Accreditation, Audits & Checklists, Awareness & Prevention, Guidance, Policies, Training, Accreditation Coordinator, Counselor, School Leader or Child Protection Designate ICMEC School Safeguarding Planning Document September 19, 2025 An action plan, with linked resources for each action step, for school child safeguarding and protection teams to download, personalize,… Go
Awareness & Prevention, Curriculum, Vulnerable Populations, Counselor, Curriculum Leader, School Leader or Child Protection Designate, Student Welcoming Neurodiversity in the Learning Environment: teachers’ handbook September 19, 2025 A practical resource to help teachers and teacher educators acquire competencies that help all students learn. Go
Audits & Checklists, Awareness & Prevention, Guidance, Identity-Based Harm, Policies, Risk Assessments, Vulnerable Populations, Board/Governance Member, School Leader or Child Protection Designate Thinking about the Whole Child September 19, 2025 Building universal bathrooms and locker rooms to promote safety for all. Go
Identity-Based Harm, Policies, Vulnerable Populations, Board/Governance Member, Educator, School Leader or Child Protection Designate Restroom Design for Safeguarding September 19, 2025 Article on the key design components that create safe restrooms for students. Go
Awareness & Prevention, Helplines, Identity-Based Harm, Parenting, Vulnerable Populations, Board/Governance Member, Counselor, School Leader or Child Protection Designate Schools in Transition: A guide for supporting students in K-12 schools September 19, 2025 This guide highlights best practices in preventing identity-based harm, while offering strategies for building upon and aligning the practices with… Go
Audits & Checklists, Awareness & Prevention, Guidance, Identity-Based Harm, Policies, Vulnerable Populations, Board/Governance Member, School Leader or Child Protection Designate Student Safety and Belonging Policy Template for International Schools by Dr. Emily Meadows September 19, 2025 Free template for building safety and belonging in schools from Dr. Emily Meadows. Go
Awareness & Prevention, Bullying, Guidance, Identity-Based Harm, Risk Assessments, Vulnerable Populations, Counselor, Educator, Parent or Caregiver, School Leader or Child Protection Designate, Student, Student Support Staff Member Elmeka Henderson’s Padlet Resources: Safeguarding Students from Identity-Based Harm September 19, 2025 Elmeka Henderson’s virtual library with a host of resources dedicated to creating a safe school environment for students. Go
Awareness & Prevention, Bullying, Identity-Based Harm, Incident Response, Risk Assessments, Vulnerable Populations, Counselor, Educator, Parent or Caregiver, School Leader or Child Protection Designate, Student, Student Support Staff Member, Technology Staff Member Connect Safely: Parent, Educator & Youth Guide to Cyberbullying September 19, 2025 A guide for youth, parents, and educators to help address the rise of online identity-based harm. Go
Awareness & Prevention, Guidance, Identity-Based Harm, Online Safety, Parenting, Policies, Social Media, Training, Vulnerable Populations, Athletics or Activities Director, Board/Governance Member, Counselor, Educator, Human Resource Staff Member, Parent or Caregiver, School Leader or Child Protection Designate, Student Support Staff Member, Technology Staff Member NSPCC Learning: Safeguarding Children and Young People from Identity-Based Harm September 19, 2025 Best practice for promoting the health and well-being of children and young people and protecting them from identity-based harm. Go
Helplines, Mental Health, Counselor, Educator, Human Resource Staff Member, Parent or Caregiver, School Leader or Child Protection Designate, Student Befrienders Worldwide September 19, 2025 Global crisis lines and support centers for people who are feeling suicidal and those who are supporting people who are… Go
Reporting, Board/Governance Member, School Leader or Child Protection Designate Robust Record Keeping from ecp safeguarding September 19, 2025 A guide, including a checklist, for keeping clear, accurate, and timely child safeguarding and protection records. Go
Awareness & Prevention, Vulnerable Populations, Athletics or Activities Director, Counselor, Educator, Parent or Caregiver, School Leader or Child Protection Designate, Student, Student Support Staff Member, Technology Staff Member Street Grace Anti-Human-Trafficking and Anti-Child-Exploitation Student Led Group Playbook for Schools September 19, 2025 This playbook equips schools with everything needed to support students in taking action against human trafficking and exploitation. Go
Awareness & Prevention, Guidance, Online Safety, Parenting, Social Media, Counselor, Educator, Parent or Caregiver, School Leader or Child Protection Designate, Technology Staff Member Childnet International for Parents and Caregivers September 19, 2025 Help, advice and resources for parents and carers to support and guide children in staying safe online, including when using… Go
Guidance, Incident Response, Online Safety, Parenting, Social Media, Athletics or Activities Director, Counselor, Educator, Medical Staff Member, Parent or Caregiver, School Leader or Child Protection Designate, Student, Student Support Staff Member, Technology Staff Member Dealing with Sexual Extortion, from the Australia eSafety Commissioner September 19, 2025 Sexual extortion is a form of blackmail involving the sharing of private images; if it happens to you or someone… Go
