This course outlines key duties and applied methods in safeguarding and child protection within UAE education, with attention to risk identification, timely action, and stable learning environments. The structure follows MOE, KHDA, SPEK, and ADEK compliance requirements and reflects current legislation in the region.
It remains suitable for teachers, assistants, early-years teams, support workers, and activity leaders. People searching for child protection training in the UAE, safeguarding courses in Dubai, child safety certification in Abu Dhabi, or UAE school safeguarding requirements consistently find this program relevant.
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Lesson 1.1: What Safeguarding Means
Definition and purpose
Safeguarding vs child protection
Why safeguarding is every educator’s responsibility
Lesson 1.2: Well-being and Development
How safety affects learning and behaviour
Emotional needs in early years
Building safe, supportive environments
Lesson 1.3: Key Safeguarding Terms
Harm
Risk
Disclosure
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL/DSO)
Lesson 2.1: Types of Abuse
Physical abuse
Emotional abuse
Sexual abuse
Neglect
Domestic abuse
Lesson 2.2: Recognising Early Warning Signs
Behavioural indicators
Physical signs
How children show distress
Lesson 2.3: Vulnerable Groups
Children with SEND
Children facing family conflict
Cultural or language barriers
Lesson 2.4: Legal Frameworks in the UAE
MOE, KHDA, SPEK, ADEK requirements
Children’s Act
Mandatory reporting duties
Lesson 3.1: Daily Well-being Check
The 10-second entry check
Spotting tiredness, fear, withdrawal, or hygiene issues
Lesson 3.2: Creating a Safe Classroom Culture
Anti-bullying strategies
Emotional literacy
Positive behaviour support
Lesson 3.3: Risk Assessment in Early Years
Identifying hazards
Setting routines for safety
Supporting individual care needs
Lesson 3.4: E-Safety and Digital Supervision
Online risks
Safe device use
Supervising digital activity
Lesson 4.1: Professional Boundaries
One-to-one interactions
Favouritism
Gifts
Personal contact details
Lesson 4.2: Safe Working Practices
Safe physical contact
Appearance and behaviour
Social media expectations
Lesson 4.3: Working With Colleagues
Reporting concerns
Escalating unsafe behaviour
Whistleblowing protection
Lesson 4.4: Joining a New Setting
Essential safeguarding documents
Key safeguarding people (DSO/DSL)
Where forms are kept
Reporting flowchart
Lesson 5.1: Understanding Disclosure
Why children disclose
Barriers to disclosure
Types of disclosure (direct, indirect, behavioural)
Lesson 5.2: Listening and Responding
Snack-Time Protocol (Observe, Listen, Ask open questions, Stay calm)
Staying supportive without interviewing
Lesson 5.3: Recording Evidence Correctly
Verbatim notes
Time and date logging
Storing records securely
Lesson 5.4: Reporting Procedures
Who to contact
What to do
What NOT to do
Paper and digital systems
When cases escalate to external agencies