Our commitment is to safeguard and protect the well-being, physical, mental, and social health, and safety of our students by fostering an environment of open communication that is supportive and protective, focused on the continuous care and support of both students and school staff.
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If you know a student at our school who is experiencing abuse or going through a difficult situation and needs support, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The deterioration of a child’s or young person’s health or development.
That they grow up in circumstances that provide safe and effective care.
Protect every child and adolescent from abuse.
Headmistress
Coordinator of student life, safeguarding and wellbeing
DDSL Preschool
DDSL Primary
DDSL Middle School
DDSL High School
SENCO – Special education needs coordinator
PSHE
EVC – Educational Visits Coordinator
To guarantee a secure learning environment by preventing child abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, or neglect) and immediately activating legal and statutory reporting channels upon identification.
To establish mandatory professional boundaries, as well as permitted and prohibited practices, for all school personnel (faculty, administrative staff, and third-party vendors) in their daily interaction with students.
To regulate the use of digital devices and institutional networks to prevent online risks, such as cyberbullying, grooming, or exposure to inappropriate material.
To regulate necessary physical assistance (such as changing clothes, hygiene, or restroom support) for preschool students or those with special educational needs, strictly protecting their modesty, privacy, and the professional integrity of our staff.
To mitigate physical, logistical, and operational risks during curricular or extracurricular activities conducted outside the school campus premises.
To promote the social-emotional balance of our students and implement early intervention for self-harm, depression, severe anxiety, or eating disorders.
To monitor and control unjustified school absenteeism as a critical initial indicator of potential family issues, parental neglect, or school drop-out risks.
To guide legal, administrative, and postvention procedures (emotional crisis containment) following the loss of a member of our student community.
To ensure educational equity, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and necessary reasonable adjustments for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
To eradicate the use of alcohol, tobacco, vapes, or psychoactive substances on campus or during institutional events, prioritizing public health and rehabilitation support.
To guarantee a school environment free from discrimination, homophobia, or transphobia, validating the right to personal identity and free development.
To systemically address situations involving harassment, social exclusion, or repeated physical/psychological aggression, in alignment with Colombia’s School Coexistence Law 1620.
To regulate adequate rest for young girls in early years (K2-K3), ensuring optimal hygiene, ergonomic comfort, and continuous visual supervision.
To ensure no student is left without adult supervision during recesses, lesson transitions, or school bus routes, and to define critical search actions in the event of an unaccounted absence.
To detect and intervene early in potential processes of violent ideological or religious indoctrination and radicalization that jeopardize collective safety.
