SQS4KIDS

Empowering Kids with Safety Q's

A program that helps children recognize safe people, places, and situations.

About SQS4KIDS

Our Mission

SQS4KIDS is a preventative program dedicated to empowering children with age-appropriate protective strategies within a foundation of trust. Our mission is to help children recognize their body's warning signs of danger, develop the ability to trust their instincts, and assess the safety and boundaries of others. By giving children a voice and making them central to their own safety, we aim to foster confident, resilient, and informed individuals who can navigate their worlds securely.

Our Vision

To create a future where all children are equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and trust in their own instincts to stay safe, supported by a society that values their voices and upholds their right to safe, respectful, and boundary-aware relationships.

Interactive Program Puzzle

Click each puzzle piece to reveal the magic behind SQS4KIDS. Flip the pieces to explore our comprehensive approach to child safety and emotional wellbeing.

Under/Over Reactions

SQS4KIDS helps children recognise how their bodies and emotions respond to different situations — especially when something feels "too big" or "too small." Through story-driven learning and interactive tools, children learn that both under and over reactions are signals from their nervous system, not "bad behaviour."

Emotions

Emotions are at the heart of SQS4KIDS. We guide children to name, understand, and manage their emotions safely, linking feelings to body sensations and actions. Using songs, storytelling, and reflection, we show that emotions are messages — helping children trust their inner world and make sense of what happens around them.

Wise Inner Voice

Children learn to listen to their "Wise Voice" — that calm, guiding inner voice that helps them stay safe, make good choices, and speak up when something feels wrong. SQS4KIDS teaches children how to recognise the difference between fear-driven thoughts and true inner wisdom, using language, imagery, and exercises grounded in attachment and mindfulness theory.

Trust

Trust is the cornerstone of SQS4KIDS. Every lesson and activity is designed to help children understand what trust looks, feels, and sounds like — in themselves, in others, and in their environments. The structural framework of the entire program is anchored in my soon-to-be trademarked Foundation of Trust — a model that draws on earlier work around the structure of security and how infants learn to explore their environment and return to their attachment figure whenever they sense danger.

Self-Trust

Children are taught to believe in their own instincts, decisions, and emotions. SQS4KIDS helps them build inner security — the understanding that they can rely on themselves, even in uncertain or unsafe situations.

Trusting Others

SQS4KIDS teaches that while most people can be trusted, some cannot — and that learning the difference is a vital life skill. Children first discover that trusting others begins with trusting themselves. Once they have learned to recognise and respond to their own internal cues through self-trust, they are ready to explore what it means to build safe and respectful connections with others.

Setting Safe and Healthy Boundaries

Through stories, role play, and creative activities, children learn that it's okay to say no — and that doing so respectfully is a way of keeping themselves and others safe. SQS4KIDS helps them understand their right to personal space, both emotionally and physically, while building the confidence to express their needs clearly.

Gut Feeling

Children are taught that their gut is one of the smartest parts of their body. Through sensory-based learning and mindfulness, they learn how their body sends warning or comfort signals. SQS4KIDS helps children understand these signals as important information — the body's natural protection system — and encourages them to act on it safely.

Culturally Sensitive

SQS4KIDS embraces cultural diversity and integrates inclusive practices into all lessons. We respect the different ways families and communities express safety, emotion, and connection. Every aspect of the program — from language to visuals — is co-designed to honour diverse cultural frameworks while maintaining universal principles of child safety and trust.

Inclusive

Every child deserves to feel seen and valued. SQS4KIDS is designed for all learners — regardless of background, ability, or identity. Activities are differentiated, language is accessible, and the learning environment celebrates uniqueness. We ensure that inclusion is not an afterthought, but a foundation of emotional safety and belonging.

Student Driven

SQS4KIDS empowers children to be active participants, not passive recipients. Lessons are interactive and inquiry-based, allowing students to explore their own ideas, questions, and reflections. This ownership builds intrinsic motivation and reinforces the message that their voices matter — especially when it comes to their safety and wellbeing.

