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Child Abuse Prevention Training for Schools

Monday, February 2, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EST)

Zoom

Event Details

Join us for this essential 60-minute webinar designed specifically for independent school leaders. Drawing on globally-recognized safeguarding standards, this training session will equip your school community with the knowledge and tools necessary to create a safer environment for all students.

This comprehensive session will cover key child protection principles, including recognizing warning signs of abuse, understanding reporting procedures, and implementing effective prevention strategies within the independent school setting. Our training approach emphasizes accessibility and practical application, ensuring all participants—regardless of their educational background or experience level—can confidently apply these critical safeguarding skills.

Participants will learn evidence-based prevention strategies tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities within independent schools, while exploring how to build a culture of protection that empowers every adult in your school community to safeguard children from harm.

Whether you're developing your school's safeguarding policies or strengthening existing protocols, this webinar provides the foundational knowledge needed to fulfill your duty of care and create a truly child-safe learning environment.

Series: Safety

Speaker: Matt Harris, Co-Founder & CEO, ChildSafeguarding.com

Matt Harris, Ed.D.’s experience and expertise lie at the nexus of technology, schools, and the global education landscape. Currently, Dr. Harris works as an international educational consultant and as Co-Founder and CEO of ChildSafeguarding.com.

His eLearning company, ChildSafeguarding.com, offers Child Protection training to leaders, teachers, staff, volunteers, and parents working with children worldwide. Our safeguarding training delivers universal baseline training to any adult in the school community, regardless of geography, educational background, or language. Our courses are delivered through our online platform and are available in multiple languages. Currently, ChildSafeguarding.com is being used in more than 100 countries.

Previously, Dr. Harris worked as an educational leader and teacher having taught all grade levels from preschool to graduate school in technology and mathematics. He worked as a senior administrator in schools and universities in North America and Asia. He was a contributor to New Media Consortium Horizon Report and served as Chair of the Board of Directors for the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).Replace this text with the accordion content.

Who Should Attend: Academic Administrators, Academic Support, Administrative Assistants, Admissions/Enrollment, Advancement/Development, Assistant Heads, Athletics, Counselors, Divisions Heads, Department Chairs, Deans of Students, Ed Tech, Inclusion & Belonging, Heads of Schools