BASIC PRINCIPLES OF DESIGNING A SAFE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT IN A VOCATIONAL PRE-HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION

Abstract

The article defines basic approaches to designing, organizing and creating a safe educational environment in a professional pre-higher education institution in the context of large-scale digitalization. Based on the analysis of modern trends, it is proven that integrated security principles increase the effectiveness of the educational process and contribute to the formation of a positive image of the institution. The author substantiates the importance of a comprehensive view of the infrastructural, psychological and organizational aspects, since it is such a multidimensional perspective that makes it possible to guarantee the security of students and scientific and pedagogical workers. The study found that proper infrastructure design should be based on the principles of systematicity, flexibility, preventive analytics, and inclusiveness, as they ensure effective adaptation to rapid technological changes and allow for the prevention of potential threats. In addition, four principles that directly relate to the organization and creation of a safe environment are described: collective responsibility, continuous professional development, transparency of communications, and strategic planning. Attention is drawn to the fact that the lack of clear standards and underestimation of the role of digital tools can lead to significant risks, including loss of reputation and a decrease in the quality of educational programs. The results of the study confirm: conditions in which a student feels protected increase motivation and contribute to the development of creative and intellectual potential. Recommendations are proposed for building a threat monitoring system, forming shared responsibility among participants in the educational process, and encouraging compliance with academic integrity standards. Prospects for further research are outlined, in particular in the direction of improving privacy policies and adapting innovative technologies that enhance the security potential of a professional pre-higher education institution.