The British School, New Delhi, brings ‘Safeguarding Conference’ to India

The British School, New Delhi, partnered with the renowned Safeguarding Alliance UK to bring their inaugural ‘Safeguarding Conference’ to India. ‘Safeguarding India 2025: Inspire, Empower, Protect’ took place on March 1 at the school and focused on world-class safeguarding practices, a critical priority for all schools regardless of the curriculum or educational provision offered. The conference featured hands-on workshops led by specialists and practitioners who work with governments and organisations across the world and act on an international level to encourage excellence in safeguarding standards. The day also included discussions around the legal context of child protection in India. Participants gained valuable insights, explored innovative strategies and uncovered inspiring stories, empowering them to take action in safeguarding individuals and communities. Vanita Uppal OBE, Director of The British School, New Delhi, said, “As educators, keeping children safe is our most significant responsibility. I am pleased that through this partnership we have brought together school leaders, counsellors, pastoral teams and wellbeing champions from schools and NGOs who work with children from across the country to bring home world-class safeguarding practices. For us at The British School New Delhi, child protection is a strategic priority and we have built a strong safeguarding culture with robust policies.” According to the CEO of The Safeguarding Alliance, Emily Konstantas, “The Safeguarding Alliance was honoured to partner with The British School, New Delhi, for this ground-breaking initiative, uniting educators and specialists to advance the critical conversation on safeguarding and child protection in India.” ANI