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A Child’s Voice® Model
Safeguarding Intervention & Early Support Tool Used Across The UK
What is THE a child's voice® model?
The A Child’s Voice® Model
A structured safeguarding, mental health education and early intervention model for children and young people.
A Child’s Voice® bridges clinical research and social work practice, translating research-informed approaches into practical, child-centred safeguarding and early intervention support. Through structured programmes, professional training and educational resources, the model aims to strengthen safeguarding practice, promote emotional wellbeing and help children and young people access timely support.
- Early Identification: Helping professionals recognise emotional distress and potential safeguarding concerns at an early stage.
- Safeguarding & Prevention: Supporting children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties, self-harm or suicidal thoughts.
- Child-Centred Support: Empowering children and young people to speak up, feel heard and understand where to turn for help.
- Professional Training & Resources: Equipping professionals and educators with structured tools to strengthen safeguarding practice, mental health awareness and early intervention.
- Legal & Statutory Alignment: Designed to support organisations in meeting relevant legal responsibilities and applicable statutory guidance relating to safeguarding, child protection, mental health, wellbeing and education in England.
The A Child’s Voice® Model complements, but does not replace, organisations’ statutory duties, safeguarding policies, procedures or specialist support.
Who is the A Child’s Voice® Model for?
The A Child’s Voice® Model is designed for schools and professionals supporting children and young people who may be experiencing emotional distress, mental health difficulties, self-harm or suicidal thoughts.
- Schools and education settings – Supporting pupils across primary and secondary education.
- Children and young people – Providing a safe, structured way to express their feelings and have their voices heard.
- Safeguarding professionals – Strengthening early identification, safeguarding practice and timely intervention.
- Mental health and early help services – Supporting children who need additional emotional wellbeing support.
- Professionals working with vulnerable children – Providing a structured approach to child-centred support and prevention.
The A Child’s Voice® Model works alongside existing safeguarding policies, procedures and support services. It is designed to strengthen early intervention and prevention, not replace statutory safeguarding responsibilities or crisis services.
WAys to work with a child's voice®
Commission the intervention
Suitable for children and young people age 8-17
Train professionals
Training for eligible practioners who want to deliver the A Childs Voice® Model within their own organisations, subject to requirements
School and organisational licences
Access authorised programme materials for agreed uses, with licensing conditions clearly set out
Become a Licensed Provider
Bring A Child’s Voice® to Your Organisation
Give children and young people the opportunity to be heard, understood and supported.
Become an authorised A Child’s Voice® provider and bring our structured, 10-week one-to-one intervention programme into your organisation, helping eligible practitioners support children and young people with their emotional wellbeing, self-harm concerns and suicidal thoughts.
Why become an authorised provider?
- Equip eligible practitioners with a structured intervention model and practical resources.
- Deliver a consistent, child-centred programme within your existing services.
- Strengthen your organisation’s early intervention and prevention offer.
- Help children and young people express their feelings, recognise their needs and access appropriate support.
- Access the programme through an authorised licence, subject to professional, safeguarding and delivery requirements.
Make A Child’s Voice® part of your organisation’s commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
Our Multi-Agency Safeguarding & Professional Network
- Statutory & Government Services – trusted authorities across sectors
- Police & Justice – supporting law enforcement and probation
- Mental Health & CAMHS – children, adolescents, and families
- NHS & Health Providers – local and national care services
- Charities & Voluntary Organisations – community-driven impact
- Local Authorities & Councils – strategic partnerships
- Safeguarding & Multi-Agency Networks – protecting children and adults
- Education – schools, colleges, and higher education
- Early Help & Family Support – empowering families and youth
- Youth Justice & Social Work – practical intervention and guidance
- Housing & Supported Accommodation – safe homes for young people
- Homelessness & Domestic Abuse Services – critical support networks
- Substance Misuse & Recovery – specialist recovery services
- Community & Faith Organisations – local engagement and care
- Public Health Services – wellbeing initiatives
- Virtual Schools & Foster Care – supporting children in care
- National Suicide Prevention Alliance – life-saving partnerships
Trusted By
Schools that have participated
Our School Engagement & Growing UK Reach
