We like to believe we’re objective in safeguarding - fair, balanced, professional.
But what if we’re not?
Here’s the uncomfortable truth: bias and stereotyping shape safeguarding decisions far more than we realise.
The way someone talks. The clothes they wear. The postcode they live in. Even the ghosts of our own past experiences.
It all seeps in quietly, influencing how we see, think, and act - until suddenly, we’re reacting instead of reflecting.
Real professionalism isn’t pretending bias doesn’t exist. It’s catching it in the act.
This week we’ve also got a simple but powerful challenge to help you do just that. Tune in to find out more.
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Producers of this episode: Chris East, Leah East
Host of this episode: Chris East
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