All adult members of the boarding households must declare a written undertaking to comply fully with this policy which relates to the protection of pupils at the school. The school can insist that any individual, who is not a member of staff, removes him/herself from school accommodation when he or she as committed a breach of this policy. This note should be carefully read and the declaration at the end completed and signed before anyone moves into school accommodation that has been provided.
Every adult member of a household occupying accommodation which is provided as part of an employee’s condition of employment is required to have a DBS and reference check. This clearance is required before the accommodation is occupied. Rikkyo School will assist in obtaining these checks. An induction session in child protection for adult members within the school must be undertaken within their first week of arrival.
Any adult staying in accommodation for staff members should be conscious of the fact that they are not school employee’s and that they have no status regarding the pupils for whom their spouse/partner/family member is responsible. If the accommodation has its own entrance, this should be used for entering and leaving the property. Household members should not enter or attempt to use any of the areas that are designated for boarders, nor should they attempt to establish friendships with individual students. There are keypad locks on all dormitory buildings and the household member should under no circumstances, be issued with the security codes. When walking about the school grounds they should at all times wear a visitors ID badge. They should only enter other parts of the school when given permission by the Headmaster. Their vehicles should be registered with the Headmaster’s Secretary. The school staff are instructed to challenge individuals who appear to be moving in restricted areas. No offence should be taken if the adult household member is challenged. This school has a no smoking policy which must be adhered to. It is important that these guidelines are followed at all times by the household member of the boarding staff. They are designed to protect the students who are in the school’s care.
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