Schools in the spotlight: Safeguarding, disclosures and the Family Court
07 May 2026
This webinar took place on Thursday 7 May 2026 and is now available on-demand. Please note, subtitles will be visible within 72 hours of this date.
Schools don't expect to find themselves scrutinised by a Family Court judge – but when they do, the consequences can be serious. This panel discussion will help you handle your school's role in Family Court proceedings with confidence.
Our guest speakers covered practical tools to strengthen your safeguarding practice and a clear understanding of your school’s role in Family Court proceedings.
Who is this webinar for?
Safeguarding leads, headteachers, senior leaders, safeguarding governors, in-house academy trust and school/education solicitors.
Why watch?
This session is for safeguarding leads and school leaders who want to understand how schools contribute to Family Court proceedings – and how to be better prepared.
You will gain honest, practitioner-led insight into how the Family Court scrutinises a school’s handling of safeguarding matters and where the most common and costly mistakes occur. You'll leave with:
- Greater confidence in managing safeguarding disclosures and referrals.
- A clearer understanding of Family Court processes and expectations.
- Practical tools to review and strengthen your safeguarding procedures.
What we covered:
Chaired by Vicky Wilson and Naomi De Silva, the panel of presenters included a Family Court Judge and a member of our barristers team.
The panel used a case study to walk through the stages of a school’s involvement in a case and share their experience of:
- Safeguarding procedure, documenting concerns and achieving best evidence.
- How to deal with disclosures and referrals to external agencies.
- What the Family Court expects from schools.
- Lessons learnt from cases we’ve handled.
Our speakers
Luke Berry
Barrister (Legal Director)
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