Jiten Patel
Hanwell
Summary
Senior Leader for Inclusion and Designated Safeguarding Lead with over 20 years’ experience across education, youth justice and early intervention. Expert in managing complex safeguarding cases, leading multi-agency practice and embedding robust systems aligned with KCSIE, Working Together and OFSTED expectations. Skilled in staff development, safeguarding supervision, data-driven decision-making and whole-school culture change. Calm, authoritative and highly experienced in supporting vulnerable pupils with complex needs, exploitation risks and contextual safeguarding concerns.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Leader – Inclusion & Designated Safeguarding Lead
The Helix Education Centre
London
2017.03 - 2026.02
- Led whole-school safeguarding, ensuring compliance with KCSIE, local authority procedures and OFSTED expectations.
- Managed complex safeguarding referrals, risk assessments and multi-agency plans for high-risk pupils.
- Delivered safeguarding training and briefings, improving staff confidence and consistency in practice
- Oversaw behaviour, attendance and inclusion systems, embedding trauma-informed practice.
- Provided supervision and quality assurance for pastoral and safeguarding teams.
- Coordinated support for pupils with complex needs through strong partnerships with PRUs, APs, Youth Justice, CAMHS and social care.
- Impact
- Strengthened safeguarding culture and improved reporting quality.
- Enhanced multi-agency collaboration and early help outcomes.
- Improved safeguarding data systems and governor reporting.
- Successfully prepared the school for OFSTED safeguarding scrutiny.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education Specialist – Youth Offending Team (YOT)
Harrow Youth Offending Team
London
2008.10 - 2016.12
- Delivered specialist education assessments and interventions for young people subject to court orders.
- Coordinated personalised learning and reintegration plans for young people with complex safeguarding, SEND and behavioural needs.
- Worked with police, probation, social care, CAMHS and education providers to manage contextual safeguarding risks.
- Contributed to MAPPA, MARAC and YOT panel processes with high-quality risk assessments.
- Provided expert advice on education law, exclusions, SEND and reintegration pathways.
- Ensured robust resettlement and education plans for young people released from custody to reduce re-offending.
- Impact
- Improved education engagement for high-risk young people.
- Recognised for strong safeguarding practice and multi-agency coordination.
- Provided guidance on career choices; facilitated successful transitions from secondary education to higher studies or employment.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams, providing holistic support for students' wellbeing and academic success.
- Fostered a very positive and inclusive learning environment, promoting a culture of respect and collaboration amongst students.
- Supported students to identify problems impeding education.
- Promoted perseverance and determination as key components of student success.
PAYP Co-ordinator (Positive Activities for Young People)
Harrow Connexions Service
LONDON , England
2004.02 - 2008.09
- Coordinated targeted programmes for young people at risk of exclusion, exploitation or/and offending.
- Delivered early intervention, careers guidance and personal development support for all pupils across Key Stages 3 & 4
- Built trusted relationships with vulnerable young people to reduce risk-taking behaviours both in school and more contextually
- Worked with families, schools and social care to identify safeguarding concerns and coordinate early help.
Education
BA (Hons) - Human Resources Management
Middlesex University
London 07.2004
Skills
- DSL leadership & statutory compliance
- Multi-agency working (MASH, YJS, Police, Health, Social Care)
- Complex risk management (CSE, CCE, exploitation, missing, DA, radicalisation)
- Safeguarding supervision & staff training
- Attendance, behaviour & inclusion strategy
- Safeguarding audits & OFSTED readiness
- Early Help, thresholds & escalation
- Trauma-informed and relational practice
- Contextual safeguarding & risk assessments
- Safeguarding data analysis & reporting
Websites
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Enhanced DBS
- Experienced in PRU/AP safeguarding
- Strong understanding of OFSTED EIF and safeguarding lines of enquiry
- References available on request
Affiliations
- Community mentoring, fitness and wellbeing, whilst I enjoy reading on leadership and volunteering in youth and education settings
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Leader – Inclusion & Designated Safeguarding Lead
The Helix Education Centre
2017.03 - 2026.02
Education Specialist – Youth Offending Team (YOT)
Harrow Youth Offending Team
2008.10 - 2016.12
PAYP Co-ordinator (Positive Activities for Young People)
Harrow Connexions Service
2004.02 - 2008.09
BA (Hons) - Human Resources Management
Middlesex University