Sanah Batta explains some challenges schools are faced with when it comes to implementing strategies for child protection and safeguarding, and lists some key areas that schools can work on to overcome such obstacles.
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Safeguarding in international schools: operational vs. strategic leadership
Matt Harris from ChildSafeguarding.com shares some safeguarding considerations for schools and school leaders to think about.
Role models support pathways for girls
Dubai College was shortlisted for a 2023 International School Award. Cliona McMenamin, Head of Careers and teacher of Mathematics, explains the future pathways initiative that was recognised.
Helping where it matters
The American School of Warsaw (ASW) in Poland won the Community Partnership Award at the 2023 International School Awards for a student-led community initiative with scale and impact as explained by Jon Zurfluh and Ligita Miele.
Addressing suicide ideation in schools
North London Collegiate School (NLCS) Jeju received the Safeguarding Award at this year’s International School Awards in January for an initiative to confront suicide ideation as James Caudle explains.
Data-driven interventions for Third Culture Kids
Third Culture Kids (TCKs), children who grow up outside their passport countries, face a lot of mobility and transition which increases difficulties that serve as sources of resilience – if adequate support is provided. When that support is not present, we see struggles with regulation, connection and empathy for others.
Empowering students to disclose abuse
The International School Ho Chi Minh City – American Academy won the Safeguarding awards at the 2022 International School Awards for an initiative that protects students from abuse and trains international schools in child protection practices. Michael Tower, the school’s Safeguarding Lead, shares details.
Supporting students displaced by war
For the past five years, Amala has worked with young people who are displaced. Here are some things to keep in mind when receiving and supporting students displaced by war.
Introducing progressive child protection
The English School, Kuwait won the International School Awards Safeguarding Award 2021 for a safeguarding initiative that supports its entire international community and that of the wider schools network throughout the country.
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