The Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Sector Podcast

Conscious review professionals already know reviews are about learning not blame. Whether you are involved in Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, Domestic Homicide Reviews or Safeguarding Adult Reviews, the chances are you also know there’s scope for our learning and improvement work to get better. In 'The Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Sector Podcast' you can expect my thoughts, musings and insights on what sector led improvement can look like. Plus, I will introduce you to professionals who are taking action and can inspire us in an incredibly positive way. In this space we will reside in a place of possibility. No burnout. No decisions that ‘reviews don’t work’. Join me weekly for connection and motivation to create a tidal wave of positive impact. Expect honesty, openness for learning and key takeaways to implement in reviews and beyond.

The Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Sector Podcast is a government podcast hosted by Donna Ohdedar, with 70 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Donna Ohdedar hosts The Safeguarding and Domestic Abuse Sector Podcast, a government show with 70 episodes published.

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  Changes to information sharing

  Oct 1, 20265 min

  A new information sharing duty came into force on 30th September, introduced by the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act under a new section 16LA of the Children Act 2004. In this episode I look at the new statutory guidance and what the duty means for organisations. In this episode I discuss: What the new information sharing duty requires Consent and proportionate information sharing The recurring problem we see in reviews Putting the new duty into practice Are you ready to find out more about independent review work? Whether you've been thinking about independent review work for a while or you're only just coming across it, why not join me for a free session that brings all of this together. The Independent Reviewer Immersion Workshop takes place online on 5th October at 1pm. In just one hour you'll walk away knowing exactly what independent review work involves, whether your skills are transferable, and what the journey from blue light professional to independent reviewer really looks like. No experience needed. No prior training required. Just bring your curiosity. Sign up here . About Donna: Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last role as Head of Law for a leading metropolitan authority. Now a safeguarding adviser & trainer, Donna is involved in Local Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, Safeguarding Adult Reviews and Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews. She is also an accredited SILP Reviewer and Mentor. Donna offers 'SILP School' her university accredited training course, Momentum her space for reviewers & a free online network for leaders in review practice. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-ohdedar-review-consulting-ltd/ Join my free Facebook group Blue Light Professionals here Engagement + proportionality + strengths = SILP

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  Changes to regulated activity

  Sep 24, 20265 min

  The rules around regulated activity with children in England have changed and organisations working with children need to understand what that means for their safeguarding and safer recruitment arrangements. In this episode I explore what the new rules mean, which organisations need to take notice, and why this change closes a potential gap in safeguarding arrangements. In this episode I discuss: What has changed from 1st September 2026 The supervision exemption explained Which organisations need to consider the changes What this might look like through the lens of a review The question organisations should be asking now Are you ready to find out more about independent review work? Whether you've been thinking about independent review work for a while or you're only just coming across it, why not join me for a free session that brings all of this together. The Independent Reviewer Immersion Workshop takes place online on 5th October at 1pm. In just one hour you'll walk away knowing exactly what independent review work involves, whether your skills are transferable, and what the journey from blue light professional to independent reviewer really looks like. No experience needed. No prior training required. Just bring your curiosity. Sign up here . About Donna: Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last role as Head of Law for a leading metropolitan authority. Now a safeguarding adviser & trainer, Donna is involved in Local Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, Safeguarding Adult Reviews and Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews. She is also an accredited SILP Reviewer and Mentor. Donna offers 'SILP School' her university accredited training course, Momentum her space for reviewers & a free online network for leaders in review practice.

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  Recognising the Risk: What We Now Know About Strangulation

  Sep 17, 20267 min

  Have you seen the new Impact Report from the Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS), looking back at its work from 2022 to 2026? The report tells us about the growing recognition of non-fatal strangulation in domestic abuse cases and why the language used to record these incidents matters enormously for safeguarding professionals and independent reviewers. In this episode I explore: The increased recognition and recording of strangulation offences since the introduction of the standalone offence, and what this tells us about an issue that was historically poorly understood and identified. The continuing gaps within the data, including the significant proportion of police cases where the victim's ethnicity was recorded as unknown. Why independent reviewers need to pay close attention to how strangulation appears within chronologies, particularly when language such as "choking", "grabbed around the throat" or an "argument that got physical" can minimise the seriousness of what occurred. Why an incident involving the neck, throat or inability to breathe should prompt greater professional curiosity, ensuring that the risk isn't inadvertently made smaller through the way an incident has been recorded. Are you fired up to generate implementable learning in reviews? An important opportunity is about to arise and I don't want you to miss it. Join me for the FREE online 5 day training ' How To Leverage Your Skills As A Blue Light Professional To Establish A Successful Career In Independent Reviews ' taking place from 14th - 18th September 2026. Inside the 5 day training you will learn: ⭐ how to find work that is flexible and meaningful post retirement or as your next career move ⭐ the essential skills and knowledge from your current role that are transferable to independent review work ⭐ understanding the framework of independent reviews: what you need to know to get started ⭐ key strategies for building credibility and finding your first independent review opportunities ⭐ why SILP is the most engaging, proportionate method for independent reviews and so much more. All you need is an hour a day to get involved. You will receive a task to complete each day which will take 15 minutes max & an hour each evening online with me to learn more, to ask questions & receive feedback. Recordings will be available for any sessions you miss. It is an unprecedented opportunity to spend a whole 5 days with me as I support you on your journey to understanding this impactful career path. To join me click here . About Donna: Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last role as Head of Law for a leading metropolitan authority. Now a safeguarding adviser & trainer, Donna is involved in Local Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, Safeguarding Adult Reviews and Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews. She is also an accredited SILP Reviewer and Mentor. Donna offers 'SILP School' her university accredited training course, Momentum her space for reviewers & a free online network for leaders in review practice. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-ohdedar-review-consulting-ltd/ Join my free Facebook group Blue Light Professionals here Engagement + proportionality + strengths = SILP

