Child Safeguarding and Child Protection 

Safeguarding: Panyaden is committed to creating a safe environment for our community, and we take safeguarding, child protection, and protecting personal identity, as guided by the Thai Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), seriously. Informed by international best practice, Thai law, and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, (UNCRC) we have a number of measures in place to help prevent harm and promote well-being. These include a Designated Safeguarding Lead and support team, background checks and training for all faculty and staff, face scanners to monitor who is on campus, and safety drills to prepare our community in the event of an emergency. We also maintain relationships with local authorities, government, and Embassy personnel. 

Some guideline within our system include:

• The taking of photos and videos of Panyaden students is not allowed by visitors on campus. Please see PDPA guidelines for more information. 

• Adults are required to use adult-only toilets and to wear their visitors’ or Parent ID badges at all times. 

• If parents will be volunteering on a regular basis in support of school initiatives, or leading activities, we require a background safeguarding check and that they remain in an open area and/or with Panyaden staff. 

Child Protection is the term used to describe actions taken when harm may have been done. If child protection concerns are raised, we will fully investigate the concern and advocate for the health and safety of the child or adult concerned. We will follow best practices for International Schools, Thai government regulations, and UNCRC guidelines when responding to a concern. 

Reporting Cause for Concern: If you suspect harm to a child or other member of our community, please contact one of the members of the safeguarding team, as outlined in The Primary School Communication and Contact Directory. Safeguarding posters are also hung in several visible locations throughout the school. 

Guidelines for Families: When considering child safeguarding, parents are the first and most important avenue for teaching about, and protecting, a child’s personal safety. We strongly encourage parents to follow due diligence to know about the homes where their children will have playdates, teach about safe boundaries and personal safety, and to practise general safety measures together. Creating a safe and open environment where children feel that they can share concerns is also important. Some helpful guidelines around child safety can be found through the Braveheart organisation, linked here.