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Complete one survey per country. More than one government focal point may need to contribute to the answers. 

About this survey
We are Save the Children delivering on a partnership with the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) [the World Bank], to advance Comprehensive School Safety (CSS) around the world by collecting current baseline information on CSS policies, and projects. This survey is the tool we have developed to collect the information on policies.

Who should answer this survey?
This survey is designed to answered by a focal person from your country’s national-level Ministry of Education. However, a number of focal persons from other government agencies, including the disaster management authority, may need to answer specific questions.

The survey may be conducted through interview, with the interviewer uploading all of the answers into online survey.
 
Why should I complete this survey?
This is the first time national level policy frameworks that advance school safety have been mapped globally. It will create a baseline to chart the progress of policies advancing Comprehensive School Safety (CSS) around the world, as well as chart good practice and achievement by Safe School Leaders under the Worldwide Initiative for Safe Schools (WISS). 
 
What are policy frameworks that advance school safety?
School safety policy frameworks is a policy (or policies) focused on risk assessment in the education sector, and risk reduction, response preparedness, and educational continuity planning (including education in emergencies). Comprehensive policies cover safer school facilities, school disaster management, and risk reduction and resilience education.

When we talk about policies, this includes laws (legislation and regulations), guidelines that govern how laws are to be implemented, broad ideas and goals written down, or a policy on a particular topic, for example; a school disaster management policy. It also includes procedures on how to implement policies on a day-to-day basis, as well as guidance materials and tools.
 
How will you use the answers to this survey?
Your personal contact details will remain confidential. Read more about SurveyMonkey security and privacy policies. We will use the answers from this survey to:
- Develop a global database of policies advancing School Safety around the world.
- Display the data (through different pictures/maps) on the World Bank: Global School Collaboration Platform http://gpss.vizzuality.com
- Develop research reports for different audiences. 
- Draw from the database for further research, program design and advocacy efforts. 
 
How long will the survey take? Approximately 30 minutes
How do I answer the survey?
- This survey is mapping national-level policies. However, where there is a sub-national policy, please indicate in the comments box.
- Please answer the survey in English
- Select 'next' to move to the next page.
- To return to questions you have already answered, select 'back'
- Select 'done' when you have completed the survey.

What policy documents should I share? 

If any of these are available, please share the following kinds of policies in any language, with the English version, if available (These are examples only, they may be called something else in your country):
  • Education sector policy
  • Education sector disaster management policy
  • Education in emergencies policy
  • Disaster Management policy
  • Policy governing routine maintenance and non-structural mitigation  
  • Policy governing new school construction
  • Policy governing school hazard and fire drills
  • Regulations or guidance to support safe school construction
  • Policy or guidance regulating the limitations, identification and use of schools as temporary shelters and collective centres
  • Education sector disaster management plans (national, and sub-national example)
  • School disaster management plan format or template (school level)
  • Implementation guidance supporting school disaster management plans
  • Standard operating procedures for schools on disasters and emergencies
  • Procedures and/or guidance on fire and hazard simulation drills
  • Hazard mapping/risk information
  • Data collection tools
How do I share the policy documents?
Before you begin, we kindly ask if you can share any of the policy documents listed above (if they are available and you have access to them). You can share these by:
1. Upload using this DropBox link. The link will allow you to upload files from your computer into the secure Dropbox folder without logging into or having a Dropbox account. Click on this link to upload your documents.
2. Email all available policy documents to kate.mcfarlane@savethechildren.org.au
3. Paste the links (URLs) for any policies available online in the box below.

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* 1. Paste the online links (URLs) to policies

What if I can't complete the survey?
We encourage you to complete the survey. However, if you can't, please share all available policy documents. Alternatively, we can call you and complete the survey over the phone. For more information, contact: kate.mcfarlane@savethechildren.org.au

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* 2. Main contact person - details: 
We encourage you to provide your contact details so we can contact you if we have any questions about your answers. Your personal details will remain confidential. Read more about SurveyMonkey security and privacy policies.

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* 3. Collaborators’ details:
Write the name and contact details of other people who provided information to answer this survey.

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* 4. Which country will you be providing policy information about?
Select country name

 
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