About BM Safeguarding
BM Safeguarding Limited is an independent consultancy, supporting safeguarding partnerships across the UK. The consultancy is led by Ben, who retired in 2024 as a Detective Chief Superintendent after serving as Head of Crime, Justice and Vulnerability. His previous leadership roles included Head of Public Protection and leading the force response to Serious Organised Crime. Ben has completed the PIP3 Major and Serious Crime Senior Investigating Officer modules. He was accredited as a Strategic Firearms Commander and an Authorising Officer for RIPA authorities. He holds a Master of Studies degree from the University of Cambridge in Applied Criminology and Police Management.
My story
Safeguarding work asks a great deal of the people who lead it. It requires sound judgement, honest reflection and the confidence to keep moving when the path is complex.
BM Safeguarding was established to offer partnerships an independent, practical source of support: one that brings structure to difficult conversations and keeps the focus on fair, meaningful improvement.
I work with care for the context around every assignment, combining evidence-led thinking with a collaborative way of working that helps people turn insight into action.
What guides my work
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I am committed to balanced, proportionate and evidence-led scrutiny. I consider different perspectives, avoid preconceived conclusions and ensure findings are grounded in fact.
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I act with honesty, independence and professional courage. I provide objective challenge where necessary and remain true to the evidence, even when findings are difficult.
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I believe safeguarding reviews should promote understanding, not blame. My work focuses on identifying meaningful learning that can improve practice and strengthen systems.
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My aim is always to support better outcomes for children, adults, families and communities. I focus on findings that lead to practical and sustainable change.
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Safeguarding is everybody's responsibility. I value collaboration, respectful engagement and the contribution that different agencies and individuals bring to learning and improvement.
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Professional background
Ben retired in 2024 as a Detective Chief Superintendent, having served as Head of Crime, Justice and Vulnerability, Head of Public Protection and leader of the force response to Serious Organised Crime.
Independent Chair of the Lewisham Safeguarding Adults Board, Independent Scrutineer for the safeguarding children partnerships in Dorset, Gloucestershire and Islington, and a member of The Football Association's Safeguarding Panel.
Support for Waltham Forest and Wokingham with statutory safeguarding reviews, alongside completed Home Office AAFDA DHR chair training.
Completed PIP3 Major and Serious Crime Senior Investigating Officer modules, with former accreditation as a Strategic Firearms Commander and RIPA Authorising Officer.
Master of Studies degree from the University of Cambridge in Applied Criminology and Police Management.
Work with BM Safeguarding
