Overseas Support
Once in country, it is essential for the safety of the group as a whole that the trip is well supported and that back up is available if necessary. Schools Worldwide will ensure that all such arrangements have been made to ensure that once abroad, groups are in safe hands.
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Fully qualified and experienced staff
In order to provide direct and immediate support, Schools Worldwide will ensure that the necessary qualifications and experience will accompany all groups wherever they may go. All trips are accompanied by a Group Leader who holds qualifications associated with the nature of the itinerary and the environment being visited. This appointment can be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, should an accompanying teacher hold the necessary qualifications.
Schools Worldwide only use in-country Tour Operators employing experienced and qualified local guides and trek staff. Therefore, if your group Leader is not familiar with the exact area you are visiting, the local guides and trek staff will have the added expert local knowledge and experience.
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Remote Medical Support
We register all our groups with Remote Medical Support allowing us to take advantage of their support services. This provides our leaders with direct communication with a qualified UK doctor on the phone 24 hours a day. This is of particular importance for groups who will be visiting remote regions of the world and challenging environments.
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Satellite telephone
All our group Leaders carry a satellite telephone with them on trips where mobile phone signal is not reliable. We operate an 'Open Comms' system whereby the satellite phone is turned on for a pre-determined time slot each day in order that the Leader can recieve incoming calls from our UK offices. In an emergency, the satellite phone is available for the Leader to use whenever they need to make outgoing calls.
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Comprehensive First Aid Kits
We supply fully comprehensive First Aid and Medical Kits for groups. All prescription drugs in the first aid kit have been approved, by a qualified doctor. All items used from the first aid kit, including prescription drugs, are logged. Via Remote Medical Support, the Leadership team has 24 hour access to a qualified doctor who can assist with diagnosis and prescription of drugs from the first aid kit. In the event that an allergy prevents a participant from being given prescription drugs, this information is collated from the medical declaration on the application form and the Leadership team are made aware.
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In-country agents
Schools Worldwide have reliable and knowledgeable In Country Agents, in every destination we run trips to who are always the first point of contact for the team in country, whatever the reason.
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION