School Policies

BSB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child in our care. The wellbeing and safety of our students is our first priority, and this responsibility is shared by all staff, volunteers, and visitors.

Our commitments include:

• All staff undergo background checks and safeguarding training before starting work with children.
• A designated Safeguarding Lead is available to staff, students, and parents at all times.
• Clear procedures are in place for staff to report any concerns about a child's welfare.
• Visitors and contractors are supervised at all times while on campus.
• Students are taught, age-appropriately, how to recognise unsafe situations and who to speak to.

Any concerns about a child's safety should be reported immediately to the school office or Safeguarding Lead.

BSB welcomes applications from families of all nationalities and backgrounds. Places are offered based on availability within the relevant age group, in the order applications are received and completed.

• Applications require a completed form, application fee, and supporting documents (birth certificate, passport, previous school records where applicable).
• Children are assessed on entry for English language support needs (ESL) where relevant.
• Priority may be given to siblings of currently enrolled students, subject to space availability.
• Places are confirmed upon payment of the registration fee.

BSB is committed to providing a caring, safe environment free from bullying of any kind, including physical, verbal, social, or online bullying.

• All reports of bullying are taken seriously and investigated promptly.
• Students are encouraged to report bullying to any trusted staff member.
• Staff respond with age-appropriate support for all children involved, focusing on resolution and prevention.
• Persistent or serious incidents are addressed through the school's Behaviour Policy and, where necessary, involve parents directly.

BSB maintains a safe campus environment through regular safety checks, qualified first-aid trained staff, and a full-time school nurse on-site during school hours.

• CCTV coverage and a staffed, monitored entrance with visitor sign-in.
• Regular fire and emergency evacuation drills.
• Medical incidents are recorded and parents notified promptly.
• Any child with a known medical condition or allergy has a care plan on file with the school nurse.

We encourage open communication and welcome feedback. If a parent has a concern:

• Step 1: Raise the concern informally with your child's class teacher.
• Step 2: If unresolved, submit a written complaint to the school office, addressed to the Head of School.
• Step 3: The school will acknowledge receipt within 3 working days and respond fully within 10 working days.
• Step 4: If still unresolved, the matter may be escalated to school management for final review.

BSB welcomes children of all nationalities, backgrounds, and abilities, in a school community where every child feels they belong. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, nationality, religion, gender, or disability.

Reasonable adjustments are made wherever possible to support children with additional needs, in consultation with parents and, where appropriate, specialists.

BSB is committed to identifying and supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) as early as possible.

• Children are monitored for learning progress, with additional support arranged where needed.
• Parents are involved in discussions about any additional support their child may require.
• Where a child's needs exceed what the school can reasonably provide, parents will be advised transparently during the admissions process or as needs are identified.

BSB promotes safe, responsible use of technology in learning.

• Age-appropriate content filtering is applied to all school devices and networks.
• Students are taught basic online safety awareness appropriate to their age.
• Staff supervise all technology use during school hours.
• Photos or videos of students are only published externally (website, social media) with parental consent.

BSB fosters a positive, respectful learning environment through clear expectations and consistent, age-appropriate responses.

• Positive behaviour is actively encouraged and recognised.
• Minor incidents are addressed by class teachers through discussion and restorative approaches.
• Repeated or serious incidents involve parents and, where necessary, school leadership.
• Physical punishment of any kind is strictly prohibited.