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Kent College West Cairo, a British international school in Cairo, acknowledges and prioritizes our duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children. Safeguarding means protecting children’s rights to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect. Our top priority is the health, safety and well-being of every student in our school. We listen to our students and take seriously what they tell us. Our aim is for children to enjoy their time as students at Kent College West Cairo. We want to work in partnership with all parents to help your child achieve their full potential and make a positive contribution
To promote a safe environment for pupils, our selection and recruitment policy includes all checks on staff and regular volunteers’ suitability, including criminal records checks. We comply with all current guidance and legislation and aim to surpass these expectations by following the best practices of all top British international schools. In compliance with the British School Overseas (BSO) framework, we adhere to regular updates from the Department for Education in the UK through the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance issued annually to advise schools like Kent College West Cairo.
In accordance with our responsibilities, we have a designated safeguarding lead (DSL), who is Ms Katie Alexander, the Head of Early Years, and a deputy designated safeguarding lead (DDSL), who is Mr James Greenwood, who is the Head of Primary. They are experienced school leaders who receive regular updated training for this role. It is their responsibility to ensure that all staff in contact with children receive child protection awareness and safeguarding training on a regular basis at Kent College West Cairo.
Mr. James Greenwood
Mr. James Greenwood
Deputy Head Curriculum
Mr. James Greenwood
Deputy Head Curriculum
Ms. Katie Alexander
Ms. Katie Alexander
Early Year Head
Ms. Katie Alexander
Early Year Head
Resources to support parents and carers to keep your children safe online:
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- Support for parents and carers to keep children safe online , which outlines resources to help keep children safe from different risks online and where to go to find support and advice
- Guidance on staying safe online which includes information on security and privacy settings
- Thinkuknow is an online general advice site to do with anything internet-based. Advice is given by age range including support for parents.
- Parent info is a collaboration between Parentzone and the NCA providing support and guidance for parents from leading experts and organizations
- Childnet offers a toolkit to support parents and carers of children of any age to start discussions about their online life, to set boundaries around online behavior and technology use, and to find out where to get more help and support
- Internet matters provides age-specific online safety checklists, guides on how to set parental controls on a range of devices, and a host of practical tips to help children get the most out of their digital world
- Net-aware has support for parents and carers from the NSPCC, including a guide to social networks, apps and games
- Let’s Talk About It has advice for parents and carers to keep children safe from online radicalisation
Safeguarding Resources
- MoodSpark – A place where young people aged 10-16 can learn how to look after their emotional and mental health and find ways to help them bounce back when life gets tough https://moodspark.org.uk
- My Tutor – Your child’s teenage years are an exciting time, but they can be tricky too. This website can give you support on whether their moods are normal, or if they need a bit of help. For more information visit MyTutor using the link below. https://www.mytutor.co.uk/blog/parents/teen-mental-health-a-guide-for-parents/
- Support for Students and Adults on Facebook and X (Twitter) –
- Kooth – Your online mental wellbeing community. Free, safe and anonymous support. https://www.kooth.com/
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