Anthony Williams

A committed and experienced safeguarding and education professional with over 20 years' experience across schools, PRUs, local authority services, and community organisations. Currently works as an Education Safeguarding Officer for Bradford Council, leading safeguarding reviews, supporting schools with statutory compliance, and overseeing Elective Home Education (EHE) enquiries. Brings extensive experience in team leadership, safeguarding audits, complex casework, multi-agency coordination, and service development.

Holds

Level 3 Safeguarding Children and a Safeguarding & Leadership Certificate (Virtual College by Netex). Approach is calm, reflective, and evidence-informed, with a strong ability to challenge, influence, and support professionals at all levels.

Education Safeguarding Officer / Elective Home Education Officer - Bradford Council – Children's Services - Bradford

(2020-01)

Ensure that all school-aged children across the district have safe and suitable educational provision. Role combines safeguarding, EHE statutory duties, school compliance, and multi-agency coordination.

• Provide safeguarding advice, guidance, and challenge to schools, DSLs, and senior leaders
• Lead and support safeguarding reviews, including SCR audits, policy checks, site safety assessments, and governance evaluations
• Respond to Ofsted complaints and support schools to address concerns and improve practice
• Conduct EHE enquiries, review education plans, and take statutory action where a suitable education is not evident
• Support vulnerable pupils including those at risk of exploitation, exclusion, or involved with Youth Justice or Children's Social Care
• Lead and participate in multi-agency meetings for both safeguarding and EHE cases

Director / Co-Founder - 2TSHIRTGANG CIC

(2019-01 - 2022-12)

Founded and led a community interest company delivering youth programmes, apprenticeships, and public health campaigns. Worked with at-risk young people to build confidence, resilience, and positive life direction.

Teacher / Home Tuition - Bradford District PRU - Bradford

(2014-01 - 2020-12)

Taught KS1–KS4 learners with complex needs, developed schemes of work, managed behaviour, and supported reintegration into education. Led teams, managed projects, and worked closely with families and multi-agency partners.

Student Manager - Bradford District PRU - Bradford

(2012-01 - 2014-12)

Managed a PRU provision at Bradford College, leading a team of seven staff. Oversaw timetables, safeguarding, behaviour, finances, and daily operations. Supported learners aged 11–18 with challenging behaviour.

Brighter Futures Project Manager - Prism Independent School

(2009-01 - 2012-12)

Managed youth provision, staff teams, budgets, reports, and multi-agency work. Delivered accredited programmes and created innovative solutions for alternative education.

Senior Youth Development Worker - Prism Independent School

(2006-01 - 2012-12)

Led youth projects, managed staff and volunteers, delivered accredited work, and supported NEET and vulnerable young people.

Youth Worker - Gadget Sounds

(2002-01 - 2004-12)

Delivered creative arts and music production sessions for young people.

Cleaning Supervisor - Mitie Cleaning

(2000-01 - 2004-12)

Supervised staff, delegated tasks, and managed stock and timesheets.

PGCE - Teaching - University of Huddersfield

PTLLS - Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector - Bradford College

Diploma (JNC) - Youth & Community Work - University of Huddersfield

BA (Hons) - Business & Information Technology - Leeds Metropolitan University

A-Levels - Business - Tong Upper School