Adults visiting or working at our school play an important part in the life of the school. On arrival, you will be given a copy of the safeguarding leaflet for visitors and volunteers.

If you have any concerns whilst you are working or visiting the school please report these concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, or a deputy DSL. You can contact them through the school office.

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the school is:

Helen Morrall - Headteacher/DSL

Deputy DSLs are:

Nina Fowle - Family Support Worker

Louise Lucas - SENCO

Emma Cotter - Deputy Headteacher

For further guidance and information please see the Safeguarding section and the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection policy can be found in the 'Policies' area.

All visitors and contractors coming in to the school must report immediately to the school reception on arrival. Please sign in and wear your visitor lanyard provided at all times. If you are working with children, supervised or unsupervised you will be asked to produce your DBS certificate or details thereof, together with photographic proof of identification, ie passport or driving licence. Without this you may not be granted access.

Please return your visitor badge to the school office and sign out before you leave.

If you require Internet access for your visit please ask the school office who will provide you with the login details for visitors.

Visitors are prohibited from taking photographs whilst on the school site.

The fire alarm is a continuous bell. On hearing the alarm, you must  leave the building by the nearest exit. The assembly points are located in the front playground, ensuring that you are recorded present by the administration staff.

Do not take any personal risks, and you must not re-enter the building until told to do so.

See below for fire drill procedures and a plan for possible fire exits and assembly points.

Contractors must ensure that they are fully conversant with the safety rules and regulations to be observed by contractors working on site.

As a visitor to our school it is essential that you follow any health and safety guidelines that my apply. By doing so, you will assist us in meeting the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

The Avenue Infant School operates a no smoking policy. Please do not smoke anywhere on the school site.

There is no on site parking at The Avenue Infant School for staff and visitors. Please park safely on the roads surrounding the school, ensuring that you do not block any of our local residents' driveways or paths.