Protecting Every Learner. Empowering Every Educator. Building Stronger School Communities.

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Join educators across South Africa who are committed to safeguarding and supporting learner wellbeing.

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A Department of Basic Education National Safeguarding and Psychosocial Support Initiative

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Protecting

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Empowering

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Supporting

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In loving memory of Sibongile Monareng

Why it Matters?

Why Psychosocial Support in Schools Matters?

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Protect

"Without your wellbeing, nothing else is possible"

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PROTECT yourself (Self-care)

DBE Protect ensures you're not alone on this journey.

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Empower

"Become a Teacher Who Really Makes a Difference"

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DBE Protect guides you to be the person that truly understands and supports.

EMPOWER yourself (Self-development)

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Support

"They need adults who notice, who care, and who know what to do."

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DBE Protect gives you the knowledge and tools to be that life-changing adult.

SUPPORT others (Impact on learners)

When educators are healthy, equipped, and supported, learners thrive. Schools become stronger. South Africa becomes stronger.

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To find out more about DBE Protect

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Explore our Programs?

Recognising warning signs. Responding with care. Building protective school communities.

Designed to help schools prevent learner suicide and respond effectively to crisis situations.
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Recognise, Respond, Support and Protect

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Suicide Prevention

Designed to help build safe, inclusive schools free from violence.
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Recognise, Respond, Support and Protect

GBV Prevention and Response

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Designed to support educator mental health and create supportive school staff cultures

Recognise, Respond, Build resilience and Practice self care

Educator Well-being and Burnout Prevention

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Designed to support educator in recognising and responding to substance use challenges

Understand, Recognise, Respond and connect learners with treatment and support

Substance Abuse Awareness and Prevention

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Designed to help teach online safety and create an anti-bullying culture.

Identifying, Intervening effectively, Teaching and Guiding

Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention

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Personalised Dashboard

 Track your progress and store your results and certificates.

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Self-paced Online Training

Learn in your own time, at your own pace with engaging videos and supporting visuals.

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Downloadable Resources

Download, store and print step-by-step "what to do" instructions and protocols for emergencies.

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Every School. Every Province. One Platform

Every Learner. Every Teacher. Every Community. Everyone MATTERS

Toolkits and Checklists

 Ready-to-use tools for your classroom, checklists to guide your teaching and your communication

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Professional Development

Complete online courses and earn SACE professional development points.

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Reference Documents

Easy access to essential policy frameworks and summaries.

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All of these Safeguarding and Psychosocial Support Courses and Resources can also be found under each of the Programs
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Developed and managed by Pinnock Consulting, in collaboration with the Department of Basic Education and the Psychosocial Support Directorate.
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