International Liberty School

Facts about International Liberty School

- Located in the heart of New Alexandria, International Liberty School is a

private, for-profit school that strives to be an inspiration for education and learning to
the entire country of Egypt, just as the leaders of this new nation look to rebuild and
recreate. ILS represents the symbolic bridge from today to tomorrow and from young
to old.
- The school was first founded in 2008 as an American School and was
accredited by the CITA in 2009. The first two years of the school included only 3
grade levels with thirty five students, and it has been growing consistently. Now,
International Liberty School has all grade levels starting from pre-kindergarten to
grade 12. Currently it’s embracing approximately Six hundreds American Divisions'
students.
- In 2008, the size of the school was 4200 meters. In 2014, it increased to be
6475 meters. In 2015, the final expansion of the school came to be 7825 meters with a
huge extension of a new building that includes all the facilities and technologies that
serve all the students' needs.
- In 2014, the school was accredited by the AdvancED , and is licensed by
Cambridge along with the Egyptian Ministry of education. Consequently, in 2015, the
School started two further Divisions– the British and National Divisions- reaching
nearly thousand Students in all departments.
- Our student capacity per class is 20:1 (International) and 25:1 (National), with
a class limit of 25 - 28 students as maximum in each class respectively. This applies
on all the different school’s stages.
- Believing that education forms the very essence of all our actions and that
what we do is what we know and have learned, either through instructions or through
observation and assimilation, the school's owner exerts too much effort and works
hard to achieve growth, excellence and development.
- The school administration in return hires new highly qualified staff as the
number of students increases every year. ILS is committed to offer each student a
quality education in a safe and supportive environment that encourages self-reflection,
self-discipline, collaboration with others, and excellence in learning.
- Teachers at ILS provide learning activities carefully designed to nurture
curiosity for learning, critical thinking, and creative problem solving. Teachers
develop personal relationships with students by understanding their different learning
styles and developmental needs, and adapt their instruction to insure academic and
social-emotional growth for all students.
- ILS offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities including music, drama,
foreign language, remedial English, Student Council, homework support, charity club,
“brain bowl”, chess, year-book, soccer, basketball, and swimming, in addition to
journeys, trips, excursions and fun events.
 Purpose and Directions

Our Purpose
International Liberty School is a community, which provides a high quality
education for children starting from play school to university entrance level,
serving the educational needs of the indigenous and international families in
.Alexandria

We offer a broad education based upon the American Curriculum, Starting

from kindergarten through grade 11, American Secondary Curriculum
(International Diploma Program), all with the addition of Arabic, Religion, and
.Social Studies
We recognize the importance of each individual and his/her relationship with
others. There is a commitment to promote global understanding and responsible
citizenship in a multicultural context, through which students will be influenced
.by the best of Arab, Western, and other world cultures

We provide a supportive environment, which recognizes each individual’s

talents, encourages pupils’ aspirations, and creates opportunities for them to
become confident, responsible, and self-disciplined adults who are able to meet
.challenges of the ever developing global world
Our Direction
 "The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled"
To develop within all students a sense of responsibility for themselves, their
community, their nation, and the world in which they live.
 To provide a variety of enriching experiences, which encourage life-long
learning, self-realization, and career success.
 To create an environment that has a strong potential for creating confident and
competent individuals.
To achieve this vision, the staff and parents will work together to help the
:students
 Develop a positive self-confidence.
 Transfer and apply basic skills, learning methods, and thinking strategies.
 Get actively involved in their own learning.
 Develop the ability to enjoy different forms of creative expression.
 Develop skills in problem solving, decision making, and accepting responsibility
for the consequences.
 Understand and accept change and benefit from it.
 Improve interpersonal communication skills and social relationships.
 Understand diversity among individuals and cultures.
 Purpose and direction review policy

Our “Purpose and directions” is regularly reviewed and assessed every three years by
the board committee members. Our success in implementing our mission and vision is
assessed through certain criteria derived from our keen observation of:

- Data analysis of students’ performance

- Parents’ surveys

- Students’ surveys

- Eleot observation

- Parents’ direct suggestions made through our regular parents meetings

- PTA’s suggestions

- Teachers’ suggestions

- Maintenance regular check reports

- Technology plans in accordance with the latest technological advances related

to the educational fields

- The regular report of the school psychiatrist psychologist

- Professional development plan in accordance to the teachers’ needs and the

latest methodology applied around the world

- The performance of the administrative body through regular reports

- The punctuality of the school personnel through the HR reports.

- School budget.

- Staff turnover rates.

- Student enrollment in sport or clubs.

- Local common assessment results.

- Standardized achievement test results.

 Attendees: the school board members

Time: the end of July, every three years

Duration: three hours for two working days

Procedures:

- The suggestions based on all stakeholders are to be considered and reviewed

by board members.

- The members are assigned a month before the due date to keenly observe the
above mentioned criteria and give reports based on an assessment form/
template.

- Thorough discussion is made through the two days of reviewing

- Suggestions and recommendations are made to be implemented in the

following scholastic year.

- A committee is firmed to follow the progress of implementing the

recommendations made at the end of the review week.

- Members of the committee should periodically consider the data analysis

results and discuss it`s indication.

