Haileybury Bhaluka proudly announces its prestigious recognition as a ‘Centre of Safeguarding Excellence’ by The Safeguarding Alliance, a leading authority in the field of child protection and safeguarding based in the UK, a press release said on Wednesday. It signifies a momentous achievement for Haileybury Bhaluka and the educational landscape in Bangladesh, marking it as the first school in the region to receive the honour.
The Safeguarding Alliance is globally renowned for its unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest child protection and safeguarding standards. Haileybury Bhaluka has already set up B-SAFE (Bangladesh Safeguarding Alliance for Educators), an innovative platform established locally for collaborative efforts for schools in Bangladesh to benefit from comprehensive training, certification opportunities, and the development of effective safeguarding policies. The latest recognition reaffirms Haileybury Bhaluka’s resolute dedication to these vital principles. Designated as a Centre of Safeguarding Excellence in Bangladesh, Haileybury Bhaluka now undertakes the pivotal mission of disseminating its safeguarding expertise among educational institutions across the nation. By partnering with The Safeguarding Alliance, it aims to ensure adherence to proper safeguarding practices for children, on and off campus.
Simon O’Grady, the Founding Headmaster of Haileybury Bhaluka, expressed, “We are determined to make every school a safe haven for learning and achievement. The Centre of Safeguarding Excellence recognition underscores the institution’s unwavering commitment to practice and sustain the international safeguarding standards for young individuals. This commitment is simultaneously fortified by the establishment of B-SAFE”.
The Safeguarding Alliance stands committed to ensuring that organisations adhere to the best practices required to protect the safety and well-being of children and young people. With a global presence through various bases worldwide, The Safeguarding Alliance plays an essential role in setting industry standards for safeguarding and the protection of children on a global scale. By collaborating with The Safeguarding Alliance, Haileybury Bhaluka set to pioneer the future of child safety in the region, further strengthening the commitment to the protection and welfare of young people.
