Simon Plant Email & Phone Number

St David’S, Wales, United Kingdom

Who we areReplenished Life are an independent charity which supports those who have experienced abuse and trauma within faith.Our vision is:• that every person who has experienced abuse and trauma within faith is heard, understood, and their experience is validated. • that every person who has experienced abuse and trauma within faith receives quality support from organisations that are well equipped to provide this support• that there is an awareness of what healthy faith looks like and what support is available where there are concerns.What we doWe will deliver this by:• Protecting and preserving physical and mental health and relieving need through practical advice and support for those who have experienced abuse and trauma within faith.• Equipping faith organisations to support those who have experience abuse and trauma within faith• Equipping Statutory Organisations to respond well to those who have experienced abuse and trauma within faith• Raising awareness of healthy faith , healthy cultures and where to seek support if there are concerns.How we deliver thisSupport, Advice and Resources• Support line - We provide confidential support to people by phone, email or online• Online Resources - We have a suite of online resources on common themes raised through our support service• Replenished Life Research Community Facebook Group• Replenished Life Survivor Facebook Group • Conference, Workshop, Training, and research participant supportEquipping and Awareness RaisingWe have developed Training courses for faith organisations and secular organisations on Abuse and Trauma within Faith. We are also developing healthy Faith Awareness Raising and Preventative training for Secondary School, College and University students and staff.

Wales

1. VisionThe Welsh Christian Safeguarding Forum is an inter-denominational network meeting of Safeguarding Professionals in Christian Organisations.Our vision is for Christian organisations within Wales to provide safe organisations for children, young people, vulnerable adults and survivors of abuse in line with evidence and research-based best practice. The Welsh Christian Safeguarding Forum will aim to provide a unified voice on safeguarding matters. This will include speaking with a united voice in response to Welsh Government and National Safeguarding Board policy and strategy consultations.2. Aims and ObjectivesOur vision will be delivered through the aims and objectives outlined below.• To develop working relationships and networking opportunities for Safeguarding Leads in member organisations.• To promote networking and sharing best practice through reviewing of policies and practice.• To develop links with Welsh Government, Statutory Authorities, Local Safeguarding Children Boards, Adult Safeguarding Boards, other Faith based Safeguarding Forums, Children’s Commissioner for Wales, Older Person’s Commissioner for Wales and other relevant bodies.• To share information regarding safeguarding training events and conferences across Wales.The Welsh Christian Safeguarding Forum is committed to working closely with Safeguarding Professionals from all faith groups. This will be facilitated through the development of strong links with the inter-faith council for Wales and other bodies, and with the Welsh Assembly Cross Party Working Group on Faith. The Welsh Christian Safeguarding Forum will maintain strong links with the UK focused Churches Forum for Safeguarding and other relevant National Forums.

Wales

In my role as associate for CCPAS covering Wales I deliver training to Churches and Christian communities in relation to a wide range of safeguarding matters involving children and adults.I undertake management investigations, audit and review, risk assessments along with a variety of specialist services for the Christian Community in Wales.I have worked together with all denominations and christian organisations in Wales to form the Welsh Christian Safeguarding Forum. I currently chair the Welsh Christian Safeguarding Forum which meets every quarter.

Safeguarding Provision is a family run consultancy service for businesses and organisations working with Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults, helping them to provide safe and productive environments. We offer a wide range of services around Safeguarding Training and Business Consultancy but also wider business management consultancy such as Strategic Executive Management, Change management, project management and research and development.We are currently looking for new opportunities to add to our existing work being undertaken.

Delivering guest lectures on a variety of aspects of Social Care and Safeguarding.

Managing the development of a regional safeguarding children board. Working with Executives and directors to develop robust governance to ensure effective arrangements to safeguard children across mid and west wales.

Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembriokeshire, Powys

Carmarthenshire

Managing a multi agency board including Children's Services, Education, Police, Probation, Health, Voluntary Sector to ensure the effectiveness of arrangements to Safeguard and Promote the Welfare of Children. Varied tasks:Safeguarding Children in EducationTraining Co-ordination and DeliveryProject Management Change ManagementStrategic Executive Business Planning and DevelopmentPolicy, Procedure, Process and System DevelopmentRisk Assessment ManagementConflict ResolutionNegotiationBudget Management

Managed the Business Development of Pembrokeshire LSCB. Co-ordinated the multi agency training programme for Safeguarding Children.

Pembrokeshire

provided residential social care for teenagers 11-16 increasing independent living skills and preparing for leaving care.

Cardiff, Newport And Valleys

Supply Teaching - varied periods of placement in different schools across Cardiff Newport and the Valleys.

Sundon Park, Luton

Taught Geography to 11-16 year olds. Assisted with Drama as an extra curricular activity. Enabled 14 - 16 year olds to put performances of Oklahoma and Guys and Dolls along with Christmas and End of Year Performances.

Pgce, Secondary Education And Teaching

Ba Hons, Human Geography With Physical Geography, 2:2