- Relate the data analysis results to the school mission and vision to point out
the unfulfilled goals.

- Modify the school mission and vision to be properly matching the current
conditions within the school policy frame.

Accreditation
• International Liberty School is an internationally accredited institution since
2009 . We have met and exceeded all standard requirements established by
AdvancED, the largest community of education professionals in the world and
international body for continuing educational development. AdvancED conducts
rigorous, on-site external reviews of 32,000 PreK-12 schools and school systems
around the globe. As ILS has gained access to the enhanced benefits of the
community, it will continue to receive accreditation by the North Central Association
(NCA), the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and the Northwest
Accreditation Commission (NWAC). The NCA, SACS, and NWAC accreditation
seals are recognized across the United States and around the world and will continue
to be the seals used by AdvancED to bestow accreditation
• The accreditation process is standards-driven and student-centered with an
emphasis on student performance and preparation for college life.
• AdvancED brings the best available ideas about education practices and trends
through innovative products, educational technologies, and the collective knowledge
of peers.
• ILS was accredited by AdvancEd in 2014, this process took approximately 2
years and is a continuous evaluation of standards in every aspect of the school body

• Educational institutions that engage in AdvancED Accreditation will:

• Unite with a global network committed to standards of educational excellence.
• Earn the distinction of quality through the recognized seal of AdvancED
accreditation.
• Experience a unified, clear, and powerful accreditation process with a scalable and
sustainable evaluation of education quality.
• Receive external and objective validation of the areas in which they're doing well,
and the areas for continuous improvement.
• Benefit from AdvancED research that shapes educational policy and improves
learning practices.
• Experience a state-of-the-art web-based accreditation system that is continuously
being upgraded and improved.
• Hear the best available ideas and thinking on education practices and trends through
innovative products, educational technologies, and the collective knowledge of peers.
• Benefit from shared expertise and powerful professional learning through local and
global workshops, training, conferences, and personalized service.

• • Students and their parents will:

• Experience ease in transferring credits from one school to another.

• Gain greater access to federal loans, scholarships, postsecondary education and other

programs that require students attend an accredited institution.

• Benefit from their institution or educational system's commitment to raising student

performance and accountability.

Board of Directors

International Liberty School is governed by 5 board members. The board has

two standing committees: the Education Committee, and the Facility Committee.

Organization chart
 Service and facilities
Sport Courts
1Regulation-sizedFive – a – side soccer field
1 outdoor football court
1 outdoor basketball court
1 outdoor Volleyball/Tennis court
150m2 fully – equipped indoor gym
Swimming Pool
- Half Olympic Pool that is used in the final championships run in Alexandria. It
is used as part of the P.E lessons and summer school activities.
Stationery
 - ILS offers students the best of writing instruments, paper products, Art
Supplies, Gifts, Presents, and Arts & Crafts.
Indoor and outdoor lunch Cafeteria
- ILS has 2 full-service canteens on campus that serves a variety of food.
Computer labs
- ILS computer labs are equipped with the latest hardware and software
available in the market. The School computers are all connected to the internet via a
DSL connection.
Safe fully – equipped Science labs
- The School believes that students should be given the opportunity to enhance
their learning by experiencing practically what they are learning in the classroom.
Uniform Store
- Winter, summer and P.E uniform is purchased from the school uniform store.
Health Clinic
- A fully equipped Clinic and qualified Doctor and Nurse are usually on campus
available for all first aid needs and coordinates procedures in case of emergency and
he also give students some medical aids and health instructions during classes.
Psychology Services
- The primary intent of school is to promote mental and physical wellness and
facilitate learning of students.School Psychologists collaborate with administrators
and other school personnel in designing and providing services to address the
academic, career, and social/personal development of students.
Music Rooms
- Students explore their talent by singing and by playing these different
instruments in solos or a band setting.
Libraries
- ILS has 2 libraries which form its media resources center. Both libraries help
students to learn how to find books, use reference materials, and become book lovers.
In addition, there are encyclopedias and reference books which are used for advanced
research and papers.
Sports Academies
- ILS Soccer Academy
Liberty Sports Academy

Health and safety

We endeavor to provide an environment that is physically and emotionally safe
for all our students. We take all comments and suggestions concerning health
and safety very seriously.

This policy covers the Health and Safety issues

- A health and safety policy is a written statement of principles and goals embodying
the school's commitment to workplace health and safety, and it should be a
straightforward statement to be broad enough to cover all aspects of the school's
activities.
- We endeavor to provide an environment that is physically and emotionally safe for all
our students. We take all comments and suggestions concerning health and safety
very seriously.
Key Points

• To ensure that the Trust provides a healthy and safe environment in which to carry out
healthcare activities.
• To ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety
at school.
• To ensure that staff is safety conscious when conducting their day to day working
practices paying particular attention to any risk to health that may occur.

Purpose of the policy

The Health and Safety of anyone affected by the work of the Trust is a responsibility
that is taken extremely seriously. This document sets out the Trust’s policy for
protecting the Health and Safety of anyone working at school.

CCTV

• Our campus is equipped with around 60 close circuit television cameras

(CCTV) to ensure the safety of our school community. The system covers all entry
and exit points as well as a number of key areas.

