Aiglon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, including their mental health and emotional wellbeing, and expects all staff to share this commitment. We recognise that children have a fundamental right to be protected from harm and that students cannot learn effectively unless they feel secure. We therefore aim to provide a school environment which promotes self-confidence, a feeling of self-worth and the knowledge that students’ concerns will be listened to and acted upon.

Aiglon's Safeguarding Lead can be contacted at safeguarding@aiglon.ch

Overview
Aiglon's school counsellors promote student success by providing preventive services, responsive individual and group counselling, and co-coordinating a comprehensive programme that addresses personal and social development for students. Counsellors meet with students individually, providing them with a confidential and safe space to reflect, process and set goals. Students can access counselling services by directly reaching out to the counsellors or seeking a referral from their house team.

Integrated Approach
Counselling is an integral part of our approach to wellbeing and a service that is open to all students. At Aiglon, we emphasise seeking support as a sign of strength. Our school counsellors also work with external therapists and a local psychiatrist if further interventions are necessary.

School Initiatives
The wellbeing and counselling teams are also responsible for a number of school-wide initiatives and special events throughout the year with the goal of promoting a wider culture of wellbeing and positive mental health. This may include: wellbeing focus weeks with special events and fun activities, anti-bullying programmes, digital health and resilience training, self-harm awareness and speakers, forming healthy habits, and more.

Facilities
The Health Centre is located on Aiglon's campus next to the sports centre. The dedicated chalet space features a reception area, two examination rooms and several bedrooms for overnight care.

Staffing
The Associate Director of Nursing and Associate Director of Health Care Services manage a team of qualified nurses and provide 24/7 emergency care. The health centre is supported by its own receptionist. 

Services
The Health Centre supports all students. Services include: drop-in times, appointments, managing external appointments, coordination of all medications, liaison with boarding teams to best provide high-level care, coordination of immunisation campaigns (i.e. flu and Covid-19 vaccines, etc) as well as special immunisations for international trips.

Approach
The team prides itself on a multidisciplinary approach that does not only prioritise traditional medical care, but also works to make more homeopathic treatment options available. The team works with a wide range of local doctors and specialists to manage both regular appointments and specialist care, referring and accompanying students to appointments, as necessary.

Our boarding support team plays an important role in student safeguarding and wellbeing. Their holistic approach extends beyond academic concerns, addressing the emotional and social aspects of boarding life. With a focus on building strong connections and fostering a sense of belonging, the boarding support team exemplifies our commitment to creating a supportive and enriching experience.