Bede’s Summer School
Student Handbook
Emergency contact details Bede’s must have parent/guardian contact details and next of kin details for all students in case of emergency. If these details change, parents/guardians or their representative must inform Bede’s as soon as possible. If Bede’s has not received emergency contact details in
Electrical & electronic items
Fire safety FIRE EVACUATION
FIRE PREVENTION It is important that we do everything we can to reduce the risk of fire: 1. Do not use irons or similar items in your bedroom. Speak to your House Parent if you would like to iron your clothes. 2. If you use hair straighteners, do not put them on a carpet or bed when hot and make sure you unplug them after use. 3. Do not plug more than one electrical item in one socket. 4. Always use an adaptor if your item has a different plug from the one we use in England. 5. Do not attempt to change fuses yourself. See your House Parent. 6. Keep Fire Doors closed – if you see a Fire Door that is open all the time, speak to a member of staff so they can find out who is leaving it open. 7. Do not block Fire Exits. 8. Keep bedroom floors clear of luggage so that you can get out quickly if you need to.
During your stay with us, it is very important that you know what to do in case the fire alarm goes off, so please familiarise yourself with these steps: 1. When you hear the alarm (a loud bell sound), stop what you are doing immediately. 2. Leave the building immediately by the nearest Fire Exit and go to the Assembly Point. DO NOT stop to collect any of your belongings. DO NOT use lifts. DO NOT go back into the building for any reason. 3. If all Fire Exits are blocked, close all the doors and windows and wait for help. 4. At the Assembly Point, gather around the staff member in charge whilst the register is taken. 5. Wait calmly and quietly with the staff member. DO NOT wander off to speak with your friends because the staff might think you are missing. 6. Only enter the building again when you have permission from the staff or from the Fire Service.
This policy covers items that need to be charged with electricity such as mobile phones, laptops and tablets used by students at Bede’s. These items and their charging equipment will be checked on arrival for safety and monitored regularly by Bede’s staff. Please ensure you only bring the correct chargers and cables and that they are in good, safe working order. Bede’s staff may remove any items they consider to be unsafe in the interest of electrical and fire safety. Bede’s permits use of personal electrical/electronic items on the following basis: • Devices are used in school at your own risk • You are responsible for the safe upkeep and protection of their devices • Neither Bede’s nor the host school will be responsible for personal devices which are damaged or lost whilst at the Summer School • Neither Bede’s School nor the host school will provide technical support for personal devices. Site security Comprehensive procedures are in place for handling a security or safety emergency:
advance, we will ask for them during check in. Preventing terrorism
Terrorist attacks are very rare in the UK. In the rare event of a firearms or weapons attack, remember the three words: RUN. HIDE. TELL. RUN To a place of safety. This is a far better option than to surrender or negotiate. If there's nowhere to go, then... HIDE It's better to hide than to confront. Remember to turn your phone to silent and turn off vibrate. Barricade yourself in if you can. Then finally and only when it is safe to do so... TELL The police by calling 999.
9. Never play with safety equipment such as Fire Extinguishers, Fire Alarms or Smoke Detectors.
Never enter a building if the Fire Alarm is ringing.
• At the airport on arrival or departure • At any Bede’s centre • In the vicinity/local area of the centre • On trips and excursions
Bede’s staff will show you the quickest escape route from your bedroom when you arrive. Additionally, Bede's Summer School will complete a fire drill each week in each centre for your safety.
This includes procedures for verifying the whereabouts and safety of students, group leaders and staff, communication with group leaders, staff, students, their parents and representatives.
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