Safeguarding Specialists

Effective Education Consulting
As the premier education consultancy specialising in safeguarding and student wellbeing, we are devoted to equipping colleges and international schools with the tools they need to support their students effectively. Our extensive range of services ensures that your students are safeguarded, thriving, and successful throughout their educational journey. Discover more on our site.
Meet Simon Duckworth: Your Safeguarding Expert
Simon Duckworth brings over two decades of experience in safeguarding and student support. Starting as a Pastoral Support Worker and Safeguarding Officer, he advanced to senior management roles in the secondary education sector, focusing on pastoral care and curriculum support. Subsequently, Simon held a senior leadership role at an international college as the designated safeguarding lead. He now advises universities and international schools on developing outstanding care, support, and safeguarding systems for their learners and staff.

At sxwconsulting, Simon prides himself on being a leading education consultant specialising in safeguarding, child protection and student wellbeing education. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and twenty years of experience in his field across schools, international colleges and universities, Simon has built the expertise to help institutions improve in this key area.
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Explore Our Comprehensive Support Services
At SXW Consulting, we offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to bolster student wellbeing and support. Browse our offerings below to find out how we can assist you.

Tailored Training: Elevate Your Team's Expertise
We deliver tailored and ready-made safeguarding training programmes for all educational staff, ranging from basic to advanced levels, ensuring that your team is proficient in current best practices.

Audit and Compliance: Prepare for Excellence
Leveraging our experience in leading sector student care and excelling in multiple inspection frameworks, we are well-placed to guide your institution towards compliance and excellence.

Crisis Management: Expert Guidance When It Matters Most
Serious incidents are unfortunately a reality for educational institutions. We offer expert advice and strategies for effectively managing and responding to such challenges.

Strategic Policy and Staff Development: Building Effective Leadership
With extensive experience in policy development and process optimisation, we can create tailored documents and workflows that align with your institution’s specific needs. Through change management and team development, we ensure that your support staff structure optimally serves your educational community.