Keeping Children Safe

SOS Children’s Villages Somalia recently achieved KCS Level 1 Certification and - as their Child Safeguarding and Advocacy Advisor highlights - the process helped them reinforce the child safeguarding practices they had in place.? ? Learn more about the organisation’s work in our recent article: https://lnkd.in/d4Rz_Cff --- Aldeas Infantiles SOS Somalia, organización que obtuvo recientemente la certificación de KCS Nivel 1, destaca que el proceso les ha ayudado a reforzar las prácticas de protección infantil organizacional que tenían en marcha. En nuestro reciente artículo puedes leer más sobre la organización:?https://lnkd.in/d3z2tp4g

On International Women's Day we recognise that working in child safeguarding means creating safe environments for everyone: including young women and girls, who are often at greater risk of some types of harm and discrimination. We keep on working to build a world where safety, dignity, and equality are at the heart of everything.

Sofía quiere contarle a alguien en su escuela lo que le está pasando en casa, pero la institución no tiene políticas de denuncia seguras ni una persona de confianza a quien acudir, que sepa cómo actuar en estas situaciones. Sofía teme que si dice algo y los adultos no lo gestionan correctamente, su situación podría empeorar.? Respira hondo y decide hablar con su profesora – pero ?qué pasará después? Tienes la posibilidad de completar esta historia. Haz una donación a KCS y ayúdanos a implementar sistemas de denuncia seguros para ni?os, ni?as y adolescentes como Sofía: https://lnkd.in/d3AUwd4B ? #CompletaLaHistoria? *Esta es una historia ficticia, basada en hechos de la vida real.?

Maya wants to tell someone at school about what’s happening to her but her school has no reporting system and no defined trusted adult for her to turn to. If she says something and it's not managed well, the danger could get worse. She takes a deep breath and feels ready to speak—but what will happen next? You can complete the story. Donate to KCS today to support us in creating safe reporting systems for children like Maya: https://lnkd.in/dV8Z7dES ? #CompleteTheStory *This is a fictional story is based on real-life situations.?

UK-based teachers and school staff: we need your insights for a research project on antisemitism in UK schools. Your experiences and perspectives are crucial to shape a clear picture of the current landscape. ? Take our short survey and share it with colleagues. Thank you for being part of this important conversation. https://lnkd.in/dmyw-9X5

UK teachers, educators, and school staff: Your expertise is needed!?? ? We are looking for people interested in taking part in a focus group about antisemitism in UK schools. ? The groups are a part of a larger research project aimed at furthering the nation’s understanding of antisemitism in UK schools and youth. ? To take part, send an email to [email protected] with the subject "Antisemitism project" telling us your job title, type of school, and location. If you have a preference for a focus group date let us know and we will take it into account. ? Date: 10 March 2025 and 11 March 2025 Place: Online – you can join from anywhere within the UK! Time: 17:00 - 18:30 GMT

Manuela estaba contenta de comenzar a trabajar en un proyecto que ayuda a ni?os y ni?as con pocos recursos a acceder a centros educativos. Sin embargo, al poco tiempo notó algo que la preocupó: su jefe se comunica con ni?os y ni?as fuera del horario laboral, a pesar de que las reglas de la organización lo prohíben. Manuela sabe que esto está mal pero tiene miedo de que su trabajo corra peligro si plantea su inquietud. Finalmente, decide hablar con Recursos Humanos – ?pero qué pasará después? Tienes la posibilidad de completar esta historia. Haz una donación a KCS y ayúdanos a implementar más políticas de protección de informantes, para que personas como Manuela no tengan miedo de hacer lo correcto: https://lnkd.in/dG7nGXAF ? #CompletaLaHistoria *Esta es una historia ficticia, basada en hechos de la vida real.?

Emma was happy to start a new job supporting children in vulnerable situations access education. It felt like a good place to make a difference. But soon she noticed something troubling: her boss frequently messages some of the children outside of work hours despite the organisation’s strict rules against it. Emma knows this is inappropriate, but will she put her job at risk if she raises her concerns? She asks for a call with Human Resources to try to talk about this — but what will happen next? You can complete the story. Donate to KCS today to support us implement strong whistleblowing policies in organisations, so people like Emma don’t fear doing the right thing: https://lnkd.in/dGJrCATG #CompleteTheStory *This is a fictional story based on real-life situations.?

Nossa Líder de Programa no Brasil, Andréa Espirito Santo Barrett convida a todos para nosso primeiro evento em português, ao vivo e gratuito: Os Padr?es Internacionais de Salvaguarda e Prote??o à Crian?a Organizacional. Fa?a sua inscri??o: https://lnkd.in/efstXSBY --- Our Brazil Programme Manager Andréa Espirito Santo Barrett invites you to our first Portuguese event. On 11 March you will have the opportunity to review the International Child Safeguarding Standards and reflect on how to apply good practices in different kinds of organisations.? ? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/efstXSBY

New Focal Point online course date open! From 1 – 31 March 2025 attendees to this course will get the skills, knowledge and confidence to cover the role of Child Safeguarding Focal Point in any organisation. Plus, it is a good opportunity to connect with other practitioners. Learn more about the course and sign up: https://lnkd.in/dxArsgHD ?