About us
A trusted expert in safeguarding and training
We provide robust, accessible face-to-face safeguarding services
Led by Gill Sommers, The Safeguarding Consultant is an authority in the field. With a wealth of unique experience, our success has been built of passion, reliability, knowledge and relationship building.
Reputable, trusted and empowering, The Safeguarding Consultant has 23 years industry experience to back it up. With a focus on the robustness of knowledge and hands-on application, The Safeguarding Consultant makes safeguarding themes totally accessible to others.
Our clients respect our work and our insights, giving us their full trust in what we do. As the go-to for companies across the UK, get in touch now to see how we can help your organisation.
Gill Sommers
MSc. Cert Ed.
Having spent the last 23 years in further education and training, I am acutely aware of the risks and dangers that young people and vulnerable adults face.
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My former role as Director of Students at an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Further Education College involved taking the senior lead for safeguarding and student support across a number of campuses, ensuring that staff and volunteers were fully trained and prepared for working with young people and vulnerable adults.
I have worked with a wide range of organisations across England and Wales including schools, colleges, independent training providers and charities supporting them to not only develop robust safeguarding policies and procedures but embed safeguarding across their organisation.
My aim is to offer clients simple, affordable, common-sense solutions to ensure full compliance with legislation and to develop a safeguarding culture which is embraced by all. As a former police officer, I have a wealth of experience in investigation and case law and a keen interest in how serious case reviews inform legislation and good practice.
I have a Master’s Degree in Leadership and Management, a degree in post-compulsory education and am qualified at Level 5 in Safeguarding.
Areas of expertise
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Designated Safeguarding Lead training advice and guidance.
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Safeguarding & PREVENT training for Staff, and Volunteers
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Safeguarding Training for Governors and Trustees
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Preparation for OFSTED/ISI and action planning for improvement
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Office for Students compliance
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Audit of safeguarding procedures
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Policy reviews and development
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Interim safeguarding cover
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Ongoing support, advice and guidance on all safeguarding matters