How the pandemic led to a renewed focus on safeguarding

A school principal in the Middle East offers an open and honest assessment of how the pandemic has put safeguarding back at the top of the agenda – and how schools can ensure they meet pupils’ needs in this area
29th April 2022, 8:05am

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How the pandemic led to a renewed focus on safeguarding

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As the pandemic recedes in many countries around the world, international schools are reporting an increase in safeguarding concerns, as the impact of two years of studying at home and a lack of socialisation take their toll.

With this in mind, we chat with Kate Moskwa, principal of Abdulrahman Kanoo International School, in Bahrain, about how her school has seen this issue play out. She also outlines the work she is doing to support students and give staff the continuing professional development they need to maintain their skills in this area.

And we talk about the wider issues of safeguarding in the international sector, from the cultural differences between settings to the importance of using the expertise of local staff to discuss sensitive issues with families.

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