Glasllwch Primary
Health & Safety
Health & Safety at Glasllwch Primary School
School Security
The school site is secured by electric gates to the vehicle access, a pedestrian gate at the bottom of the drive, a fence which demarcates the school boundary and a gate to access the school yard. The electric gates are closed at 8.30am with access via a buzzer system to the main office. The gate to the school yard is locked at 9.00am and reopened at 3.10pm. This ensures the safety and security of our school community throughout the day.
At 9.00am each day the school doors are locked and entry for visitors is only possible through the main entrance. The main school door is also locked with entrance gained only by an electronically operated system. All visitors are required to come through the main entrance and to report to the office. They are required to sign in and out using the ipad system at Reception on entering and exiting the building. Parents who pick up children from school early for medical appointments must sign their child out and similarly if arriving late sign their child in on this system. For safety reasons all doors can be opened easily from the inside.
During the winter months, when school has evening events, mobile lighting is put outside to ensure the health and safety of visitors to school.
Parking and Crossing the Road
The beginning and the end of each day are very busy times. Please do not park directly outside the school gates, in a position which may be blocking the view of pedestrians, or where you may be obstructing neighbouring driveways. Also please do not pull up the school driveway. It is a parent’s responsibility to see the children safely across the road.
Dogs on School Premises
For health and safety reasons we are unable to allow any dogs on school premises, unless they are Guide or Hearing Dogs. We would ask for parental support with this – if you have a dog with you, please wait outside the school entrance.
Other Important Information
School has a strict No Smoking policy on the school site.
Any person using inappropriate or aggressive language within the school grounds will be requested to leave.
After handover, parents are responsible for their children and their safety. Please do not allow your child to play on the play equipment or run on the grass bank during drop-off and pick-up times.
We aim to ensure children, staff and visitors are safe and secure at all times. We adhere to the guidelines outlined by Newport City Council regarding Health and Safety in Education.
