Samantha Marks Email & Phone Number

London, United Kingdom (But Willing To Travel)

Safeguarding Trainer and Consultant with experience in the charity, youth and community sector. I worked with organisations to develop their safeguarding practice.

Working as a consultant through Safer Edge (https://www.saferedge.com)Working with the UK and India team to develop safeguarding practice, infrastructure and training.

United Kingdom

South West Grid for Learning is a part of Safer Internet UK, who provide a wide range of products, services and solutions designed specifically for education. I worked as a consultant developing and delivering online safety training to young people, staff and parents. Work delivered includes school staff, primary and secondary pupils, SEND schools, social workers, foster carers, OFSTED children's providers, Welsh Government Online Safety Hwb, business networks, Local Authority… Show more South West Grid for Learning is a part of Safer Internet UK, who provide a wide range of products, services and solutions designed specifically for education. I worked as a consultant developing and delivering online safety training to young people, staff and parents. Work delivered includes school staff, primary and secondary pupils, SEND schools, social workers, foster carers, OFSTED children's providers, Welsh Government Online Safety Hwb, business networks, Local Authority Children's Safeguarding Teams. For more information see: http://swgfl.org.uk/training-events Show less

Writing The Designated Safeguarding Leads Handbook for NCVO website.

I worked with Sightsavers on their staff development and implementation of their safeguarding approach, acting as Interim Safeguarding Manager from September 2018 until April 2019. We worked with our country safeguarding teams to train them, and develop a strategic approach to working with partners at a local and governmental level to improve safeguarding practice across our programmes. This included resources and training for partners, processes for responding to concerns, country and partner… Show more I worked with Sightsavers on their staff development and implementation of their safeguarding approach, acting as Interim Safeguarding Manager from September 2018 until April 2019. We worked with our country safeguarding teams to train them, and develop a strategic approach to working with partners at a local and governmental level to improve safeguarding practice across our programmes. This included resources and training for partners, processes for responding to concerns, country and partner audits and developing minimum safeguarding standards. Show less

I worked with the Safeguarding Team at The Prince's Trust to develop and deliver training aimed at developing good safeguarding practice, in the context of youth work, for all managers and executives. This included over 30 face to face sessions across the UK.

I worked on LSBU's initial response to UUK' s Changing the culture report, looking at violence, harassment and hate crime. As part of the Student Wellbeing team, we will be looked at what this means for our students, bystander interventions and improving the ways we safeguard and respond to concerns of our students. This included the production of resources, working with the Head of Student Wellbeng to develop the strategy and operational plan and working with The Good Night Out Campaign to… Show more I worked on LSBU's initial response to UUK' s Changing the culture report, looking at violence, harassment and hate crime. As part of the Student Wellbeing team, we will be looked at what this means for our students, bystander interventions and improving the ways we safeguard and respond to concerns of our students. This included the production of resources, working with the Head of Student Wellbeng to develop the strategy and operational plan and working with The Good Night Out Campaign to create bystander intervention films. Show less

I worked with Gingerbread to develop their safeguarding policies and approach and establish a schedule of training and development to make these the best they can be. This included development, coaching and support for the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

As part of Developing Youth Practice, I delivered a project which reviewed the safeguarding approach and practices of a leading youth charity that provides training and support to young people and the professionals working with them. We worked alongside staff to review practices and policies, develop a new safeguarding team, training and risk management and operational tools. We also worked with their newly developed Safeguarding Team to create in house safeguarding training they could deliver… Show more As part of Developing Youth Practice, I delivered a project which reviewed the safeguarding approach and practices of a leading youth charity that provides training and support to young people and the professionals working with them. We worked alongside staff to review practices and policies, develop a new safeguarding team, training and risk management and operational tools. We also worked with their newly developed Safeguarding Team to create in house safeguarding training they could deliver themselves. Show less

I worked with Education and Employers to develop their safeguarding policies and approach and establish a schedule of in house training.

