Emily McCullagh
Visiting Fellow @National Institute of Teaching
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WORK HISTORY
Visiting Fellow @National Institute of Teaching
Visiting fellow on the NPQSL for the 2024/2025 cohort. Previously visiting fellow on the NPQLBC for the 2023/2024 cohort.
EDUCATION
University of Bradford
Psychology, Clinical Psychology
Franklin Sixth Form College
A levels, French
University of Leicester
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law
Best Practice Network
NPQEL, Executive leadership
St Mary’s University, Twickenham
Catholic leadership, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Missionary Seminary
Doctor of Theology (Th.D), Theology/Theological Studies
Best Practice Network
NPQSL, Senior leadership
ABOUT EMILY MCCULLAGH
I am an accomplished safeguarding and education leader with a career dedicated to building safer, more inclusive environments for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. My experience spans national policy leadership, governance, school inspection, and frontline headship — giving me a unique perspective that bridges strategy with practice.Currently serving as National Strategic Safeguarding Lead with the Strategic Council for Catholic Safeguarding, I shape safeguarding policy, monitor quality assurance, and work closely with regulators to ensure meaningful impact. Previously, I led national safeguarding training at the CSSA, reaching over clergy and enabling volunteers to access best-practice resources.Alongside my national roles, I support specialist schools as a Panel Member with Melrose Education, and I bring consulting expertise through EMC Education Consulting Ltd, advising schools on safeguarding compliance, inspection readiness, and leadership development honed by my work as a school inspector.My leadership philosophy is rooted in the belief that safeguarding is not a tick-box exercise, but a moral imperative — requiring vigilance, cultural change, and collaboration at every level of an organisation.
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