Emergency Information

Security

The School is located on a private estate and this is a safe area of the UK.

To ensure that you feel safe and secure, Boarding can only be accessed by a swipe card. CCTV is installed in the downstairs areas and there is an electronic security gate.

Marymount also has a security team who take regular patrols around campus. During term-time they are on duty at the following times: Monday to Saturday 6.15am to 10.15pm & Sundays 10.00am to 9.15pm.

The School also has an excellent relationship with the local Police Schools Liaison Team who visit regularly.

Fire Drills

If you hear the fire alarm, you must remain silent and leave the building (closing windows and doors). Leave by the nearest and safest exit – fire doors have green signs above them to help in evacuations. Do not run – walk quickly. Once outside, go to the Assembly point and remain in silence.

The Assembly point is on the front lawn next to the driveway, in front of Gailhac courtyard. During the school day, you will line up by Grade and your advisor will register you.

During Boarding hours, (overnight and at the weekend), you will line up by your Hall, and your Houseparent will register you.

It is not possible to discern if it is a fire alarm or a fire drill, therefore you must follow the instructions of the staff quickly and efficiently for your safety.

You should always have slippers and dressing gown close at hand in case of fire alarms.

In an emergency…

If you have an accident (or witness one):

• You should keep calm, tell whoever is in charge and follow instructions.

• When reporting an accident, be clear and concise, giving the name of the casualty, the condition i.e. unconscious, bleeding, broken bones and the location etc.

• If reporting on the telephone, make sure all questions have been answered before putting the telephone down. • Always return to the location (unless it is unsafe to do so) after reporting the accident.

From phones inside the School:

• During the day, dial 242 for the School Office, 220 for Reception or 252 for the Nurse.

• Outside school hours, call 242 for the Boarding

Office.