The Safeguarding Curriculum
Roots to Branch is a complete safeguarding curriculum designed to place every child at the centre of their own safety and wellbeing. Grounded in a global perspective and inspired by leaves from around the world, it reflects a simple belief: every child, everywhere, deserves to understand how to keep themselves and others safe.
Through carefully structured, age-appropriate experiences, children develop the knowledge, confidence and judgement needed to navigate an increasingly complex world with clarity, resilience and responsibility.
A progressive learning journey supporting children from early primary through to late secondary.
AGES 5–7
Little Roots Explorer
First steps in noticing risk and asking for help.
AGES 7–9
Little Roots Champion
Building confidence to follow safety rules and speak up.
AGES 9–11
Little Roots Ambassador
Leading by example among friends and in the community.
AGES 11–14
The Branch Award
Speaking up and taking action in real-life situations.
AGES 14–16
The Branch Certificate
Applying safeguarding awareness with greater independence.
AGES 16–18
The Branch Diploma
Mastery and mentorship as young people prepare to lead.
One complete curriculum
At the heart of Roots to Branch are six safeguarding modules, represented by the six leaves of the curriculum tree.
Together, these modules provide a comprehensive safeguarding education that supports learners in understanding themselves, others and the world around them.
Digital & Online Safety
Developing safe, responsible and informed participation within digital environments.
Safety in the Environment
Understanding risks, responsibilities and safe decision-making within everyday environments and communities.
Personal Safety
Building confidence, awareness and strategies that support personal safety and informed choices.
Health & Wellbeing
Promoting positive physical, emotional, social and mental wellbeing.
Safeguarding Awareness & Practice
Developing understanding of safeguarding principles, protective factors and safeguarding responsibilities.
Speaking Up & Taking Action
Empowering learners to communicate concerns, seek support and become advocates for themselves and others.
A rich range of resources to support every learner at every stage. With mandatory units followed up by independent choice.
Additional
Activity Resources
Learning
Resources
Recognising achievement, encouraging reflection, and celebrating success.
Badges
Module Certificates
End of Year Certificates
Supporting Safeguarding Learning Anywhere
Designed to make safeguarding learning accessible, engaging, and easy to use.
Powerful Features. Meaningful Impact.
Designed to support safeguarding learning, evidence collection, reflection, and progress tracking
Empowering learning. Strengthening safeguarding.
Explore a complete safeguarding curriculum designed to help children develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills to stay safe both online and offline.
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