Training
Practical, up-to-date safeguarding training from a former local authority education safeguarding adviser.
- Whole-school staff
- Governors and trustees
- Designated safeguarding leads
- Safer recruitment
Independent safeguarding support for schools, colleges, charities and sport across London and the Home Counties from Ian McGraw, former education safeguarding adviser at Surrey County Council and safeguarding in schools officer at the London Borough of Merton.
From training your whole staff to helping you through a difficult decision, each service is shaped around your setting.
Practical, up-to-date safeguarding training from a former local authority education safeguarding adviser.
An independent review of your safeguarding policies, procedures and practice arrangements, with clear findings and practical recommendations.
Advice and guidance when you need it, including support with safeguarding decision-making on complex or sensitive matters.
Independent safeguarding investigations carried out with care, fairness and rigour, drawing on local authority and police experience.
Courses reflect current statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.
An interactive online course for governors and trustees covering the KCSiE 2026 changes, safeguarding essentials and how the board holds leaders to account. Work at your own pace and finish with a completion certificate.
Whole-staff training on recognising, responding to and reporting concerns, in line with KCSiE Part one.
The board’s strategic role, statutory duties and the questions that test assurance. Available in person or online.
The knowledge and confidence to lead safeguarding, manage cases and work with partner agencies.
Recruitment practice that deters and identifies people unsuitable to work with children, including volunteers.
Twelve years as a local authority safeguarding adviser to schools, and seven years as an independent consultant.
At Surrey County Council and the London Borough of Merton, Ian advised schools of every phase on policy, practice and difficult safeguarding decisions. That experience, backed by an earlier career in child protection policing, shapes every piece of work.
IM Safeguarding Ltd, working with schools, colleges, charities and sport.
London Borough of Merton. Advising schools across the borough on safeguarding policy, practice and casework.
Surrey County Council. Supporting schools with safeguarding advice, training and decision-making.
30 years, specialising in child protection.
Get in touch to discuss training, an audit, advice on a safeguarding decision or an investigation.