our safeguarding policy
Bahlool British International School is concerned about the welfare and safety of all its pupils and works to create an ethos in which pupils feel secure and listened to. If our Safeguarding Policy is successful, concerns that arise will be dealt with as quickly, as sensitively and as effectively as possible. Records will be paper based, recorded accurate and securely stored and passage of information will always occur when it is in the best interest of the child for this to take place.
The purpose of this policy
Whilst all Policies have a minimum date for review as a guideline, policies are under constant review. Changes to policies will occur as required.
- Approved by: CEO and Chairman
- On : October 2022
- Next review due by: Annually
- Next review due by: August 2026
- Last reviewed By: Executive Principal and Chairman
- Last reviewed on: August 2025
This policy applies to all staff, including senior managers and the board of trustees, paid staff,
volunteers and sessional workers, agency staff, students or anyone working on behalf of Bahlool British International School (LBBIS)
- To protect children and young people who receive LBBIS’s services. This includes the children of adults who use our services
- To provide staff and volunteers with the overarching principles that guide our approach to child protection.
LBBIS believes that a child or young person should never experience abuse of any kind. We have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. We are committed to practice in a way that protects them.
Aims of the policy
- To provide clear direction to staff and others about expected codes of behaviour in dealing with safeguarding issues.
- To make explicit the school’s commitment to the continued development of good practice and sound procedures so that safeguarding concerns and referrals are handled sensitively, professionally and in ways that support the needs of the child.
- To integrate safeguarding issues into the curriculum
- To take account of policies in related areas such as behavior, anti-bullying and e-safety.
Roles & Responsibilities
Our safeguarding responsibilities are led by a highly trained and dedicated team who ensure that policies are implemented effectively and consistently across the school.
Student Voice in Safeguarding
LBBIS recognises the importance of empowering pupils to speak up and participate actively in
safeguarding practices. To ensure that all students feel safe, listened to, and confident to raise concerns
- Safeguarding Assemblies
Deliver regular age-appropriate assemblies and tutor-time discussions to educate pupils about their rights, safe behaviours, and how to seek help.
- Visible Safeguarding Information
Display posters and visual materials around the school with the names, photographs, and contact details of the DSL, Deputy DSL, and safeguarding officers
- Anonymous Reporting Mechanisms
Provide worry boxes or anonymous reporting systems (digital or paper-based) so pupils can share concerns discreetly.
- Pupil Questionnaires & Feedback
Conduct regular safeguarding surveys and feedback opportunities to gather pupils’ views on how safe they feel in school and how safeguarding can be strengthened.
- Student Ambassadors
Explore appointing trained student safeguarding ambassadors to act as peer points of contact
and promote a culture of openness.
School Procedures
Our child safety procedures outline the clear steps and guidelines that ensure safety, consistency, and accountability across all areas of school life. They help staff, students, and parents understand expectations and respond appropriately in everyday and emergency situations.
- Any member of staff concerned about a child must inform the DSL or DDSL immediately.
- The member of staff must record information regarding the concerns as soon as possible after the event or disclosure using the school “Record of Concern” form. The recording must be a clear, precise, factual account of the observations.
- The DSL and/or DDSLwill refer to Head Office if required. If it is decided to make a referral to Head Office this will be done, if necessary, without prior discussion with the parents.
- The DSL or DDSL will ensure that a written report of the concerns is sent to them within 48 hours.
- Particular attention will be paid to the attendance and development of any child who has been identified as at risk.
- If a pupil who has been identified as at risk changes school, the Executive Principal will inform the Head Office and consider the transfer of appropriate records to the receiving school.
Read the Full Policy
For detailed information on our child protection procedures and guidelines, please refer to the full school policy available in the PDF link below.