Our customers: Ecolint

Education 16th December 2019 Return to News

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We asked Michael Kewley, Director of Marketing & Stakeholder Relations at the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) how their schools use EduCare.

Would you give me a quick overview of your school?

Ecolint is the world's oldest international school. Founded in 1924 in Geneva, Switzerland, we have around 4400 students aged 3-18, representing 140 nationalities and 80 mother tongues, spread across three campuses in the Geneva area. They are supported by around 1300 staff.

Can you describe your role in the school?

I am the Director of Marketing & Stakeholder Relations, responsible for all internal and external communications and relationships with the various stakeholder groups (local government, the United Nations (around 40% of our children come from UN or UN-related families), employers, parents, relocation agents etc).

Did our service replace a similar tool or is this the first time your team is using a service like this?

Various members of staff did child protection training in different places and in different ways, but this was the first time we put in place a systematic training system that we expect all staff to complete.

How did you hear about EduCare?

One of our School Principals was a member of a CIS taskforce on Child Protection, and she had heard of EduCare and made the recommendation for us to look into it.

Would you describe a few of the reasons you decided to buy our service?

The EduCare platform was simple and intuitive, the training covered the key topics, and the different levels available meant we could find suitable training content for different roles, both on Child Protection and other subjects. The online learning approach also made the logistics of training such a large number of staff much easier than trying to do this in a face-to-face setting, and also gave staff flexibility as to when they chose to carry out the training. The overall value for money was also appealing.

Is there an alternative to EduCare in your country?

Not really, especially not in English.

How long have you been using our service?

Three years.

What was the most obvious advantage you felt EduCare offered during the sales process?

The online learning which meant users could learn when they wanted to, at their own pace, and check their understanding as they went, with a certification at the end which we could keep on file.

Were there any other advantages you discovered after using EduCare more regularly?

The additional subject areas such as first aid were not something we originally had in scope, but were a nice bonus.

Who from your company was involved in implementing EduCare?

The process was led by our HR department, with strong sponsorship from our Director General and Child Protection lead, who was one of our School Principals at the time.

What have people been saying about our product since they've started using it?

Generally, people seem fairly satisfied, and the adoption rate has been good. There were some questions about the very UK-focused content, given we are an international school operating in Switzerland, and at first the training was not available in French for our francophone colleagues, but this has now been resolved, and folks have come to understand that best practice Child Protection approaches are similar the world over, even if certain details (e.g. DBS checks) differ from country to country.

What is your advice to others who might be considering EduCare?

Go for it!

Online learning service for international schools

Ecolint use the international version of our comprehensive online learning service which includes over 30 online training courses and a reporting suite to evidence learning.

What's included?

Click here to see the full list of included courses.

Child Protection for International Schools

Child Protection for International Schools, developed in partnership with COBIS, is designed to provide international educational settings with a thorough insight into child protection.

Safer Recruitment for International Schools

This course on safer recruitment looks at what international education settings need to do to safeguard children and young people from unsuitable people who might apply to join these organisations.

Child Neglect for International Schools

This course for international schools will provide a thorough insight into child neglect, covering the essential facts to raise your awareness of neglect.

Preventing Bullying for International Schools

The purpose of this course is to help you understand, recognise and prevent bullying behaviour.

Health and Safety for International Schools

This course will provide a thorough insight into health and safety in an international education setting.

First Aid Essentials for International Schools

This course provides a thorough insight into first aid, covering the essentials needed to react in an incident when someone urgently needs help.

Fire Safety for International Schools

This course for international schools will provide a thorough insight into fire safety, cover the essential facts to protect any education premises against fire and offer guidance to ensure the safety of all staff and students.

Use of Reasonable Force in Schools

Whilst the use of reasonable force in schools should be seen as a last resort in handling a serious incident, this course explains when and how it may be used.

Female Genital Mutilation Awareness

This course will provide a thorough guide to help those working with young people spot the signs that Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has taken place, or signs that it will take place.

Concussion Awareness

Everyone involved in sport and education has an important role to play in the management of concussion and this course is designed to provide the essential knowledge to help keep everyone safe.

