The Future Voices Podcast explores the essential theme of collaboration in
safeguarding children and young people. This series, Working Together, delves into
the vital contributions of professionals, organisations, and individuals in addressing
risks and harms outside the family home. Each episode is a deep dive into the
perspectives and expertise of guests who share their insights on building effective
partnerships, nurturing potential, and creating environments where children, families,
and practitioners can thrive. From social care and policing to lived experience and
voluntary organisation
BONUS Episode: Kalvin - OP3Self-care is a cornerstone of effective safeguarding, and in this bonus episode, Kalvin shares the importance of physical and mental wellbeing for practitioners. We talk about the parallels between personal growth and the challenges of creating sustainable change for children and families. Kalvin offers practical strategies for setting goals, building routines, and maintaining balance, reminding us of the perseverance needed for long-term success—both personally and professionally.
13 Feb 2025
Episode 6: Lisa - Second Line of Defence Part 2
Safeguarding is a
shared responsibility, and Lisa’s vision for community safeguarding highlights
the power of collective action. In this episode, we discuss how towns and
cities can create partnerships of mutual accountability and equity across
services. Lisa emphasises the importance of representation, collaboration, and
balancing professional roles with personal opinions to ensure safe, inclusive
environments for children and families.
13 Feb 2025
Episode 6: Lisa - Second Line of Defence Part 1
Safeguarding is a
shared responsibility, and Lisa’s vision for community safeguarding highlights
the power of collective action. In this episode, we discuss how towns and
cities can create partnerships of mutual accountability and equity across
services. Lisa emphasises the importance of representation, collaboration, and
balancing professional roles with personal opinions to ensure safe, inclusive
environments for children and families.
6 Feb 2025
Episode 5: Andrew - Child Protection Law Part 2
Child protection law has never been more complex. In this episode, Andrew unpacks
the pressures young people face today, from the challenges of online harm to the
evolving presence of gangs and organised crime. We explore critical legal concepts
like deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS), care planning, and the lessons from
child sexual exploitation (CSE) that need to be employed for child criminal
exploitation (CCE), as we are not there yet. This episode offers practical insights into
navigating legal frameworks while addressing new and emerging risks.
6 Feb 2025
Episode 5: Andrew - Child Protection Law Part 1
Child protection law has never been more complex. In this episode, Andrew unpacks
the pressures young people face today, from the challenges of online harm to the
evolving presence of gangs and organised crime. We explore critical legal concepts
like deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS), care planning, and the lessons from
child sexual exploitation (CSE) that need to be employed for child criminal
exploitation (CCE), as we are not there yet. This episode offers practical insights into
navigating legal frameworks while addressing new and emerging risks.
30 Jan 2025
Episode 4: Al - Lived Experience
Al, a Junior Associate with Future Voices, shares his powerful lived experience of
exploitation through county lines. In this episode, he reflects on the potential we all
have—both positive and negative—and how meaningful opportunities can give
children a sense of belonging, purpose, and hope. Al shares his vision for change
and how he is starting his journey to create impact with Future Voices, focusing on
building relationships, persistence, and opportunities that steer children toward a
good life.
30 Jan 2025
Episode 4: Al - Lived Experience Part 1
Al, a Junior Associate with Future Voices, shares his powerful lived experience of
exploitation through county lines. In this episode, he reflects on the potential we all
have—both positive and negative—and how meaningful opportunities can give
children a sense of belonging, purpose, and hope. Al shares his vision for change
and how he is starting his journey to create impact with Future Voices, focusing on
building relationships, persistence, and opportunities that steer children toward a
good life.
23 Jan 2025
Episode 3: Gareth - Policing part 2
Policing plays a unique role in safeguarding, and in this episode, Gareth talks about
driving cultural change within policing to work collaboratively in real time. We discuss
complex issues like county lines, safeguarding approaches, and balancing the roles
of protection and law enforcement. Gareth shares insights into respectful
collaboration, managing conflicting priorities, and building a safeguarding agenda
that protects children, victims, and the wider community.
23 Jan 2025
Episode 3: Gareth - Policing Part 1
Policing plays a unique role in safeguarding, and in this episode, Gareth talks about
driving cultural change within policing to work collaboratively in real time. We discuss
complex issues like county lines, safeguarding approaches, and balancing the roles
of protection and law enforcement. Gareth shares insights into respectful
collaboration, managing conflicting priorities, and building a safeguarding agenda
that protects children, victims, and the wider community.
16 Jan 2025
Episode 2: Natalie - Children’s Social Care Part 2
Join Natalie as we discuss the critical role of children’s social care in addressing
extra-familial risks and harms, alongside the complexities of intra- and extra-familial
abuse. We talk about engaging children and families, managing systemic anxiety,
and staying focused on the needs of the child while planning for safety and change.
This episode covers the importance of statutory safeguarding, multi-agency
collaboration, and building services that balance help and protection to create lasting
impact.
16 Jan 2025
Episode 2: Natalie - Children’s Social Care Part 1
Join Natalie as we discuss the critical role of children’s social care in addressing
extra-familial risks and harms, alongside the complexities of intra- and extra-familial
abuse. We talk about engaging children and families, managing systemic anxiety,
and staying focused on the needs of the child while planning for safety and change.
This episode covers the importance of statutory safeguarding, multi-agency
collaboration, and building services that balance help and protection to create lasting
impact.
9 Jan 2025
Episode 1: Michelle - Audio Active Part 2
In this episode, we talk with Michelle about the transformative role of not-for-profit,
voluntary, and community organisations in safeguarding. She shares how these
organisations work with statutory and partner agencies to connect with communities
and provide meaningful opportunities that empower children. Together, we explore
leadership, supervision, relationships, and the ways we can nurture talent and
develop skills to help children and practitioners thrive, harnessing untapped talent to
create lasting impact.
9 Jan 2025
Episode 1: Michelle - Audio Active Part 1
In this episode, we talk with Michelle about the transformative role of not-for-profit,
voluntary, and community organisations in safeguarding. She shares how these
organisations work with statutory and partner agencies to connect with communities
and provide meaningful opportunities that empower children. Together, we explore
leadership, supervision, relationships, and the ways we can nurture talent and
develop skills to help children and practitioners thrive, harnessing untapped talent to
create lasting impact.
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