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Mission, Vision and Safeguarding

Khartoum American School is committed to providing an outstanding learning environment that promotes an open, inclusive, and student-centered program. Our mission focuses on character, curriculum, community, and citizenship. We also prioritize the safety and well-being of our students through our comprehensive safeguarding practices.

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Mission, Vision and Safeguarding

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  1. Mission, Vision and Safeguarding Bridget Davies - Superintendent Susan Boutros - Middle and High School Principal October 2019

  2. Welcome & Thank you October 3 2019

  3. Why are we discussing Mission and vision?

  4. Our Mission Khartoum American School provides an outstanding learning environment to promote an open, inclusive and student-centered program. We are devoted to fostering educational growth and development for our internationally-diverse student body.

  5. Our Vision • Character • Curriculum • Community • Citizenship

  6. Character: By helping students develop self-discipline and a positive self-image, Khartoum American School encourages students to explore their potential and to develop a rich and broad understanding of today’s world. Khartoum American School fosters in student a strong sense of personal commitment and dedication to their own learning.

  7. Curriculum: Khartoum American School follows an American Curriculum based around internationally recognized standards. Our student-centered program offers a technology-rich and inquiry-based approach. Khartoum American School offers a program of study that allows all students to reach their potential.

  8. Community: Khartoum American School actively pursues a sense of community characterized by students who are cooperative, communicative, productive and responsible. Students are encouraged to view themselves and their school as integral parts of the global community. Our community is a partnership of stakeholders who are actively engaged in the school and collectively shape its direction and ethos.

  9. Citizenship: We promote global citizenship and the expectation of our students is to reflect upon their own world and the world around them and to develop the skills required to make positive changes worldwide. We encourage students to embrace the diversity present at Khartoum American School and to celebrate the fact that it makes us a richer school community

  10. Our Vision • Character • Curriculum • Community • Citizenship

  11. Safeguarding at KAS

  12. Important Terms • Safeguarding • Child Protection • Safety

  13. Safeguarding Committee • Superintendent • Middle and High School Principal • Early Childhood and Elementary Principal • Middle and High School Counselor • Elementary Counselor and SSS Coordinator • Curriculum Coordinator • Early Childhood Teacher • Elementary Teacher • Middle and High School Teacher

  14. Safeguarding - Everybody's Responsibility • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. • Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play. • In order to fulfill this responsibility effectively, we should make sure the approach is child-centred. • This means that we should consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child.

  15. What is Safeguarding? When safeguarding a child you: • Protect them from abuse, maltreatment and exploitation. • Prevent anything from harming their health or development. • Ensure they can grow up under safe and effective care. • Take action to ensure they have the best outcomes in life.

  16. What is Child Protection? Child protection is a part of safeguarding. It is the action that is undertaken to protect specific children who are suffering, or are likely to suffer, significant harm.

  17. What is Safety? Safety is preventing physical harm from the environment

  18. Badges

  19. Bathrooms

  20. Safety - Emergency Drills • Fire - Everyone report to big field • Safe Haven - Everyone report to middle block classes - Computer Lab to Kindergarten • Lockdown - Everyone stay in classrooms and lock doors

  21. What can we do? • Wear badges at all times when at KAS • Make sure that you have a KAS car sticker • Make sure that your child is picked up on time • Speak to your children about their concerns • Encourage your children to report any concerns to a trusted adult. • Report any safety issues to AALT • Use designated bathrooms for adults when at KAS

  22. Safeguarding Curriculum Child Protection Handbook Teacher Resource Guide

  23. Elementary Safeguarding Lessons

  24. Middle & High School Safeguarding Lessons

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