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At New Horizons School, safeguarding is a shared commitment. We foster a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where students, teachers, staff, and families work together to promote the wellbeing, positive relationships, and development of every student.
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Hilary Martinez
Deputy Safeguarding Lead for Early Childhood through Grade 1
Maria Isabel de la Rosa
Deputy Safeguarding Lead for Grades 2 - 6
Vera Abud
Deputy Safeguarding Lead for Grades 7 - 12
Alicia Rodriguez
Assistant Safeguarding Lead for Grades 7 - 12
Ana Mena
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Katherine Núñez
Deputy Safeguarding Lead for Early Childhood
Rosabel Frias
Deputy Safeguarding Lead for Elementary School
Julia Aybar
Deputy Safeguarding Lead for High School
Hilary supports the care and safeguarding of children during their first years of school, a stage when close observation, sensitivity, and timely support are essential.
In her role, she helps create a safe and nurturing environment where every child can explore, learn, and develop with confidence, supported by a school culture centered on children’s wellbeing.
María Isabel de la Rosa supports the wellbeing and safeguarding of students in Grades 2 - 6, a stage during which they develop greater independence, strengthen relationships, and build their sense of belonging within the school community.
In her role, she promotes a culture of care, open communication, and prevention, helping every student feel safe, respected, and supported throughout their learning and development.
Vera Abud supports the safeguarding and wellbeing of students in Grades 7 - 12 as they navigate a stage marked by significant emotional, social, and personal changes.
Her work focuses on fostering spaces built on trust and open communication, as well as supporting the timely identification and follow-up of any situation that may affect students’ safety or overall development.
Through her work, she strengthens a school culture rooted in respect, prevention, and care, providing young people with the support they need to thrive with confidence and feel safe within the school community.
Alicia Rodríguez supports students in Grades 7 - 12, promoting their wellbeing and safeguarding them during a stage marked by growing independence, new relationships, and important decisions that shape their development.
In her role, she fosters trust, open communication, and timely support in situations that may affect young people. Her work helps build a respectful and proactive school community where every student feels heard, supported, and safe.
Ana leads the school’s safeguarding processes, ensuring the protection, wellbeing, and safety of students throughout the school community.
In her role, she supports the prevention, identification, and management of situations that may affect the overall development of children and young people, ensuring compliance with the school’s protocols.
Her work strengthens a culture of care, trust, and shared responsibility, where every student can learn and grow in a safe and supportive environment.
Katherine supports the wellbeing of children in Early Childhood, ensuring that their first school experiences take place in a caring, respectful, and trusting environment.
In her role, she closely supports children through the unique experiences of this stage, promoting prevention, timely intervention, and appropriate follow-up in any situation that may affect student safety.
Through her work, she helps ensure that every child feels protected, heard, and supported as they explore, learn, and grow within the school community.
Rosabel supports the care and wellbeing of Elementary School students during a stage when children develop greater independence, confidence, and a stronger sense of belonging.
In her role, she helps create a caring and protective school environment by promoting prevention, active listening, and timely follow-up to students’ needs.
Her work helps strengthen a community where every child can learn, build relationships, and grow while feeling safe and supported.
Julia supports the wellbeing of High School students during a stage marked by greater independence, new responsibilities, and important decisions.
In her role, she promotes a supportive and proactive environment built on trust, where students feel heard and protected.
Her work helps strengthen a safe and respectful school culture that supports each student’s emotional and personal development.
New Horizons fosters a safe environment where student wellbeing and protection are a priority. Our entire school community - including staff, families, and partners - shares the responsibility of preventing and identifying risks, and responding appropriately to any situation that may affect student safety. This commitment is supported by clear protocols and ongoing training.
Visitor registration
We manage access to the school through a visitor registration and identification system, reinforcing the supervision and security of everyone entering our facilities.
Video surveillance
We have a video surveillance system in strategic areas of the campus to support the safety and protection of students, staff, and the wider school community.
Safe recruitment policy
We establish clear criteria and processes for the responsible recruitment and selection of personnel who join our school community.
Bullying prevention
The school works to prevent, address, and monitor bullying, promoting respect, empathy, and positive relationships in collaboration with families.
Student supervision
We maintain appropriate supervision in classrooms and recreational areas to identify support needs or situations that may require additional attention.
Prevention and response protocols
The educational community shares the responsibility of preventing, identifying, and responding to situations of risk, following clear intervention and follow-up processes.