Equality & Diversity

This two module interactive course is for all employers and employees who would like to learn about what Equality and Diversity policies are and what implementing them looks like in an organisation.

How to be an Effective Fire Warden or Fire Marshal

This course is aimed at employees who undertake additional fire safety roles and responsibilities in the form of fire marshals or fire wardens as part of their daily duties.

Moving and Handling

This course is aimed at employees who undertake moving and handling inanimate objects as part of their daily activity.

Food Hygiene and Safety

This Food Hygiene & Safety course is specifically designed for those who prepare and handle food.

The Prevent Duty

This course is designed to build your understanding of extremism and radicalisation, how people may be drawn into terrorism and what you should do if you have a concern.

Child Protection in Sport & Active Leisure

Encouraging children and young people to participate in sport or physical activity has countless benefits, ranging from improved physical and mental health to promoting friendships and building confidence. Voluntary organisations, and public and private sector providers play an important role. Anybody involved in organising, delivering or supervising sport and active leisure activities has a responsibility for child protection.

Administration of Medication in Schools

Schools and early years settings must have a policy and procedures in place for the administration of medication to children and young people. This course contains statutory and non-statutory guidance on the operation of such a system and the responsibilities of staff and parents.

Raising Awareness of Trafficking and Modern Slavery

The term modern slavery acknowledges the fact that millions of people are still held in conditions of slavery and servitude globally – including in the UK. This course raises awareness of this issue.

Raising Awareness of Honour-Based Abuse and Forced Marriage

Whilst growing up, a child may be taught that a set of behaviours are deemed to be honourable. If they display any dishonourable behaviours they may be abused by their family or members of their community as punishment. This course was written in partnership with Karma Nirvana, a national award-winning charity that supports both men and women affected by forced marriage and/or honour-based abuse.

Domestic Abuse: Children and Young People

Every day children and young people experience domestic abuse at home and can suffer a wide range of severe and long-lasting effects. The purpose of the course is to raise your awareness of children and young people who may be experiencing domestic abuse. Written in partnership with SafeLives, a national charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse.

Adverse Childhood Experiences

The purpose of this course is to help you understand what adverse childhood experiences are and how they may affect children growing up. Using statistical evidence, the course also highlights the potential impact that ACEs can have in adulthood. Not everyone who has been exposed to ACEs will have negative outcomes, but understanding ACEs will help support the work and relationships you have with children.

Overcoming Loneliness Online Course

Loneliness can affect anyone from any background at any time of their life. It is often associated with the elderly, but children and young people also become lonely and isolated. This course is written in partnership with The Children’s Society, a national charity that works with the country’s most vulnerable children and young people. It will help you to understand what is meant by loneliness, the triggers for loneliness and how it can affect children or young people. Also included are ideas for helping children and young people overcome loneliness and where to go for further support.

Child Protection Basics for International Schools

Safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility. This course delivers essential information about child protection issues for those that work or volunteer in an education setting, who have minimal contact with children and young people.

Staying Safe Online for International Schools

The purpose of this course is to help you understand how technology is changing, the nature of children and young people’s online world, and the risk and protective factors when going online. The course has a wide range of practical advice on what can be done by you as an individual and by any organisation you work for. This includes good practice guidelines, where you can go for help and support, and an extensive range of easy to access online resources. The course was written in partnership with Childnet International, a non-profit organisation working with others to help make the internet a great and safe place for children.

Reflective Safeguarding Practice for International Schools

Reflective practice allows you to recognise and reflect on your experiences in order to learn from them and improve the way you work. This course uses scenarios for you to reflect on, thinking about actions that fit the policies for your own school. It will also encourage you to consider the safeguarding and child protection support services available in your country.

Understanding Anxiety for International Schools

Anxiety is a feeling of worry, fear and unease. Everyone will feel anxious or stressed at some point in their life; these are natural emotional responses to some situations. The purpose of this course is to help you support children and young people who may be experiencing anxiety.

Understanding Self-Harm for International Schools

Self-harm is when somebody intentionally damages or injures their body. A person may use physical pain as a way of distracting themselves from emotional pain, giving them temporary relief.

