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Safety Information for Visitors
We hope that your visit will be enjoyable, informative and safe.
Please help us by reading and complying with the guidance below, which is intended to ensure your health and safety whilst you are with us. If you have any questions after reading this, please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff to help you.
Security
All visitors and contractors coming in to the school must report to our main entrance.
Please sign in using our electronic visitor system (clear instructions on how to do this will appear on the screen). A photograph of your face will be taken and a visitor ID pass generated. Please use the plastic holder and visitor lanyard provided and make sure your ID is clearly visible.
If you are working unsupervised with students we will ask you to produce your DBS certificate or details thereof, together with proof of identification, ie Passport or driving licence. Without this you may not be granted access.
You must sign in on each occasion you visit.
Please log out of our visitor system at the end of your visit and return the lanyard and holder.
Photographs
Visitors are prohibited from taking photographs whilst on site.
Fire & Evacuation
Your host will explain what to do in the case of emergencies and fire alarms.
The alarm is a continuous bell. You must leave the building by the nearest exit.
Stay with your host as they will escort you to the assembly point and ensure that you are recorded present by our fire marshals
The assembly point is directly opposite the main building identified with a green sign
Do not take any personal risks.
You must not re-enter the building until told it is safe to do so.
First Aid
If you need first aid or feel unwell please go to the Team Leaders office.
Health & Safety
Contractors must ensure that they are fully conversant with the safety rules and regulations to be observed by contractors working on site.
As a visitor it is essential that you follow any health and safety guidelines that may apply. By doing so, you will assist us in meeting the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
Smoking/Vaping
We operate a no smoking policy. Please do not smoke or vape anywhere on our site.
Safeguarding Guidance for Visitors
Adults visiting or working on our site play an important part in the life of the setting. You can play a part in keeping students safe whilst working at, or visiting, by observing the following guidelines:
Do not initiate verbal or physical contact with students unless it is appropriate and a part of the agreed reason for your visit.
Do not give any personal information to students, such as your mobile number or address.
Do not provide students with your personal email address, and only provide your professional work email if it is necessary as part of the reason for your visit.
Do not give students details of your personal social network accounts or engage in any communication with students using social networking sites.
If you have any concerns that a student may be at risk of harm, report it immediately to the senior designated person for child protection (Marc Jones/Gavin Cass) who can be contacted via the main office. Do not discuss your concerns with the student, and do not carry out an investigation.
If a student makes a disclosure to you, do not promise confidentiality. Explain that you will need to talk to someone else. Inform the designated senior person for child protection of your concerns immediately.
Our Child protection policy can be found on our website.