Safeguarding & Child Protection Services
As a student-run association operating across multiple schools, the Library Monitors Association (LMA) maintains its own Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, designed to ensure the safety and well-being of all Library Monitors and affiliated student staff. This policy complements and aligns with the safeguarding standards of each host school in which we operate. To protect the privacy and personal security of all LMA Staff, personal contact information—including personal phone numbers—must never be requested, shared, or used for any form of communication. Personal phone numbers are strictly confidential and are not to be utilized for reporting issues, making inquiries, or submitting complaints. Any individual who wishes to contact a member of the LMA Staff, raise a concern, report an incident, or submit formal communication must do so through the official channels of the school in which the respective LMA branch operates. These channels ensure accountability, proper documentation, and adherence to safeguarding procedures. Official contact emails for each branch are as follows: > British School Muscat: hello@britishschoolmuscat.com > AMITY Muscat: reception@mis.edu.om > A'soud Global School: administration@agsmuscat.edu.om All communication must be directed to the appropriate address above, after which it will be forwarded internally to the relevant LMA representatives in accordance with school safeguarding protocols
Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy:
1. Purpose of the Policy
The Library Monitor Association (LMA) is a fully student-run organisation operating within multiple schools. The Association is committed to ensuring that all Library Monitors and LMA student staff work in an environment that prioritises safety, respect, and well-being.
This policy establishes the safeguarding standards the LMA follows and operates alongside the safeguarding and child protection procedures of each host school.
2. Scope
This policy applies to:
> All LMA student staff
> All Library Monitors
> LMA Committee Members
> Student volunteers assisting in LMA activities
> Individuals seeking to contact the LMA
Because the LMA is entirely student-led, all safeguarding matters are managed in accordance with the policies and oversight of the host schools.
3. Reporting Safeguarding Concerns
Concerns may include:
> Bullying, intimidation, or harassment
> Inappropriate or unsafe interactions between students
> Breaches of confidentiality or misuse of student information
> Any behaviour that undermines safety or boundaries
> Misconduct involving LMA activities
Reporting Procedure:
> Submit the concern via the schools official contact email listed above.
> The schools Safeguarding Lead or designated administrator will receive and review the report.
> The school will follow its safeguarding procedures and, if necessary, consult with LMA student leadership through official channels.
> The concern will be investigated and documented according to school policy.