Identity-Based Harm, Policies, Counselor, Educator, Parent or Caregiver, School Leader or Child Protection Designate, Student Inclusive Student Dress Guidelines for International Schools, from Dr. Emily Meadows September 19, 2025 These resources are free and should not be monetized in products or services without consent of the author. For questions… Go
Awareness & Prevention, Mental Health, Vulnerable Populations, Athletics or Activities Director, Counselor, Educator, Medical Staff Member, Parent or Caregiver, School Leader or Child Protection Designate, Student, Student Support Staff Member, Technology Staff Member The Belonging Toolkit September 19, 2025 A free toolkit full of actionable strategies to foster belonging in schools. Go
Helplines, Online Safety, Counselor, Educator, Parent or Caregiver, School Leader or Child Protection Designate, Student, Technology Staff Member Professionals Online Safety Helpline September 19, 2025 A free helpline supporting professionals working with children and young people with any online safety issues they face. Go
ICMEC & TISA Child Safeguarding Workshop September 7, 2025 The International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC) in partnership with the International School of Azerbaijan are hosting a… Go
ICMEC & ISP Child Safeguarding & Protection Conference August 29, 2025 The International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC) in partnership with the International School of Panama are hosting… Go
Training ICMEC & SJA Child Safeguarding & Protection Conference August 29, 2025 The International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC) in partnership with St. Johnsbury Academy, Jeju, S. Korea are… Go
Awareness & Prevention, Case Studies, Data, Government, Local and International Law, Policies, Reporting, Vulnerable Populations, Accreditation Coordinator, Athletics or Activities Director, Board/Governance Member, Counselor, Curriculum Leader, Educator, Government Employee, Human Resource Staff Member, Law Enforcement Member, Medical Staff Member, Parent or Caregiver, School Leader or Child Protection Designate, Student, Student Support Staff Member, Support Staff Member, Technology Staff Member, Volunteer Madagascar National Child Protection Legislation (ICMEC) August 19, 2025 Child protection legislation overview for Madagascar Go
Awareness & Prevention, Online Safety, Policies, Board/Governance Member, Educator, School Leader or Child Protection Designate International Task Force on Child Protection Report Oct. 2024 June 25, 2025 Notes from the October 2024 meeting of the ITFCP. Go
Awareness & Prevention, Policies, Recruiting, Risk Assessments, Training, Board/Governance Member, Curriculum Leader, Human Resource Staff Member, School Leader or Child Protection Designate ITFCP Briefing on Safeguarding Screening for External Consultants June 25, 2025 Guidance and information for international schools on how to screen external consultants to determine suitability prior to contracting their services. Go
Awareness & Prevention, Data, Policies, Reporting, Risk Assessments, Board/Governance Member, School Leader or Child Protection Designate ITFCP Briefing on Safeguarding Data and Record Keeping June 25, 2025 This briefing presents guidance related to how international schools can categorize, record, and review behavioral and child protection concerns. Go
Awareness & Prevention, Curriculum, Vulnerable Populations, Counselor, Curriculum Leader, School Leader or Child Protection Designate, Student Welcoming Diversity in the Learning Environment: teachers’ handbook for inclusive education March 19, 2025 A practical resource to help teachers and teacher educators to gain understanding of the multiple issues of inclusion in their… Go
Identity-Based Harm, Policies, Vulnerable Populations, Board/Governance Member, Educator, School Leader or Child Protection Designate Safe Restrooms March 19, 2025 Article on the key design components that distinguish safe restrooms in schools. Go
Audits & Checklists, Awareness & Prevention, Guidance, Identity-Based Harm, Policies, Risk Assessments, Vulnerable Populations, Board/Governance Member, School Leader or Child Protection Designate Thinking about the Whole Child: Inclusion, Wellness, and Safety March 19, 2025 Building universal bathrooms and locker rooms to promote safety for all. Go
Awareness & Prevention, Guidance, Identity-Based Harm, Vulnerable Populations, Educator, School Leader or Child Protection Designate Calling In and Calling Out Guide Flyer March 19, 2025 In fostering spaces of inclusion and belonging, it is important to recognize, name, and address when individuals or groups are… Go
Incident Response, Remote Learning, Vulnerable Populations, Board/Governance Member, Counselor, Educator, Medical Staff Member, Parent or Caregiver, School Leader or Child Protection Designate, Student, Student Support Staff Member Supporting Students in Crisis March 19, 2025 An educators’ guide for students impacted by the trauma of war and violence. Go
Bullying, Incident Response, Reporting, Risk Assessments, Training, Athletics or Activities Director, Board/Governance Member, Counselor, Educator, Human Resource Staff Member, Medical Staff Member, Parent or Caregiver, School Leader or Child Protection Designate, Student Support Staff Member NSPCC Responding to Children who Display Sexualised Behaviour March 19, 2025 A simple framework for distinguishing developmentally typical sexual behaviours from those that may be problematic or harmful, and guidance for… Go