Safe Passage exists to help unaccompanied child refugees and vulnerable adults in Europe find safe, legal routes to the UK.I worked with Safe Passage to develop their safeguarding policies and approach and establish training and development opportunities. This includes the delivery of face to face, blended and online learning solutions to support staff and volunteers across the UK and globally, and an operational manual, risk assessments and other practical tools for staff in the… Show more Safe Passage exists to help unaccompanied child refugees and vulnerable adults in Europe find safe, legal routes to the UK.I worked with Safe Passage to develop their safeguarding policies and approach and establish training and development opportunities. This includes the delivery of face to face, blended and online learning solutions to support staff and volunteers across the UK and globally, and an operational manual, risk assessments and other practical tools for staff in the field. Show less

London And Uk

Kidscape trainers work with schools and community groups, providing a range of anti-bullying and safeguarding sessions for young people, parents and professionals. They equip young people, parents and professionals with the skills to tackle bullying and safeguarding issues across the UK. I worked as a freelance trainer delivering Safeguarding training to schools, charities and other organisations. Training included Basic to Advanced Safeguarding, Multi-Agency training, Designated… Show more Kidscape trainers work with schools and community groups, providing a range of anti-bullying and safeguarding sessions for young people, parents and professionals. They equip young people, parents and professionals with the skills to tackle bullying and safeguarding issues across the UK. I worked as a freelance trainer delivering Safeguarding training to schools, charities and other organisations. Training included Basic to Advanced Safeguarding, Multi-Agency training, Designated Safeguarding Officer training and online safeguarding. I also delivered Safeguarding Training in international schools. Show less

London, United Kingdom

For this project, I worked with the safeguarding and training teams to update the organisations safeguarding training. This was a high profile and fast moving project within the organisation, which aimed not only to provide organisation specific awareness, but also to act as a behavioural change mechanism to create safer spaces. This included introducing a new framework for training, which ensured the whole organisation receives safeguarding training that is appropriate for their roles and… Show more For this project, I worked with the safeguarding and training teams to update the organisations safeguarding training. This was a high profile and fast moving project within the organisation, which aimed not only to provide organisation specific awareness, but also to act as a behavioural change mechanism to create safer spaces. This included introducing a new framework for training, which ensured the whole organisation receives safeguarding training that is appropriate for their roles and responsibilities. I have written face to face training materials for face to face training sessions and worked with an external organisation to develop online learning modules, based on this training to support. The final training package comprises of online and offline elements of over ten hours of face to face training material, and workbooks for those working internationally. Show less

For this project, I worked with VSO on several training and development opportunities related to safeguarding vulnerable people (children, young people and adults). This has included staff training with People Managers, Programme Managers, Country Directors and recruitment partners in the UK, South Africa, Thailand and Philippines. Social Inclusion and Gender, Safeguarding and responding to Sexual Assault. A large part of this work involved working with the social inclusion consultant… Show more For this project, I worked with VSO on several training and development opportunities related to safeguarding vulnerable people (children, young people and adults). This has included staff training with People Managers, Programme Managers, Country Directors and recruitment partners in the UK, South Africa, Thailand and Philippines. Social Inclusion and Gender, Safeguarding and responding to Sexual Assault. A large part of this work involved working with the social inclusion consultant to develop and deliver this four-day training integrating social inclusion, safeguarding and responding to sexual assault. The purpose of this training was to introduce participants (People Managers and Youth Programme Managers) to issues relevant to safeguarding and responding to sexual assault and place them within the context of social inclusion, and prepare them for their role as Designated Safeguarding Leads in their country. Global Leaders: Understanding Safeguarding in an International Context - designed to develop global leader’s knowledge of safeguarding and enable them to understand their roles and responsibilities to promote the creation of safe environments. It was important for every level of the organisation to be invested in the same safeguarding principles, so they could identify and respond to safeguarding concerns within the organisation’s international context, and for global leaders, so they could think strategically to ensure VSO continues to develop and design programmes and activities which model best safeguarding practice.Understanding Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment in an International Context-developed to help recruitment staff and partners develop their understanding of, and ability to safer recruitment practices and safeguarding.Understanding Safeguarding in an International Context - developed to help UK office based staff and partners to develop their understanding of safeguarding. Show less