Evacuation Procedures

• Fire notices are posted in all floors. There is a fire and evacuation drill each
term and the process is reviewed regularly.

Helpers/Drivers

• To encourage independence of our students, domestic helpers / drivers may

not wait inside the school premises during school hours without permission.

Security Guards
• The school employs 18 security personnel who provide 24-hour security
protection.Guards are Provided with well trained Dogs. All visitors to the school
campus must report to the security office where they will be asked for a valid
identification and issued with a "Visitor Pass". The visitor pass must be worn by the
visitor throughout the visit. Visitors must then report to the school administration
building before they can visit any school facility. New visitors may not wander
around the campus unescorted.
All parents are reminded that the security procedures exist at the school for the safety
of all. Security Guards are unable to exercise flexibility and any failure to adhere to
the procedures could result in a visitor being refused access to the school premises.
Please cooperate with them and remember they are enforcing the safety and security
rules for the safety of your children.

Insurance

• The school has Insurance coverage for all students and staff and Public
Liability, Fire, Consequential Loss and Burglary coverage for the school.

Smoking

The entire school campus is a designated smoke-free zone. Parents/Teachers are

requested to refrain from smoking inside the school campus.

School Doctor & Nurse

• The school has a full time qualified doctor to look after our students and
advises us on medical and health issues. There is also a full time school nurse in the
school clinic to respond to minor incidents and administer general first aid. If your
child feels unwell during the school day, he/she will be seen by the school nurse or
doctor and if we contact you to come and take your child, please do so immediately. If
your child is sick, has a fever or runny nose, please keep him at home until he
recovers fully. When the Ministry of Health is running an immunization campaign for
school children, we always seek parents’ approval first.

Hygiene

• We always maintain the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness

throughout the school. We wish to assure you that at school, we are doing everything
possible to minimize the risk of infection. We do not have overcrowding in our
classrooms and all classrooms are properly ventilated and sanitized daily. All children
will be taught (and reminded often) about the importance of personal hygiene and to
wash their hands often with soap and water while at school. Isolating sick children is
only one measure of combating the spread of infection, but we also aim to prevent
 infection from out breaking at school in the first place. We check younger children for
head lice regularly and we expect parents to act swiftly if head lice is detected.

Medication

• If your child needs to take medication during the school day, please consult
with your own doctor to change the timing so the dose is taken when the child is at
home. As a rule, the school cannot give medication to children who are not old
enough to do so themselves. In some cases, particularly with younger children, the
school doctor may be able to help with giving medication, but parents must discuss
this first with the head of school.
If your child is allergic to a particular food or on a special diet we do try to help, but
please bear in mind that with a school of approximately 2000 students it is not
possible to monitor what every child eats at all times.
Illness at School

A student who is ill at school will be sent to the school nurse or doctor. The nurse or
doctor will determine the course of action to be taken. The nurse or doctor will inform
the parents and school administration if a student is to be sent home. It is crucial that
the school has correct and working telephone numbers so that the parents can be
notified in case of an illness or injury. Parents planning to be out of country should
leave the name and telephone number of a responsible relative or neighbor who can
be contacted. It is the parents’ responsibility to keep the school informed of any
changes in telephone numbers.

Students should not be allowed to attend school if he/she has a fever, is vomiting, or
has a rash. A child with conjunctivitis (Pink eyes) is not allowed to attend school and
must be seen by a medical doctor. Pink eyes are highly contagious.

The following criteria should be used as guide lines for keeping a student at home:

- Sore throat and swollen glands.

- Diarrhea within the last 24 hours.

- Undiagnosed rash or skin eruptions.

- Earache or drainage from the eyes.

- Fever within the last 24 hours.

- Vomiting within the last 24 hours.

 Child protection policy

Our school is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for children.
We also recognize that children have the right to live in healthy environment, without
violence and without fear. For that reason, child safety is extremely important at our
school. Because of their day to day contact with individual children during the school
terms, teachers and other school staff are particularly well placed to observe the
outward signs of abuse or changes in behavior in the children.

School policy

1. We recognize that for our pupils’ good health, high self-esteem, confidence,
supportive friends, and clear lines of communication with a trusted adult help to
leading a healthy and happy life and prevent abuse. Our school will therefore:-

1. Establish and maintain an environment where pupils feel safe and secure and are
encouraged to talk, and are listened to.

2. Ensure that pupils know that there are adults within the school who they can approach
if they are worried or are in difficulty.

3. Include in the curriculum material which will help students develop realistic attitudes
to the responsibilities of adult life, particularly with regard to childcare and parenting
skills. Further information can be obtained from the school’s PSHE coordinator(s).

4. Ensure that wherever possible every effort will be made to establish effective working
relationships with parents and colleagues from partner agencies.

Frame work

Child safety and protection is the responsibility of all adults and especially those
working with children in the school.

Procedures

The school will follow the procedure provided in this policy. Staff must be kept
informed about child protection responsibilities and procedures through induction,
 briefings and awareness training. There may be other adults in the school who rarely
work unsupervised, more usually working alongside members of the school staff.
However, the Principal will ensure they are aware of the school’s policy and the
identity of the Designated Child Protection Co-coordinator. Any member of staff who
receives a disclosure of abuse, an allegation or suspects that abuse may have occurred
must report it immediately to the Designated Child Protection coordinator or in their
absence, the Deputy Designated Child Protection Coordinator. In the absence of either
of the above, the matter should be brought to the attention of the most senior member
of staff. The Designated Child Protection coordinator or their Deputy will
immediately refer cases of suspected abuse or allegations to the Head of department.
.

