Statement on Child Protection

In accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Articles 19 and 34) the Japan Council of International Schools acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. We are committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflecting statutory responsibilities, government guidance, and compliance with best practice and accrediting body requirements.

Each JCIS school has the following:

• Staff Code of Conduct
• Effective recruiting practice with a specific attention to child protection
• Reporting Guidelines
• Ongoing child safety education for school community
• Published child protection policy to both internal and external audiences