Busy Bees, a global leader in early years education, today announces the appointment of one of the UK's foremost authorities on child protection, safeguarding and online safety to its board.
Simon Bailey CBE QPM joins Busy Bees following a distinguished career in policing, including serving as Chief Constable of Norfolk Constabulary, as the UK Government's national policing lead for child protection, working with the Department for Education and the Home Office, and through his international leadership in chairing global conferences bringing together the world's foremost experts on online safety. He brings over a decade’s experience leading international efforts to protect children, shaping policy, improving professional practice and advising organisations around the world.
Rob Roger, Chairman of Busy Bees, said, "We are pleased to further strengthen our Board with additional expertise in international safeguarding through Simon's appointment. His extensive experience will be invaluable to the Board and management team as we continue to develop and refine our safeguarding practices and procedures, and ensuring we continue to provide the safest possible environments for the children in our care."
Simon Bailey CBE QPM said, "I am delighted to be joining Busy Bees' Board to support the mission to give every child the best start in life. I look forward to working with the Board and leadership team to help further strengthen the organisation's safeguarding culture.”