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Keynote Talks
An honest, unforgettable account that brings safeguarding to life — delivered with conviction, courage and authority to staff, players and leaders.
Book a keynote →Turning lived experience into a safer game
Paul Stewart reached the very top of professional football — and survived abuse within it. Today he helps clubs, academies and organisations protect the young people in their care through honest, expert safeguarding training and keynotes.
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200
Talks delivered
Keynotes and training sessions across the UK.
10,000
People reached
Players, staff and leaders engaged.
100
Clubs & organisations
Partners supported nationwide.
30+
Years in the game
From the pitch to protecting others.
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About PaulBook Paul
From the pitch to protecting the next generation
Paul Andrew Stewart is an English former professional footballer who played top-division football for Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool, and was capped three times at senior level for England in the early 1990s — also winning the FA Cup with Spurs.
After bravely speaking out about the abuse he suffered as a young player, Paul has become one of the most respected and authentic voices in safeguarding.
What Paul Offers
Real stories. Real change.
Powerful, hard-hitting sessions that move audiences and put genuine child protection into practice — tailored for clubs, academies, councils and corporate teams.
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Safeguarding Training
A practical course built with child-protection experts, helping your organisation recognise abuse, respond correctly and record concerns with confidence.
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Consultancy
Trusted guidance for policy, culture and welfare — supporting boards and safeguarding leads to embed best practice across the whole organisation.
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Clubs & organisations I've worked with
From Premier League academies to national associations, councils and charities — drop each crest or logo into the badges below.
Manchester City
Tottenham Hotspur
Liverpool FC
The FA / England
Scottish FA
Watford FC
Fulham FC
Co-op Academy
University of Salford
Manchester City Council
Street Soccer Foundation
NSPCC
Testimonials
Trusted across the game.
From national associations to academies, councils and charities — here is what organisations say after working with Paul.
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Paul shared his personal story with senior staff from the professional club academy system as part of an FA Talent ID training course. It was both impactful and powerful.
The English FA
Talent ID training
I cannot over-emphasise how powerful Paul's contribution was. He spoke with such conviction, courage and honesty about his experiences as a child through football, and the lasting impact they have had.
The Scottish FA
Safeguarding event
Your workshop was powerful and hard-hitting and had a huge impact on the audience. Feedback was excellent — some said it was the best training they have attended in a long time.
Manchester City Council
Staff workshop
Paul delivered a direct and impactful session for our academy coaches. It emphasised the importance of safeguarding children with a common-sense approach to putting good practice in place.
Tottenham Hotspur
Academy coaching staff
Paul speaks with great knowledge and authority on safeguarding, and his support has guided our own policy toward the responsibility of safeguarding those entrusted to our care. When he speaks, the room listens.
Street Soccer Foundation
CEO, Keith Mabbutt
We had the pleasure of Paul visiting our training ground to speak to both U18 players and members of the club's management board, including our CEO.
Fulham Football Club
Head of Safeguarding, Welfare & EDI
Media & Recognition
Seen, heard and recognised.
From international broadcast to industry awards — including the EFL's Contribution to League Football Award 2024 — Paul's voice carries weight where it matters.
Contribution to League Football — Acceptance Speech
Safeguarding & Wellbeing Training
The FANSPCCEFLCNN World SportLeague Football Education
Online Course
Safeguarding in Sport
A practical online course giving your club or organisation the tools and knowledge to ensure a real commitment to safeguarding — written by Paul with child-protection experts.
- The key types of abuse to be aware of
- How to identify, report and record concerns
- CPD-aligned, built with safeguarding experts
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Bring Paul to your organisation.
Honest, expert safeguarding that moves people and changes practice.