The British School New Delhi| Safeguarding

The provision of a safe, healthy and positive learning environment is a key priority for us. We nurture our students to thrive in their learning and be fully engaged with the school and the community.

Air Quality

Our Air Quality Task Force works to reduce the impact of air quality on students and staff. All classrooms and indoor spaces have an in-built air purification system as well as air quality sensors to monitor PM2.5, PM10 and CO2 levels on real time basis.

The outdoor activity schedule is closely monitored and managed carefully to protect students and staff from harmful effects known to be associated with cumulative exposure to particulate matter.

How is the air quality right now? Air quality management protocol

Child Protection

The Primary and Secondary Principals play the role of Child Protection Officers at the school. While they are in an investigative role, our school counsellors and other members of staff support and promote the individual and collective welfare of students. All staff members are trained routinely to understand their role and responsibility in relation to safeguarding students, including incident recording and reporting procedures.

Students are provided with various academic and nonacademic avenues to equip them to look out for themselves and others, learn ways to stay safe, and to seek help when in need. Our continuous endeavour is to empower them to use their voice when needed.

Infrastructure

We are the first school in India to be awarded a 5 star GRIHA rating for our green building which boasts of double walled construction for heat insulation, high efficiency air-conditioning systems, solar energy usage, and waste water recycling and treatment.

All indoor spaces in the school are equipped with an air purification system for the health and safety of our community.

We had the privilege of having H E Sir James David Bevan KCMG, the then British High Commissioner, inaugurate Phase 1 of the building in 2014, and the then British High Commissioner, H E Sir Dominic Gerard Anthony Asquith KCMG, inaugurate the fully completed campus in 2016.

The extensive use of ACTIVE Boards (interactive Promethean boards) enable teachers to skillfully incorporate ICT into classroom teaching. The school also has well-equipped specialist rooms/facilities for Science, Art, Music, Drama and Computers and Science laboratories (including one specifically dedicated for IB students) which meet international standards. The state-of-the-art air conditioned Sports Hall, custom built EYFS and Lower Primary playground, amphitheatre, half Olympic sized heated swimming pool, custom built IB centre, spacious cafeteria, multi-level library, Innovation Lounge and multi utility sports field enhance the quality of our world class provision.

Digital Citizenship

We view e-safety as a partnership that is not limited to school premises, school equipment or the school day. As a Common Sense Education certified school, all members of our community are educated about the benefits of technology and the risks that come with it. Students are taught how to behave responsibly online, how to evaluate information, to consider the information they are disclosing, and to take care of their own and other’s safety and security, both in the school and beyond.

Health and Safety

The Health and Safety (H&S) committee is tasked with devising, implementing and overseeing all health and safety provisions. Its members inspect the school premises regularly and take corrective actions to ensure a safe and secure environment at all times. Inspection and audit of all minor and major fire, electrical and electromechanical equipment are held periodically to ensure highest standards of H&S for the community. In addition, regular drills are held to help students and staff prepare for emergencies. TBS was recently awarded the Diamond Safety Shield Certificate by Momentum in recognition of its commitment towards ensuring a safe and secure environment in the school.

Data Protection

The process of collecting data and protecting information is critical for us. We know how important your and your child’s information is and take appropriate measures to ensure it is kept safe and secure, processed lawfully and fairly, and only shared as per the prevailing laws in India and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To understand how your data is collected, stored and used by TBS, please go through our Privacy Policy and Data Protection Policy.

You may contact our Data Protection Officer, who is supported by a team of advisors, at dpo@british-school.org.

Commitment to the environment

We are committed to making TBS an environmentally sustainable space, creating a healthy ecosystem conducive to learning and based on sustainable use of resources. Our students are champions of the go-green cause and work through the year to reduce our carbon footprint.

Guided by our Green Policy, supported by a parent-led environment group, and in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals, our student initiatives include activities such as tree planting, learning about electronic waste, reducing plastic usage and composting, to name a few.

Security

The safety of our community is of prime importance and stringent security measures are implemented to protect our students, both inside and outside the school building. The premises are under continuous surveillance and regular patrolling. The perimetre wall has been secured with razor wire to discourage unauthorised entry. The school is also equipped with emergency alarms, a PA system, fire hoses and extinguishers, walkie-talkies, metal detectors, scanners and access control at main gates.

Entry is allowed only through access cards (for students, parents and staff). Visitors need to make a prior appointment and carry a government issued ID card to be allowed entry to the premises. Exceptions are not made. Visitors should be prepared for a body scan and bag search. COVID-19 safety protocols apply.

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