Safeguarding conference: Neglect, Prevent and Exploitation

Schedule

Mon Jun 29 2026 at 09:30 am to 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Sandy Park Conference & Banqueting Centre | Exeter, EN

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Join us for the annual Safeguarding Conference — a vital day of learning, connection and reflection focused on how we can best safeguard children and young people, now and into the future.
For 2026, we are pleased to reintroduce workshops into the programme, enabling deeper exploration of key topics and providing more practical support around education safeguarding. Alongside this, expert keynote speakers will share insight, evidence and best practice to help you strengthen and develop safeguarding practice across a range of themes.
This conference will inform, inspire and empower delegates, equipping you with the knowledge, confidence and connections to continue making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people.

Keynote speakers - Jane Whiffin - A leading national expert in child neglect

Conference audience
Education audience | School Leaders, designated safeguarding leads, deputy designated safeguarding leads, pastoral leads, family support workers, early help coordinators those with the responsibility for safeguarding within your school or setting
Multi-agency audience | Town based PCO's, social care colleagues, front door, NHS colleagues with links to school support
Pricing information
We are pleased to offer this years Safeguarding conference at a reduced rate of £125 for all education colleagues.
We are also excited to welcome multi-agency colleagues to attend this years event with the support of the Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership who will be partially subsidising bookings.
For all multi-agency partners booking to attend, please follow the process below;
• Add your booking to your basket at the full price of £165
• Enter the voucher code SAFECONF26 at the point of checkout
• This will reduce the price to £125 per delegate
For any queries surrounding your booking, please contact the conference team on 01392 287224 or [email protected]
Please contact the conference team on [email protected] with any queries.
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Sandy Park Conference & Banqueting Centre, SW Rugby 7s, Exeter, EX2 7, United Kingdom

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