Professional resources and guides regarding Child's Voice.
A powerful first-person story revealing what it feels like for neurodivergent girls to mask their true selves at school and in daily life. Written from a child’s perspective, this heartfelt piece invites adults to look deeper, listen with empathy, and see beyond the mask.
Written from the viewpoint of a young person, this powerful article challenges professionals to reflect on the importance of first interactions, consistency, and presence when working with children — showing how small actions can build (or break) trust.
Learn how to spot early warning signs of EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance) in pupils. Discover key indicators, differences from truancy, and practical strategies for school staff to support children before absence becomes entrenched.
Discover practical steps to support and protect children after abuse disclosures. Read our comprehensive UK-based guide.
Support SEL with this creative All About Me Collage activity. Boost children's self-awareness, emotional expression, resilience, and classroom connection.
Explore how the 3-House Assessment Tool assists children in sharing their experiences, building trust, and facilitating trauma-informed, child-centred support.
Traditionally, safeguarding efforts have primarily focused on harm occurring within the home, where professionals work to protect children from abuse within their families. Dr. Carlene Firmin pioneered a new concept focused on protecting children from harm experienced outside the home environment.
The child's voice and understanding of their lived experiences are essential to safeguarding practices. How can we as professionals keep children safe if we do not know what we are trying to protect them from?