New Zealand approved new requirements related to physical restraint in school hostels. The requirements are scheduled to take effect from 1 July 2027.
Victoria updated its school Emergency and Critical Incident Management Planning guidance to improve clarity and conformance with Australian Standard 3745-2010. Related Online Emergency Management Portal… Read More »Victoria Updates School Emergency and Critical Incident Management Planning Requirements (Australia, June 2026)
The Norwegian Parliament approved a legal change requiring schools to share necessary information when a student changes school if the information is needed to protect… Read More »Norway Requires Schools to Share Key Safety Information When Students Change Schools (Norway, June 2026)
The National Agency for Education highlighted new mobile-free school rules that begin applying in summer 2026. The rules cover obligatory school forms, leisure-time centres, and… Read More »Sweden Confirmed Mobile-Free School Rules for Obligatory School Forms (Sweden, June 2026)
Sweden introduced a broader school-rules framework that replaces earlier order rules and strengthens school responsibilities around safety, study environment, and consequences. The changes apply from… Read More »Sweden Replaced Order Rules with Broader School Rules and Stronger Safety Measures (Sweden, June 2026)
New register-check rules for people working or undertaking placements in education settings take effect on 15 July 2026. The changes expand the information included and… Read More »Sweden Expanded Register Checks for Education Staff and Work Placements (Sweden, June 2026)
The government opened consultation on a draft bill for a continuous screening register in foundational education. The proposal would require people working with pupils to… Read More »Draft Bill Opens Consultation on Continuous Screening Register for Foundational Education (Netherlands, June 2026)
The ministry highlighted new school safety resources, including guidance on online behaviour and preparations for the 2026 Week Against Bullying. The materials support schools in… Read More »Schools Receive Updated Social Safety and Online Behaviour Guidance (Netherlands, June 2026)
Spain approved a €10 million 2026 territorial cooperation program for wellbeing and protection in schools. The program supports wellbeing coordinators, training and violence-prevention actions during… Read More »Spain Approves 2026 Funding for School Wellbeing and Protection Measures (Spain, June 2026)
The Conference of Education Ministers responded to the recommendations of the independent expert commission on child and youth protection in the digital world. Education ministers… Read More »Education Ministers Backed a Coordinated Approach to Child and Youth Protection in the Digital World (Germany, June 2026)