Ep 6: Building Healthy, Safe and Inclusive School Cultures with Dan Furness, Rachel Hovington and Lila Jorge

In episode 6 of our podcast, Rachel Hovington, BFIS Head of School, engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Dan Furness, Head of Safeguarding and Well-Being at the Council of International Schools where he runs multiple workshops and leads advisory work with schools all over the world. One of the latest projects Dan was involved with is the worldwide launching of the International Safeguarding Toolkit, which schools can access to support their journey in safeguarding and child protection.  Together,  Rachel and Dan explore the landscape of safeguarding within international school environments. Delving into key topics such as cultural perspectives, identifying mental health concerns, the implementation of a well-being curriculum in international schools, and the crucial roles of parental engagement and student empowerment, this conversation offers invaluable insights into fostering a safe and supportive educational community. Additionally, Lila Jorge, Associate Head of School and Manager of Child Protection and Safeguarding at BFIS, sheds light on various initiatives and ongoing efforts undertaken by BFIS in this critical area.