London, Uk

In this role I was lucky to be using my love of all things digital, to help parents and other adults understand more about the online world of their children and how they can have fun and stay safe as part of the O2 NSPCC partnership. I represented the NSPCC as the online safety lead for our partnership with O2. A high profile partnership delivering online safety programmes to parents and O2 staff. Part of the programme requires working across both organisations on safeguarding policies… Show more In this role I was lucky to be using my love of all things digital, to help parents and other adults understand more about the online world of their children and how they can have fun and stay safe as part of the O2 NSPCC partnership. I represented the NSPCC as the online safety lead for our partnership with O2. A high profile partnership delivering online safety programmes to parents and O2 staff. Part of the programme requires working across both organisations on safeguarding policies and supporting and advising senior managers to evaluate the effectiveness of current activities and develop future strategies. A key part of the role was to increase the understanding of the safeguarding needs of children and young people online and to enable those working with, providing services or activities or coming into contact with children, to have the skills, knowledge, systems and structures to protect them. Collaborating with and influencing work across multiple teams within both NSPCC and O2, this was an exciting and challenging role, requiring great interpersonal and negotiation skills.Within this role I was responsible for developing e-learning course content for retail staff, which I achieved in six weeks. The purpose of the training was to help staff have conversations in store with customers about keeping their children safe, and be able to identify online safety concerns.I am working across NSPCC and O2 to develop the content and deliver parent education and awareness through workshops, online content and printed resources, including the monthly O2 store magazine.Outside of the partnership work, I was part of the Strategy, Policy and Evidence team, responsible for working with colleagues to develop the five year strategy for online safety. Show less

London, United Kingdom

A fantastic role in an inspiring organisation. Responsible for the strategic analysis and response to the trends and issues identified through the internal work of the Safeguarding Team and the external field of safeguarding across the UK. This included the development of training and support materials for adult volunteers and young people; the forging of strategic partnerships; and support to volunteer managers in the local implementation of the Association’s safeguarding arrangements… Show more A fantastic role in an inspiring organisation. Responsible for the strategic analysis and response to the trends and issues identified through the internal work of the Safeguarding Team and the external field of safeguarding across the UK. This included the development of training and support materials for adult volunteers and young people; the forging of strategic partnerships; and support to volunteer managers in the local implementation of the Association’s safeguarding arrangements. Training included, regular trainer training for volunteers; bespoke training sessions for managers or specific groups of volunteers; staff training; training for young leaders or young people; developing generic training resources for volunteer trainers and online training.Training events include large scale conferences of up to 600 people, weekend residential experiences, as well as local and staff development meetings.As National Development Officer I was the public face of safeguarding, both internally and externally, and responsible for developing and supporting our nationwide network of over four hundred safeguarding volunteers. I had a lead role in developing programmes with Disney’s Club Penguin, Beating Bullying and working with our partnership team on the initial phases of our partnership with Vodaphone. In this role I spent an extensive amount of time with volunteers at a local level, in order to consider the realities of delivering safeguarding support at a local level and develop the most appropriate resources, support and structure. I was the central point of contact for safeguarding advice and guidance, and worked across multiple teams to develop a consistent approach and language. It was in this role that I developed my passion for ensuring that the voices of young people are heard, and that we make safeguarding a simple and practical approach for those who are working everyday alongside young people. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Working across the organisation supporting, developing and implementing the work of the Adult Training Team. As well as managing the production and review of training resources, I also worked with external suppliers to create digital learning, worked closely with national volunteer teams who provided strategic leadership and project managed nationwide training and development days. I created an extensive research and evaluation plan to ensure all stakeholders voices were part of ongoing… Show more Working across the organisation supporting, developing and implementing the work of the Adult Training Team. As well as managing the production and review of training resources, I also worked with external suppliers to create digital learning, worked closely with national volunteer teams who provided strategic leadership and project managed nationwide training and development days. I created an extensive research and evaluation plan to ensure all stakeholders voices were part of ongoing organisational learning needs analysis, and wrote a National Training Award bid, which we won in 2009. In addition, while in this role I was also responsible for:• Managing the planning and delivery of national and regional workshops for 2009 and 2010 across the English regions and Wales for key volunteer line managers and supporters.• Manager of partnership between The Scout Association and British Red Cross.• Writing a National Training Award bid, which we subsequently won in 2009.• Deputy manager of our largest adult event, ‘Gilwell Reunion’, for three years. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Management of all areas of large high street sandwich outlet, including the day to day operations and the development, implementation, monitoring and achievement of sales and profit targets. Responsible for the recruitment, training and management of over thirty staff and managers, including the implementation of new management programme. Business turnover of nearly £2,000,000 per annum.I was responsible for creating the first Delivery Manager role within the company. I led a General… Show more Management of all areas of large high street sandwich outlet, including the day to day operations and the development, implementation, monitoring and achievement of sales and profit targets. Responsible for the recruitment, training and management of over thirty staff and managers, including the implementation of new management programme. Business turnover of nearly £2,000,000 per annum.I was responsible for creating the first Delivery Manager role within the company. I led a General Manager team piloting targeted management roles. I improved delivery sales by 40%, by implementing key procedure changes and developing a core staff team to focus on this area, empowering them to take responsibility and drive the business. I also improved the waste targets by over 1.5% over a 6 month period. Show less

