Global Status of School Safety: Key Findings from the 2024 Comprehensive School Safety Policy Survey
Produced by the Global Alliance for Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience in the Education Sector (GADRRRES)—led by Save the Children with analysis by Risk RED and support from the Prudence Foundation—this brief delivers the most up‑to‑date global snapshot of school safety policies and practice.
Drawing on responses from 46 countries, two island territories, and 21 subnational regions representing 330+ million school‑aged children, it assesses how far governments have moved from endorsement to implementation of the Comprehensive School Safety Framework, now backed by 84 governments. Despite widespread commitment, fewer than one‑third use the framework to guide national policy and coordination, and enforcement of continuity plans remains uneven.
Climate hazards—from heatwaves to floods—are increasingly disrupting learning, yet climate risk assessments and robust adaptation guidance are still rare. Designed for ministries of education, disaster‑management authorities, donors, UN agencies, and NGOs, the brief provides evidence to target reforms, strengthen coordination, and invest where risks to learners and schools are greatest.
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