From Policy to Practice: Bridging Gaps in Child Safeguarding Implementation in Somali Education

Abdikadir Issa Farah

Abstract: This research, titled 'From Policy to Practice: Bridging Gaps in Child Safeguarding Implementation in Somali Education', seeks to examine the effectiveness of child safeguarding policies in Somali educational institutions. The research outlines a comprehensive investigation into the translation of existing policies into practical measures that ensure the safety and well - being of children in schools. By bridging the gap between policy formulation and implementation, the study aims to identify challenges, highlight successful strategies, and offer recommendations to enhance child safeguarding practices in the Somali education system.

Keywords: Child Safeguarding, Protection, Convention on Rights of Children (CRC), Child rights