Independent and tailored safeguarding training and consultancy from a trusted expert



The Safeguarding Consultant supports a wide range of organisations including schools, colleges, independent training providers, out of school clubs and charities.
How we can support you
We offer a fully bespoke safeguarding service that ranges from advice to policy writing, emergency intervention and long term strategy. It really is up to you to decide how much support you need and where you need it.
The Safeguarding Consultant can build and inform on your policy and strategy to ensure full legislative compliance.
A word from those we’ve helped

As a former Ofsted HMI (Her Majesty’s Inspector) I, like most people who are, or have been Ofsted inspectors, have a good working knowledge of safeguarding ...
As a former Ofsted HMI (Her Majesty’s Inspector) I, like most people who are, or have been Ofsted inspectors, have a good working knowledge of safeguarding and how to inspect it. However, I recognise that I am not an expert per se in the field. So, in my current role as a FE and Skills Consultant, I have always referred any provider wanting specialist safeguarding advice and training to The Safeguarding Consultant whom I know from Gill's time being in charge of student services in an Ofsted grade 1, outstanding college. The feedback from those providers, whether training providers, employer providers or colleges has always been very complimentary and many of them have continued to use the Safeguarding Consultant to support and guide them. Gill, therefore, comes highly recommended.










"During her time working at Eastleigh College, Gill made a valuable contribution to our Supported Learning and Additional Learning Support departments, whilst also contributing ...
"During her time working at Eastleigh College, Gill made a valuable contribution to our Supported Learning and Additional Learning Support departments, whilst also contributing to significant improvement in our learner journey services.
Gill also worked with college and subcontractor partner Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) to ensure that college and partners further improved in this critical area. Gill is an expert in her field and through this expertise developed the knowledge, understanding and confidence of staff in each of the areas she was engaged to work with.
Gill combines her expertise with a great sense of humour and a high level of energy, should the need arise we wouldn’t hesitate to engage Gill in the future."

A trusted expert in safeguarding and training
Led by Gill Sommers, The Safeguarding Consultant has over 23 years of experience in further education and skills. Gill is also a former police officer and has a wealth of experience in leadership and management.