About Us
Our Mission, Vision and Values
Protect and Teach exists to promote high-quality education, safeguard the developing mind and support evidence-informed practice. We believe every child deserves an education that develops knowledge, curiosity, resilience and independent thinking.
Our work is guided by safeguarding, integrity, reason and a commitment to helping children flourish.
Meet the Team
Protect and Teach is led by a small team of trustees and volunteers with extensive experience across education, safeguarding, governance, health and social care sectors.
Together we are committed to promoting evidence-informed education, safeguarding and high-quality research that supports children, families and professionals.
Our Latest Posts & Publications
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Protect and Teach CIC Submits Evidence to Parliament on Draft Conversion Practices Bill
4 November 2026 | Protect and Teach CIC Protect and Teach CIC has today formally submitted written evidence to the…
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Protect and Teach CIC quoted in The Telegraph investigation into gender identity in schools
Published: 4 November 2026 Category: Media Coverage | Publications Publication: The Telegraph Journalist: Janet Murray Protect and Teach CIC has…
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Protect and Teach Featured in UK Column Interview and New Education Series
4 November 2026 Protect and Teach founder Cathy Mudge and Safeguarding Lead Jennifer Thetford-Kay will appear in a new UK…
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Parliament Calls for Evidence on the Draft Conversion Practices Bill:
How You Can Have Your Say 26 October 2026 | Protect and Teach CIC Deadline for written evidence: Monday 16…
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Who Is Driving Conversion Practices Bans?
The WHO, Europe, Australia and the UK’s Draft Bill An examination of international recommendations, legislative influence and the safeguarding questions…
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An Examination of the University of Leeds Trans+ Inclusive Fieldwork Guidelines
Policy Analysis | Protect and Teach CIC | 23 October 2026 The University of Leeds Inclusive Fieldwork Hub has published…
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When Prejudice Becomes a Safeguarding Concern: What the Antisemitism Review Means for KCSIE
Protect and Teach CIC 23 October 2026 The Government has accepted all 27 recommendations of Sir David Bell’s independent review…
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An Examination of the Schools OUT Invitation to Launch the 2027 UK LGBT+ History Month Theme
Policy Analysis | Protect and Teach CIC | 23 October 2026 Schools OUT UK has circulated an invitation to the…
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A Minister’s Assurance Is Not a Statutory Safeguard
Bridget Phillipson says the Draft Conversion Practices Bill will protect parents, professionals and legitimate conversations. Protect and Teach examines the…
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Who Is Shaping SEND Training in England’s Schools?
Protect and Teach Submits Freedom of Information Request 12 October 2026 | Protect and Teach | Education, SEND and Accountability…
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Protect and Teach CIC exists to advance education by producing high-quality research, resources and practical guidance that supports educators and decision-makers. We promote evidence, academic freedom, critical thinking and open discussion, helping ensure that education remains focused on knowledge, safeguarding and the best interests of children.
Legal Status
Protect and Teach is the trading name of Protect and Teach CIC (Company No. 17355556), a Community Interest Company registered in England and Wales.
We are currently progressing an application to register Protect and Teach as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). Until that process is complete, our activities are undertaken through Protect and Teach CIC.