Child Safeguarding
At Escuela Bella Vista, we are committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of every student and ensuring that all children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. We believe safeguarding is the responsibility of every staff member, including recognizing potential risk factors and identifying when students may need additional support.
Our dedicated seven-member Child Safeguarding Team, comprising the Student Support Coordinator, Principals, and Counselors, oversees safeguarding concerns and ensures appropriate follow-up. Escuela Bella Vista endorses the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, to which Venezuela is a signatory, and strives to provide a safe haven for students who may experience abuse, neglect, or other forms of harm.
We have a clear Child Safeguarding Policy and procedures to ensure that concerns are documented, investigated, and followed up as needed. All staff receive safeguarding training to help them recognize signs of concern and understand their responsibilities. Safeguarding is also embedded in our recruitment and hiring practices to help ensure a safe environment for all students.
Through these measures, Escuela Bella Vista strives to foster a culture of vigilance, care, and shared responsibility, ensuring that every student is protected, heard, and supported.
The Child Safeguarding Team
- Ms. Ansophie Niemand
- Ms. Mayte Lozada
- Mr. Michael Brennan
- Ms. Carla Rincon
- Ms. Lali Hernández
- Mr. Peter O'Reilly
- Dr. Jasmeen Philen