Child Protection Policy Essay

TFG believes that, all children have the right to protection from abuse regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, language, sexuality, disability, socioeconomic status, religious or political affiliations, or other status. It is the responsibility of Fellows of TFG to keep children safe, ensuring that no child comes to harm as a result of their engagement with you, whether that be via their interaction with you, or their participation in any activity involving you.

Teach for Ghana’s child protection policy is consistent with our vision, mission and core values and aims to keep children safe from the risk of harm caused by physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect or sexual abuse.

For the purpose of this policy, a child will be considered as a

Take action when they see

a) Inappropriate actions inflicted by TFG fellows or children on other children in person and/or

b) Offensive material, including violence against children, child abuse or child pornography in any form of media, including in any magazines, newspapers, personal computers in possession of Teach for Fellows ii. Be aware of and manage situations, which may present risks to children iii. Wherever possible, work in a supervised group when working with children. iv. Ensure a culture of openness to enable concerns to be raised and discussed by the children and/or their parents/guardians/caretakers in relation to any matter including but not limited to any risks to the child or any abuse.

v. Empower children to discuss their rights surrounding risk or abuse. vi. Talk to children about their contact with Fellows and/or others and encourage them to raise any concerns or doubts or any matters in relation to abuse. vii. Report any risk or abuse that a child may face in accordance with this Code of Conduct so that appropriate action in accordance with the terms of this policy may be taken. viii. Minimize the risk of children accessing inappropriate or harmful content or being exposed to strangers