Information for schools on planning for, and responding to emergency situations

School Emergency Management and Business Continuity Plan 

Below is a link to a template for a School Emergency Management and Business Continuity Plan.  Please use the supporting guidance to develop a tailored plan for your individual school.  The template and guidance are flexible and your plan should reflect circumstances and issues specific to your school.

The template and guidance have been developed in consultation with the Area Education Officers and Emergency Planning Team.

If you would like any further information or advice please contact the Emergency Planning Team on 01622 694991.

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Winter Planning Guidance for Kent Schools - 2011/2012

• Winter Planning Guidance for Kent Schools 2011/2012
• Word Version of the Risk Assessment Template

101 - Police Non-Emergency Number

While 999 is a well-recognised number used to report emergencies, the 2010 British Crime Survey found that 54% of the public do not know how to contact their local police if they want to talk to them about policing, crime or anti-social behaviour.  The introduction of the 101 number will give the public a simple, easy way to contact their local police force to report non-emergency crime and disorder, to speak to their local officers or make general enquiries.  The current Kent Police number, 01622 690690 will remain in place for callers from overseas but will no longer be promoted as the non-emergency number.

• you or someone else are in danger
• you can see someone committing a crime
• someone has a weapon at school
• you have been approached by a stranger and you feel threatened 

• if your bicycle has been stolen
• if you or a friend have been offered drugs
• somone has intentionally damaged your property
• you would like to speak to a local police officer
• you have information about a crime that has already been committed 

You can call Kent Crimestoppers to give information about a crime anonymously by calling 0800 555111

Frequently Asked Questions (and answers)

www.police.uk/101 

Schools as Rest / Reception Centres

A rest centre is set up to provide temporary accommodation for people who have been affected by an emergency and is intended to provide basic care for a short period while the incident is dealt with.  In some situations school buildings and/or facilities may be requested to act as rest centres.  This is an opportunity for schools to play a major role in supporting their community during a crisis situation. 

For more information:

Influenza

Influenza activity is increasing across the UK.  Although GP consulation rates have only just exceeded baseline levels, several outbreaks and a number of severe hospitalised cases have been reported and early warning markers based on the NHS Direct consultations have reached 'trigger' levels, suggesting that influenza virus transmission is occuring and will increase.

• Summary of the current situation - issued by the Health Protection Agency (16th December 2010) 
• Influenza Factsheet for Schools - issued by the Health Protection Agency

Useful Websites:

• Health Protection Agency - includes weekly reports
• NHS
• Department for Education - including guidance for schools on planning for influenza and pandemic & a model plan/checklist for schools
• Direct.gov.uk