We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Simon Bailey CBE QPM to the Busy Bees Board, further strengthening our commitment to safeguarding and child protection across our global organisation.
Simon joins us following a distinguished career in policing. He served as Chief Constable of Norfolk Constabulary and was the UK Government’s national policing lead for child protection, working closely with the Department for Education and the Home Office. He has also demonstrated international leadership in online safety, chairing global conferences that brought together some of the world’s leading experts in child protection and online safety.
Simon 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.”
Commenting on his appointment, 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.”
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. Simon’s appointment reinforces our ongoing commitment to providing the safest, most nurturing environments for every child while continuing to build on the high standards that families place their trust in every day.
