Medical insurance | All students must have medical insurance for the duration of their stay in the UK. Students need to organize their own medical insurance before they travel. Kaplan does not offer travel and medical insurance in the UK, but students can either use the link on the Kaplan International Languages website to book travel and medical insurance directly with an insurance provider, or they can choose their own. If you get sick | If you get sick while in the UK you should visit a doctor. You can ask the Student Services Manager or your host where the nearest doctor is. If you have a minor illness you can ask at a local chemist for advice. Remember to bring any relevant insurance or medical documentation with you. You may need to register with a local doctor. Protecting your belongings | We strongly recommend you take out insurance for your personal belongings, especially cameras, mobile phones and laptops. Personal items cannot be covered by Kaplan homestay or residence insurance. Under 18 statement | Kaplan recognizes its responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of students aged under 18, within the UK legal framework Medical costs are at the discretion of your local doctor or hospital. Minimum medical costs are as follows: • Consultation with a doctor: £40 • Prescriptions at a chemist: £9.90 per item • Dental treatment: £50 • Eye test or new glasses: £30 Medical costs Health & Safety
and criteria of our educational oversight and accrediting bodies. We endeavor to ensure a safe, positive and pleasant study and home environment for all students. We show an additional duty of care towards our students who are legally minors, monitoring them more closely than other students and requesting all parents of Under 18s to sign a Parent/guardian Consent Form. • All Kaplan staff and hosts adhere to our Safeguarding Policy, which include straining and regular guidance • All staff and hosts in regular contact with Under 18s are subject to rigorous recruitment procedures and necessary police checks • Each KI school has a named contact person for Under 18s who meets the students on a regular basis, explains the legal status of Under 18s, monitors any accommodation issues and liaises with the homestay and students’ parents if necessary • We ensure there are activities in the school which are suitable for students under 18 to participate in and inform Under 18s about learning and socializing outside of the classroom
Call 999 in case of fire, medical emergency or if you need the police. Call 111 for non urgent medical advice. Emergency services
Laws
• No one under the age of 18 in the UK may buy or consume tobacco or alcohol, including beer and wine. It is against the law to buy tobacco or alcohol for someone you know is under the age of 18 • Driving under the influence of alcohol is a very serious crime and police make regular random checks
• You will need international ID to enter bars, clubs or pubs (e.g. passport, ID card, driving licence) • Buying, selling and using drugs is illegal
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