The Guardian
As experts in Child Protection and Safeguarding, we provide a comprehensive range of solutions, including clearances, safeguarding policies, learning resources, anonymous reporting tools, investigations and consulting.
Experts in Child Protection and Safeguarding
Our Offerings
Sport Safeguarding Awareness Certificate
- This course should be completed by every person and/or coach who coaches, works or volunteers within any sports code, whether associated to a club or not, and who may, through coaching or assistance, come in contact with a vulnerable athlete or child.
R150,00
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Sport Designated Safeguarding Officer
- This course should be completed by every person who has been identified as a Designated Safeguarding Officer/Lead. This person should be Trained and Empowered in assisting the National Federation and Club Chairperson.
R675,00
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Schools Safeguarding Awareness Certificate
- This course should be completed by every person who works or volunteers in any school, and who may through that work, either as an employee or as a volunteer, come into contact with any learner.
R150,00
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Schools Safeguarding Awareness Certificate
- This course should be completed by every person who works or volunteers in any school, and who may through that work, either as an employee or as a volunteer, come into contact with any learner.
Business 2 Business Bulk Purchases
- Empower your coaches, administrators or teachers with our Safeguarding Awareness Certificate or Designated Safeguarding Officer/Lead Courses. Unlock discounts on bulk purchases of 50 courses or more, offering cost-effective solutions.
ABOUT US
Founded in 2009 by Marc Hardwick, former Detective Sergeant in the Child Protection Unit, The Guardian stands as South Africa’s only fully-outsourced Proactive and Reactive Safeguarding Company.
Understanding Safety vs Safeguarding:
Safety protects against environmental factors through compliance with regulations like the Occupational Health and Safety Act and security measures.
Safeguarding prevents toxic relationships within organizations, addressing:
- Sexual Harassment
- Grooming
- Bullying
- Harassment
- Inappropriate online relationships
- Assault
- Sexual assault
Organizations working with vulnerable persons, especially children, must take proactive safeguarding measures. The Guardian’s developed principle of “The Four and Six” provides the foundation for effective proactive safeguarding.
Our Mission
Our team shares a passion for the safeguarding of human beings and, even more so, those who are the most vulnerable. We aim to protect all humans, through innovative, proactive solutions, that adapt to the ever-changing risks facing the communities we serve.
Our Vision
Eliminating vulnerability of all persons, by establishing a safeguarding culture.
Reach Blue Star Status
Schools are able to become Blue Star Status schools. Blue Star Status is the highest level achievable for safeguarding.
Establishing a culture of safeguarding is a process and not an action. Only those responsible for driving that process will genuinely safeguard children.