Music Integration

Music is used as a teaching and healing tool. Carefully composed pieces reinforce learning concepts, calm the nervous system, and help encode memory. The rhythm and repetition of music create a safe emotional space, making difficult concepts easier to understand and integrate through joy and creativity.

Gameplay

Children learn best through play. SQS4KIDS uses interactive online games to teach safety, boundaries, and emotional awareness in a fun and engaging way. Each game is carefully designed to reinforce key concepts such as trust, empathy, and self-awareness — transforming serious topics into memorable, empowering experiences.

Learning Journals

SQS4KIDS Learning Journals invite children to explore what they've learned in a way that feels personal, safe, and creative. After each animated learning video, children are encouraged to reflect through multiple modes — writing, drawing, recording voice notes, or selecting visual prompts that express their thoughts and feelings.

Meditations

Short, age-appropriate meditations teach children how to calm their minds, connect with their bodies, and feel grounded. By linking breath and awareness to safety, SQS4KIDS helps children learn emotional regulation — a skill that supports both academic learning and lifelong resilience.

Assessments

Assessments in SQS4KIDS are not about grading — they're about growth and understanding. Each animated learning video is followed by 12 comprehension questions, designed to deepen reflection and measure each child's grasp of key safety concepts.

Story-Driven Content

Storytelling is at the heart of how children learn. Every SQS4KIDS module uses narrative to teach complex ideas about trust, emotions, and safety in ways that are relatable and memorable. Children learn through role play, character-driven stories, and modelling, which allow them to safely explore real-life situations and emotional responses.

Understanding Grooming

Children learn to recognise age-appropriate strategies that unsafe people use to decrease physical and psychological space between them. Grooming usually looks different at each age, but the goal is always the same — gaining closeness and control.

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Foundation of Trust

This model represents the Foundation of Trust — a framework developed to help children build a sense of safety, security, and self-belief. It connects every part of the SQS4KIDS journey and is protected under copyright.

More details and video explanation will be added soon.

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Meet Our Founder

Sally's mission to protect children was born from her own difficult childhood. At just twelve years old, she made a promise to ensure that no child would endure the pain she once faced. Her journey began as a Psychiatric Nursing Assistant, where she gained deep insights into mental health and intergenerational trauma. This passion for understanding and healing led her to spend six years studying childhood trauma and attachment at the University of Western Ontario, earning degrees in Psychology, Education, and Special Education. Sally taught in Canada for seven years before moving to Australia, where she continued to inspire students for another eighteen years. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she transitioned into allied health, channeling her expertise toward holistic well-being. Her experiences culminated in the creation of SQS4KIDS — a unique program built on one powerful foundation: trust. Today, Sally lives in South Australia with her wife and three dogs, dedicating her life to keeping children safe and fulfilling the promise she made as a child.

“Every child deserves to feel safe. Through awareness and education, we can make that a reality.”

— Sally Jones

The Alchemy of Trauma

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Stories of Hope

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How Big is the Problem?

Understanding the scope helps us create meaningful change

1 in 4

Girls experience sexual abuse before age 18

1 in 6

Boys experience sexual abuse before age 18

90%

Of child abuse victims know their abuser

63%

Of cases go unreported

These statistics highlight the urgent need for child safety education. Together, we can make a difference by raising awareness and empowering children with knowledge.

Teacher's Space

Resources and tools for educators making a difference

For Teachers

We are creating thoughtful, trauma-informed tools to help educators build safe, supportive, and emotionally aware learning environments.

Upcoming Features:

Trauma-informed classroom resources and child-safe learning materials
Practical training and professional development for educators
Supportive educator community for shared learning and guidance
Easy-to-use tools to integrate emotional safety into existing curriculum

Please check back soon — meaningful resources are coming.

Partner Organizations

Collaborate with us to amplify our impact and reach more children and families.

Partnership Benefits:

Extended reach to support children, families, and educators
Co-created, trauma-informed resources and programs
Access to a values-aligned community and professional network
Opportunities for shared advocacy and social impact initiatives

Thank you for your interest in partnering with SQS4KIDS. Please share your details using the contact form below, and our team will be in touch to explore alignment and next steps.

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Your Impact

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Helps deliver safety and wellbeing programs to an entire school

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