Prevention and treatment of illness

· Children and staff will be educated about best practices in hygiene and food
preparation.

· Water at the school will be tested regularly – at least twice a year.

· Parents have the responsibility to keep sick children home from school during
periods of sickness.

· Vaccination requirements of the Ministry of Health will be strictly adhered to.

· All sickness, illness or medical conditions shall be treated without delay.

Prevention and treatment of sickness

· All injuries will be treated immediately.

· First Aid Kits will be kept at the school and these will be easily accessible.

· Contact names of the local doctor, hospital and ambulance service will be
posted at the school.

· All accidents shall be recorded in an Accident & Injury Book – for regular
review – with recommendations. The approach involves identifying risks, then
taking steps to eliminate or minimize these risks. Safety meetings shall be held
with staff during summer.
 Physical safety of the children

· No physical violence, (hitting, physical disciplining, smacking, fighting) will

be tolerated at the school. This includes physical violence from staff, or
fellow-students.

· Children will be treated respectfully and encouraged to report any violence if

this occurs, and provided with protection if this is necessary.

· Emotional safety is also recognized – and this includes situations such as

bullying or persistent belittling of individuals by others. Neither of these
behaviors will be tolerated.

Anti-bulling

We are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for young
people so they can enjoy their involvement with in a relaxed and secure atmosphere.
Bullying of any kind is unacceptable. This includes bullying of young people by
adults and bullying of young people by other young people. If bullying does occur, all
young people should know that incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively.
For greater details, please refer the Anti- Bullying Policy.

Professional confidentiality

Confidentiality is an issue which needs to be discussed and fully understood by all

those working with children, particularly in the context of child protection. The only
purpose of confidentiality in this respect is to benefit the child. A member of staff
must never guarantee confidentiality to a pupil nor should they agree with a pupil to
keep a secret, as where there is a child protection concern this must be reported and
may require further investigation by appropriate authorities. Staff will be informed of
relevant information in respect of individual cases regarding child protection on a
"need to know basis” only. Any information shared with a member of staff in this way
must be held confidentially to themselves.
 Records and Monitoring

Well-kept records are essential to good child protection practice. It must be clear
about the need to record any concern held about a child or children within our school,
the status of such records and when these records should be passed over to other
agencies. Any member of staff receiving a disclosure of abuse or noticing signs or
indicators of abuse, must make an accurate record as soon as possible noting what
was said or seen, putting the event in context, and giving the date, time and location.
All records will be dated and signed and will include the action taken. These file notes
must be kept in a confidential file, which is separate from other files, and stored in the
Principal’s office. In the same way notes must be kept of any pupil who is being
monitored for child protection reasons.

Safe school, Safe staff

· It is essential that the high standards of concern and professional responsibility

adopted with regard to alleged child abuse by parents are similarly displayed
when members of staff are accused of abuse.

· Only authorized agencies may investigate child abuse allegations. Whilst it is

permissible to ask the children simple, non-leading questions to ascertain the
facts of the allegation, formal interviews and the taking of statements is not.

· Where allegations are made against a staff member, this should be

immediately referred to the Director of Schools or the Board who shall take
appropriate actions.

· If for any reason it is decided that a referral to an External referral is not

appropriate, it will be necessary to address matters in accordance with the
school’s disciplinary procedures.

· The School Management is responsible for ensuring the annual review of this
policy. And for ensuring that the list of key contacts on the cover sheet is kept
up to date.
 1. Contagious disease

In case of disease discovery, certain procedures are followed

1. The school doctor investigates the case thoroughly and reports the school
administration with a written recommendation report.

2. Parents are informed with the recommendations, including home quarantine if needed.

3. Regular investigations are made for the peers, class mates, and those who are in direct
contact with the reported case.

4. Sanitization measures and precautions are applied to limit the extent of the infections.

5. Awareness lectures are given to all school personnel at the beginning of the year to
help keep our staff and students safe and healthy.

In case of noted widespread infection, other procedures are followed

1. A total or partial home quarantine for students and/or staff is applied

2. Missing working days during the quarantine period are made up for the students by
lengthening the number of working days.

In case of Quarterly Exams:

Based on the extent of danger of the disease:

1. Exams can be postponed or rescheduled.

2. Parents are informed with the modification made to the exam timetable.

2. Seasonal disease policy

School staff has to be vaccinated for the seasonal diseases e.g. (chicken pox; measles)

In case of infection; it will be considered absence for the staff member unless he/she
is vaccinated.

3. Toilet policy

Aims:

To maximize access to pupils toilet facilities during the day, and to provide good
quality toilet facilities and to promote thorough hand washing as it is the most
effective way of stopping germs which causing infection.

