What is It?
The Safeguarding Light Retainer is designed for organisations that want reassurance, guidance and a trusted safeguarding professional on hand, without committing to a full monthly partnership.
For a small monthly cost, you gain ongoing access to specialist safeguarding support, helping you stay compliant, manage emerging risks and feel confident that your safeguarding arrangements remain on track throughout the year.
This package is ideal for smaller settings or organisations with generally strong systems in place, who want light-touch oversight and expert advice when it’s needed.
What Is Included
Annual safeguarding check-in
Once a year, we carry out a focused safeguarding review to ensure key systems remain effective and aligned with current guidance. This provides reassurance for leaders and highlights any early improvements before issues grow.
One policy review per year
We review and update one key safeguarding or operational policy to ensure it remains compliant, clear and fit for purpose, reflecting current statutory expectations and your setting’s specific risks.
Quarterly consultation support
You receive one hour of professional safeguarding and risk consultation each quarter. This can be used for leadership advice, safeguarding decisions, regulatory questions, or support following concerns or incidents.
Ongoing email advice
Between consultations, you have access to email support for safeguarding queries. This offers quick reassurance and professional guidance when issues arise, without needing to book full consultancy time.
Why Choose This?
It gives you regular professional oversight without the cost or commitment of a full partnership, helping you spot issues early, stay aligned with current guidance, and make informed safeguarding decisions when it matters most.
By choosing the Light Retainer, you benefit from:
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Peace of mind that your safeguarding systems are being reviewed and kept up to date, rather than only looked at when there’s a problem or an inspection looming.
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Early identification of gaps or risks, allowing you to put improvements in place before concerns escalate.
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Ongoing access to specialist safeguarding advice, so you’re not left second-guessing difficult decisions or navigating complex situations alone.
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Clear, compliant policies that reflect both regulatory expectations and the real needs of your setting.
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A trusted safeguarding partner who understands your organisation and can offer consistent, practical support over time.
It’s a simple, affordable way to keep safeguarding strong, supported and inspection ready, while freeing leaders to focus on running their organisation with confidence. If you ever feel that you need more support, we can always upgrade you to one another level of cover for the rest of your year.