The Athena Programme

The Athena Programme The award-winning Athena Programme specialises in training and consultancy for the safeguarding and protection of children and adults at risk.

Safeguarding isn't just an operational responsibility. It's a governance responsibility.Trustees play a vital role in cr...
16/09/2026

Safeguarding isn't just an operational responsibility. It's a governance responsibility.

Trustees play a vital role in creating safer cultures, providing effective oversight, and ensuring safeguarding remains a priority throughout an organisation.

Our Trustee Safeguarding Training helps trustees understand their statutory responsibilities, safeguarding governance, organisational risk, and the questions every board should be asking.

✅ Safeguarding governance and oversight
✅ Trustee duties and responsibilities
✅ Safeguarding culture and organisational risk
✅ Policies, procedures and assurance
✅ Supporting and challenging leadership teams

Strong safeguarding starts at board level.

Did you know we've launched TWO new courses? 🎉We're excited to introduce two new additions to our training portfolio:📚 H...
14/09/2026

Did you know we've launched TWO new courses? 🎉

We're excited to introduce two new additions to our training portfolio:

📚 Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB) in Education: Understanding, Recognising and Responding in Line with KCSIE 2026

📚 Safeguarding Training for Foster Carers and Kinship Carers

Both courses are designed to build confidence, strengthen safeguarding practice, and provide practical knowledge that can be applied immediately within your role.

Whether you're working in education, fostering, kinship care, or wider safeguarding services, these courses will help you recognise concerns, respond effectively, and promote safer outcomes for children and young people.

Strong safeguarding starts with strong leadership.Swipe through our latest carousel exploring leadership, governance and...
27/08/2026

Strong safeguarding starts with strong leadership.

Swipe through our latest carousel exploring leadership, governance and safeguarding culture.

📅 7 September

Many trustees are confident discussing finance, strategy and risk.Far fewer are confident discussing safeguarding.Yet sa...
25/08/2026

Many trustees are confident discussing finance, strategy and risk.

Far fewer are confident discussing safeguarding.

Yet safeguarding remains one of the most important governance responsibilities a board holds.

📅 Trustee Safeguarding Training 15 September

Safeguarding concerns can arise at any time.Having the confidence and skills to investigate appropriately is essential.📅...
20/08/2026

Safeguarding concerns can arise at any time.

Having the confidence and skills to investigate appropriately is essential.

📅 1 September

Effective safeguarding supervision does far more than review cases.It supports reflective practice, professional curiosi...
18/08/2026

Effective safeguarding supervision does far more than review cases.

It supports reflective practice, professional curiosity and better decision-making.

📅 Supervision & Safeguarding | 27 August

Safeguarding isn't just a frontline responsibility.The strongest safeguarding cultures are usually led by leaders who ac...
16/08/2026

Safeguarding isn't just a frontline responsibility.

The strongest safeguarding cultures are usually led by leaders who actively challenge, question and seek assurance.

What safeguarding questions are discussed at your leadership meetings?

📅 Strategic Safeguarding for Leaders 7 September

Last few places available for our Safer Recruitment course on 19 August.Don't miss out.📩 Contact us today.
14/08/2026

Last few places available for our Safer Recruitment course on 19 August.

Don't miss out.

📩 Contact us today.

Supporting staff is an essential part of safeguarding.Our Supervision & Safeguarding course explores how reflective supe...
13/08/2026

Supporting staff is an essential part of safeguarding.

Our Supervision & Safeguarding course explores how reflective supervision can strengthen both practice and outcomes.

📅 27 August

NEW COURSEPrevent Duty, Radicalisation Awareness, Safeguarding & Martyn's Law✔ Recognise signs of radicalisation ✔ Under...
12/08/2026

NEW COURSE

Prevent Duty, Radicalisation Awareness, Safeguarding & Martyn's Law

✔ Recognise signs of radicalisation ✔ Understand Prevent responsibilities ✔ Explore online risks ✔ Learn about Channel referrals ✔ Understand Martyn's Law

📅 11 September

📩 Enquire today.

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