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Virtual Open Day - 17th November
At SDIS, safeguarding is rooted in our dedication to ensuring every child feels safe, known and respected within a caring and inclusive school community.
We combine clear day-to-day security practices with a strong culture of wellbeing, creating an environment where students feel supported and able to thrive. Guided by trained staff, learners are encouraged to make positive, responsible choices throughout their school experience. Through the Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP), they also explore topics such as anti-bullying, digital safety and responsible behaviour in age-appropriate ways.
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Fiona Kemp
Head Primary + Primary Safeguarding
Michael Dumbell
Head Secondary + Secondary Safeguarding
With a Scottish family background and a childhood spent in Australia, the USA, and Norway, Fiona Kemp has always had a global outlook influenced by different cultures and experiences. After completing an MA in Psychology and a PGCE in Primary Education in Scotland, she began an international teaching career in the UK, Malaysia, and Brazil, later completing an MSc in Educational Leadership before continuing her career in Portugal.
Fiona joined SDIS nine years ago as a Grade 4 teacher and has served as PYP Coordinator and Head of Junior School. With over 30 years of experience in education, she is passionate about inquiry-based learning, student and teacher agency, and fostering collaborative school cultures. She speaks English, Norwegian, and Portuguese, and is currently learning French.
Born and raised in Greater Manchester, UK, Michael Dumbell has been a mathematics teacher for over 30 years. He has worked in senior leadership roles for 20 years and completed the National Professional Qualification for Headship in the UK before starting his international career.
Michael worked in a variety of IB schools in South America and Spain before joining St Dominic’s in 2018 as Head of Secondary. He is passionate about teaching and learning and, in particular, the science of learning. He has extensive experience of working with teachers to support them to improve their skills so that they can have a high impact on all students.
At SDIS, we believe that every child deserves to feel secure, valued and respected, no matter their background or needs.
Our safeguarding approach ensures that students are supported by trained staff and dedicated wellbeing professionals who put the best interests of every child first, creating a safe environment where learners feel supported and empowered to grow.
Child protection
Clear entry procedures help safeguard the school environment, with two security guards at the gates and personalised visitor lanyards used to identify guests on campus.
Monitored campus
Students learn in a secure, monitored campus environment, with CCTV systems supporting safety throughout the school day.
Supportive school culture
Students are supported by dedicated wellbeing professionals within a safe and inclusive school culture where every learner is known, valued and encouraged to grow.
Lifelong Learning Programme
Through the LLP and Social –Emotional learning programme students explore anti-bullying, digital safety and responsible behaviour in age-appropriate ways, building awareness, reflection and sound decision-making.
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