Preventing Infection

Parents may be assured that the health and safety of our students is our first concern. We need parents' support to ensure that the risk to the children of infection is kept to the absolute minimum.

We respectfully request that if your child has a temperature of over 37.6° Celsius or is experiencing any symptoms of fever such as body aches, vomiting or diarrhoea that you keep your child at home until the symptoms have passed.

As many infections are spread by contact we urge you to remind your children to wash their hands regularly and to use antibacterial hand sanitisers that are available at most supermarkets and pharmacies.

Emergency Evacuation Procedure

When an evacuation practice is held, or in the event of an emergency alert:

• The school bell will sound continuously.
• All students must proceed, under the instruction of the teacher, to leave the buildings silently and in an orderly fashion, leaving all bags and personal possessions behind.
• At Stage 1, students who are in the main building assemble in their normal morning line-up positions in the inner or outer courtyard and students who are in the White House complex assemble in the Marble Arch. The route to the Stage 1 positions is indicated on the Emergency Evacuation notice which is posted in a prominent position, close to the door, in each room.
• At Stage 2, upon the Principal’s decision, students are escorted to the rear car park. Students must then stand in admission number order and in total silence for the roll call.
• Students will return to class in an orderly way when told to proceed by the member of staff in charge.

Health and Safety Policy

The British School of Kuwait has a comprehensive Health and Safety Policy which all staff must read and implement.  Specific managers are assigned to each of the following areas:

• Buildings and maintenance
• Staff accommodation
• Electricity supply and fittings
• Gas storage and supply
• Evacuation procedures
• Security
• Building projects
• Transport
• Clinic
• Laboratories
• Computers and computer laboratories
• Audio-visual equipment
• Art and Ceramics studios
• Theatre and stage systems
• Physical education
• Swimming pool
• Out-of-school visits

Overall responsibility for the implementation of the Health and Safety Policy lies with the Principal.  The day-to-day management of the policy is the responsibility of the Health and Safety Coordinator.