Safeguarding
Because we work with young people, keeping them safe is our first responsibility, before any programme, event or opportunity.
If a child is in immediate danger, act now
Contact the Police on 999 immediately and make sure the young person is safe. This page is not monitored around the clock and must not be used to report an emergency.
The welfare of every young person comes first
The Tyler Nicholas Foundation is committed to protecting the young people who take part in our programmes, events and opportunities. Every young person, whatever their age, background, ability, gender, religion or circumstances, has the right to be safe and to be treated with dignity and respect.
Safeguarding is not a single policy or a box to tick. It is a responsibility shared by everyone connected to the Foundation, our Board, staff, volunteers, partners and members. We take every concern seriously, we listen to young people, and we act.
Our safeguarding principles
The commitments that guide how we protect young people in everything we do.
The child comes first
The welfare and safety of the young person is always our first and overriding concern.
Protection for all
Every young person has an equal right to protection from harm, abuse and neglect.
Everyone's responsibility
Keeping young people safe is the shared duty of our Board, staff, volunteers and partners.
We listen
Young people are heard. We take what they tell us seriously and never dismiss a concern.
We act promptly
Concerns are responded to quickly and appropriately, including involving the authorities when needed.
Handled with care
Information is kept confidential and shared only with those who need it to keep a child safe.
What we do to keep young people safe
Safeguarding runs through how we recruit, train and operate.
Safe recruitment, anyone working with young people is carefully selected, with references and checks appropriate to their role.
A clear code of conduct, everyone agrees to standards of behaviour that protect young people.
A Designated Safeguarding Lead, a named person is responsible for safeguarding and receives concerns.
Training & awareness, our people know how to recognise, respond to and report a concern.
Appropriate supervision, activities involving young people are planned with their safety in mind.
Confidential records, safeguarding information is stored securely and shared only on a need-to-know basis.
Clear reporting routes, simple, well-known ways for anyone to raise a concern, including this page.
Working with authorities, we cooperate fully with the police and child-protection agencies.
Report a concern
If you're worried about the safety or wellbeing of a young person connected to the Foundation, tell us. You can be a young person, a parent, a volunteer, or a member of the public.
Anonymous if you wish
Leave your name and email blank.
Kept confidential
Seen only by our safeguarding team.
Reviewed & acted on
Assessed by our Safeguarding Lead.
Getting help
Where to turn, depending on the situation.
Emergency
If a child is in immediate danger.
999
Police
National services
You can also contact the national agency responsible for family affairs and child protection in Seychelles.
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility
If something doesn't feel right, speak up. It's always better to share a concern than to stay silent.
Report a concern