Our commitment to safeguarding

Alice is the Digital Designated Safeguarding Lead at Bangkok Prep and holds Level 3 Safeguarding certification. She brings experience across all key stages, having worked in both the UK and Asia, alongside a strong background in subject leadership. Alice is passionate about keeping children safe, promoting responsible and informed digital practices, and building strong, trusting relationships with students, staff and families. Her focus is on creating a supportive environment where every child feels secure, respected and empowered.

Brona is a highly dedicated and experienced educator with 20 years of international experience working across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. She is passionate about championing wellbeing initiatives and deepening her knowledge to foster an inclusive and nurturing educational environment where all students can thrive. She is the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) on the primary campus, ensuring the safety and welfare of every child. Committed to continuous professional growth, she holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health and Wellbeing and is currently studying a counselling qualification.

I am delighted to be working alongside the Primary Leadership Team in my new role as Assistant Head for Wellbeing this year. Nothing is more important to me than the wellbeing of our students and staff and I look forward to engaging with as many members of our community as possible.

This is my 9th year at Bangkok Prep and I have enjoyed gaining a broad range of experience since joining the school, having previously been: The Year 3 Leader, Year 4 Leader, Designated Safeguarding Leader, and Primary Eco Schools Coordinator.  Prior to joining Bangkok Prep, I worked in a leading school in Seoul, having completed my teacher training and initial 3 years of teaching in London.

Laura Jones is a British BACP-registered Counsellor with extensive international experience across the UK, China, and Thailand. With over ten years’ experience as a school counsellor, she integrates a range of therapeutic methodologies, including person-centred counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and trauma-informed approaches. Laura has worked confidently and sensitively with children and young people aged 4–18, and has significant experience supporting students and families in cross-cultural contexts.

Throughout her career, Laura has been an active member of safeguarding teams and has played a key role in shaping safeguarding practices. While working in China, she contributed to redesigning safeguarding procedures across her school and its sister schools, ensuring systems were robust, consistent, and aligned with international standards.

Before moving overseas, Laura worked with CAMHS and external statutory agencies in the UK to help protect children and adolescents from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and other forms of harm. Her experience includes risk assessment, multi-agency collaboration, preventative work and early intervention, and providing trauma-informed support for vulnerable young people.

Laura remains committed to upholding the highest standards of child protection and mental health care as a duty of care to all children she works with.

Miss Aris has worked in the education industry for over 10 years and has been at Bangkok Prep school for almost 7 years, with 4 years supporting safeguarding. She also works in Thai-speaking safeguarding and has helped solve many cases by supporting children and families in Thai. With a background in broadcasting and a teaching license, she uses calm and clear communication when working with students. She has experience supporting children with emotional and mental challenges and aims to ensure they feel safe, understood, and cared for. Her focus is on helping create a supportive environment where every child can learn and grow.

Natasha Duffin-Jones is an experienced teacher and leader, previously leading year teams, subjects and key stages. She has been at the school for an extended period of time and has experience working across all key stages including Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Natasha has a Masters in Early Childhood Education and has completed Safeguarding Level 3 training. She has a great deal of experience in working with parents to achieve the best outcomes for their children. Furthermore, she is a mum to her own two children which enables her to have an understanding of the challenges which arise in parenting in an international context!

As the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at Bangkok Prep, Samantha leverages her Level 3 Safeguarding certification and extensive experience across all key stages in both the UK and Asia.

She is deeply committed to child protection and the promotion of student well-being, prioritising the development of trusting relationships with students, staff and families. She focuses on fostering a supportive school culture where every child feels secure, respected and empowered to succeed.

Alan Inns is the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead with more than 15 years of pastoral experience in UK schools, where he also held DSL responsibilities, before taking on the same role at Harrow Beijing after moving internationally in 2020. He now serves as a Year Leader alongside his safeguarding role and is committed to supporting each individual student and ensuring they feel safe, understood, and well supported.

Amy taught Drama & Theatre Studies in a variety of schools across the UK for 19 years before arriving at Bangkok Prep as Head of Drama seven years ago. In 2021 Amy took on the role of Secondary DSL having had previous experience in safeguarding and mentoring. Amy believes that students learn and flourish best when they are safe and when they feel safe, this drives her commitment to working in this area. Amy is dedicated to continued professional development having recently completed the NPQ in Senior Leadership. She is very pleased to be working in a school that is dedicated to safeguarding and child protection and working with a team that cares deeply about student wellbeing.

Coach Ann is a dedicated member of the Safeguarding Team with over ten years of experience in bilingual Thai–English education. With a strong commitment to child protection and student well-being, she ensures that every learning environment is safe, supportive, and responsive to the needs of all children. Her background in teaching has equipped her with the skills to identify concerns early, communicate clearly with students and families, and take appropriate action in accordance with safeguarding policies.

Known for her calm, approachable, and trustworthy presence, Coach Ann prioritizes creating spaces where children feel heard, respected, and protected. She works closely with colleagues, parents, and community stakeholders to uphold best practices in safeguarding and to promote a culture of safety and transparency throughout the school.

Her dedication to continuous professional development keeps her updated on safeguarding standards and procedures, ensuring that the welfare of every child remains at the heart of her work.

Ivy Wang is a highly experienced Mandarin educator with a total of 17 years of service at Bangkok Prep, specialising in both Primary (10 years) and Secondary Mandarin instruction. Her professional background also includes two years working with the Special Educational Needs (SEN) team in a Taiwan primary school. Currently, she leverages her expertise and native language skills as a member of the school’s Safeguarding team, focusing on providing critical support and ensuring a safe, understood, and well-supported environment for our Mandarin-speaking students and their families.

Kellie is an experienced teacher of English and Drama with 16 years of classroom experience. She has served in safeguarding roles for the past eight years, ensuring the wellbeing of students across a range of educational settings. UK-trained and experienced internationally, Kellie has spent the last nine years working abroad, bringing a global perspective to her teaching and student support.

Her professional passion is centred on creating safe, supportive environments where young people can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This commitment is reflected in her current professional development, as she is training to become a counsellor in order to further support adolescents and their mental health.

Kru Nanee is a Thai language teacher with more than twenty years of experience in Child Protection and Safeguarding. She regards child protection as one of her core professional missions. With her expertise, she supports and cares for students by serving as a bridge between stakeholders, utilising her knowledge of both Thai and English to ensure the highest possible benefit in safeguarding and assisting children.

Steve Potter is the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead with a specialist focus on online and digital safeguarding. As Head of Computer Science, he brings extensive expertise in how young people use technology, social media, and digital learning platforms. Steve has worked across international schools in Thailand, Singapore, China, and the UK, giving him a broad understanding of the online risks faced by students in diverse contexts.