Mandatory 2 of 5: Understanding UAE Culture and Laws
Everything that educators should know about United Arab Emirates Culture and Law regulation and guidanece in Schools .
About The Course
This course is designed to support the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) of educators, school leaders, childcare professionals, and all adults working with children and young people.
Content
The course provides essential knowledge and practical strategies to help participants understand their responsibilities with respect to UAE Culture and Law.
This course introduces the cultural, legal and professional context of working in schools in the United Arab Emirates. Although UAE schools are highly international, they operate within the country’s cultural traditions, values and legal frameworks. In this session, we will explore the cultural foundations of the UAE, the role of Islam in daily life, and expectations around respectful communication and professional behaviour. We will also examine key laws and education policies that guide schools, including child protection legislation, inclusion policies and inspection frameworks. By the end of the course, participants will better understand how to work professionally, respectfully and responsibly within the UAE education environment.
Number of Hours / Sessions
Total 1 hour of Video content in 4 sessions.
With 1-10 hours of reading and support materials.
Learning Aims
- To develop staff understanding of UAE culture, values, and legal expectations relevant to working in schools.
- To support educators in demonstrating professional behaviour aligned with UAE education frameworks and community expectations.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this discussion you will be able to describe key UAE cultural values, traditions, and legal principles that influence school environments and apply understanding of UAE education frameworks and laws to professional behaviour in schools.
Certification
Upon completion, participants will automatically receive certification from Louise Dawson Professional and Management Development Training. You will then be contacted if you would like the option of received a Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) Certificate of Attendance.
Mandatory 3 of 5: Code of Conduct for UAE Educators
Course exploring ethical conduct, professional responsibilities, safeguarding, confidentiality, and respectful behaviour expected of educators.
About The Course
This course is designed to support the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) of educators, school leaders, childcare professionals, and all adults working with children and young people.
Content
This course introduces the Code of Conduct for Educators in the UAE and explores the professional responsibilities expected of those working in education. Educators hold a position of trust and influence, and their behaviour directly impacts students, schools and the wider community. Throughout this training, we will examine the key principles of professional conduct, including integrity, respect, confidentiality and safeguarding. We will also explore acceptable and prohibited behaviours in relationships with students, parents and colleagues. By the end of the course, participants will have a clearer understanding of the standards required of educators and how these principles support safe, ethical and professional educational environments.
Number of Hours / Sessions
Total 1 hour of Video content in 4 sessions.
With 1-10 hours of reading and support materials.
Learning Aims
- To develop educators’ understanding of the UAE Code of Conduct and the professional responsibilities expected in schools.
- To promote ethical practice, professional boundaries, and safeguarding behaviours that protect students and the school community.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this training you will be able to identify acceptable and prohibited behaviours when working with students, parents, and colleagues. Participants will also be able to apply the principles of the Code of Conduct to real school situations and professional decision-making.
Certification
Upon completion, participants will automatically receive certification from Louise Dawson Professional and Management Development Training. You will then be contacted if you would like the option of received a Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) Certificate of Attendance.
Mandatory 4 of 5: Basic Security, Health, Safety and Wellbeing for UAE Educators
Course introducing UAE culture, laws, education frameworks for Basic Security, Health, Safety and Wellbeing alongside professional expectations for staff working in schools.
About The Course
This course is designed to support the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) of educators, school leaders, childcare professionals, and all adults working with children and young people.
Content
This course introduces the cultural, legal and professional context of working in schools in the United Arab Emirates. Although UAE schools are highly international, they operate within the country’s health and safety laws and frameworks. In this session, we will explore basic security, health, safety and well-being to ensure that educators understand their role in protecting both students and colleagues. Schools are complex environments where many different activities occur each day. Students move between classrooms, participate in sports, conduct science experiments, interact socially and engage with digital technology. Each of these activities presents potential risks that must be recognised and managed responsibly.By the end of the course, participants will better understand how to work professionally, respectfully and responsibly within the UAE education environment.
Number of Hours / Sessions
Total 1 hour of Video content in 4 sessions.
With 1-10 hours of reading and support materials.
Learning Aims
- To develop staff understanding of Basic Security, Health, Safety and Wellbeing expectations relevant to working in schools.
- To support educators in demonstrating professional behaviour aligned with UAE education frameworks and community expectations.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this training you will be have practical knowledge that supports safe and responsible professional practice and contribute to school environments that are safe, supportive and conducive to learning.
Certification
Upon completion, participants will automatically receive certification from Louise Dawson Professional and Management Development Training. You will then be contacted if you would like the option of received a Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) Certificate of Attendance.
Mandatory 5 of 5: Inclusive Education In the UAE
Course introducing UAE inclusive education frameworks, and professional expectations for staff working in schools.
About The Course
This course is designed to support the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) of educators, school leaders, childcare professionals, and all adults working with children and young people.
Content
This course provides a comprehensive guide to inclusive education within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) frameworks, defining inclusion as a mindset and the core responsibility of every teacher for all learners, including students of determination, gifted, and EAL students. It details the critical process of early identification, relying on professional judgment and evidence, and introduces the central strategy: the Graduated Response. This three-level system uses the Assess–Plan–Do–Review cycle to ensure flexible, needs-led support. Effective implementation requires the collaborative Team Around the Child (TAC), the creation of specific Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and the embedding of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and wellbeing strategies. Ultimately, the course emphasizes shared accountability for preparing every child for a meaningful life beyond school.
Number of Hours / Sessions
Total 1 hour of Video content in 4 sessions.
With 1-10 hours of reading and support materials.
Learning Aims
- To develop staff understanding of Inclusive Education relevant to working in schools in the United Arab Emirates.
- To support educators in demonstrating professional behaviour aligned with UAE education frameworks and community expectations.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this training you will be able to describe key UAE inclusive education strategies that influence and support students, staff and families in school environments and apply understanding of UAE education frameworks and laws for inclusive education in schools.
Certification
Upon completion, participants will automatically receive certification from Louise Dawson Professional and Management Development Training. You will then be contacted if you would like the option of received a Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) Certificate of Attendance.