Objectives:

· To keep all toilets open and available to pupils throughout the school day. While
pupils can use toilet facilities at break and lunchtimes if they need to, we ensure
pupils have access at all times.
· We recognize that toilet needs are highly individual and do not conform to time-
tables.
· To ensure that the toilet facilities are suitable for the range of anticipated users, with
adequate lighting, fixtures and fittings.
· To ensure that the toilet facilities provide appropriate privacy for users,
· To ensure that all toilet areas have properly maintained supplies at all times of water,
soap, and toilet tissue in dispensers, provided at a convenient height.
 Hygiene:

· To ensure sanitary disposal units in all cubicles serviced on a regular basis.

· To implement and maintain an effective toilet cleaning, supervision and inspection
regime to ensure proper standards of provision and cleanliness, throughout the school
day.

N.B

· Most learners should be encouraged to only go to the toilet when they feel the
need to go.
· They should be able to go to the toilet without adverse comment or restriction.
· They should be encouraged to drink water regularly throughout the school
day.

4. Canteen policy

Aims:

Provide a nutritious and attractively presented selection of food and drinks at

reasonable prices.

Products for example: snacks, cakes, popcorn, biscuits, chocolate, yoghurt, potatoes,
pasta dishes, water, fruits juice, soft drinks and sandwiches.

Policy:

· All canteen staff is required to obtain a health permit issued by Ministry of Health.

· The canteen will comply with the Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

· The food and drinks offered by the canteen are the products of Local/Multinational
companies with good reputation in the market.

· List of items and prices are placed in places that can be easily seen

Procedures:
· All canteen staff is required to wear hair nets and aprons.

· Food save standard will be followed in all food preparation, storage and serving of
food.

· The canteen manager will prepare the menu and prices for consideration after
discussion with the Principal.

· The canteen manager will be responsible for all aspects of the canteen operation, will
be competent in food safety and be on duty at all times when the canteen is preparing
and serving food.

· No cakes or other food prepared by parents outside of canteen will be accepted for
sale through the canteen.

· Preparation of food shall be done on clean surfaces using clean utensils.

· No children shall be permitted in the food preparation area of the canteen.

· The canteen manager is responsible for the daily cleaning of floor, sinks and benches.

· Fridges and freezers will be kept clean and tidy on daily bases, food and drinks will
rotate to cover all expiry dates on a regular basis.

5. Swimming pool policy

Overview:

To insure that everyone who is using the school pool remains healthy and safe, this
includes school members who use the pool in the holidays with our permission.

Day-to-day pool management procedures:

· Regularly check the operation and effectiveness of the pool gates and locks. Replace
any locks that stick or don’t close properly.

· Ensure the first aid kit is accessible to pool users and regularly checked.

· Lock pool chemicals away from the swimming pool and changing rooms. Store and
dispose of them according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
· Put away pool equipment when not in use as it can be a potential hazard if left lying
around.

· Do not store pool equipment in the same area as the pool chemicals (to prevent
students accessing hazardous chemicals).

· Manage water quality in compliance with current standards (see: Servicing).

· The depth(s) of the pool must be brought to the attention of students along
with suitable signs.
Lifeguard/teacher:

· Must carry a whistle at all times and be suitably dressed.

· Must always be on the poolside while supervising swimmers.
· Must not enter the water unless in an emergency.
· Must know the Emergency action plan.
· Must ensure that he/she can see all areas of the pool at all times, including the
bottom of the pool.
· Ensure that an adequate variety and amount of rescue equipment is in the pool
before starting each lesson/session.
· Person in charge must not leave the pool area at any time, unless another
qualified person remains on the poolside with a group.
· Ensure that the safety equipment is positioned at intervals along the pool
surround.
· Ensure that the tasks set are appropriate for the groups being taught.
· Must regularly practice their lifesaving techniques to ensure their
effectiveness.
· In the event of lack of water clarity, the pool should not be used and the
caretaker should be notified.
· The depth(s) of the pool must be brought to the attention of students along
with suitable signs.
Rules for pool users:

· Nobody is to swim alone. There must always be at least one pool supervisor present
when the pool is in use.

· Check the depth of water before entering the pool.

· Check for hazards, such as steep slopes into deeper water.

· Return pool equipment to the storeroom after use.

Hygiene

· Changing room floors should be cleaned regularly and kept as dry as possible.

· Students should not be allowed to share towels nor exchange footwear with others.

· Children should be encouraged to use the lavatory before swimming and this should
be part of the training for children

· Showers should be used before and after swimming.

· Food and drink must not be allowed in the pool area and pupils must not enter the
water chewing sweets etc.

· The wearing of outdoor shoes at the pool side where swimmers stand and move about
should be discouraged.

· Children should be trained to dry themselves thoroughly paying particular attention to

hair, ears and feet.

· The class teacher must ensure the swimming teacher/instructor is made aware of any
medical conditions which might necessitate the exclusion of a child from the activity.

· Jewelry must not be worn by anyone entering the water.

Servicing, Chlorination and Cleaning

· The pool is serviced daily by a full-time Swimming Pool Operator who is responsible
to keep the water quality at prescribed levels, maintain the pumps and sand filters and
clean the pool and ablution areas regularly

· During summer months when the pool experiences high volume usage, cleaning and
chlorination will take place in the evening or early morning under the supervision of
the Pool Operator

· All chemicals must be stored and handled in strict accordance to Health regulations to
ensure no injuries or fatalities take place.

