Safeguarding

We are committed to creating a safe learning environment for children. To that end, we worked with the Cambridgeshire local authority to ensure our safeguarding policies and procedures are compliant.

We are happy to make our Child Protection Policy available for your review.

All OTP teachers undergo the following checks prior to being sent into schools:

  • Identity check
  • Barred list check
  • Enhanced DBS check
  • Eligibility to work in the UK check
  • Prohibition from teaching check
  • Check of professional qualifications and references
  • Overseas check (if applicable)
  • Disqualification Under the Childcare Act check

Our staff carry their DBS certificate, a photo ID and a Letter of Assurance with them. They will be happy to present this information upon request. We are also happy to respond to third-party checks in advance of our visit. Please contact us for more information.

Risk Assessments

Risk assessment notes are provided in the information booklets sent out in the preparation pack approximately 5/6 weeks prior to our visit. We have also created a master risk assessment for all of our history workshops that is available for your review. We have a separate risk assessment for science workshops that is also available.

General Health & Safety Notice

Allergies

We like to know in advance if any pupils/adults have any allergies.
Nuts and eggs are not used in any of our workshops.


Food & Drink on Courses

The school is asked to provide food (bread, cheese and squash) on certain history days.  Further notes are found in the booklet, which is sent out at the time of booking.

Preparation

Any food preparation must be done by adults at lunchtime in the staff room or other suitable area. School safety guidelines should be followed.

After the food has been prepared, it should be covered with paper cloths provided by History Off the Page.

Before putting out the pewter and wooden plates on Tudor and Castles days, they must be wiped with an anti-bacterial cloth. These will be provided by History Off the Page.

Serving

Where food is served (on all except the Castles and the Tudor days), children will be given a paper serviette instead of a plate on which to put their food. These will be provided by History Off the Page.

Plates will be lined with paper serviettes, which History Off the Page will provide.

Clearing Up

After the banquet on Tudor and Castles days, the plates should be wiped of crumbs and placed back in the labelled boxes.

After the goblets are washed they must be wiped with the paper towels, provided by History Off the Page. Tea towels should not be used.

Food Health and Safety Notice