Annex E: Arrangements for events sponsored by the college for persons less than 18 years of age
This guidance should be read in conjunction with the College’s Safeguarding Policy.
General
The College does not organise residential events for children expected to be under 16. Children under 16 would only be accepted if a parent attends with them.
The College requires students aged 11 to 16 attending daytime events to be accompanied by staff who are responsible for their students at all times.
Supervision
The college requires adult to children supervision levels as follows (adult to child ratio as recommended by NSPCC):
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9-12 |
1:8 |
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13 -18 |
1:10 |
There will be a minimum of two adults at all times.
Term time events
Under 18s invited to residential term-time events (in practice, the Offer Holders’ Overnight Stay) will be given shared rooms for overnight accommodation. There will generally be two under 18s and one current student over the age of 18.
When under 18s are present during evening events, current students are not permitted to take wine to formal hall which under 18s are also attending. Only dry bar events will be hosted in the bar when it is planned that under 18s are present.
The following wording is used to obtain parental consent for all attendees of residential term-time college events:
I am aware that my daughter/charge will be sharing a room overnight with a girl of a similar age and a current Murray Edwards College student and that she will be taking part in activities organised by the college as well as more informal activities, within and outside College premises, with other students, where she chooses to do so.
Should an offer holder below the age of 17 wish to attend any such overnight event, there will be liaison with the school/family of the individual and any special arrangements made accordingly.
Murray Edwards students hosting offer holders will be briefed appropriately by the Schools Liaison Officer, Senior Recruitment and Outreach Officer or Admissions Tutor (as appropriate).
Events held in college during vacations
Under 18s are accommodated in single, en suite rooms with corridors separated by gender as far as possible. Lights out checks are conducted at 11pm. Attendees are only allowed to leave College at specified times, if at all.
Procedures for protection of and by College Staff
College staff will be provided with training on appropriate behaviour for protection of themselves and protection of children and vulnerable adults, in particular, Porters, Maintenance and Housekeeping. All Porters and Admissions staff are DBS checked.