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  New Home Office Guidance

  Sep 16, 20268 min

  After a long period of consultation and anticipation, the new statutory guidance for reviewing deaths following domestic abuse has been published. In this episode I explore: The move from DHRs to DARDRs, including the wider recognition of deaths that have, or appear to have, resulted from domestic abuse as defined within the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. How the transitional arrangements work: notifications received after 15 September 2026 fall under the new framework, while reviews already underway or notified before that date continue under the previous guidance. The introduction of the Home Office Quality Assurance Board, plans for greater oversight of recommendations and compulsory tiered training for DARDR chairs. Why publication of the guidance is the beginning rather than the end of the change – with important questions remaining about consistency, accountability, timely quality assurance and how effectively the new framework will work in practice. Are you fired up to generate implementable learning in reviews? An important opportunity is about to arise and I don't want you to miss it. Join me for the FREE online 5 day training ' How To Leverage Your Skills As A Blue Light Professional To Establish A Successful Career In Independent Reviews ' taking place from 14th - 18th September 2026. Inside the 5 day training you will learn: ⭐ how to find work that is flexible and meaningful post retirement or as your next career move ⭐ the essential skills and knowledge from your current role that are transferable to independent review work ⭐ understanding the framework of independent reviews: what you need to know to get started ⭐ key strategies for building credibility and finding your first independent review opportunities ⭐ why SILP is the most engaging, proportionate method for independent reviews and so much more. All you need is an hour a day to get involved. You will receive a task to complete each day which will take 15 minutes max & an hour each evening online with me to learn more, to ask questions & receive feedback. Recordings will be available for any sessions you miss. It is an unprecedented opportunity to spend a whole 5 days with me as I support you on your journey to understanding this impactful career path. To join me click here . About Donna: Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last role as Head of Law for a leading metropolitan authority. Now a safeguarding adviser & trainer, Donna is involved in Local Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, Safeguarding Adult Reviews and Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews. She is also an accredited SILP Reviewer and Mentor. Donna offers 'SILP School' her university accredited training course, Momentum her space for reviewers & a free online network for leaders in review practice. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-ohdedar-review-consulting-ltd/ Join my free Facebook group Blue Light Professionals here Engagement + proportionality + strengths = SILP

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  Decriminalising care leavers

  Sep 10, 20266 min

  Children in care are still significantly more likely to enter the criminal justice system than their peers. But when we look at their experiences, are we focusing too heavily on the behaviour of the child and not enough on the system surrounding them? In this episode, I consider the Government's new youth justice white paper alongside the Joint Committee on Human Rights report and what both mean for safeguarding professionals and independent reviewers. In this episode I explore: Why children in care remain disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system, including how behaviour that might be managed within a family home can become criminalised within a care setting. The risk of the "cliff edge" at 18, when care leavers can lose support at the very point they remain vulnerable to homelessness, exploitation and involvement with the criminal justice system. Why over-criminalisation begins long before the police become involved, with placement instability, disrupted education, lost relationships and the absence of trusted adults potentially forming part of the wider picture. What this means for independent review practice – and why our analysis needs to move beyond asking why a young person offended to examine how the systems around them understood and responded to their needs. Are you fired up to generate implementable learning in reviews? An important opportunity is about to arise and I don't want you to miss it. Join me for the FREE online 5 day training ' How To Leverage Your Skills As A Blue Light Professional To Establish A Successful Career In Independent Reviews ' taking place from 14th - 18th September 2026. Inside the 5 day training you will learn: ⭐ how to find work that is flexible and meaningful post retirement or as your next career move ⭐ the essential skills and knowledge from your current role that are transferable to independent review work ⭐ understanding the framework of independent reviews: what you need to know to get started ⭐ key strategies for building credibility and finding your first independent review opportunities ⭐ why SILP is the most engaging, proportionate method for independent reviews and so much more. All you need is an hour a day to get involved. You will receive a task to complete each day which will take 15 minutes max & an hour each evening online with me to learn more, to ask questions & receive feedback. Recordings will be available for any sessions you miss. It is an unprecedented opportunity to spend a whole 5 days with me as I support you on your journey to understanding this impactful career path. To join me click here . About Donna: Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last role as Head of Law for a leading metropolitan authority. Now a safeguarding adviser & trainer, Donna is involved in Local Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, Safeguarding Adult Reviews and Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews. She is also an accredited SILP Reviewer and Mentor. Donna offers 'SILP School' her university accredited training course, Momentum her space for reviewers & a free online network for leaders in review practice. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-ohdedar-review-consulting-ltd/ Join my free Facebook group Blue Light Professionals here Engagement + proportionality + strengths = SILP

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