Al Diyafah High School-Reviewed policies- September 2023 AT&L23-24 CHILD PROTECTION POLICY PURPOSE: POLICY STATEMENT Al Diyafah High School is concerned about the welfare, wellbeing, safety and best interests of all its pupils and attempts to create an environment in which pupils feel secure and valued and in which they are listened to and taken seriously. This policy aims to outline the identification process to promote positive child protection, the management of such cases, people responsible for it and the precautions taken by school in lieu of the KHDA guidelines for child protection. All cases of child protection shall be dealt with in line with the Federal Law No. (3) of 2016 regarding the Child Rights Law (Wadeema) and Cabinet Resolution No. (52) of 2018 regarding implementing regulation of Federal Law No. (3) of 2016 regarding child rights. SCOPE: OUR COMMITMENT: - We endeavour to make our school a safe and happy place. We ensure that our recruitment and induction procedures are aligned to the Child Protection Policy of the School and any case of reported Child Abuse is immediately responded to as per the laid procedures. We recognise that children who are abused or witness violence may find it difficult to develop a sense of self-worth. They may feel helplessness, humiliation and some sense of blame. The school may be the only stable, secure and predictable element in the lives of children at risk. Our commitment against Child Abuse is reflected in: - • The content of the curriculum; such as our School Assemblies; Value Education Program, Moral Education and class discussions. • The school ethos which promotes a positive, supportive and secure educational environment and gives pupils a sense of being valued. • The School’s Wellbing Policy, Positive Behaviour & Anti-bullying policy which are aimed at supporting vulnerable pupils in the school and enhancing their welfare and wellbeing. • The practice of training all teaching Staff, CPO, board of management, bus attendants & drivers and all members in the school concerned with the welfare of the students. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Child Protection Policy Guidelines are divided into the following sections: 1. Recognising signs of abuse 2. Dealing with Disclosure 3. Role of the Child Protection Committee 4. Staff Code of Conduct 1. Recognizing Signs of Abuse It can often be difficult to recognize abuse. The signs in these guidelines are only indicators and many can have reasonable explanations. Children may behave strangely or seem unhappy for
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