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About this session
This webinar provides a clear, practical introduction to safeguarding for anyone working with children and young people, particularly within international school contexts. It explores why safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, outlines core principles and expectations, and highlights key safeguarding developments and priorities for 2026.
Delivered by Veema Education, the session supports shared understanding and confident practice across diverse international settings and forms part of the AISL Safeguarding Pathway CPD programme, alongside other safeguarding webinars running in 2026 and 2027. The session includes a guest input from COBIS schools.
What you will gain
- Understand what safeguarding is and why it is a shared responsibility.
- Recognise their role in safeguarding children and young people in international school environments.
- Identify key safeguarding expectations relevant to their context.
- Be aware of emerging safeguarding changes and priorities for this year.
Date & Time
Thursday, 28th May 2026
4:00–5:00 pm (China Time)
About the speakers
Ian Curry
Safeguarding and Leadership Trainer | Consultant | Safeguarding Audit Specialist
Costa Constantinou
Director of Educational Services, Veema Education | Leadership Coach & Adviser | Teaching & Learning Specialist | School Improvement & Evaluation Expert
T. Zayne Essop (Guest speaker)
Campus Principal & Head of Secondary School | Panyathip British International School, Lao PDR
