Safeguarding GUIDELINES
Welcome to Doha college. Please read this leaflet so that you are aware of the key information regarding your own safety and the safety of our pupils. Doha College is committed to the safeguarding and protection of all pupils and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. This means we aim to protect all children from harm or injury and allow them to develop safely, free form abuse or neglect. This leaflet has been given to you to ensure you understand what is expected of you. If you are unsure of any of the expectations, please ask the person who gave you the leaflet for clarification. By signing into the school, you are agreeing to follow the advice and guidance in this leaflet.
Safeguarding Advice for Visitors At Doha College all adults are committed to safeguarding and meeting the needs of our children. All visitors and volunteers are part of this commitment and within these guidelines you will find helpful advice and information to help you support this. Visitors or volunteers who do not display this ethos will be asked to leave the site.
Your Responsibilities All visitors who work with children will have to complete a safeguarding course, either online or through the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL). If you are working with children regularly or on your own, you must provide a police check (or the equivalent) to show you are suitable to work with children as per the volunteer policy. This may be provided through your employer. Without this you cannot be left unsupervised with our students. If you become the subject of any criminal investigation you must inform the Principal immediately.
What if I am worried about a child? If, while working with a child, you become concerned about there wellbeing you must report this to the member of staff you work with or the DSL. Some signs of abuse may be • Comments made by the child • Marks or bruising • Changes of behaviour or personality • Low self-esteem • Changes in appearance • Neglect e.g. no food, dirty clothes, poor hygiene
What do I do if a child tells me that they are being harmed? Although it is unlikely this may happen, they have trusted you to tell you this and it is important you take the time to listen. • • • • • • • •
Stay calm and assure the child they have done the right thing Listen carefully, remain calm and accept what the child says Do not promise confidentiality Try to alleviate any feeling if guilt or shame Do not judge the child or the alleged abuser Ask open questions to help share the story, but do not investigate Explain what happens next, that you must pass this on to the Deputy DSL. Make notes ASAP using the child’s words, sign, date them and pass them onto the Deputy DSL.
What if the alleged abuser is a member of staff? This should be reported directly to the Principal, David Tongue either visit him in his office or email his assistant to arrange a meeting stating it is for safeguarding reasons (seniorexec@dohacollege.com).
What if the alleged abuser is the Principal? This should be reported to the chair of the Governors, Mr Eduardo Vieria - evieira@ dohacollege.com
How do I ensure I always act in an appropriate manner? If working with a pupil, ensure you are always visible to others, this may mean leaving the door open if in a room alone. Do not engage with pupils through social media such as WhatsApp, Facebook. Only use official Doha College channels, no personal emails or phone numbers should be shared. Do not photograph pupils unless this has been agreed and no images should be stored on personal devices. No pupil data can be shared without school approval.
Site Safety Please ensure that you wear your visitor lanyard throughout the college at all times. Any visitor not wearing a lanyard will be escorted to reception. All visitors must report to reception on arrival. If the fire alarm sounds (a siren followed by an Arabic and English evacuation message) make your way to the muster point for further instructions. In Primary this is the MUGA, in Secondary/sport facilities this is the astroturf pitch. If a lockdown is called over the PA please make your way to the nearest room, lock the door, and await further instructions. Visitors must only use staff toilets, never a student toilet. All visitors must sign out and hand in their lanyard to security.
SAFEGUARDING If you have any concerns about the health, safety or well-being of any pupil at Doha College, please speak to one of the following immediately:
Uzma Zaffar
Executive Designated Safeguarding Lead
PRIMARY
uzaffar@dohacollege.com
Eva Taggart
Hannah Wood
Deputy DSL
Deputy DSL
Deputy DSL
Scott McDiarmid
Shainaz Dalvi
Deputy DSL
Deputy DSL
Jerome Scafe
Christopher Craig
Gemma Stroud
Deputy DSL
Deputy DSL
Deputy DSL
Derek Watson
Danielle Price
SECONDARY
DSL
Nicola Meikle
Doha College is committed to safeguarding and protecting all pupils and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. This means we aim to protect all children from harm or injury and allow them to develop safely, free from abuse or neglect.
Hasham Khan Safeguarding Governor safeguardinggov@dohacollege.com
SCAN FOR THE SAFEGUARDING BOOKLET
DSL
Louise Kotek
Deputy DSL
Deputy DSL
ACADEMIES
Sarah Jackson
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Thomas Westmoreland DSL
David Wallace
Jane Williams
Deputy DSL
Deputy DSL
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