Catherine Rushforth and Associates

We are a training and consultancy agency with extensive expertise in safeguarding & child protection for children and young people (pre-birth – 19 years).

What we provide for you:

  • We help you grow ‘fit for purpose’ practitioners, able to provide consistently high standards in safeguarding children, young people and their families
  • We help your service gain a thorough understanding of the relationship between safeguarding and child protection. We leave you with the competence and the confidence to integrate this knowledge into everything you do - giving you peace of mind
  • We help you develop the high standards you strive for and eliminate confusion
  • We help you to make and manage important changes to policy and practice
  • We re-inspire you and your teams to own your legal obligation to safeguarding on a personal level

Your Partner for excellence in safeguarding children and young people

We work with individuals like you. We work with organisations like yours. We work with:

  • Any individuals and organisations who provide services for children and young people
  • Any individuals and organisations that come into contact with children and young people
  • Any individuals and organisations that work with adults, including vulnerable adults, who are also parents. This may include those who don't currently acknowledge that they have safeguarding responsibility

Why choose to work with us?

  • Feedback from our clients is consistent. We are valued for delivery of a high quality bespoke service, tailored to individual needs, whatever the service.
  • You can trust our knowledge and experience. Our reputation in professional development, mentoring and training is exemplary

We pride ourselves on the relationships that we have established with our clients, these include a wide array of organisations and services. We are known and trusted for our practical, informal and down to earth approach. Many have been choosing us as their preferred provider for over 10 years, 70% of our clients have been with us since Catherine first started out as a Trainer/Consultant back in 1994.

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Ready to talk? Got some Questions?

If you’re an individual or an organisation, whatever your sector or level of experience, we are happy to discuss your needs. Contact us here to schedule a conversation.