Safeguarding
Every Young Person Deserves a Safe Place to Grow
At Olasiva, safeguarding is more than a policy -- it is our commitment to creating safe, respectful, and guided spaces where every young person is protected, heard, valued, and supported to thrive.
At Olasiva, the safety, dignity, and well-being of every young person are at the heart of everything we do. Safeguarding is not only a policy for us -- it is a shared responsibility. Every decision we make begins with one question: is this in the best interest of the young person?
Every young person deserves to be safe
Protect
We are committed to protecting every young person from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and harm.
Respect
Every young person deserves dignity, inclusion, and respect regardless of their background.
Listen
Young people have a voice. We create spaces where they are heard and taken seriously.
Walk Alongside
We believe every young person deserves trusted adults who journey with them safely through every season of life.
Empower
We help young people grow in confidence, resilience, responsibility, and hope.
Act
Every safeguarding concern is treated seriously, confidentially, and responsibly.
Our safeguarding policy
Child Protection Policy
Protecting every child and young person in every Olasiva programme.
Read policyCode of Conduct
Standards of behaviour for staff, mentors, volunteers, and partners.
Read policyReporting Concerns
Safe, confidential ways to report any concern or incident.
Read policySafe Recruitment
Careful recruitment and screening of everyone working with young people.
Read policySafeguarding Training
Every mentor and volunteer receives safeguarding training.
Read policyWorking With Families
Parents and caregivers are our partners in keeping young people safe.
Read policyHow We Keep Young People Safe
- Recruit carefully
- Screen mentors
- Train volunteers
- Safe supervision
- Clear Code of Conduct
- Open communication
- Trusted reporting
- Follow up
- Support everyone involved
- Review and improve
Everyone Has a Role
Parents
Schools
Churches & Mosques
Mentors
Volunteers
Young People
How We Prepare Our Mentors and Staff
Every mentor, volunteer, staff member, and leader receives safeguarding training before working with young people -- covering recognising signs of harm, listening to young people, responding to concerns, professional boundaries, and ethics & accountability. Training is refreshed regularly through workshops, case discussions, and peer learning.
If Something Doesn't Feel Right, Speak Up
If you witness, suspect, or receive information about behaviour that could place a young person at risk, please report it immediately. Every concern is taken seriously, treated with respect, and handled confidentially. If you are in doubt, it is always better to report your concern.
You can report anonymously if you prefer. Reports are only shared with those who need to know in order to protect the young person.