SAFEGUARDING & INCLUSION
Dignity is non-negotiable.
Inclusive community development must be safe, accessible and led by the people it aims to serve.
Our commitment
HODI intends to protect children, adults at risk, staff, volunteers and community participants through responsible programme design, clear accountability and respect for individual rights.
This webpage expresses our developing safeguarding approach. It is not a substitute for an adopted policy, trained safeguarding personnel, statutory reporting processes or the approvals needed to operate specialist services.
How we are preparing to work safely
These measures must be established before programme delivery, particularly where children or adults at risk are involved.
Safe recruitment
Appropriate suitability checks, clear responsibilities, child protection training, professional supervision and codes of conduct.
Confidential information
Collect only necessary personal information, apply suitable consent and data-protection arrangements, and protect participant images and records.
Accessible participation
Consult families and people with disabilities, assess accessibility needs, and make reasonable adjustments where possible.
Extra safeguards for proposed programmes
The proposed HODI KICKSTART initiative would require safe sports venues, qualified coaches, parental consent, first-aid cover and protections against exploitative recruitment.
The proposed HODI BRIGHT PATHS initiative would require specialist assessment, appropriately qualified staff, individualised support, accessible facilities and all relevant Lagos State approvals before any school or specialist service begins.
Neither programme is currently open for football trials, school admissions or specialist services.
Raising concerns
For general questions about accessibility, safeguarding preparations or organisational policies, you can contact HODI through its official email. Please do not send confidential case information through public contact forms.
If someone is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services or the relevant statutory safeguarding authority rather than waiting for an email reply.
Opportunity must be safe for everyone
Our programme plans will develop alongside the protection systems and qualified partnerships required to deliver them responsibly.