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CAMPUS AND FACILITIES ALLERGY AND FOOD POLICY Wellington College International Early Years Centre recognises that although most food intolerances produce symptoms that are uncomfortable, some people can suffer a severe food allergy with more serious consequences and in some instances these may even be life threatening. A number of pupils in the school have severe or moderate allergies to a range of foods and substances. The Early Years Centre therefore strives to be a nut-free environment and aims to ensure that none of the food provided or served within the setting contain nuts. The caterers do not serve nut-based foods or use nut oils in any of the food preparation. To minimise the risk of incidents, we request that no external food is brought onto site. Children are provided with snacks and lunch throughout the day, therefore we kindly request that children are fed outside of the premises. Where there are special events, and parents are sending food into the centre, they should read the ingredients labels fully before sending in any item. If this requires Chinese-to-English translation, we ask that parents do this to avoid nut traces entering the school premises. As with any large institution, it is impossible to monitor 100% of the foods on site at any time; at special events attended by pupils this becomes increasingly difficult. Therefore, discretion is advised to all pupils and families to monitor what they eat in circumstances on the occasions where the cannot guarantee 100% food safety. PARKING SPACES Public parking spaces for parents of pupils can be found outside of the Early Years Centre. There are no parking spaces within the setting itself. 28 FIRE DRILL The fire drill evacuation plan is displayed in each classroom. In the event of a fire alarm, pupils will be escorted from their classrooms or learning spaces by their teachers to a central assembly point where registers will be taken. LOST AND FOUND Lost and found is located at reception. Staff and pupils are expected to respect the property of the school and of others, and to take all reasonable measures to safeguard this property and their own personal items they bring to school. Pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their belongings in school and we kindly request that all items of clothing and bags should are properly labelled, and everyone should check that he or she has the right belongings. If your child does bring home the wrong belongings, please ensure it gets back to the main reception as quickly as possible, so that we can return it to the rightful owner. SAFE SURROUNDINGS AND SECURITY Security is a high priority and security guards are located in the school premises to enforce procedures. Every person coming in to the campus, except pupils wearing the Wellington College International Shanghai uniform, is required to wear an approved adult pass at all times. Visitors without an approved adult pass (including anyone who has forgotten their pass) are required to register with security. To gain entrance to the school, they must lodge a form of photo identification (Chinese ID card, passport, driver's licence etc.) with the security guards in exchange for a temporary pass. The identification will be held securely by the guards for the duration of the visit and returned upon departure from the campus.