For parents and families
How we keep every student at ACS Doha safe
Our Safeguarding Handbook sets out what every adult at ACS Doha does to protect students, how we respond when there's a concern, and who to talk to if you're worried about a child.
We share it openly because every member of our school community shares responsibility for keeping students safe. It's aligned with Qatar Ministry of Education requirements, Artemis Education's safeguarding standards and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
ACS Doha Safeguarding Handbook
What's inside
Six things the handbook covers
It's written for our staff, so it's practical and detailed. Here's what you'll find in it.
1
Who's responsible
Every adult on campus has a duty to keep students safe. The handbook explains what's expected of staff, our safeguarding team, school leaders and parents.
2
Recognizing harm
The signs of physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect that our staff are trained to notice, so concerns are picked up early.
3
Peer-on-peer and online safety
How we handle bullying and cyberbullying, plus newer risks like image sharing, sextortion and AI-manipulated images.
4
Reporting concerns
Our "if in doubt, report" approach, and exactly what staff do (and don't do) when a student tells them something.
5
Wellbeing and inclusion
How we support students' mental health, and the extra care we give students with additional needs or who are new to Qatar.
6
Safer staff, safer campus
Background checks and annual training for every adult, visitor sign-in, safety drills, and safeguards on trips and at pickup.
Raising a concern
Worried about a child?
If a child is in immediate danger, make sure they're safe and contact our safeguarding team straight away. Call 999 if emergency services are needed.
- Talk to usContact our safeguarding team directly, or speak to any trusted adult at school and they'll pass it on straight away.
- Tell us what you've seen or heardStick to the facts and leave any investigating to us. Our rule is simple: if in doubt, report.
- We take it from thereOur team follows a set process, keeps records confidential and puts the student's welfare first in every decision.
This includes concerns about a member of staff or a volunteer, even if the behavior seems minor. Small things reported early help us spot patterns and act before they grow.
Our safeguarding team
Who to contact
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Email Ben or Meadhbh directly, contact School Reception, or speak to any trusted adult at school.
Call Reception: +974 4474 9000
What we believe
Read the full handbook
Every student should feel safe, known and respected
Safeguarding at ACS Doha is proactive, preventative and relationship-based. It's part of daily school life, and it means wellbeing and belonging matter as much as academic achievement.
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility
Student welfare always comes first
Every concern is taken seriously
Early reporting is always encouraged