Management of all areas including the day to day running of bar, catering and customer service; development, monitoring and achievement of sales and profits; recruitment training and management of over thirty staff. Business turnover of nearly £2,000,000 per annum.1. Godfrey Morgan, Newport , South Wales. May 2000–Feb 2001. Trainee Manager.2. Tom Toya Lewis, Newport, South Wales. Feb 2001–April 2002. Deputy Manager. Area TrainingCoordinator for Newport and Cardiff Central.3.… Show more Management of all areas including the day to day running of bar, catering and customer service; development, monitoring and achievement of sales and profits; recruitment training and management of over thirty staff. Business turnover of nearly £2,000,000 per annum.1. Godfrey Morgan, Newport , South Wales. May 2000–Feb 2001. Trainee Manager.2. Tom Toya Lewis, Newport, South Wales. Feb 2001–April 2002. Deputy Manager. Area TrainingCoordinator for Newport and Cardiff Central.3. Staple Hill Oak, Bristol. May 2002–Sept 2004. General Manager. Area Training Coordinator for Bristol.4. Moon Under Water, Leicester Square, London. Oct 2004–April 2007. General Manager. Deputy Manager for London central recruitment. Member of Management Selection Committee.Outside of my general manager role , I devised and ran training sessions and evaluations for staff and management, reporting at regional and quarterly meetings on innovations, progress and setting objectives for the company. Within a year period I increased food sales by 100%, raising bar gross profit by 7% and annualised ROGI by 5%. I piloted a graded skills related pay system for hourly paid associates as a way of improving staff retention and implemented an informal management development plan for team leaders to help them transition into management. I pioneered part time management positions that enabled parents and students to take up the management roles and work more flexibly, and developed relationships with the film production industry in order to seize the opportunities presented by International Film Premieres, to increase activity, sales and raise publicity for the business. Show less

Masters Online And Distance Education, Pass

Activities and Societies: Online and Distance Education Child developmental Psychology Master in Online an Distance Education is.

Trainer Training Accreditation, Safeguarding/Child Protection Training

General Certificate In Psychotraumatology

Education record

Series of training run by forensic psychologist Joe Sullivan (http://mentorforensics.com/training/training-event-schedule ) This training.

Ba Hons Theology

Education record

A Level - History; Religious Studies; Classical Civilisation GCSE Grade A (Maths; Double award Science;History; German) Grade B.