BSME Response to Regional Tensions

The impact of current regional events is being felt deeply across the BSME community and we know the immense pressure this is currently placing on school leaders, staff members, students and families. Our priority is to ensure that no member school navigates this period alone so we are also offering support to AoBSO, FOBISIA and COBIS member schools in the region, in addition to our own BSME members. 

The safety and wellbeing of every individual within our member schools remains our highest priority. The BSME Team is available to provide direct assistance and we will continue to support our community through the days and weeks ahead. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at any time via support@bsme.org.uk. 

BSME is in direct contact with UK officials at the FCDO to advocate for the needs of the international school sector and ensure accurate, timely guidance is shared across our network.

We strongly encourage all schools and families to remain guided by local Government advisories for the most up-to-date, country-specific security information.  

The UK's FCDO Travel Advice for your country will also provide:

  • Real-time security assessments and travel guidance
  • The ability to register your presence with UK authorities
  • Direct links to embassy support and emergency protocols
  • Access the latest FCDO advice for your country here and register your presence here

BSME was founded on the principle of collaboration, and it is in times of crisis that the strength of our community network is most evident. We remain fully committed to facilitating the collaborative sharing of resources, supporting staff wellbeing, and advocating on your behalf.

Here are some free resources that schools, teachers and parents may find useful at this time: 

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Scheduling Tool

  • Ben Rothwell, Founding Principal at Victory Heights Primary School City of Arabia, has desgined a free tool called 'Whereabouts' that enables schools to keep track of where students are based during this time of online learning. Find out more and contact Ben on LinkedIn here
View our Regional Update from BSME's CEO, Debra Forsyth
 
Listen to the Update on All Major Podcast Streaming Platforms
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Last Updated: 08/04/2026, 09:00AM GST

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