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JCIS Safeguarding - Exclusive
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Everything you need to know about the JCIS Safeguarding – Exclusive community
About
This is a dedicated group for Designated Safeguarding Leads/Child Protection Officers working at JCIS member schools in Japan. Safeguarding and child protection is essential for the well-being of students and staff. A safe environment. both at school and at home. is integral to develop student learning. This group aims to work collaboratively to share knowledge. ideas. and insights to promote deeper understanding of safeguarding and child protection best practices in the context of Japan. There will be four online sessions that will culminate in an in-person session in March 2026. The online sessions will focus on selected need-based topics that will be decided by group consensus. Please join us in working together to improve the well-being of students and staff in Japan.
How it Works
We’ll equip you from Day One!
The Sessions
Live Session #1: Explore
Rapid brainstorm of your chosen challenge using stories from across member schools.
Live Session #2: Reframe
Craft a sharp opportunity statement and success criteria.
Live Session #3: Create
Develop ideas and choose one to prototype. Work as a large group or in affinity groups.
Live Session #4: Catalyze
Reflect, refine, and implement.
Keep the Momentum
Continue the Journey
Hackathons · Pop-up communities · Affinity Group deep dives
Members propose new themes, spin up sprints, or keep their group going.
Live Session Schedule
These are crucial opportunities to connect, share ideas, and learn from each other.
All live sessions take place on Microsoft Teams
Live Session 1
November 5, 2025,
Wednesday,
16:30 – 17:30 (GMT+9)
Live Session 2
December 3, 2025,
Wednesday,
16:30 – 17:30 (GMT+9)
Live Session 3
January 14, 2026
Wednesday,
16:30 – 17:30 (GMT+9)
Live Session 4
February 4, 2026
Wednesday,
16:30 – 17:30 (GMT+9)
Meet Your Hosts
Meaghan Okutomi
Meaghan Sukekawa is the Student Health Officer/Child Protection Officer at International School of the Sacred Heart in Tokyo. With her background as a nurse. she is passionate about students` holistic well-being in helping students achieve their full potential. She hopes that she can help cultivate an inviting learning environment.
Jay Brownrigg
Jay Brownrigg is the Designated Safeguarding Lead at Yokohama International School, where he also contributes as an experienced and passionate IB educator. Originally from Australia, Jay has dedicated his career to international education, having spent many years in China before relocating to Japan in 2018. He is actively involved in the IB Educator Network (IBEN) as a workshop leader and school visit team member, supporting the development of IB programmes across the region. Jay brings a deep commitment to student wellbeing, collaborative learning, and creating safe, inclusive school environments for diverse international communities.
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We’re looking for a host to help lead this community. If you enjoy bringing people together, guiding meaningful conversations, and supporting peer learning, we’d love to hear from you.
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