Wellbeing
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Wellbeing — Powered by APRICUS
Wellbeing underpins everything we do at The Oxford School. Our research-based social-emotional curriculum, APRICUS, is woven into the fabric of every week, for every year group, from Foundation Stage to Year 13.
One shared wellbeing theme runs across the whole school each week, delivered through short circle-time sessions.
Content is age-differentiated, so the same big idea grows in depth and language as students move up through the school.
The curriculum spans three terms: Who We Are & How We Relate, Staying Safe & Healthy, and Community, Choices & Moving Forward — covering everything from emotional literacy and friendship to online safety, resilience, consent, and future goals.
Dedicated weeks are built in specifically to address bullying and cyberbullying, alongside restorative practice.
Content is age-differentiated, so the same big idea grows in depth and language as students move up through the school.
Dedicated weeks are built in specifically to address bullying and cyberbullying, alongside restorative practice.
APRICUS is reviewed annually with feedback from students, staff, and parents, ensuring it stays relevant and responsive to our community’s needs.
Safeguarding
The safety and wellbeing of every child is our absolute priority. The Oxford School operates a robust, proactive Child Protection and Safeguarding framework, fully aligned with UAE Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 (Wadeema’s Law) and KHDA requirements.
If you ever have a concern about a child’s safety, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Leads or School Counsellors directly, or reach out to:
Dubai Police Child Protection Hotline:
800-243
Community Development Authority:
800-988
Al-Ameen Service:
800-4-888
DHA/CDA “Itma'en” Free Counselling Hotline:
800 506 (daily, 9:00 AM – 12:00 Midnight, Arabic & English)
CHILD PROTECTION & SAFEGUARDING
Safe to Belong.
Safe to Achieve.
A safe, respectful and nurturing environment where every learner feels protected, valued and confident to learn.
Worried about a child?
Contact the Safeguarding Team immediately — every concern is taken seriously and handled confidentially.
- Dedicated team — comprehensive policies and reporting procedures.
- Trained staff — regular training, safe recruitment, professional standards.
- Confidential reporting — timely intervention and ongoing support.
- Everyone's responsibility — safeguarding is a whole-school duty of care.
- Online safety — responsible digital citizenship across the curriculum.
- Student awareness — healthy relationships, personal safety and online behaviour.
- Strong partnerships — parents and external safeguarding agencies.
- Fully aligned with KHDA requirements and the UAE Child Protection Framework.
Pastoral Care
Dedicated teams know every learner, providing personalised care and encouragement.
Positive Relationships
Kindness, empathy and mutual respect, a strong sense of belonging.
Student Leadership
Contributing ideas, taking responsibility, becoming positive role models.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Counselling, wellbeing initiatives and social-emotional learning.
Healthy Living
Physical activity, balanced wellbeing and positive habits for lifelong health.
Family Partnerships
Working with families to support every learner’s wellbeing and development.
When children feel safe, known and cared for, they participate confidently.
Belonging sits at the heart of every learner’s success.