Protection of Hair
 There is a risk that long hair can become entangled in the swimming pool filtration
system. Pupils with long hair should therefore wear bathing caps or any suitable
alternative means of securing the hair close to the head.

6. Clinic guidelines

Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Liaise with and support the school staff in implementing the school health activities.
 Ensure that all medical supplies and equipment needed for first aid and emergency
care are available and in working condition in the school clinic.
 Assess needs of students (examine/ observe/ measure vital signs) who require first aid
care and administer appropriate care.
 Refer to the School Doctor for advice when needed.
 Inform parents, through the school authorities, about the student's condition.
 Transfer the student to the Accident/Emergency of the nearest hospital as per the
standard procedure in cases required.
 Provide privacy to the student during medical examination.
 Monitors students who are frequently absent from school due to health related
problems. Coordinate with classroom teachers.
 Measure height and weight of students and calculate BMI on an annual basis for all
students
 Refer to the school health doctor, students whose growth and development
measurement show deviations from normal.
 Update knowledge, skills and practices related to school health requirements
ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY:
The school will provide as far as is practical a safe and healthy environment. All
reasonable steps will be taken to ensure that:
 The premises are kept safe and clean to prevent risk to all users.
 The equipment is safe and manufactures’ instructions for use are followed.
 Staffs are instructed in all matters of health and safety.
 All cuts, bumps and falls as well as other more serious accidents are recorded in a
First Aid log kept with the nurse in the clinic.
 Incident forms are to be completed for incidents and accidents
FIRST AIDS:
 Minor injuries are treated in the clinic with appropriate first aids.
 A call is made to parents if it considers necessary for the student’s condition.
 Proper documentation of incident and treatment administered are completed in the
First Aid log.
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FIRST AID Log:

 This logbook is used to record all health issues. It is recorded in promptly as soon as
any issue is dealt with.
The important details to be recorded are:
a) The name of the student.
b) The class they are assigned to.
c) The date, time.
d) A description of any injury sustained.
f) The treatment administered.
FIRST AID KITS:
The School Nurse will regularly check the first aid kits in assigned areas (e.g. clinic,
Chemistry laboratory and school buses) and will add new supplies when needed.
Activities and trips outside school premises: First Aid Kits will be checked out and
returned back in using the First Aid Kit Log in the clinic and must be in good
condition.
HEAD INJURY:
If a child sustained a head injury while at school, parents will be informed through
telephone, and will be advised to take the necessary precautions following the injury
(e.g. Vomiting, dizziness). Proper documentation of incident will be implemented
DISCHARGED HOME:
If a student is required to go home for medical reasons, the nurse will:
 The nurse will inform the appropriate teachers.
 Contact the parents and request that they collect the student.
 No student can go without adult supervision.
 All discharges home will be documented.
ACCIDENTS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE HOSPITAL TRANSFER:
In the event a student is involved in an accident or incident that requires more than
basic first aid intervention the following steps should be followed:
 The first responder will assess and stabilize the student.
 The second responder will contact the nurse and will call administration if
emergency services are required.
 If possible, move the student to a quiet area, once assessed by the nurse.
 The student must be kept under adult supervision until recovered.
 The emergency treatment response form will need to be filled in.
 Parents or are to be contacted.
 The appointed staff member will stay with the student until the parent arrives.
 All accidents and emergencies are documented in the accident and incident book in
the nurses’ clinic.
 An Incident form must be completed by the nurse and the person who saw the
incident for documentation which will be signed by the Head of Department and
Principal within 24 hours.
EMERGENCIES THAT REQUIRE HOSPITAL TRANSFER:
In the event of an emergency when a student needs transfer to a hospital, the
following procedure is followed:
 Nurse/teacher should inform parents of the student, and arrange for an ambulance and
the child will be transferred to the hospital as agreed by parents.
 Nurse/staff member should escort the child in the ambulance to the hospital.
INFECTION PREVENTION:
 The school reserves the right not to admit any student onto the premises who appears
to be suffering from an infections and contagious disease.
 Student who is unwell on arrival to school will be sent home to minimize the risk of
cross infection.
 Any student who has any of the following symptoms should be seen by a physician or
remain at home until fully recovered.
 Fever, Diarrhea. Vomiting. Chicken pox, Typhoid and all Known contagious
infections.
Students with diabetes may need:
 Unlimited access to water such as use of water bottle in the classroom.
 Unrestricted access to bathrooms
 Access to food given by parents on a regular schedule
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7. Emergency Plan Policy

The Purpose of the Plan

The purpose of this emergency plan is to protect the health and ensure the safety of
the students and staff in the event of an emergency or disaster. This plan, along with
emergency education and training, comprises the essential elements of the
preparedness at International Liberty School.

- All emergency or disaster operations shall be directed and controlled by Emergency

Response Team (ERT).

- The Emergency Response Team for ILS shall include the following personnel or
their alternate.

The Emergency Response Team will normally receive information from the
School Principal or School vice Principal. The responsibility of the Emergency
Response Team (ERT) is to create and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Kit.
This kit will be readily available in the office of the secretary of each department in
the school. The kit will contain the following:

· Emergency Preparedness Plan Booklet.

