Safe School Policies

Safety

The safety is of our students and staff is essential for providing a safe learning environment in which all can work with minimal risk to their health or well-being. In the school accidents can cause injuries and very unpleasant consequences. Preventing these accidents requires the effort of all staff and students. There are numerous potential dangers resulting from human errors and mechanical malfunctions. As a school we’ll use a combination of safety training and safety protocols to prevent as many safety risks and injuries as possible.

Summary of all the possible safety risks or situations we need to be aware of at all times, in order to ensure the general safety of all students, staff and visitors on a daily basis –

1. General Safety Regulations and Requirements as required by the various Ministries regarding the usage of the buildings and facilities – Are all relevant safety requirements in place?

2. Entrances and Exits

• Access to the school and facilities
• Entrance areas and exit areas
• Parking areas
• Reception
• Security and Monitoring Systems (Video surveillance)
• Emergency Action Plan

3. Quality Services, Equipment and Materials

• Bus services
• Furniture
• Computers
• Learning materials
• Playground & Play equipment
• Any equipment or items used for learning or play purposes

4. Electrical Units and Power Outlets

• Isolated
• Safety checks
• Required safety load

5. Supervision

• All students at all times
• Break times
• Before and after school-times
• Extra-curricular activities
• Trips
• Any school related activities
• Responsible staff

6. Crisis and Incident Reporting (Management)

• Accidents and injuries

7. Weather and Climate Threats

• Relevant authorities
• Procedures
• Actions

8. Other Threats

• Criminal and Militant > Safety procedures
• Trespassing > Prevention & Procedures
• Any suspicious or unwanted persons > procedures & actions
• Health threats > Viruses, infections, diseases, etc.

9. Child care / Child safety

• Dealing with abuse and molestation / neglect of students
• Toilet privacy and safety
• Hygienic care

10. Inappropriate Materials or items & Behavior

• Anti government
• Anti religion
• Anti management
• Bullying
• Fighting
• Dangerous weapons or objects
• Any illegal substances
• Code of Conduct > Protective Rules

10. Inappropriate Materials or items & Behavior

• Anti government
• Anti religion
• Anti management
• Bullying
• Fighting
• Dangerous weapons or objects
• Any illegal substances
• Code of Conduct > Protective Rules

11. Disciplinary Actions

• Students
• Staff
• Parents
• Suspension and Expulsion Procedures

12. Dress Code and Moral Conduct

13. Human Rights, religious and cultural freedom > Laws & Regulations

14. Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy

15. Special Needs > Safety routes and facilities

16. Health & Medications > Medical treatment and administration

NOTE: On-going checking procedures will be followed to evaluate the status and effectiveness of these safety systems. There is no time-line and if necessary the required adjustments and/or improvements will be done immediately to secure the safety of our students and staff.