Safeguarding
Bogaerts International School Safeguarding
At Bogaerts International School (BIS), safeguarding is a core commitment to creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all students. Our approach is guided by our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, family, and innovation, as well as international and Belgian child protection standards.
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Respect & Integrity
Valuing all individuals and fostering a fair, honest, and inclusive community.
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Collaboration & Family
Building trust and working together to ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
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Innovation
Preparing students for the future while ensuring their safety in a digital world
What We Do
Foster open communication and trust between students and staff.
Train all staff in safeguarding and child protection practices.
Vet staff with criminal background checks.
Implement strict policies for use of technology, media, and campus access.
Address concerns through clear procedures.
Train staff to identify and respond to signs of abuse.
Protect students' rights and ensure well-being.
Empower all community members to report any safeguarding concerns promptly.
Maintain confidentiality and handle cases with professionalism and discretion.
Our Commitment
to Students
A trained Safeguarding team who is approachable at any time
Offering trained pastoral support to address concerns with care and respect.
Promoting self-esteem, safety, and emotional well-being through personal, social, and health education.
Collaborating with external agencies for specialized assistance when needed.
Safeguarding at BIS
Safeguarding compliance
All safeguarding concerns are managed by our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in collaboration with the Safeguarding team and the Head of School.
We work in compliance with Belgian laws and Bogaerts International School adheres to Belgian legislation and works closely with these agencies, following their inter-agency procedures and seeking legal advice to ensure compliance.
For detailed information, please refer to our full safeguarding policy or contact the Designated Safeguarding Leads at BIS.
Due diligence when hiring
BIS undertakes a rigorous security and reference-checking process for all our employees.
For local staff, this includes an extended security check from the Belgian authorities.
For faculty joining BIS from other posts, this includes an extended police check from the last country of residence. It is school policy to actively seek confidential references for all new employees and to regularly update employee awareness through in-house training.
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