Child safeguarding - True North International School

School life

Child safeguarding

3C Policy

Principles and Belief

Responsibilities

Reporting Progress

Child Protection officers

3C Policy

Children First

Prioritize children's well-being and safe.

Culture Always

Respect cultural norms and values.

Community Forever

Collaborate for a safe environment.

Principles and Belief

A child’s welfare is our priority, and each student has the right to be protected from harm and their welfare is safeguarded. As a school we work in partnership with parents/carers and/or other professionals to ensure the protection of our students.

Responsibilities

True North International School adheres to these basic principles, expected from all teachers, parents, students and non-teaching staff.

Adherence to Protocols

Teachers must strictly follow TNIS's child safeguarding protocols to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.

Vigilance and Action

Teachers should be vigilant for signs of abuse and report concerns to Child Protection Officers.

Training and Awareness

Teachers must complete child protection and safe recruitment training to effectively handle potential situations.

Professional Conduct

Teachers must understand that any breaches of conduct, both within and outside the workplace, can lead to disciplinary or legal consequences.

Information Sharing

Parents should actively share and update information about their child's behavior and any concerning signs they observe.

Reporting Suspicions

If parents suspect any form of abuse, they should promptly report their concerns to the homeroom teacher, advisor or principal.

Cooperation

Parents should cooperate fully with the school and any external agencies involved in investigating child safeguarding concerns.

Awareness and Education

Parents should educate themselves about child safeguarding issues and be aware of the signs of abuse to ensure their children's safety and well-being.

Policy Awareness

All non-teaching staff must be familiar with the school's Child Safeguarding Policy and their specific roles and responsibilities within it.

Vigilance and Reporting

Non-teaching staff should be vigilant for signs of abuse, both past, current, or recurring. Any suspicions should be reported immediately to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) or Child Protection Officer.

Collaboration

Non-teaching staff should cooperate with the school and any external agencies involved in child safeguarding investigations.

Supporting Students

Non-teaching staff should create a safe and supportive environment for students and be mindful of their well-being.

Report Suspected Abuse

Students should report any suspicion or knowledge of abuse, both within and outside the school, to their homeroom teacher, advisor or Senior Leadership Team (SLT).