Building Safer Schools, Stronger Communities
SAFE & GROW™ is a global, evidence-based framework rooted in change management and systemic transformation that helps schools, youth clubs, and community organisations prevent bullying, protect wellbeing, and build thriving, connected communities.
Why We Exist
Every day, millions of young people face situations that make them feel unsafe or excluded. SAFE & GROW™ exists to change that by addressing both the behaviours that cause harm and the systems that allow them to continue. Our work is grounded in proven change management principles, ensuring safety is embedded at every level of an organisation.
What is SAFE & GROW™
SAFE
SAFE Model – What We Address:
- Speak Up Systems – Creating accessible, anonymous channels for reporting and fostering a culture of peer support.
- Adult-Led Interventions – Equipping all staff, coaches, and volunteers with the tools and confidence to prevent, identify, and respond effectively.
- Family & Community Involvement – Engaging parents, carers, and local leaders as active partners in prevention and response.
- Education & Empowerment – Embedding anti-bullying education into the curriculum and empowering young people to lead change.
GROW
GROW Framework – How We Deliver Support:
- Gather Needs & Data – Identifying and quantifying gaps, from food security to digital access.
- Resource Mapping & Partnerships – Connecting schools and youth groups with local businesses, charities, and services.
- Operationalise Support – Creating efficient systems to match resources with needs.
- Work with Stakeholders – Partnering with local and national bodies to drive policy and systemic change.
Who We Work With
Schools & Colleges
Supporting educational institutions to embed a culture of safety and inclusion.
Youth & Sports Clubs
Helping youth organisations build strong safeguarding systems and positive team cultures.
Community & Faith Groups
Strengthening community-led safety initiatives and connecting families to resources.
Local Authorities
Partnering with councils to integrate SAFE & GROW™ into local strategies.
Funders & Partners:
Collaborating with partners to deliver measurable impact for communities worldwide
Why It Works
Bullying is not just an individual behaviour problem, it’s a systems problem. When schools only react to incidents, students continue to suffer. The SAFE Schools Model and GROW Framework help schools address the root causes of bullying, build sustainable solutions, and create lasting cultural change.
Quick Stat:
“1 in 5 children experience bullying each year, but schools can change this.”
Holistic Approach
Tackles both behaviour and the root causes for sustainable results.
Evidence-Based
Backed by rigorous research and proven impact data.
Whole-Community Engagement:
Empowers everyone, from students to parents to partners, to play a role.
Globally Adaptable
A flexible framework designed for different cultures and contexts.
