Services and Support

Consultancy

At RAOA, we’re redefining what effective safeguarding looks like in today’s evolving educational and community landscapes. Our forward-thinking consultancy helps organisations build resilience — not just react to challenges. We offer strategic guidance and support that empowers institutions to anticipate and navigate safeguarding issues with clarity and confidence. From audits, risk-assessments and event-management support, we can offer safeguarding consultancy solutions to meet your needs.

Our team of Safeguarding Expert Consultants have over 50 years of combined experience across sectors that include education, military, social care, and specialist policing.

RAOA’s inclusive team blends deep expertise with innovative thinking. We understand the complex realities of safeguarding — and we’re here to help shape safer, stronger environments for the future.

Staff Training

Build confidence. Strengthen capability. Create safer environments.

RAOA’s specialist training equips your team to safeguard with confidence and clarity every day. Our expert-led sessions are grounded in global, real-world experience. We ensure your staff gain insights that reflect diverse contexts and best practice. Our training is unrivalled: we specialise in areas that include, but are not limited to, Risk-Management, Safeguarding Investigations, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, PREVENT, Security Planning and Critical Incident Management. RAOA’s training enables professionals to respond, protect, and lead with integrity. Our tailored, specialist training is delivered to individuals and groups, as needed.

Please contact us to discuss your learning and training requirements.

Safeguarding Support Services

When urgent safeguarding issues arise, you need expert help — fast.

RAOA’s Consultancy Support Service gives your organisation ongoing access to expert safeguarding guidance whenever you need it. By subscribing, you gain a trusted partner who understands your context and helps you stay compliant, confident and prepared. Our consultants provide tailored advice linked to allegations or complaints, policy reviews, risk assessments, and strategic support — all designed to strengthen your safeguarding culture and reduce risk.

With flexible packages to suit your needs, you’ll have peace of mind knowing expert support is always just a call or click away. We also work on a day-rate basis, with no obligation. Please call us to discuss your needs further.