Child Protection

• It is the school’s responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
• Children who are safe and feel safe make more successful learners
• Policies will be reviewed annually, unless an incident, new legislation or guidance suggests the need for an earlier date of review
• All children, regardless of age, gender, ability, culture, race, language or religion have equal rights to protection
• All staff have an equal responsibility to act on any suspicion or disclosure that may suggest a child is at risk of harm in accordance with this guidance
• All pupils and staff involved in child protection issues will receive appropriate support from the senior leadership of the school who will follow this policy guidance in doing so

• The Education Act 2002

• Keeping Child Safe in Education September 2024

• Working Together To Safeguard Children June 2023

• Standards for British schools Overseas 2023 

• British Schools Overseas

• Serious Crime Act 2015

• Sexual Offences Act 2003

• Education Regulation 2006

• Children’s Act 1998

• The Children and Social Work Act 2017

• The Equality Act 2010

• The Children and Families Act 2014

• The Human Rights Act 1998

• National Child Protection Policy in Educational Institutions in United Arab Emirates

• KHDA Inspection Framework

• Federal Law Number 3 Wadeema’s Law
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1. To provide all staff (including volunteers, parents, contractors etc) with the necessary information to enable them to meet their statutory responsibilities to promote and safeguard the wellbeing of children
2. To ensure consistent good practice across the school
3. To demonstrate the school’s commitment to safeguarding children

Every child should be treated with respect, consideration and dignity. They have the right to privacy and confidentiality.