We want all of our Pre-University students to have an enjoyable experience in Edinburgh. We have robust measures in place to support our students and look after their safety and wellbeing during their time with us. Keeping You Safe We support students and keep them safe by:Appointing Designated and Deputy Safeguarding LeadsEmploying dedicated Resident Assistants to stay with students and supervise them at the accommodation (minimum staff to student ratio of 1:20)Ensuring all staff responsible for supporting or delivering elements of the programme are PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) certifiedProviding compulsory safeguarding training for staffEnforcing student and staff codes of conductObserving policies and procedures that promote the welfare and safety of young peopleRisk assessing all Pre-University activitiesImplementing clear reporting mechanisms for staff and students to raise issues and concernsIn advance of the programme, students and parents/guardians will be invited to attend an online briefing session to meet our team and find out more about the support available. Setting Expectations To avoid misunderstandings, we want to be clear about some of the key conditions of Pre-University placement. All students, without exception, must:Meet our eligibility criteriaArrive and depart on the dates and times specifiedStay in University accommodation with our Resident Assistants for the entirety of the Summer SchoolNot leave Edinburgh at any point during the Summer School, unless to attend supervised educational or social activities organised by usEngage in all classes and all educational and social activitiesAdhere to all curfewsThe above list is not exhaustive, and full details of our rules and guidelines can be found in the Pre-University Student Code of Conduct and Guardian Consent Form below. We appreciate that not everyone will agree with the rules and expectations we have in place to keep our students safe and therefore may not wish to sign our code of conduct, regrettably where this is the case we will be unable to offer a place on the programme. Important Documents Pre-University Safeguarding StatementPre-University Student Code of Conduct and Guardian Consent Form This article was published on 2025-01-07