BAMBA is committed to safeguarding all those who engage with our organisation, including event participants, meeting attendees, staff, volunteers and trustees.

While we do not work directly with children or adults formally classed as vulnerable, we recognise that anyone’s physical, emotional or psychological wellbeing can be affected by life events, trauma or lived experience, and we therefore operate with a continuous commitment to preventing harm.

We acknowledge that bullying, harassment, racism, conflict and abuse are potential risks within any organisational context, and we take seriously our responsibility to create safe, respectful and inclusive environments, particularly for newly trained teachers who engage with us, individuals affected by trauma, and people from minority or protected characteristic groups who may be at heightened risk.

Our safeguarding duties include maintaining and reviewing a live safeguarding risk register, ensuring all concerns are reported promptly to the Safeguarding Officer, following UK.GOV and NCVO guidance on escalation and reporting, and keeping secure, confidential records.

Monthly Trustee reviews and annual policy reviews ensure strong governance, accountability and continuous improvement, supporting a culture where safeguarding is active, embedded and openly discussed throughout BAMBA.

Learn about safeguarding training for BAMBA members