Ioannis Athanasiou Frsa

Ioannis Athanasiou FRSA is a seasoned professional in safeguarding and educational engagement, currently serving as Partnerships and Engagement Lead for the National Safeguarding Team of the Church of England since May 2021. Ioannis has significant experience as a School Governor and Vice Chair at Tuke School since September 2017 and previously held roles including National Safeguarding Lead for the United Reformed Church and Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding Leader at The Huntercombe Group. Academic pursuits include a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London, with prior degrees in social work and education. Ioannis has demonstrated leadership in various initiatives focused on young disabled people and safeguarding, contributing to policy development, programme management, and qualitative research.