Kelechi Ukandu

Kelechi Ukandu is an independent safeguarding consultant, training and safeguarding supervisor at KU Consultations. With over 17 years of experience in the NHS, Kelechi has held numerous significant roles, including Nurse, Health Visitor, Team Leader, Safeguarding Advisor, CAMHS Child Protection Lead, Named Nurse for Safeguarding, and Strategic Safeguarding Partnership Lead.

Currently, Kelechi is SLIP independent reviewer for Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews (CSPR) and is commissioned to review child serious incidents. Within her work as a consultant; she helps practitioners understand the intersection between race, trauma, mental health, and child protection. She provides expert assistance to various safeguarding partnerships, acting as both a supporter and a critical friend.