Understanding Low Mood and Depression for International Schools

Low mood causes us to feel sad, anxious or worried and is an appropriate reaction to things that we experience in life. Depression however, is more than simply feeling unhappy or fed-up for a few days. This course will help you understand these issues.

Child Exploitation for International Schools

Child exploitation refers to a child or young person being used for someone else’s gain. Child exploitation is a form of abuse which can involve sexual, abusive or manipulative behaviour.

Staff Wellbeing for International Schools

Staff wellbeing is of critical importance to schools, and whether you want to focus on your own wellbeing or are looking out for your colleagues, you will find information, guidance and support in this course. It considers the meaning of wellbeing, its impact on individuals and the workplace, common mental health issues and the causes of work-related stress. The course also explores what positive staff wellbeing means in practice, and how you can help to create it for yourself and your school.

Promoting SEND Inclusion for International Schools

This course begins by defining SEND inclusion and looks at the contribution that you and others can make towards it. You will consider how local law affects the issue and find out about different models for describing inclusion. The course includes practical suggestions and advice for promoting SEND inclusion in your own school and finishes with four case studies.

Child-on-Child Abuse for International Schools

Child-on-child abuse is any form of physical, sexual, emotional, financial, and/or coercive control exercised between children and young people. It includes intimate and non-intimate relationships. This course will help you to understand the different types of peer-on-peer abuse and who it may affect. You will also learn about the factors that increase the likelihood of it occurring and the signs that can help you to recognise it. This learning will help you to prevent, and respond to, child-on-child abuse.

Dealing with Bereavement and Loss for International Schools

This course will help you to understand how loss, bereavement and grief may affect a child or young person. The death of someone a child loves or cares about is one of the most fundamental losses that a child will ever experience, and without the right support it can lead to a range of challenges, some of which can persist into adulthood.

Safeguarding Young People for International Schools

The purpose of the course is to raise your awareness of young people who may be vulnerable because of their age, relative inexperience, past abusive experiences or current circumstances

Children's Mental Wellbeing for International Schools

This course provides an understanding of what mental health is and the common issues faced by children and young people in international schools. The course looks at the significant risk factors that mean children may be more vulnerable to poor mental health, and also helps you to spot signs of distress. The myths and stigma surrounding mental health are discussed, as well as the factors that can protect children, such as helping them to build resilience. There is practical advice on supporting children and the course is underpinned with scenarios.

A Guide to International Data Protection: Education

This course will give you a firm understanding of the principles of data protection, as well as acquaint you with the essential requirements in your school.

Child Protection for International Schools: Spanish language bundle

This two-course bundle contains our Child Protection for International Schools and Child Protection Basics for International Schools courses, both delivered in the Spanish language. This bundle is available as an addition to EduCare for Education, our online learning service.

Child Protection for International Schools: Arabic language bundle

This two-course bundle contains our Child Protection for International Schools and Child Protection Basics for International Schools courses, both delivered in the Arabic language. This bundle is available as an addition to EduCare for Education, our online learning service.

Parental Responsibility for International Schools

This one module interactive course is for anyone who works with children and young people in international school settings. It aims to improve your understanding of your obligations and duties as school staff, governing bodies, and trustees in relation to the rights and responsibilities of parents and guardians.

Dyslexia Awareness for International Schools

This one module interactive course is for anyone who works with children and young people in international education settings.

Understanding the Role of the Safeguarding Lead for International Schools

This one module interactive course is for anyone who works or volunteers with children and young people in international school settings. It aims to improve your awareness of the importance of the designated safeguarding lead (DSL), to develop your understanding of the role in greater detail, and to show how the role relates to your own position.

Overcoming Loneliness for International Schools

This one-module interactive course is for anyone who works with children and young people in education settings. It aims to improve your understanding and approach to dealing with loneliness and triggers for loneliness in a classroom environment.

Equality and Diversity for International Schools

This one module interactive course is for anyone who works with children and young people in international education settings. It aims to improve your understanding and approach to equality and diversity in a classroom environment.

If you would like to know more about EduCare's service for International schools, please get in touch today.

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