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Safeguarding is a commitment we uphold with utmost dedication. At the British Primary School of Wilanow, safeguarding is woven into every part of school life. It is a culture we live by every day and we believe that every child deserves to feel safe, respected and supported and that this security is the foundation for joyful learning and personal growth.Our safeguarding practices meet the highest international standards, shaped by the expectations of the International Schools Partnership - ISP and the Polish Ministry of Education. Our staff are fully trained, our policies are regularly reviewed, and our systems are built to protect and support every child’s wellbeing.From the moment a child walks through our gates, they enter a community that watches over them with care and professionalism. Every member of staff, every visiting adult and every parent is expected to uphold our safeguarding principles because safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.We foster a school environment where our lion-spirited students feel empowered to speak, be heard and be understood.
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Emily Protheroe
Vice Principal, Head of Pastoral and Designated Safeguard Lead
Dorota Pietrzyk
SENCo, DDSL (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead)
Emily Protheroe is Vice Principal at BSW, serving as Head of Pastoral and Designated Safeguard Lead. With over 13 years’ experience in primary education, she holds a BA in Primary Education from Roehampton University, London. Emily began her career in London before moving to a new English school in North Cyprus, then taught at a leading international school in Warsaw where she became Head of House and Head of Year. She also attended specialist STEAM training at MIT in Boston. Since joining BSW in 2020, she has remained passionate about student wellbeing and believes children learn best in a safe, engaging environment. She enjoys travelling, day trips and sharing meals with loved ones.
Dr Dorota Pietrzyk is SENCo and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at BSW, with 20 years’ experience in special education. She lectures at two leading Warsaw universities on special educational needs and completed her PhD on dyslexia and its impact on language proficiency. A qualified educational, speech, and sensory integration therapist, Dorota brings deep academic insight and hands-on expertise. Her work focuses on pedagogical diagnosis, learning difficulties and child protection. At BSW, she integrates theory with practice, applying the latest methods to support each child’s individual learning journey.
At BSW, the safety and well-being of our students are our top priorities. We have established clear procedures for child protection and believe in fostering open communication with students, parents and stakeholders to ensure an effective safeguarding framework. If you are worried about a child’s welfare, we encourage you to reach out to us.
Our safeguarding policy defines staff responsibilities and reinforces our proactive approach to ensuring student safety.
Key protocols include:
