Safeguarding

SISD community have a duty of care towards the safety and welfare of our students.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy outlines our school safeguarding procedures.
Our school policy is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2022) and UAE Child Protection Law 2016. Please read the policy here.
UAE Wadeema law describes child abuse, “Every action or omission that would lead to the harm of the child and prevent the latter’s upbringing and growth in a sound, safe and healthy manner.” Please read the law and policy here.
Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm.
Safeguarding means:
- protecting children from abuse and maltreatment
- preventing harm to children’s health or development
- ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care
- taking action to enable all children and young people to have the best outcomes
Keeping children safe is everyone’s responsibility, all our school staff including visitors have a duty of care to ensure welfare of our students and to report any concerns to Designated Safeguarding Lead or the Safeguarding Team. All staff have a duty to report any suspected or disclosed cases relating to child protection to the Safeguarding Team.

Chaishta George
School Designated
Safeguarding Lead
Our Safeguarding Team

Ruth
Burke
PRINCIPAL/CEO

Dr. Yamein
Ahmed
School doctor

Zosia
Bucheli
HEAD OF INCLUSION

Brian
Cleary
DEPUTY HEAD OF SECONDARY

Samantha
Hodges
DEPUTY HEAD OF PRIMARY

Ashley
Fitzgibbons
HEAD OF BOARDING
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to providing a safe and happy environment for all of our employees and in which our students can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our employees and students. All employees are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both country of residence/home country and any other country of residence.
Parent Information
We have the following information around the school to safeguard and support our students.
Safeguarding team. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s class teacher or a member of the safeguarding team below.
We require all our staff, parents, and visitors to wear lanyards to identify everyone on campus, please see the information regarding lanyard colours below.
Student & Staff
Parents
Visitors
Contractor
Permanent / On-site
Contractor
Temporary / Daily
Rental
Facilities Users