Sir Peter Wanless is the former CEO of the UK charity the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), which he led from 2013 to 2024. The NSPCC, which raises about £125 million a year, employs around 1,500 people across the UK with about 8,000 volunteers. Through Childline, a 24/7 helpline for any child who has a worry or a concern, the NSPCC offers around 200,000 one-to-one counselling sessions a year as well as a host of web-based resources.
In addition to raising awareness about child abuse and neglect, and campaigning for the 2023 Online Safety Act, Peter has overseen the expansion of Speak out Stay Safe, a service to help young people in primary school understand the nature of abuse and neglect and what to do if there is a worry or a concern. Over 90% of UK schools choose to access it.
Peter was appointed Independent Safeguarding Advisor for Nord Anglia Education in January 2025. He reports to its Education Advisory Board, chaired by Lord David Puttnam.
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