Working Together for Safer Schools & Stronger Communities
An Asia Regional Safeguarding Forum hosted by RIS Ruamrudee International School
Dates: Friday–Saturday, March 27–28, 2026
Location: RIS Ruamrudee International School (Minburi Campus), Bangkok
Fee: USD 220
Group Discount: 10% for groups of 3 or more from the same organization
A Regional Forum Focused on Safeguarding Practice and Collaboration
RIS Ruamrudee International School, in collaboration with the Global Safeguarding Collaborative (GSC), is proud to host Working Together for Safer Schools & Stronger Communities, an Asia regional safeguarding forum bringing together educators, school leaders, counselors, and safeguarding professionals from across the region.
This two-day forum is designed to strengthen safeguarding culture in international school communities through shared learning, practical strategies, and cross-school collaboration. Participants will engage with experienced practitioners and thought leaders, gaining insights that can be applied directly to their school contexts.
Featured Speakers & Sessions
The forum features a diverse lineup of international educators and safeguarding leaders, including:
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Jonah Rosenfield, Founder & Executive Director, Global Safeguarding Collaborative
The Friday Afternoon Dilemma: When Safeguarding Can’t Wait -
Sapphira Beaudin, VERSO International School
Fostering Trusted Adults: A Child-Centered Approach to Safeguarding and SEL from Early Years to Graduation -
Philip Bowman, Co-Founder & CEO, MARIO Education
Why Conversations Matter -
John Shanahan, Hong Kong Academy
Safeguarding Your Own Wellbeing: Recognising and Mitigating Stress for SGLs and Their Teams -
Laura Cowen, Hong Kong International School
The School Counselor and Trauma-Informed Practices -
Joe Gorski, Taipei American School
Push the Positive: A Notification System that Codes for Belonging -
Jenny Chadwick, Global Safeguarding Collaborative Board Member
Transforming Trainings: Innovative Ways to Engage Parents and Staff in Critical Safeguarding Conversations -
Safeguarding Committee, International School of Bangkok
Strengthening Safeguarding Practice: Insights from Using the Global Safeguarding Collaborative’s Framework and Self-Assessment Tool
Session Topics Include
Participants will explore key safeguarding themes, including:
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Safeguarding practices in boarding environments
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Promoting online safety and responsible technology use
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Using data to strengthen safeguarding decisions
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Effective strategies for managing and responding to allegations
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Building strong partnerships with parents and caregivers
Who Should Attend
This forum is ideal for:
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School leaders and administrators
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Safeguarding leads and committee members
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Counselors and wellbeing teams
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Teachers and staff involved in child protection and student wellbeing
Registration
Advance registration is required.
A 10% group discount is available for teams of three or more participants from the same organization.
Accommodation and Transport
Workshop participants, especially those traveling from outside Thailand, are responsible for booking their accommodation. Below are nearby hotels:
Grand FourWings Convention Hotel
Website: www.grandfourwings.com
Address: 333 Srinagarindra Road Khwaeng Hua Mak, Khet Bang Kapi Bangkok 10240
Email: Khun Pimthip at pimthip_w@grandfourwings.com
Tel: +66 (0) 2 378-8000
Tara Garden Thai Bangkok
Website: www.taragardenthai.com/
Address: 3 Soi Ramkamhaeng 164 Yak 2, Ramkamhaeng Rd, Minburi, Bangkok 10510
Email: tara-garden@hotmail.com
Tel: +66 (0) 2 917-6960
Saffron Hill Minburi
Website: www.facebook.com/saffronhillminburi
Address: 66/5 Ramkamhaeng, Minburi, Bangkok, Thailand
Email: saffronhillminburi2@gmail.com
Tel: +66 (0) 96 849 2641
Transportation will be provided only to and from Tara Garden. Participants staying at other hotels will need to arrange their own transportation.
Important Note: Bangkok traffic is notoriously unpredictable, so please plan accordingly if you are staying downtown.
Payment Information
Payments for workshops should be made by wire transfer to the following account:
Account Name: Ruamrudee International School
Bank Name: Bangkok Bank PCL.
Bank Address: 333 Silom Road, Bangkok, 10500, Thailand
Account Number: 212-3-00677-3
Swift Code: BKKBTHBK
Correspondent Bank: J.P. Morgan Chase, New York
Please scan a copy of your bank transfer payment slip, attach it to an email, and send it to panumatp@rism.ac.th.
