Very proud to hear the Council of International Schools team at our AGM, sharing their reflections on the complex challenges and opportunities from a turbulent year in #IntEd and the work that has been done by CIS. Pleased to be welcoming new Board Trustees, Sleepy Head, Robert Tomalin & Moses Oriko.

On #StudentSpace we have a range of direct support options available to help you. If you’re struggling we can help via: 📱 Text (24h) ☎️ Phone 0808 189 5260 (3pm-12am) 📧 Email [email protected] 💻Webchat (4pm-11pm) studentspace.org.uk/support-servic…

Connect with high-achieving, low-income students seeking fully-funded university opportunities worldwide. We expect 1,200 students from the HALI Access Network in Africa and CIS member schools. CIS university members can register in the Community Portal: bit.ly/2hLYnF1

We have an opening for a paid internship to support our international child protection & well-being work at CIS. The position is full-time and for six months initially, with the potential to extend. If you know anyone who might be interested please share! lnkd.in/d6HdERz

Our children have been forced into bubbles for over 12 months now, so strange to have to keep away from each other. With one day of school to go we are so proud of how we have tried to keep up our best things, like singing together ⁦Southbank International School⁩

This is such a critical contribution from @Laurie_Eli and @jennyalloyd in the development of #ContextualSafeguarding - how to ensure use of the framework doesn't increase surveillance of young people but instead creates opportunities for collaboration, support & contextual safety

Managing our mental health & well-being is an important challenge we face. To help our members to heal their school & university communities from the pandemic’s impact, we have a line-up of experts, research & resources to learn from during this workshop. bit.ly/3x93WTL

How robust are your school’s data protection and safeguarding policies and procedures? Were they ready for remote or blended learning environments? Join us to develop your knowledge and skills in line with CIS International Accreditation standards. bit.ly/2R5UDns

We’re excited to be recruiting for 2 really interesting roles! 💡 If you know anyone that would make a great Programme Manager or Programme Officer for #StudentSpace please do share 😊 #charityjobs #thirdsector #projectmanagement

If you are at a CIS school or university and you have a question about adult SEL, embedding SEL throughout your community, or transition support, join us on 22 October to ask Ellen Mahoney your question and to hear questions from your peers!

It’s World Mental Health Day.

Webinar 21 October: Safeguarding LGBTQ+ students & faculty: Advice for int’l schools & universities. Emerging research, leading practice, how to address legal and cultural barriers faced in providing safe, inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ students & faculty. cois.org/log

What kind of support do school & university staff need to promote social emotional learning (SEL) skills in young people? How does the int'l context of schools change the way we should deliver SEL? Join this Expert Live Q&A Register in the Community portal cois.org/log

Anyone fancy doing a PhD with me at Durham Sociology ? Applications are now open for full and part time fully-funded studentships starting in 2022. Lots of info via this link ninedtp.ac.uk/the-applicatio… Any questions my DMs are open. Pls RT.

Katie Rigg Council of International Schools will be joining us shortly with a key session on managing low level concerns and measuring the #safeguarding culture at your school. Members tune in in 45 mins’ time #LAHCoctoberfest2021 #wellbeing

It was a privilege to co-author a chapter on the links between transitions and suicide prevention, with Sea Change Mentoring , for this important book, out now! If you're at a CIS school or university watch out for our webinar in March on this topic tinyurl.com/4bfutfwv

The International Task Force on Child Protection (ITFCP) posted a new report on student voice to aid schools as they consider how to seek and incorporate student voice in their safeguarding programmes and practices. Read the latest task force update: bit.ly/3m9w71i

This is such important research, particularly as schools and universities continue to teach many of their students online - thank you @JahnineDavis

Powerful voices today Farrer & Co Race Equity and Safeguarding Conference Prof. Carlene Firmin Jahnine Davis Looking forward to sharing our learning Council of International Schools Katie Rigg #safeguarding #antiracism

The recent decision by the US Supreme Court banning race-conscious admissions will make it more difficult for universities to increase access for students from historically marginalised groups. Read about lessons that can be learned from other countries: tinyurl.com/2p85f5cb