About Us
Emerald specialises in safeguarding and child protection, helping create safer environments for children. We work closely with professionals on the ground, tackling real challenges in multicultural communities.
Why Choose Us
Our team brings experience from both health and education, offering practical and innovative safeguarding solutions. With Emirati and Western experts, we deliver services in English and Arabic, ensuring cultural understanding and clear communication.
Our Impact
We collaborate with local and private agencies, contribute to government policy development, and use data to shape best practice. With strong knowledge of UAE laws and cultural context, we are committed to making a lasting difference for children
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What We Do
Tailored Solutions for Your Organisation
01
Rapid Child Protection & Compliance Review
A tailored review to strengthen child protection practice, ensure compliance, and support inspection readiness.
Includes:
- Policy alignment; regulatory compliance (ADEK)
- safeguarding reporting pathways review
- DSL consultation
- campus safeguarding observations
- staff awareness indicators
Deliverables
✔ traffic-light risk overview
✔ compliance insights
✔ priority actions & quick wins
✔ training & policy recommendations
Ideal for: inspection readiness, leadership transitions, risk reassurance
02
Full Safeguarding Audit & Compliance Review
A focused safeguarding review identifying risks, compliance gaps, and priority actions.
Includes
- policy & compliance review
- Safeguarding culture & staff reporting confidence
- Safer recruitment & vetting procedures
- Incident recording & escalation pathways
- Student reporting channels
Deliverables
✔ Compliance report & risk priorities
✔ Leadership action plan
✔ Inspection readiness guidance
✔ Executive summary for leadership
Ideal for: inspection readiness, leadership transitions, risk reassurance
03
Safeguarding Training & Leadership Development
Practical, inspection-aligned safeguarding training designed to strengthen staff
confidence, leadership accountability, and compliance.
Topics include:
✔ recognising abuse and neglect
✔ reporting responsibilities & procedures
✔ professional boundaries & safe conduct
✔ online safety & digital safeguarding
✔ safer working practice
Available in-person or virtual.
04
Policy Development & Compliance Alignment
We support institutions to develop clear, inspection-ready safeguarding documentation
while strengthening protection in digital learning environments.
Policy Development & Compliance Alignment
✔ child protection & safeguarding policies
✔ staff code of conduct & professional boundaries
✔ safer recruitment procedures
✔ safeguarding reporting flow clarity
Meet The Team
Shaikha Mohamed Almazrouei
Co-Founder, Social Worker, Child Protection Specialist
Mary Mahony
Co-Founder, Adult and Peds Nurse, Forensic Examiner in Peds, Child Protection Specialist
“The training was engaging, practical, and truly valuable for our team. We feel more
confident in our safeguarding responsibilities and fully aligned with UAE standards.”
Founder and MD
Earth Child, Abu Dhabi