Policy Statement
We are dedicated to the safety and well-being of all children in our care. We aim to create a secure environment for students to learn and develop. Our child safeguarding policy focuses on preventing harm, protecting children from abuse, and effectively addressing concerns or incidents.
We foster a culture of vigilance, openness, and collaboration among staff, students, parents, and the wider community. Through ongoing training, clear procedures, and robust reporting mechanisms, we strive to uphold the highest child protection standards and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
We encourage all staff, volunteers, and parents to recognize and report signs of child abuse and neglect immediately. Child protection is a shared responsibility.
This policy is reviewed annually to stay current and effective. Our safeguarding practices align with local and international laws, including:
– United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
– African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of Children
– The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
– Child Rights Act, 2003
– Child Rights Laws of applicable states
– Traffic in Persons Prohibition Law Enforcement and Administration Act (NAPTIP Act)
– Cybercrime Act 2015
All institutional policies and processes adhere strictly to our safeguarding and child protection system, which promotes the child’s best interests in all actions. This includes compliance with our:
– Handbook for Learners
– Anti-Bullying Policy
– Health and Safety Policy
– Code of Good Conduct (Staff)