At Woodland Star International School, the safety, wellbeing and dignity of every child are at the heart of everything we do. We believe every child has the right to learn in an environment where they feel safe, respected, valued and heard.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Every member of our school community, including staff, volunteers, parents, caregivers and students, plays an important role in protecting children from harm, abuse, neglect, exploitation and bullying. Our approach is centred on creating a culture where children feel supported, know their voices matter and are confident to seek help from trusted adults whenever they need it.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to maintaining a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment through:
- A dedicated Designated Safeguarding Lead supported by a trained safeguarding team.
- Safe recruitment practices, including background checks, reference checks and police clearance for all staff and volunteers.
- Regular safeguarding and child protection training to ensure all staff recognise, respond to and report concerns appropriately.
- Clear procedures for reporting, recording and responding to safeguarding concerns promptly, professionally and confidentially.
- Secure management of safeguarding records and information.
- Age-appropriate education that helps students understand personal safety, healthy relationships, respect, boundaries, bullying prevention and online safety.
- A school culture where every student knows they can speak to a trusted adult if they are worried or need support.
- Strong partnerships with parents, caregivers and, where appropriate, external child protection agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children.
- A safe physical and digital environment that supports every child’s wellbeing and development.
We take all safeguarding concerns seriously and respond promptly in accordance with our Child Safeguarding Policy, Kenyan law and recognised international safeguarding best practice.
Raise a Safeguarding Concern
If you have a concern about the safety or wellbeing of a student at Woodland Star International School, please contact the School Office using the details below. You do not need to share the details of your concern with the office. They will arrange for the Designated Safeguarding Lead to contact you as soon as possible to discuss the matter confidentially. All safeguarding concerns are taken seriously, treated sensitively, and managed in accordance with our Child Safeguarding Policy.
Email: office@woodlandstarkenya.com
Telephone: +254 742 279 299
If your concern relates to an immediate risk of harm, please also contact the relevant local emergency services.
Child Safeguarding Policy
Woodland Star International School’s Child Safeguarding Policy outlines our safeguarding responsibilities, reporting procedures and commitment to protecting every child in our care. We encourage all parents, guardians and members of our school community to read the policy here.
At Woodland Star International School, safeguarding is fundamental to our mission of ensuring every child can Be. Belong. Become.
