Safeguarding

Everyone in Amala has responsibility for safeguarding, and our policies are aligned to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, relevant legislation in the countries where we work, and recommendations from Keeping Children Safe and the International Task Force on Child Protection. 

We expect all individuals, groups, organisations and companies affiliated with our community to act with integrity and to take responsibility for keeping students safe. In line with these expectations, everyone who applies for positions at Amala (whether voluntary or paid) must be willing to undergo background and safeguarding checks relevant to their role. 

We have a zero-tolerance approach to any harm or exploitation of a child or a young person by our staff, volunteers, representatives or partners in face-to-face and online environments. All Amala’s team members are:

• Aware of the dangers and risks of abuse

• Committed to preventing harm to young people 

• Able to report and respond to concerns about student safety and welfare.

Safeguarding Policy

Our Safeguarding Policy is intended to safeguarding all members of the Amala community, including students, staff, volunteers, visitors, contractors and significant adults. 

Related policies 

Online Safety Policy

Student Behaviour Policy and Code of Conduct

Complaints Policy

Whistleblowing Policy 

Reporting

If you have any concerns about the safety or wellbeing of an Amala student or community members, or the behaviour of an Amala student, please speak with one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads who are trained to respond to such concerns. 

Safeguarding concerns or questions can also be reported to safeguarding@amalaeducation.org

Mia Eskelund Pedersen
Co Executive Director

We are members of Keeping Children Safe, an organisation whose mission is to end the abuse, exploitation and neglect of children in organisations around the world.