Health & Safety

 

The safety and security of our students and staff is our first objective. The building is fully alarmed, regularly inspected and regular fire drills are conducted to ensure that in the event of an emergency, all members within the building are fully aware of the safety procedures.

 

Qualified First Aiders are on site at all times and parents/guardians are able to see a copy of the Health and Safety policy upon request. In the event of an accident at The Centre, an entry will be made in the accident book and parents/guardians will be advised of the incident as soon as is practicable. Full indemnity insurance is in place.

 

During sessions the building is locked to ensure no one leaves the building without being accounted for.

 

It is the responsibility of the student's parent/guardian, to collect their child from the centre at the due time. Students will not be allowed to leave the building until an adult is able to collect them. Parents/guardians are asked to advise the centre if someone other than themselves are collecting the student

 

(For information purposes there is available parking on the site for over 100 vehicles)

 

Medical Conditions

 

We try to keep a confidential record of all known student medical conditions. This is particularly useful in the event of a student being taken ill whilst at school or during an off site visit. On enrolment a medical questionnaire is completed. Can parents/guardians please make us aware of any changes, as soon as is practicable, in order to keep our records updated.

 

Prescription Medications

 

It is inevitable that some of our students will have the need to take prescription medication on occasion. In such circumstances, we would ask that the parent/guardian gives the medication to a staff member for safekeeping under lock and key.

 

Use of Aerosols

 

For safety reasons aerosols are not allowed in the school. This includes hair sprays and deodorants. The only exception is medicines in aerosol form, such as inhalers.

 

Use of inhalers

 

The school policy is that students carry their own inhalers, i.e. for the treatment of asthma, ready for immediate use in the event of an attack. Please discuss with the school alternative arrangements for dealing with your child if you have concerns.

 

EpiPen

 

In the event that your child needs an epipen, please arrange for a separate meeting with the Principal, to ensure that everyone is clear on the process for delivering medication and this is recorded.