Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk Expert Who am I – Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk Expert and the Training and Consultancy Manager for The Athena Programme. Retired Police Officer with 30 years experience (Detective Sergeant) I have over 9 years experience in the investigation of child and vulnerable adult abuse cases, serious domestic abuse cases and the management of sex offenders in the community. Upon my retirement I was very proud to receive a Police Commendation for outstanding work in Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults.What can I assist you with? Bespoke safeguarding training for both safeguarding children and adults at risk at all levels including Designated Safeguarding lead training, safeguarding champions, trustees and train the trainer packs. Bespoke safeguarding consultancy including safeguarding policy and procedures, safeguarding reviews and audits, safer practise handbooks, safeguarding advice and guidance and safeguarding cycles and safer cultures. What we do at Athena = Athena successfully provides safeguarding consultancy and training services with care and creativity. Athena works very closely with organisations to ensure they are compliant and train their workforce to confidently safeguard children and adults at risk. Serving customers regionally, nationally and internationally.• Achieving a safer workforce, keeping all who safeguard others confident and competent in best practices.• Creating safer cultures in partnership with all those who have a duty to protect those in need of safeguarding. As leaders in the field we are a one stop shop offering care and creativity in a complete range of services that brings compliance and safer organisations.Sectors Athena Works with: Education including Universities, Colleges and SchoolsHealth including private and specialist hospitals, dentists, addiction services, digital health.Voluntary and Third Sector Housing Associations Art, Culture, Tourism & LeisureEarly YearsPrivate sector organisations and Local AuthoritiesAlways happy to have an initial chat please contact me on here or call m. 07715905 385 or email lisa.pilkington@theathenaprogramme.co.ukVisit www.theathenaprogramme.co.uk