Safeguarding courses that reflect an international audience
According to an article in International Teacher Magazine, International School leaders face particular difficulties when it comes to Child Protection.
The article highlights that whilst there are no statistics available which detail abuse by teachers in international schools, the ease of mobility that international teaching provides, coupled with weak recruitment practices, and underdeveloped legal systems in some countries, can make such schools prime targets for child abusers. The article interviewed the Council of International Schools (CIS) Executive Director Jane Larsson who went on to comment “We are now encouraging multiple organizations and individuals to offer training for international schools, knowing that the need is so great. As we’ve become more knowledgeable about the prevalence and signs of child abuse, we realise that everyone needs to develop understanding and participate in training."
As the UK’s leading provider of safeguarding and duty of care training, our presence in the International Schools sector has grown considerably because of this very need.
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EduCare work in association COBIS, FOBISIA and BSME.
We have recently developed 2 of our most popular safeguarding courses in partnership with the Professional Development team at COBIS to reflect the diverse student population and the broad variety of cultures and traditions unique to international schools.
Child Protection for International Schools covers:
- Recognise the dangers international schools may face
- Understand the four key stages of the recruitment process
- Organise pre-recruitment plans and understand what must be in place before you advertise your post
- Learn about rejecting candidates and meeting the right ones
- Learn what is required from vetting checks, including the International Child Protection Certificate and COBIS revision
- Learn about post-recruitment activities
Safer Recruitment for International Schools covers:
1. Understand what forms child abuse can take and the effects it can have.
2. Understand radicalisation, extremism and the Prevent duty.
3. Recognise signs that may mean a child is suffering abuse and how to respond if a child confides in you.
4. Understand processes for reporting abuse.
5. Know the child protection system.
6. Identify good practice guidelines.
These 2 courses are included in our bestselling EduCare for Education: International online learning service which combines up to 20 different courses into one cost-effective bundle.
As well as Child Protection for International Schools and Safer Recruitment for International Schools, EduCare for Education® also covers important Duty of Care topics such as Online Safety, Use of Reasonable Force and Preventing Bullying.
Each course within the package is designed to impart essential information and motivate staff to take action if they suspect something is wrong – whatever their role or responsibility.
Benefits of training with EduCare:
- Compliant – quality content will ensure you fulfil your legal duty of care in the key areas both Ofsted and the law require
- Stress free – courses are automatically updated when legislation changes
- Informative - detailed reports show who has completed essential training
- Verified - our training courses are certified for CPD
- Downloadable certificates – essential to evidence learning to inspectors
- Unlimited access – all new starters, support staff, volunteers, governors and parents can access training throughout the year. Unlimited really means unlimited
- Online courses – accessed anytime, anywhere – 24/7
- Dedicated UK based customer services team – available to answer queries from all learners
Members of COBIS, FOBISIA and BSME are entitled to a preferred discount off EduCare for Education®. Contact Laura Brain to find out more.
International Schools can purchase EduCare for Education® which includes these 2 new courses. Get in touch to find out more.
