Safeguarding
Safeguarding our students is at the heart of our school and includes:
- Ensuring children grow up with the provision of safe and effective care.
- Preventing harm to children’s health and development.
- Protecting children from abuse and maltreatment.
- Taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.
Child protection is a priority for the UAE and a Child’s Right Law was implemented in June 2016. Child protection in the UAE includes: physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, repeated maltreatment, grooming and sexual exploitation, human trafficking and exploitation by groups that teach fanaticism or hatred.
Under UAE governmental guidance, schools must make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Parents/carers should know that the law requires all school staff to pass on information, which gives rise to a concern about a child’s welfare, including risk from neglect, physical, emotional or sexual abuse. Staff will seek, in general, to discuss any concerns with the parent/carer and discuss the need to make a referral to UAE agencies if that is considered necessary, however, this discussion will only take place where such discussions will not place the child at increased risk of significant harm or cause undue delay.
The school will seek advice from UAE agencies when they have reasonable cause to suspect a child may be suffering or likely to suffer significant harm. Occasionally, concerns are passed on which are later found to be unproven. Parents/carers will appreciate that the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) carries out their responsibilities in accordance with the law and acts in the best interests of all children.
Our Designated Safeguarding Team
Emma Hurst, Deputy Principal, is our Designated Safeguarding Lead. Rachel Higgins, Principal/CEO, and Olivia Gavin, Head of Wellbeing, are our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads. If you have any concerns, please contact us on +971 4 394 3500. Our Safeguarding Policy can also be found in the 'School Policies' section.
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Our School
GEMS Jumeirah Primary School provides first class education based on the National Curriculum in England. It is one of the most sought-after primary schools in Dubai, teaching students from Foundation Stage to Year 6.
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Campus and Facilities
Set within a specifically designed facility in the heart of prestigious Jumeirah, Dubai, GEMS Jumeirah Primary School offers state-of-the-art facilities that optimise and enhance the student learning experience.
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Location
GEMS Jumeirah Primary School is situated in Jumeirah in the United Arab Emirate of Dubai. Constant growth of the city has brought outstanding amenities for all its residents. Dubai provides easy access to many countries across the world.
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Our Team
GEMS Jumeirah Primary School recognises that experienced and qualified staff add value to our school.
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JPS Connect and Wellbeing
GEMS Jumeirah Primary School is a fully inclusive school, committed to providing high quality education to all students.
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GEMS Alumni Network
Over the course of six decades, more than 400,000 students have graduated from GEMS Schools across the world and gone on to greatness.
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Medical Department
Two highly qualified Dubai Health Authority registered nurses and a full-time doctor staff the JPS School Clinic.
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Work With Us
We are passionate about developing people and enabling individuals to become outstanding teachers
