Safeguarding Yourself: Protection, Policy, and Professionalism When Working with Young People – delivered by Cornerstone Safeguarding

Safeguarding in dance doesn’t have to mean suffocating restrictions, mountain-high paperwork, or sacrificing the physical and creative nature of dance teaching.

This interactive webinar delivered by Cornerstone Safeguarding is designed specifically for dance educators to debunk common myths around safeguarding and provide clear, practical strategies to protect both yourself and the students in your care.

We will cover:

• The Protections: Simple practical ways to maintain a safe environment.
• Myth-Busting: Quashing the misconceptions that safeguarding creates unnecessary workload or limits your ability to teach effectively.
• Policy & Professionalism: How to confidently navigate guidelines so they support your teaching, rather than get in the way.

This live session on Zoom will offer plenty of space to address real-world studio scenarios, answer your questions, and streamline your approach to safety.

About the speaker

Chris East

Chris is Co-founder and Safeguarding Consultant at Cornerstone Safeguarding, which he built alongside his wife, Leah. He brings over 18 years of pastoral and safeguarding experience across the education, sporting, arts, and charity sectors.

At Cornerstone, Chris delivers safeguarding consultancy, supervision, training, and Safeguarding Health Checks, a supportive and practical alternative to traditional audits. He is known for his calm, non-judgmental approach, helping organisations build confidence, clarity, and strong safeguarding cultures that genuinely support both staff and those in their care.

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