ONLINE SAFETY POLICY

Next Review Date: September 2028, or as necessary

1. Introduction and Purpose

Digital technology is part of everyday life at CEDEC International Schools, supporting teaching, learning and communication across all four campuses. Alongside its benefits, the school recognises that the internet and connected devices carry risks to children's safety and wellbeing, and that keeping students safe online is an integral part of the school's wider safeguarding duty of care.

This policy sets out how CEDEC International Schools promotes the safe and responsible use of technology by students, staff, parents/carers and visitors, and how the school prevents, identifies and responds to online safety incidents.

EMAIL USAGE POLICY FOR STAFF

1. Purpose and Scope

This Policy sets out the rules governing the use of official school email accounts by CEDEC International Schools staff. It exists to protect the School, its staff, students and parents, and to ensure email is used lawfully, securely and professionally.

•                    Applies to all employees of the School (teaching and non-teaching staff).

•                    Covers only school-issued webmail accounts (staff.username@cedecinternationalschools.org). Personal email accounts must not be used for school business.

•                    Should be read alongside the Student Acceptable Use Policy and the Staff Handbook.

Health and Safety Policy

 

Next Review Date: September 1st 2026

In CEDEC International Schools, the provision of a safe working environment for all members of the school community is paramount. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the management team to ensure a safe and secure environment. In addition, all adults and children should be encouraged on how to keep themselves and each other safe and report safety concerns to the appropriate quarters.

Therefore, this Health and Safety policy aims to address, guide and identify individual and collective responsibilities towards safety.

 

Aims

• To ensure that the working environment is comfortable, healthy, safe and secure for all staff and children.
• To encourage all members of the school community to be aware of safety measures and take responsibility for their safety and that of others while within the school environment. 

 

ONLINE LEARNING POLICY

At CEDEC International Schools, we hope to deliver education that is of a high standard for all our students. Our standard lesson delivery methods include the use of multimedia digital technology. While we understand that online learning should not replace the human experience in the classroom, we believe in blended learning, where learning continues beyond the walls of the school. Therefore, when in school, digital technologies and applications assist our lesson delivery, while when students are absent, they should be supported with resources via the educational portal and application. In addition, in the case of a general emergent school closure by the government, digital technologies and applications should be used to continue curriculum delivery and should serve as a means of communication with all members of the school community.

ADMISSIONS POLICY

 

• ·       Linked Policies Area: School Fees Policy
• ·       Date: 1 January, 2026
• ·       Review Frequency: Annual
• ·       Next Review Date: 2 January, 2026
• ·       Responsible Officer: Head of Admissions / Organisational Development Manager

1. SCOPE

This Admissions Policy applies to:

• ·       All CEDEC International Schools campuses
• ·       All year groups, from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12.
• ·       All admissions pathways, including local and international applicants.
• ·       All entry points: standard enrolment, mid-year admission, transition between school sections, and re-entry after withdrawal.

This policy must be adhered to by all staff involved in admissions decisions, communication, assessment, data handling and parent engagement.

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (AUP) - STUDENTS

 

Policy Reviewed: September 2024

Next Review Due: September 2025

1. Introduction

This Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) outlines the rules and responsibilities for students at CEDEC International Schools when using school-owned and personal ICT resources. Adherence to this policy ensures the safety, legality, and effectiveness of technology use within the school environment.

CEDEC International Schools is committed to safeguarding its ICT infrastructure to ensure it can be used in the most effective manner to support teaching and learning and all necessary administrative processes. Ensuring the safety and integrity of the school ICT infrastructure is the responsibility of all staff.

FIRST AID POLICY

FIRST AID POLICY

Policy Reviewed: September 2024

Next Review Due: September 2026

1. Policy Statement

CEDEC International Schools is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all pupils, staff, and visitors. This policy outlines procedures to be followed when a child sustains an injury during the school day, particularly during group activities, in accordance with best practice from relevant Nigerian laws and educational regulations to ensure a safe and responsive learning environment.

2. Purpose

This policy outlines the procedures and responsibilities in the event of an injury or medical incident involving any member of the school community. It ensures timely, effective, and consistent responses in line with health and safety standards.