Expert training, sector collaboration and practical support for universities and colleges.
Our training champions best practice which aims to make safeguarding personal.
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We're building a network for Higher Education professionals to connect, learn and share.
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Higher education institutions face increasingly complex safeguarding challenges.
From responding to student welfare concerns and harassment to supporting apprenticeships, placements and young adults, safeguarding has become a core responsibility across the sector.
At the Ann Craft Trust, we work alongside universities, colleges and other education providers to strengthen safeguarding practice, build staff confidence and create safer environments for students and staff.
Through specialist training, sector-leading resources and our growing Higher Education Network, we help organisations move beyond compliance and develop effective, person-centred safeguarding approaches.
We can tailor our courses to meet your unique safeguarding training needs.
We've been involved in the development of new and innovative training for professionals across the UK.
We're involved in many research projects, so we'll bring you the most relevant and up-to-date safeguarding information.
Ann Craft Trust has extensive expertise in safeguarding adults and supporting organisations to develop robust safeguarding cultures.
We understand the unique challenges facing higher education, including:
Our practical, evidence-informed approach helps institutions strengthen safeguarding policies, processes and confidence across their workforce.
All of our upcoming safeguarding training opportunities, seminars, conferences, participation forums, and more.
Thursday 30 July 2026
Thursday 06 August 2026
Thursday 20 August 2026
The Safeguarding in Higher Education Network is a free, UK-wide community of safeguarding professionals, co-chaired by the Ann Craft Trust alongside colleagues from the Universities of Nottingham and Westminster.
Meeting quarterly, the network provides a supportive, non-competitive space where safeguarding leads can openly discuss emerging challenges and share good practice.
Whether you are developing safeguarding provision for the first time or looking to strengthen existing practice, we can support your institution through specialist training, resources, audits and reviews.
Get in touch to discuss your safeguarding goals and explore how we can support your organisation.
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The bulletin is published quarterly and is free to join.
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