Child Protection

Child Protection & Safeguarding

The health, safety and wellbeing of our pupils is of paramount importance to each and every adult who works at Safa British School. Our pupils have the right to protection, regardless of age, gender, race, culture or disability. 

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils is at the core of everything we do at Safa British School. Arrangements for welfare, health and safety are outstanding here at Safa British School and ensure that all pupils, staff and visitors are exceptionally well cared for. We aim to ensure that pupils feel safe and secure and that they are given every opportunity to enjoy being at school. Our safeguarding policy and child-protection procedures are robust and reviewed for effectiveness. They are updated to ensure that UK and local requirements are met. Staff receive their child protection training annually and in line with guidance from ‘Keeping children safe in education’. Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are responsible for coordinating action within the school and liaising with outside agencies/professionals and government entities as appropriate. All staff have a duty to report any suspected or disclosed cases relating to child protection to the Child Protection Team.

  • 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
  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.

Dara Davey
Dara Davey
Assistant Head, Designated Safeguarding Lead - Primary
Child Protection & Safeguarding The health, safety and wellbeing of our pupils is of paramount importance to each and every adult who works at Safa British School. Our pupils have the right to protection, regardless of age, gender, race, culture or disability.  Safeguarding and promoting 

Child Protection Liaison Officer

Dara Davy

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Child Protection & Safeguarding Team

Zara Harrington Safa British School
Zara Harrington
Principal
Child Protection & Safeguarding The health, safety and wellbeing of our pupils is of paramount importance to each and every adult who works at Safa British School. Our pupils have the right to protection, regardless of age, gender, race, culture or disability.  Safeguarding and promoting 
Brian Horwell
Head of Secondary
Child Protection & Safeguarding The health, safety and wellbeing of our pupils is of paramount importance to each and every adult who works at Safa British School. Our pupils have the right to protection, regardless of age, gender, race, culture or disability.  Safeguarding and promoting 
Louise McGeever
Louise McGeever
Head of Primary
Child Protection & Safeguarding The health, safety and wellbeing of our pupils is of paramount importance to each and every adult who works at Safa British School. Our pupils have the right to protection, regardless of age, gender, race, culture or disability.  Safeguarding and promoting 
Jessica Vowles
Assistant Head Teacher - Pastoral Care ​| History
Child Protection & Safeguarding The health, safety and wellbeing of our pupils is of paramount importance to each and every adult who works at Safa British School. Our pupils have the right to protection, regardless of age, gender, race, culture or disability.  Safeguarding and promoting 
Dara Davey
Dara Davey
Assistant Head, Designated Safeguarding Lead - Primary
Child Protection & Safeguarding The health, safety and wellbeing of our pupils is of paramount importance to each and every adult who works at Safa British School. Our pupils have the right to protection, regardless of age, gender, race, culture or disability.  Safeguarding and promoting