The tragic death of Preston Davey has raised critical questions about how professionals identify, assess, and act on safeguarding concerns. This session explores the key lessons from the case through the lens of Working Together 2026, supporting practitioners to strengthen their safeguarding practice and decision-making.

Designed for Designated Safeguarding Leads, Mental Health Leads, counsellors and pastoral staff, this seminar provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on real-world practice and consider how systems, culture, and professional judgement impact outcomes for children.

What to expect

• Insight into the safeguarding learning emerging from the Preston Davey case
• A clear overview of Working Together 2026 expectations for multi-agency practice
• Exploration of professional curiosity, cumulative harm, and unconscious bias
• Practical guidance on effective information sharing and challenge
• Focus on keeping the child’s lived experience at the centre of decision-making

Learning outcomes

By attending, you will:

• Develop a deeper understanding of key safeguarding lessons from the case
• Strengthen your confidence in applying professional curiosity and challenge
• Recognise indicators of cumulative risk and harm
• Improve your approach to multi-agency collaboration and communication
• Reflect on how to strengthen safeguarding practice within your organisation

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