The Guardian
As experts in Child Protection and Safeguarding, we provide a comprehensive range of solutions, including clearances, safeguarding policies, learning resources, anonymous reporting tools, investigations and consulting.
Experts in Child Protection and Safeguarding
Our Offerings
Child on Tour
(Ages 13+)
- A straight-talking course for teens that builds independence with responsibility. It covers boundaries, peer pressure, digital risk, and how to recognise red flags—plus clear guidance on when and how to report concerns. The aim is to empower young people to protect themselves and each other while away from home.
R175,00
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Child on Tour
(Ages 9–12)
- A short, child-friendly course that helps younger travellers understand their rights, trust their gut, and speak up early. Children learn simple, memorable tools (like the GUARD plan) to stay safe, set boundaries, and know exactly who to go to if something feels wrong—so they can enjoy the tour with confidence.
R175,00
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Tour DSO Course
- A high-stakes, practical course designed for qualified Designated Safeguarding Officers who lead safeguarding on tours. Across four focused modules, you’ll learn how to anticipate high-risk moments (especially during downtime), set tour-specific safeguarding expectations, manage real-time concerns, and ensure clear reporting and accountability before, during, and after travel.
R1250,00
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Safeguarding Awareness Course
- This essential course must be completed by anyone, coach, teacher, volunteer, or staff member who works with or around children or vulnerable individuals in any sporting or educational setting. Whether in a school, a club, or informal environment, the course provides the foundational safeguarding knowledge required to recognise, prevent, and respond to risks of abuse and harm.
R175,00
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Designated Safeguarding Officer
- This course is designed for individuals appointed as Designated Safeguarding Officers or Leads within any organisation that works with children, whether in sport, education, or community settings. DSOs must be formally trained and empowered to support their structures, including club chairs, school leaders, or federation executives, in implementing safeguarding standards, managing concerns, and ensuring compliance with national safeguarding frameworks.
R750,00
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Business 2 Business Bulk Purchases
- Empower your coaches, administrators or teachers with our Safeguarding Awareness Certificate or Designated Safeguarding Officer/Lead Courses. Unlock discounts on bulk purchases of 50 courses or more, offering cost-effective solutions.
ABOUT US
Founded in 2009 by Marc Hardwick, former Detective Sergeant in the Child Protection Unit, The Guardian stands as South Africa’s only fully-outsourced Proactive and Reactive Safeguarding Company.
Understanding Safety vs Safeguarding:
Safety protects against environmental factors through compliance with regulations like the Occupational Health and Safety Act and security measures.
Safeguarding prevents toxic relationships within organizations, addressing:
- Sexual Harassment
- Grooming
- Bullying
- Harassment
- Inappropriate online relationships
- Assault
- Sexual assault
Organizations working with vulnerable persons, especially children, must take proactive safeguarding measures. The Guardian’s developed principle of “The Four and Six” provides the foundation for effective proactive safeguarding.
Our Mission
Our team shares a passion for the safeguarding of human beings and, even more so, those who are the most vulnerable. We aim to protect all humans, through innovative, proactive solutions, that adapt to the ever-changing risks facing the communities we serve.
Our Vision
Eliminating vulnerability of all persons, by establishing a safeguarding culture.
Reach Blue Star Status
Schools are able to become Blue Star Status schools. Blue Star Status is the highest level achievable for safeguarding.
Establishing a culture of safeguarding is a process and not an action. Only those responsible for driving that process will genuinely safeguard children.