Founder: Le'Siran Edwards

3rd National Black & Diverse Safeguarding Conference & Awards 2026

Headline Sponsor: Banya Fostering Agency

Awards Sponsor: Welcare

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Testimonial

Le'Siran not only captured the spirit of our shared values but also set a foundation that will shape a legacy of safety and progress for generations to come.

Nicole Ledgister, Nima Recruitment Account Manager

Flexi-Pay in 3 Available at Checkout

What else?

  • Networking Opportunities

    Connect with like-minded safeguarding professionals from health services, police, to education practitioners, social care and more in our empowering environment.

  • Unforgettable Experience

    Be part of a unique history! Your ticket in includes access to our award show for 2026, designed to celebrate diversity, innovation and empowerment.

    Caribbean food will available in our exhibition arena!

    Click to watch highlights from BDSC 2025 ↓

What you will get

  • Interactive Workshops & Expert Speakers

    Learn from industry-leading experts, engage, hands-on workshops to equip you with actionable tools and strategies for your personal and professional growth. Program is shared with ticket holders.

  • Global Majority Owned Exhibition Arena

    Network and support local businesses. Bridging the gap between local business owners and public service professionals.

Testimonial

BDSC 2025 was an outstanding event. The conference was exceptionally well organised, with strong representation from Black and global majority professionals across a wide range of sectors. It also created space for Black and global majority businesses to showcase their products, adding to the sense of community and celebration.

Davina Quinlan, Service Manager

Last two events were sold out!

Don't miss out on our 1st award show!

Hi, I'm Le'Siran, Founder of UK's 1st Black & Diverse Safeguarding Professionals Event

After 25+ years in safeguarding, I stepped back from the frontline and founded Social Work Coaching Hub, later creating BDSC to elevate racialised professionals and drive better outcomes for the communities we serve.

My mission? To build workplace cultures where wellbeing, belonging and equity are embedded, not optional.

The system is loud. So is your purpose.

EVENT INFORMATION

  • Location - North Birmingham. Accessible by train station, public transport & car. Free parking and accessible venue.

  • For health and safety of conference delegates, the location is shared with ticket holders closer to the event date.

  • Exhibitor and sponsorship packages available. Click to email(5 exhibitor stands remaining!)

  • Food available to buy on-site!

  • Full conference programme coming soon - expert key note speakers, panels & workshops soon to be released.

  • Official BDSC magazine - Limited print copies available on the day.

  • Can allies attend? Yes! Allies are absolutely welcome. Come to learn, grow, and take your insights back to your workplace to improve your practice, support your peers, and positively influence your workplace culture.

  • Tickets -all ticket sales are final!

  • Award Finalists: You can purchase more tickets for guests to attend with you, if you choose.

Flexi-pay in 3 available at checkout

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2026 UK National Black & Diverse Safeguarding Conference

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