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Child Protection and Safeguarding

ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ fully recognizes its responsibilities in child protection and is committed to fostering a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment for all enrolled students, free from any form of harm. The welfare of all students is of paramount importance to the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ community. Members of the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ community are required, ethically and legally, to act promptly and professionally to ensure the protection of our students in instances of suspected abuse or neglect.

ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ believes that safeguarding children is the responsibility of all staff members and we are committed to safeguarding students at all grade levels. As such, our teaching staff are required to complete the Level 1 safeguarding course through . Teaching assistants and other support staff, as well as our after school activities coaches and instructors, are required to complete the Awareness-level safeguarding course through the same organization. 

The Child Protection Team at ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ is composed of staff from the Early Years Program, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School, with designated leads in each section. Staff at ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ are required to report suspected child abuse and child welfare concerns to the team through the ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Child Protection Referrals. The Child Protection team then uses a risk assessment matrix adapted from the UN Rights of the Child and regularly participates in relevant training to stay updated on best practices. Posters with information regarding members of the team and a QR link to the referral are visible throughout the school which supports how the school encourages students, staff, and parents to share safeguarding and child protection concerns.Â