Unified UAE Legislation Database

National Child Protection Policy in Educational Institutions in United Arab Emirates

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

Ministry of Education

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

 

 

Policy Scope of Application

The provisions of this Policy shall be applied at public governmental and private educational institutions in the United Arab Emirates, whether it is by way of synchronous face-to-face instruction or by remote instruction in physical or virtual schools, including:

- Students enrolled at public governmental and private educational institutions.

- Employees working for public governmental and private educational institutions.

- Child protection specialists.

- Employees working at the Child Protection Unit at the Ministry and other relevant Authorities.

- Partners, suppliers, and service providers to educational institutions.

 

Policy Objectives

Protecting and enhancing children’s welfare is the collective responsibility of everyone; every person who deals with children and their family has a role to play. To effectively honor this responsibility, every person dealing with a child must ensure that the welfare, wellbeing and best interests of the child operate as the primary and guiding focus of all dealings with the child.

 

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