Safeguarding / Child Protection

Generative and collaborative Peer Learning Community for Safeguarding / Child Protection

Working in the field of safeguarding and child protection in international school contexts is one of the most rewarding roles any educator can have. It is also highly challenging and complex. This community will strive to create a safe and collaborative space for all its members to learn and grow together. Through sharing resources, examining case studies, reviewing latest research and problem-solving, you will gain meaningful insights into how best to safeguard students in your contexts, while broadening your perspective from other professionals experiencing similar challenges.

Together, we will tackle the tough questions such as:

  • How do I safeguard students whilst also catering to the needs of Transgender and Gender Non-conforming individuals?
  • How do we navigate national legislation that conflicts with the cultural context of our students?

Most importantly, the focus of this community will be driven by you and your needs. Sign up to be part of this exciting community of change!

Live Session Dates/Times

All live sessions take place at 17:00 – 18:30 (China Time) on Tuesdays. 

Live Session 1

October 14, 2024
Tuesday
10:30 am – 12:00 pm (China Time)

Live Session 1

October 14, 2024
Tuesday
10:30 am – 12:00 pm (China Time)

Live Session 1

October 14, 2024
Tuesday
10:30 am – 12:00 pm (China Time)

Live Session 1

October 14, 2024
Tuesday
10:30 am – 12:00 pm (China Time)

Live Session 1

Tuesday 5 November 2024, 17:00-18:30 (China Time)

Live Session 2

Tuesday 3 December 2024, 17:00-18:30 (China Time)

Live Session 3

Tuesday 18 February 2025, 17:00-18:30 (China Time)

Live Session 4

Tuesday 25 March 2025, 17:00-18:30 (China Time)

Supriya Kotwal

Supriya Kotwal-Mahajan is a counsellor and art therapist practising in International Schools in Singapore for over a decade. Supriya has a Masters in Counselling with a specialisation in CBT and a Masters in Art Therapy with a Psychodynamic focus. Currently Supriya is the Head of Wellbeing Counselling at SJI International School in Singapore and leads a team of counsellors supporting over a 1000 high school students. Supriya is trained as a facilitator for the Positive Parenting Programme and Tuning into Kids and Teens programme as well as the suicide intervention programme ASIST. As a host Supriya is looking forward to providing a caring and nurturing forum on the PeerSphere platform!

Katie Wellbrook

Katie Wellbrook is a senior leader in international education who is passionate about child safeguarding, organisational wellbeing, fostering psychological safety in teams and empowering women in leadership. She is an educator with over 12 years experience in the UK, Oman, China, Uganda and is currently Vice Principal (Well-being and Achievement) and Designated Safeguarding Lead at an international school in Singapore. Most recently, she has qualified as an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trainer (ASIST) Trainer and is soon to complete her Masters in Gender, Education and International Development at the University College London which is exploring how international schools in China can create empowering or disempowering experiences for TGNC students.

What Our Members Are Saying About Us

PeerSphere Communities have been a fantastic addition to professional learning for schools and educators.
- Planning and Evaluating Professional Development Community Member

I am getting a lot of good insights and ideas from other schools. My school is new so it's helpful to know what more established schools are doing.
- Safeguarding Community Member

I felt that with the experience of people in the community, I am more equipped with my role.
- Athletics Directors Community Member

I have been able to learn from others that have so much knowledge and learn how other schools work.
- Learning Support Specialists (Inclusion) Community Member

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