Safeguarding newsletter International - January 2025

Managing allegations of child abuse: A Protocol for international schools

International schools face unique safeguarding and child protection challenges. Serving diverse communities from varying cultural, legal?and societal contexts, schools must address complex issues to ensure student safety and wellbeing. Recognising this need, the International Taskforce on Child Protection (ITFCP) collaborated with Farrer & Co to update a framework for 'Managing Allegations of Child Abuse' for educators. This protocol equips school leaders with critical guidance for handling allegations involving current or former staff members.

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Safer recruitment: the challenge for international schools

Recruiting staff across borders presents significant safeguarding challenges. However, leaders in the sector report?a ‘sea change’ in recent years around recognising and reducing risks. Emma Seith reports on these developments in our latest article

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Recommended training course:?Safer Recruitment for International Schools

Developed in partnership with the Council of British International Schools (COBIS),?our safer recruitment course?covers what international schools need to do to safeguard children from unsuitable individuals who might apply to join your organisation.

4 CPD credits | ￡34.99 excl. VAT Downloadable certificate

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Free guide: Managing allegations

An open and transparent approach to handling staff allegations and low-level concerns is crucial for identifying safeguarding risks early. Our free guide offers expert advice on managing allegations effectively and fostering a culture of safety within your school.

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Trauma: What is it?and what role should schools play in support?

Trauma has become a significant topic of discussion in education. We spoke to a world-leading expert to define trauma and clarify how schools can support affected students through diagnosis and intervention.

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How King's Group demonstrates safeguarding excellence

Learn how King's Group (now part of Inspired Education) improved student outcomes across their schools using our safeguarding case management software, MyConcern, and the group-wide reporting tool, Clarity.

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5 key questions to ask your staff this new year:

1. A young person sends you a social media request. In accordance with your school policy what should you do?
2. Do you know the process for reporting a safeguarding concern? Do you know who the safeguarding lead is for the school?
3. How do you identify students who may be vulnerable or at risk??What signs should you be looking out for??
4. What is a low-level concern?
5. What do you understand about trauma informed practice?

How can?we support whole school safeguarding?

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Thanks for reading! Look out for our next edition in February. In the meantime, explore our safeguarding advice hub for more helpful guides, resources, and tools to support your school.

The Tes safeguarding team