Safeguarding

At LIS, keeping children safe is everyone’s responsibility. We have a duty of care to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all. This duty is exercised through the development of caring, professional relationships and behavior that demonstrates integrity and good judgment. All adults at LIS play an important role in safeguarding students from harm, through early identification of students who may be at risk, and educating students about keeping safe and their individual rights. Training on child protection awareness and procedures occurs on an annual basis. All employees go through a rigorous vetting process with regard to child protection. It is school policy to actively seek confidential references for all new employees.

Safeguarding commitment statements

We know that all learners need a secure and supportive environment in which to learn. At LIS, we believe that every child, regardless of age:

● Has at all times and in all situations the right to feel safe and included, and be protected from all forms of abuse, neglect, or harassment;
● Should be treated fairly with dignity and respect;
● Should be taught to understand their rights as a LIS student and have at least one trusted adult that they can confide in;
● Has the right to have adult decisions affecting them made in their best interest.

LIS is committed to our safeguarding processes in order to prevent the risk of harm to children’s health or development. LIS expects all individuals and groups associated with our school community to act with integrity and to take responsibility for keeping students safe and included. Whether you are a staff member, a coach, tutor, contractor, guest, parent or visitor, it is our expectation that you will support our students and act with their wellbeing in mind at all times.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At LIS, we believe that our diversity of language, culture, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, neurodivergence, religion and socioeconomic status is a strength.