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SAFETY Serious Incidents
In case of serious incidents, e.g.
your student has been assaulted
please:
Our students’ safety is of paramount importance to us and we go to great lengths
to ensure they are well looked after during their stay. All host families need a ■ Call the Police straight away
DBS check to ensure all adults in the household do not have a criminal record. on 999 for emergencies or 101
(The DBS check is renewable every three years). for non-emergencies.

It is a legal requirement that all host families have gas appliances checked ■ If you call the Police, always
annually by a ‘Gas Safe’ registered engineer and provide a gas safety certificate ask for the incident to be logged.
to us every year. Additionally, it is essential for all host families to have fully fitted,
regularly tested working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. ■ Specify if it is a racially
aggravated incident because the
If you have any concerns at all regarding your student or a family member whilst Police will attend immediately.
you are hosting then please do not hesitate to contact us immediately. Although
unlikely this could relate to any kind of abuse (e.g. physical, sexual, emotional ■ Call the Globe as soon as the
bullying, discriminatory, financial or material, radicalisation/grooming or neglect by Police have been informed.
omission).
■ Inform the Globe of the log
Fire Safety number given by the Police.
Homestay providers are required by law to have a fire evacuation plan in place.
We recommend that you read the booklet which can be found at the link below Globe emergency numbers:
07813818516 or 07813817811
and follow their recommendations accordingly.
between 17.30-8.00
www.gov.uk/workplace-fire-safety-your-responsibilities/who-is-responsible

Transport Safety
In line with safeguarding policy your vehicle must be adequately maintained and
that the Globe be informed of any driving convictions. If you do not intend to
transport students in your car then this is not necessary but the Globe should be
informed that this is the case.

Student Safety
If your student tells you of any incident, however minor it might seem,
please report it to the Globe immediately.

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