Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)’s Post

WestEd’s Justice and Prevention Research Center undertook a systematic evaluation of State School Safety Centers (SSSCs) to better understand the structure, services, and perceptions of SSSCs and to identify promising practices and models for replication, expansion, and evaluation. The third in a series, this brief highlights key findings from the final component of this National Institute of Justice funded evaluation. Stay tuned for more on the promising practices framework under development. #schoolsafety #education

More solid research from Jaclyn Schildkraut - This paper clearly recognizes what I think is the primary variable in the end impact of preparedness programs - the quality of the delivery, training or exercises. The push to eliminate these types of activities because they are traumatizing to students is a classic example of "garbage in, garbage out." Properly designed and conducted training and exercises, especially for sensitive subjects like violence in schools, provide value. Poorly designed and conducted training and exercises do nothing but make the situation worse.

Today is International Day to Protect Education from Attack. Check this piece from our Insights on the PSC providing analysis on protection of schools in the work of the PSC https://lnkd.in/ebdQnvtb

Learn more about "The Critical Partnership: Emergency Pre-Planning for Schools and Public Safety"

Excited to share that we (Amanda Nickerson, Matt Vogel, and Abbie Finnerty, and I) have new research out today! Our study explores the relationship between participation in lockdown drills, students' exposure to violence, and perceived safety and preparedness. Interestingly, we find that exposure to violence adversely affects students' perceptions of school safety, but that these negative effects actually may be tempered / lessened by participation in drills. Out now in the Journal of School Violence - 50 free reads at the link below, or you are welcome to message me for a copy. https://lnkd.in/eaW4wBfQ

Education is crucial for a brighter future and a more peaceful world. We must protect it from attack, ensuring that every child can learn in safety. As we prepare to observe the 5th International Day to Protect Education from Attack, let’s unite to defend the right to #EducationForAll. #UniteToProtect

Is your school ready for an Ofsted inspection? With safeguarding remaining one of the key areas, being prepared is more crucial than ever. Our latest blog post dives into how schools can proactively ensure their safeguarding policies and monitoring systems are inspection-ready. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools you need to face inspections confidently. Click here to read the blog: https://bit.ly/3O5NMEt 📚✏️ #Ofsted #Safeguarding #Education

In today's Monday Minute, Melinda reviews the latest HHVBP IPR Report, and stresses the importance of providing GG education to your field staff immediately. Watch Here: https://hubs.li/Q02yqQKq0

What does the law and case law say about the LA’s duty to provide #EHCP provision? The #LocalAuthority: - Must make sure the provision is made from the date the #EHCPlan is issued. BA, R (on the application of) v Nottinghamshire County Council [2021] EWHC 1348 (Admin) | (IPSEA - Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) - Cannot pass the duty onto to another body (such as the #HealthService or a #School). R v London Borough of Harrow ex parte M [1997] ELR 62 | (IPSEA) Independent Provider of #SpecialEducationAdvice. - Must provide the provision set out in an EHCP, not something different. N v North Tyneside Council [2010] EWCA Civ 135 | (IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice - Cannot use practical difficulties (including financial ones) as an excuse for not providing provision in an EHCP. R (LB) v Surrey County Council [2022] EWHC 772 (Admin) | (IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice What should you do if your child is not receiving the provision set out in their EHCP? Read our latest article for more details here: https://lnkd.in/dnYU-ENg

We've compiled #SchoolSafety standards from around the country. Get up-to-date information re: school safety legislation + funding for YOUR state here → https://lnkd.in/g6TxJax9 #CrisisAlert #EveryStoryMatters