Last updated by Stephanie Rosser on Wednesday, September 17, 2025

NSPCC Learning has published a podcast episode discussing safeguarding in multi-academy trusts, featuring experts from the NSPCC and Lift Schools, a multi-academy trust (MAT).

The episode covers:

• the safeguarding roles and responsibilities of a multi-academy trust
• the importance of Designated Safeguarding Leads sharing their experiences to support and learn from each other
• harnessing collective knowledge across teams
• the benefits and challenges of Lift Schools’ regional approach.