Ash Mount School

Wellbeing & Safeguarding

At Ash Mount School, wellbeing is not a programme, it is a commitment that defines how we live, learn, and lead. Guided by our vision to Learn with Purpose, Live with Compassion, Lead with Courage, we place the wellbeing of every student and adult at the heart of our school community.

Our Approach to Wellbeing

We believe that when students feel safe, supported, and valued, they thrive. Our strategic wellbeing model focuses on five interconnected domains designed to nurture confident, balanced, and resilient learners. These elements are integrated into everything we do from our curriculum and pastoral care to our House system, service projects, and community partnerships. From Early Years to Senior School, every child is known, noticed, and nurtured.

Emotional Resilience

Physical Health

Social Connection

Academic Balance

Personal Growth

Working in Partnership with Families

Wellbeing thrives when families and school work hand in hand. We maintain open communication with families, sharing progress through structured check-ins, surveys, and individual reflection tools. This proactive approach allows us to identify concerns early and respond quickly, ensuring every learner receives the support they need.

Safeguarding at Ash Mount

At Ash Mount School, the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of every child is our highest priority. We are committed to creating a secure and nurturing environment where all students feel safe, respected, and empowered to flourish. 

Safeguarding is not a policy but a culture; one rooted in trust, vigilance, and compassion.

Our Key Principles

Children Come First

Partnership

Early Support

Student Voice

Our Safeguarding Approach

All staff undergo robust background checks and safe recruitment procedures.

A Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and a team of trained safeguarding officers across all phases of the school.

Regular safeguarding training ensures everyone is well-prepared to respond effectively.

Our curriculum teaches students to stay safe, build relationships, recognise risks, and protect boundaries.

A Culture of Safety and Care

We work closely with families and regulatory authorities to ensure any concerns are addressed swiftly and sensitively to create an environment where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to focus on their learning and personal growth.

“Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.”
If you have any concerns regarding the safety of a child, please contact our safeguarding team immediately.

Together, we are building a school where every child is known, heard, and protected, a place where learners feel safe to; Learn With Purpose, Live With Compassion, Lead With Courage.

Principal’s Full Message

At Ash Mount, we deliver a curriculum grounded in an international framework, enriched by the local and global context of the UAE, and aligned with national priorities, including UAE Vision 2071. This education balances rigour with joy, inquiry with structure, and academic success with wellbeing and student voice. Every child will be challenged, supported, and celebrated, developing as inquirers, leaders, and change-makers. I have had the privilege of opening and leading schools both across the region and internationally. Each of those experiences has deepened my belief in the power of partnership: between students, staff, families, and the wider community. At Ash Mount, we are creating a culture where people are valued, voices are heard, and ideas flourish. Our open-door philosophy reflects our commitment to being a school where relationships come first.

Ash Mount School is proudly part of the Interstar family of schools — a group recognised for excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to the communities they serve. Ash Mount builds on that legacy while creating something distinctly its own: a school with heart, ambition, and a bold sense of purpose.

Thank you for considering Ash Mount School. We look forward to welcoming you and your family as we shape something extraordinary together.

Abigail Fishbourne

Principal