· Updated student enrollment list for their school including students’ home
phone numbers.
· Updated staff list

· Updated school phone extension list.

· School site.

· Evacuation routes.

To assure that all staff, students, parents, and anyone who may be involved in an
emergency, know and are familiar with the plan and implementation. To meet with all
staff as early as convenient in the new school year to discuss and review emergency
plans. To advise the School principal or School vice Principal of any existing or
pending emergency and to receive any requests or approvals to react where necessary.
To direct and coordinate all school staff, students and volunteers in controlling an
emergency or disaster. To take any such action as deemed necessary by the School
Principal to minimize the effects of the emergency or disaster. The School Principal
will gather all information relevant to the incident and make a detailed report to the
Superintendent. The Superintendent will be responsible for reporting the incident to
the Board of Directors (BOD). Make available counselors, nurses, or other trained
staff to assist staff, students and parents in dealing with any mental/emotional
consequences that may result from the aftermath of an incident. Ensure that physical
traces of the incident have been removed at the completion of any required
investigation by authorities. School Heads will supervise and assist in specific
activities relating to the needs of the school, staff and students under their control.
Secretaries shall maintain the Emergency Preparedness Kit for their school in an up-
to-date manner. They shall answer telephone calls during the crisis and screen all
incoming calls not associated with the crisis. Supervisor of Security shall report
immediately to their designated gate and assist in the evacuation of the students. He
will, under the direction of the School Principal, provide direction and guidance to the
school’s guard force. School Nurse shall report immediately to the designated “Safe
Area” and supervise/offer medical attention to persons requiring it.
Team Members will:

Assist in relocating students to safe area of the school building, school grounds, or
“Safe Area”.

Assist in providing care for persons who are injured.

Assist in the gather of initial information from persons who may have been witnesses
to an incident.

Observe and listen to staff and students. Suggest counseling for those who may need
it.

Responsibilities of all stuff

Remain with students at all times.

Cover the classes for staff designated to the School Response Team.

Observe and support other staff members.

Communicating Warnings

The fire alarm will be used for special warnings of school evacuation (e.g. Fire, Bomb
threat).In the event of the fire alarm, members of the ERT will act as runners to
provide the necessary communication.

Evacuation Procedures

Specific procedures depending upon the type of risk, procedures shall include
one or more of the following:

Students and staff are to move to the designated safe area.

The School head will call the appropriate emergency group via 122.

The School head will inform the Superintendent of the emergency.

 Respective Heads will inform their staff with the nature of the emergency.

The School head will supervise the notification of parents by means of telephone.

All visitors to the school shall be safely escorted to the designated safe area.

Should an evacuation occur at any time when regular classes are not in session,
students and staff is to proceed to the designated safe area and assemble according to
their homeroom teachers? Staff supervising the students at this time will provide
direction and guide the student to the designated safe area. Homeroom teachers will
take charge of their respective homeroom class. All other teachers or specialists are to
provide assistance to the homeroom teachers. Assigned members of the ERT will
ensure classrooms, hallways, and washrooms have all been cleared.

Fire Safety Plan

The fire safety plan attempts to state appropriate procedures and responsibilities but in
all cases prudence and common sense must prevail.

Emergency procedures in case of fire

Any person detecting a fire will immediately sound the fire alarm.

· At the sound of the alarm, teachers will escort their classes in an orderly
fashion to the designated safe areas.

· Elementary Department will exit through the gates listed in the evacuation
routes.

· Teachers will ensure that their students are accounted for.

· The School head will notify the Fire Department (122).

· Security staff will ensure the Fire Department and their equipment’s have
access to the building.

· Designated members of the ERT will ensure that all classrooms, hallways and
washrooms have been vacated.
· Administration staff will proceed to the designated safe areas and provide
assistance as required.

Responsibilities of staff

· The Superintendent will hold emergency drills at least three (3) times per
school year, preferably once per quarter.

· The respective Heads of each department are responsible to ensure evacuation

plan are in each room occupied by students.

· Teachers are responsible to instruct and practice with their students the
procedures to be followed during fire drills and in case of fire.

· The Superintendent, School head is to ensure that all exits are accessible and
clear of obstructions at all times.

· The Superintendent, School head will ensure that methyl alcohol, gasoline and
other flammable substances are kept in a safe storage area away from students
and staff.

· In the case of a shutdown of fire protection equipment, the School head will
activate the ERT runners to notify all classroom teachers in the event of fire.

Classroom Procedures for Fire Safety

· When the fire alarm sounds, the teacher should take the following actions:

· Stop all work. Audio-visual equipment shall be shut down. Science lab teacher
is to ensure that gas has been shut off.

· Time permitting the teacher shall close the classroom windows.

· The students will proceed in single file along the pre-determined exit routes to
the designated safe area.

· There shall be no running, pushing, or talking on the way out.

· Once the students have exited the teacher will make one last check to ensure
that all students are out. She/he will then close the classroom door.
 NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT LOCK THE DOOR.

· The teacher will ensure that he/she has accurate class attendance list in the
Emergency Preparedness Plan Kit.

· The teacher will take attendance once the class has arrived at the designated
safe area.

· Teachers not responsible for a class at the time of fire alarm will assist the
classroom teachers with locating any student who may have been away from
the class at the time of the alarm.

