To reduce potential disturbances for our pupils and staff , non-urgent visits usually take place outside of our school hours (9am - 2.30pm)

Please contact us to arrange an appointment.

Visitors will receive the following information when they arrive on site.

Please pick up a copy of our Health & Safety, Safeguarding, and GDPR leaflets from Reception.

Signing In:

Please ensure that you have signed in at Reception and are always wearing your ID badge and lanyard. Please don’t forget to sign out when you leave.

First Aid:

The First Aid room is located between the main Reception and the Hall. Should you require First Aid, please make a member of staff aware- they will call ‘code green’ via the radio. First Aid kits are available at various locations on site.

Evacuation:

We will make you aware if we have a planned evacuation during your visit. If you hear the alarm, please ensure that you follow the instructions given to you by staff and assemble at the Muga. The Muga is located at the rear entrance of the school (pupil entrance). If we have to move further away from the building, our Evacuation Coordinator will instruct all staff, pupils and visitors to relocated to Oldway gardens. Key staff will lead the way with high-visibility jackets.

Visitors’ Code of Conduct:

• Sign in and out each day via Reception and provide relevant identification as requested. If the school is closed, please report to the person responsible for the project.
• Please read the Key Information/contacts section within the Safeguarding policy, this includes the Safeguarding leads within each of the Trust schools
• Work safely and take responsibility for own actions and behaviour. Avoid contact which would lead any reasonable person to question your motivation and intentions.
• NEVER give your personal details to children or young people, including your mobile phone number or social media information.
• Work and be seen to work in an open and transparent way.
• Stay within the agreed work area and access routes.
• Obtain permission if you need to go outside the agreed work area or access routes from the Headteacher/Administrator/Site Supervisor.
• Keep staff informed of where you are and what you are doing.
• Do not use profane or inappropriate language.
• Dress appropriately.
• To support our safeguarding practice, personal mobile phones are not to be used on the school site.
• REMEMBER – Your actions, however well intended could be misinterpreted. Be mindful of the need to avoid placing yourself in vulnerable situations.

Safeguarding:

We are a Trauma-Informed special school for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. Our students are vulnerable, and you may hear some swearing or witness some bad behaviour during your visit. The safeguarding of our children is of paramount importance. Brunel School, along with the SPT MAT, are committed to safeguarding and recognise that safeguarding and child protection is everyone’s responsibility.

Brunel School maintains the attitude of “it could happen here”. Any child in any family, in any school could become a victim of abuse, harm, and/or neglect.

All those who come into contact with children through their everyday work or volunteering have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. All persons working with children must have undertaken a DBS.

If we have not had sight of your DBS certificate, you must not be unsupervised with children at our school.

The school aims to ensure that:

- Appropriate action is taken in a timely manner to safeguard and promote children’s welfare.

- All staff are aware of their statutory responsibilities with respect to safeguarding.

- Staff are properly trained in recognising and reporting safeguarding issues.

SUPPORT & ADVICE

Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO):

01803 208411 / 207482

Children’s Services MASH:

01803 208100

NSPCC: 0800 029 0285

Childline: 0800 1111

Non-emergency Police: 101

Our safeguarding policy and other relevant policies can be found on our website: www.brunelschool.org.

For further information, please ask reception for our Safeguarding Information leaflet.

Confidentiality:

We are committed to protecting everyone’s data under the General Data Protection Regulations. Visitors to the school may see or hear confidential information relating to pupils, staff, or families and must not share this information with others. Photographs, visual and audio recordings are not permitted without prior permission.

For more information, please ask reception for a copy of our GDPR & Confidentiality leaflet.

What should I do if I am worried about a child?

Report the concern to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Emily Johnston, who will decide the appropriate actions.

If you consider the child is in immediate danger you should make a referral to Children’s Social Care and / or the police. Tell the DSL as soon as possible if you make the referral directly.

What should I do if a child discloses that they have been or are being abused?

●          Listen to what they have to say.

●          Allow them the time to talk and do not ask leading questions.

●          Take what the child is disclosing seriously.

●          Stay calm and do not show that you are shocked or upset.

●          Tell the child they have done the right thing by telling you.

●          Explain what will happen next and that you will have to pass this information on.

●          Do not promise to keep a secret.

●          Write up the conversation straight away, sign and date it.

●          Refer the information to the DSL.

What should I do if the alleged abuser is a member of staff?

You should immediately report such allegations to the Headteacher: Vikki Alden. Please inform the Reception Team that you wish to speak to Vikki regarding an urgent safeguarding matter. Otherwise, Vikki can be contacted on 01803 665522, valden@brunelschool.org

What should I do if the alleged abuser is the Headteacher?

You should immediately report such allegations to the Special Partnership Trust: 01872 613 115.

How can I contact the school’s Safeguarding Team?

If your concern requires immediate attention, please inform the Reception Team that you wish to speak with the DSL or Headteacher about an urgent safeguarding concern. Otherwise, our Safeguarding Team can be contacted on: 01803 665522, safeguarding@brunelschool.org

How can I report a Health & Safety concern?

We are committed to ensuring that Brunel School remains a safe place for everyone. Should you wish to report a Health & Safety concern, or if you have been injured whilst on our site, please inform reception that you wish to speak to the Operations Manager or Headteacher. In an emergency, dial 999. Otherwise, you can email us on: bclark@brunelschool.org or admin@brunelschool.org.

Our school telephone number is 01803 665522.

Welcome to Brunel School. We hope you enjoy your visit.