Child Protection
Child Protection
Child Safeguarding Commitment
Westhill Institute is proud to have earned the Child Safeguarding Commitment Badge, recognizing our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of child protection and student well-being.
This distinction is awarded exclusively to schools that have demonstrated, through a comprehensive evidence review, that safeguarding is embedded throughout their school community. It reflects our ongoing commitment to implementing strong policies, providing continuous professional development, engaging families, and fostering a culture where every student feels safe, respected, and supported.
At Westhill Institute, safeguarding is more than a responsibility—it is a core value that guides our decisions, strengthens our community, and ensures that every child can learn and thrive in a secure environment.
Hiring Procedure
All of our teachers and staff must have a Carta de Antecedentes no penales or an online criminal background check in order to be hired.
Staff Code of Conduct
This has must be followed at all times.
Child Protection Leadership Team
Attended AAIE FORT LAUDERDALE CONFERENCE, June 2017.
Child Protection Leadership Team
Attended AASSA Child Protection Response Team Training, Level II, April 2019 at Santiago, Chile. Training organized by the International Center for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC) and the Association of American Schools in South America (AASSA).
Workshops With students
Counseling team with the goal of empowering students about: Identifying people they trust in different environments. Their own role in taking care of themselves and others.
Parent's guidelines for at school events
These guidelines are intended to clarify the role of parents on campus and the way the school can guarantee.