· Students not in class at the time of sounding the alarm (Breaks, lunch hour,
washroom) should proceed directly to the nearest exit and make their way to
the designated safe area.

· It is the responsibility of ALL TEACHERS to safeguard the safety of the

students and the orderly evacuation of the school.

8. LABORATORY HEALTH & SAFETY

a. Use and maintenance of the laboratory and equipment, and ordering and supply of
chemicals will be controlled by Laboratory supervisor.
b. Scientifically unqualified teachers will not use the Laboratory without an appropriate
approval –written- by the laboratory supervisor.
c. Hazardous substances will only be used, in minimal amounts, when necessary to
demonstrate a valid teaching point.
d. Disposal of Chemical Residues. The guidance included in the description of the
experiment should be followed. When chemicals are left for the Laboratory
Supervisor to dispose of, he should be informed and the residue labeled with the name
of the experiment as given on Description of Experiments sheet.
Teachers and lab Supervisor:
1. Teachers and lab supervisor have a duty to take reasonable care for the health and
safety of students and of themselves.
2. Teachers and lab supervisor have a duty to conduct teaching and experiments in a safe
and responsible manner.
3. Teachers and lab supervisor have a duty to instruct a safety and emergency
procedures in the Laboratory, and explain any specific issues arising from planned
experiments, and actions to be taken in case of accident.
4. Teachers and lab supervisor have a duty to ensure that Person Protective Equipment is
worn by all who need it.
5. Teachers and lab supervisor are familiar with emergency drills and know the
location of: the fire door; fire-fighting equipment; the nearest first-aid box; the main
gas cylinder and the main electricity switch.
6. The laboratory must be left safe, and chemicals returned to the locked preparation
room. All gas taps should be completely turned off and all mains-operated apparatus
switched off.
7. Eating, drinking and smoking must not take place in the laboratory.
8. A teacher must think very carefully before conducting any practical operation in the
laboratory when alone. Nothing should be done which could lead to an accident
needing a remedial measure.
9. Lesson preparation must include checking on risk assessments and other safety
precautions.
10. The Science laboratory must be locked by the lab supervisor before he leaves.
11. Students must not be left unsupervised in the laboratory.
12. Any user who discovers a hazardous defect in any item of equipment must take it out
of use.

Points to be Covered in Description of the Experiments:

1. Chemicals Give the names of the chemicals, and common names if widely used.
2. Procedure Outline what will happen during the experiment. Be specific.
3. Chemical Hazards List all significant chemical hazards, such as flammability,
potentially dangerous fumes, etc. Include the products of reactions, and any residues.
4. Health Hazards List all significant health hazards, such as “harmful if inhaled",
"causes severe burns,” etc.,
5. .Disposal Give detailed instructions on how used or unwanted chemicals should be
disposed of. This may involve disposal by the teacher (e.g. flush down the sink using
plenty of water), or storage for later disposal by the lab supervisor.
6. Emergency Give brief and explicit instructions for dealing with an emergency
involving the chemical (e.g. evacuate area immediately; mop up spills using plenty of
water, open windows).
7. First Aid Outline relevant first aid treatment. State clearly if professional medical aid
should be called in the case of skin contact, ingestion, contact with eyes or inhalation.

9. First Aid policy

Aims:

At The ILS, we aim to provide adequate and appropriate first aid to pupils, staff,
parous and visitors and the procedures in place to meet that responsibility.

· To identify first aid needs of the school

· To ensure that the first aid provision is available at all times while people are
on the school premises and also off the premises whilst on school visits.
Objectives
· To ensure that there is at least one first aider on each site.
· To provide relevant training, and monitoring of training needs
· To provide sufficient and appropriate resources and facilities
· To ensure adequate risk assessment is taken to prevent accidents from
happening.

Key points
· Teachers and the other Staff are expected to do all they can to secure the
welfare of the pupils. They should ensure that they are aware of any medical
issues of children in their key stage - written in the front of registers.
· The School Nurse is responsible to ensure she is kept up to date. She is
responsible to ensure that the first aid boxes are maintained. She must
endeavor to be on hand either by phone or attendance to any medical
enquiries.
· Necessary to call the school nurse/doctor.
· Any serious accidents or health problems should be reported to parents
· Any accident deemed serious should also be reported to the Principal.
· A First Aid Kit should always accompany any trips off the premises. There is
a special first aid rucksack that can be used by any of the Schools for trips
located in the Medical Room.

Hygiene /Infection Control

All staff should take precautions to prevent infection and must follow basic hygiene
procedures.
• Single use gloves must be worn when treatment involves blood or other bodily
fluids
• Care should be taken when disposing of dressings and equipment.
 Medication
· Inhalers should be kept with the child so that they can use as necessary.
· Arrangements for any specialist medication must be made on an individual
basis.

Sickness
· Staff and children should remain at home 48 hours post infective diarrhea and
vomiting
· Staff and children should remain at home 24 hours post a fever.
· Staff and children will be sent home from school if they are found to have
conjunctivitis, impetigo, or any other contagious disease
· Children who have Chicken Pox should remain off school (usually 5 to 6
days)
Children with Measles should remain off school for four days after the rash has
disappeared, return. To school should be accompanied with a medical report.