Safeguarding is everyone's business

Welcome to the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland

The Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland ensures that there are no barriers to protecting children and young people up to the age of 18 in Northern Ireland.

What we do

  • Educate

    • Make sure that everyone understands how important it is to keep children and young people safe
    • Make sure that all the organisations involved are doing the best job possible
  • Advise

    • Report to the Department of Health about what the organisations are doing
    • Give advice to organisations about best practice
  • Engage

    • Listen to the views of children and young people about the issues that matter to them
    • Educate organisations through a programme of training events and consultations
  • This page is accessible in British Sign Language (BSL) for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.  
     

  • This page is accessible in Irish Sign Language (ISL) for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.  
     

Upcoming events

  • Leading Through A Trauma- Informed Lens

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    A new five part Trauma Informed Leadership course will be launching in early 2026.  This fully funded course aims to empower leaders by providing a shared space for learning, cross sector networking and leadership development. The course will integrate reflective and relational approaches to support leaders to create safe, responsive, and inclusive environments. Click on this link for more information and to register your interest.