About George
George is a safeguarding educator and advocate dedicated to protecting and supporting children and young people. He works with schools, organisations and communities to raise awareness of the risks children can face in everyday life.
Through safeguarding education, public speaking and school visits, he is committed to helping young people stay safe, understand their rights and feel confident to speak up when something is wrong.
Professional Safeguarding Education
George works with schools, colleges and community organisations to deliver safeguarding awareness sessions that focus on the real risks children and young people face today.
His presentations address topics such as online safety, exploitation risks, peer pressure, and the importance of recognising concerns and seeking help from trusted adults.
Sessions are delivered in a clear, supportive and age-appropriate way, helping pupils better understand safeguarding while encouraging open conversations between young people, parents and teachers.
Through his work, George aims to support schools in strengthening safeguarding awareness and reinforcing a culture where pupils feel confident speaking up.
From Personal Tragedy to Safeguarding Advocacy
George’s work in safeguarding began following the tragic loss of his 15-year-old son, Christoforos, in March 2022 after experiences linked to online harm.
In response, George founded the Christoforos Charity Foundation – www.ccfworld.org , a charity dedicated to raising awareness of online safety, mental health and the risks young people can face through social media and digital environments.
Through the charity, George began visiting schools to speak about safeguarding awareness and the importance of open conversations between children, parents and teachers.
Over time, this work developed into a broader safeguarding education initiative focused on prevention, education and empowering young people to seek help when they need it.
FirstLine Safeguarding builds on this foundation by providing structured safeguarding education sessions specifically designed for schools.
Learn more about the charity: Christoforos Charity Foundation 
Safeguarding Training & Professional Development
To ensure his work with schools is professionally grounded, George has undertaken additional accredited safeguarding training.
These qualifications provide a clear understanding of safeguarding frameworks, child protection procedures and the responsibilities schools have in protecting children and young people.
Training includes:
• Advanced Safeguarding for Children and Teachers
• Designated Safeguarding
Delivering safeguarding awareness sessions in educational settings which are essential for all children and teachers make them aware of all risk and dangers.
Safeguarding Awareness & Public Advocacy
George’s work raising awareness of online safety and safeguarding risks has attracted attention from media organisations and policymakers both in the UK and internationally.
He has taken part in interviews and discussions with broadcasters including:
• BBC
• ITV
• Sky News
• International media outlets
These appearances have helped highlight the importance of safeguarding education and greater awareness of the risks facing young people online.
George has also engaged with policymakers and advocacy groups working to improve protections for children in digital environments.
As part of this wider campaign, he was invited to the House of Commons, where he joined other bereaved parents and campaigners discussing stronger protections for young people online, sharing the platform with senior political figures including Kemi Badenoch.
George has also participated in international advocacy efforts, including events connected with a landmark legal case in Los Angeles involving bereaved families taking action against major social media companies. These discussions have involved campaigners, parents and public figures including Prince Harry, who has been supporting families raising awareness about online harms affecting young people.
Schools & Organisations
FirstLine Safeguarding has delivered safeguarding awareness sessions for schools, colleges and community organisations, speaking to pupils, parents and staff about online safety and safeguarding risks.
The presentations aim to support safeguarding awareness, encourage open conversations and help young people recognise when to seek help.
Below are just a few of many Schools that George has delivered presentations.
Safeguarding Sessions in Schools
FirstLine Safeguarding regularly delivers safeguarding awareness sessions in schools, assemblies and community settings, speaking to pupils about online safety, recognising risks and the importance of seeking help from trusted adults.
These sessions are designed to encourage open conversations and help young people better understand the challenges they may face both online and offline.
Below are short clips from FirstLine Safeguarding focusing on online dangers.
George receiving warm applause after his speech at The White Hats Ball 2026
Online Safety Awareness Presentation in the Classroom
School Assembly Presentation on the Risks of Social Media
Supporting Safeguarding Awareness in Schools
FirstLine Safeguarding provides structured safeguarding education designed to support schools in strengthening safeguarding awareness and encouraging young people to speak up.