Our Services

EduShield's Major and Critical Incident Preparedness offer equips school and trust leaders with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to respond effectively when the unthinkable happens. Through expert-led training courses, leaders are supported to understand their roles in a crisis, manage critical communications, and navigate the complexities of multi-agency coordination. Our programme includes scenario-based table top exercises, giving teams the opportunity to rehearse decision-making in a safe but realistic environment, and we work closely with schools to develop clear, practical policies and procedures that ensure preparedness is embedded at every level.

EduShield provides robust and expert safeguarding support for schools and trusts, designed to strengthen practice and ensure compliance. Our offer includes comprehensive safeguarding reviews, which examine systems, culture, and frontline delivery to identify strengths and areas for development. We don’t stop at diagnosis, our team provides tailored follow-up support and practical action planning to help leaders embed meaningful change. Whether responding to specific concerns or building long-term capacity, EduShield works alongside you to deliver safeguarding that is effective, sustainable, and firmly rooted in the realities of school life.

EduShield offers expert support in Single Central Record (SCR) compliance and Safer Recruitment, helping schools and trusts prepare confidently for inspection. We provide detailed reviews of SCRs to ensure they meet statutory requirements, identify gaps, and reflect best practice. Our training equips leaders and administrators with the knowledge and confidence to maintain a fully compliant and inspection-ready SCR. With experience delivering SCR and Safer Recruitment training to Ofsted inspectors and on behalf of the Department for Education, our team brings national-level insight and practical, school-focused guidance to every setting we support.

EduShield offers specialist support for safeguarding and disciplinary investigations, providing schools and trusts with experienced, impartial professionals to guide or lead sensitive casework. Whether responding to allegations against staff, managing complex safeguarding concerns, or supporting internal disciplinary processes, we ensure investigations are handled with rigour, discretion, and in line with statutory guidance. Our team can act as independent investigators or provide advisory oversight to help leaders reach fair, evidence-based outcomes that stand up to scrutiny.

EduShield delivers high-quality CPD through both face-to-face and online training, tailored to meet the diverse safeguarding needs of schools and trusts. Our offer includes Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training, whole-staff INSET sessions, and specialist modules on areas such as allegation management, low-level concerns, and contextual safeguarding. We also provide thematic training on emerging safeguarding issues, helping staff stay ahead of new risks and developments. Every session is practical, engaging, and rooted in real-world school experience—ensuring staff at all levels feel confident, informed, and empowered in their safeguarding responsibilities.

EduShield Plus is our exclusive membership platform designed to keep safeguarding practice current, consistent, and collaborative. Members gain access to weekly CPD drops—ready-to-use slides and resources that DSLs can deliver directly to staff—making regular safeguarding updates simple and effective. Every fortnight, we also provide specialist CPD sessions for leaders, exploring advanced safeguarding themes, case studies, and national developments. In addition, the EduShield Plus forum offers a confidential space for DSLs to ask questions, share challenges, and get trusted advice from our experts and peers across the network. It's the one-stop hub for continuous safeguarding development

EduShield offers a professional and confidential clerking service for trust boards, academy councils, and governing bodies. We understand how difficult it can be to find a reliable, discreet, and knowledgeable clerk especially for one-off or urgent meetings such as Permanent Exclusion Panels and HR related Hearings. Our on-demand clerking service provides experienced clerks who are well-versed in governance, compliance, and record-keeping, ensuring your meetings run smoothly and meet legal and procedural expectations. Available at a competitive hourly rate, this flexible service is ideal for trusts and schools looking for high-quality support.

EduShield provides practical, compliance-focused support to help schools and trusts meet statutory expectations with confidence. Our offer includes detailed website audits to ensure all required information is published and up to date, alongside personal file audits that check safer recruitment records are complete, well-structured, and inspection-ready. We also support with data protection compliance, offering guidance on policies, processes, and record-keeping in line with UK GDPR. Whether preparing for inspection or strengthening internal systems, our support is grounded in sector expertise and tailored to your setting.