day is always relevant & interesting. Details below: annmariechristian.com/wp-content/u...
My online course helps educators create & maintain a culture of vigilance. The course is accredited by Safer Recruitment Consortium - I'm a former LADO. I ensure the training day is always relevant & interesting. Details below: annmariechristian.com/wp-content/u...
I've had so many enquiries about my Safer Recruitment Training that I'm planning further one-day sessions in the future.
In the meantime, I'm concentrating on Early Years settings for my 24 Feb course.
If you work in EYFS and recruit staff, contact me for more info on this course.
In the meantime, I'm concentrating on Early Years settings for my 24 Feb course.
If you work in EYFS and recruit staff, contact me for more info on this course.
January 22, 2026 at 7:56 AM
I've had so many enquiries about my Safer Recruitment Training that I'm planning further one-day sessions in the future.
In the meantime, I'm concentrating on Early Years settings for my 24 Feb course.
If you work in EYFS and recruit staff, contact me for more info on this course.
In the meantime, I'm concentrating on Early Years settings for my 24 Feb course.
If you work in EYFS and recruit staff, contact me for more info on this course.
If you play any role in recruiting education staff, you need to join my Safer Recruitment course on 24 Feb. Full of useful information, the course ensures you'll recruit staff decisively for years to come. I am a Safer Recruitment Consortium accredited trainer.
DM for info.
DM for info.
January 20, 2026 at 8:21 PM
If you play any role in recruiting education staff, you need to join my Safer Recruitment course on 24 Feb. Full of useful information, the course ensures you'll recruit staff decisively for years to come. I am a Safer Recruitment Consortium accredited trainer.
DM for info.
DM for info.
*SAFER RECRUITMENT TRAINING*
This online course helps educators create & maintain a culture of vigilance.
The course is accredited by the Safer Recruitment Consortium and I'm a former LADO. I ensure training is relevant, interesting and gives long-term value.
Details below:
This online course helps educators create & maintain a culture of vigilance.
The course is accredited by the Safer Recruitment Consortium and I'm a former LADO. I ensure training is relevant, interesting and gives long-term value.
Details below:
January 16, 2026 at 8:36 AM
*SAFER RECRUITMENT TRAINING*
This online course helps educators create & maintain a culture of vigilance.
The course is accredited by the Safer Recruitment Consortium and I'm a former LADO. I ensure training is relevant, interesting and gives long-term value.
Details below:
This online course helps educators create & maintain a culture of vigilance.
The course is accredited by the Safer Recruitment Consortium and I'm a former LADO. I ensure training is relevant, interesting and gives long-term value.
Details below:
Expelling misogyny: this article in Teach Primary Magazine (p24) looks at prevention, not cure. Challenging gender stereotypes should start at primary age; views are often entrenched by secondary.
The article is includes 'Five Ways to Kick Misogyny Out'.
cdn.teachwire.net/e-mag/Teach-...
The article is includes 'Five Ways to Kick Misogyny Out'.
cdn.teachwire.net/e-mag/Teach-...
January 12, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Expelling misogyny: this article in Teach Primary Magazine (p24) looks at prevention, not cure. Challenging gender stereotypes should start at primary age; views are often entrenched by secondary.
The article is includes 'Five Ways to Kick Misogyny Out'.
cdn.teachwire.net/e-mag/Teach-...
The article is includes 'Five Ways to Kick Misogyny Out'.
cdn.teachwire.net/e-mag/Teach-...
*SAFER RECRUITMENT TRAINING*
Held online in Feb, this course will help education settings create & maintain a culture of recruitment vigilance.
The course is accredited by the Safer Recruitment Consortium; I am a former LADO. I'll ensure training is interesting & of long-term value to your setting.
Held online in Feb, this course will help education settings create & maintain a culture of recruitment vigilance.
The course is accredited by the Safer Recruitment Consortium; I am a former LADO. I'll ensure training is interesting & of long-term value to your setting.
January 8, 2026 at 8:21 AM
*SAFER RECRUITMENT TRAINING*
Held online in Feb, this course will help education settings create & maintain a culture of recruitment vigilance.
The course is accredited by the Safer Recruitment Consortium; I am a former LADO. I'll ensure training is interesting & of long-term value to your setting.
Held online in Feb, this course will help education settings create & maintain a culture of recruitment vigilance.
The course is accredited by the Safer Recruitment Consortium; I am a former LADO. I'll ensure training is interesting & of long-term value to your setting.
Would you like to find out more about the courses I run?
My Designated Safeguarding Lead courses often sell out fast, whether they're booked by newly-qualified DSLs or those with 2 or more years experience.
The courses are held online - find out more on my website.
annmariechristian.com/book-now/
My Designated Safeguarding Lead courses often sell out fast, whether they're booked by newly-qualified DSLs or those with 2 or more years experience.
The courses are held online - find out more on my website.
annmariechristian.com/book-now/
December 16, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Would you like to find out more about the courses I run?
My Designated Safeguarding Lead courses often sell out fast, whether they're booked by newly-qualified DSLs or those with 2 or more years experience.
The courses are held online - find out more on my website.
annmariechristian.com/book-now/
My Designated Safeguarding Lead courses often sell out fast, whether they're booked by newly-qualified DSLs or those with 2 or more years experience.
The courses are held online - find out more on my website.
annmariechristian.com/book-now/
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
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...
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...