Accommodation and Welfare Lucy Polley Head of Accommodation
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Accommodation and Welfare Lucy Polley (Head of Accommodation and Welfare) Belen Sullivan (Accommodation and Welfare Manager) Dawn Bird (Accommodation and Welfare Officer)
Welfare Alison West (Welfare Co-ordinator) Lucy Trembulakova (Student Support Officer)
Your Welfare The Rule of Law Democracy British Values Individual Liberty Mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs
Your Welfare We want you to feel safe, happy and well while you are at Kings! If you are worried or unhappy, please come and talk to someone in the Welfare Team. We say NO to: We say YES to: Bullying x Disrespect x Stealing x Racism x Sexism x Kindness Respect Politeness Friendliness Diversity
Your Welfare The Prevent Duty A government strategy to stop people becoming involved in violent extremism and/or in supporting terrorism. All members of the school (staff and students) need to support this, in order to maintain a safe school environment. What can I do? If you see or hear anything you are worried about – in the school, where you live, online – or if you have concerns about another student, please tell us immediately.
Your Residence In your residence, you are part of a community. Please remember to. . . ØRespect the residence rules ØKeep your bedroom and common areas clean/tidy Ø Eat your own food, don’t steal ØPut toilet paper only in the toilet – nothing else ØLet your houseparent/warden know when you are leaving the residence (Charminster students) ØLet your houseparent/warden know if you are feeling unhappy or unwell Ø Speak English in common areas ØLock your bedroom door when leaving the residence
Your Homestay In your homestay, you are part of a family. Please remember to. . . ØAsk before taking food ØAsk before bringing friends home ØPut toilet paper in the toilet ØKeep your bedroom tidy ØLet your homestay provider know where you are going ØExchange mobile numbers ØTell your homestay provider if you don’t want dinner for any reason Ø Make conversation with your family And… you CAN drink water from the tap in the UK!
Private Accommodation If you are staying in private accommodation, please go to reception and give them your address. If you require school emergency support, please call: +44 7506 575570 (if there is no answer, leave a voicemail message and someone from Kings will call you back as soon as possible)
Curfews and Emergency Phone Numbers • Students aged 14 to 15 – Curfew 21. 30 • Students aged 16 to 17 – Curfew 22. 30 (including 18 year olds in Charminster residence) • Students aged 18 and over – No Curfew Residence Emergency: +44 7466 681831 Homestay Emergency: +44 7506 575570 (if there is no answer, leave a voicemail message and someone from Kings will call you back as soon as possible) Save in your phone now. . .
Your health If you have any medical problems, it is important to tell the school immediately. If you feel sick, or need First Aid, please tell a member of staff. Students who are studying for 12 weeks+ We recommend that you register with a local doctor. Do not go to the hospital for minor problems! EU students can see a doctor free Students from outside the EU pay £ 35£ 40 to see a doctor Everyone pays for prescriptions (medicines) Everyone pays for any hospital treatment
