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WHISTLEBLOWING POLICY

This policy applies to the whole school including the Early

Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

It is publicly available on the School website and on

request a copy may be obtained from the School Office.

Applies to:
• the whole school inclusive of activities outside of the normal school hours;
• all staff (teaching and support staff), the Board of Management and volunteers working in the
school.

Availability
The Policy is publicly available on the school website and upon request a copy (which can be made
available in large print or other accessible format if required) may be obtained from the School Office.
All who work, volunteer or supply services to our school have an equal responsibility to understand and
implement this policy and its procedures both within and outside of normal school hours including
activities away from school. Our approach at RBIS Bangkok is child-centred and at all times we will act
in the best interests of the child.

Legal Status:
The key piece of whistleblowing legislation is the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA) which
applies to almost all workers and employees who ordinarily work in Great Britain. The situations covered
include criminal offences, risks to health and safety, failure to comply with a legal obligation, a
miscarriage of justice and environmental damage. Employees and workers who make a ‘protected
disclosure’ are protected from being treated badly or being dismissed. For a disclosure to be protected
it must be made to an appropriate body. For example, disclosing a health and safety issue to the Health
and Safety Executive is likely to be protected, but not if the concern was disclosed to the media.

Related Documents:
• Safeguarding - Child Protection Policy, Safer recruitment Policy, e-safety
• Health, Safety and Welfare Policy

• Anti-bullying Policy
• Behaviour, Discipline, and Sanctions Policy
• Employment Policies
• Curriculum Policies
• Single Equalities Policy (Equality and Diversity)

Monitoring and Review:
This policy is subject to continuous monitoring, refinement and audit by Mr. Timothy Ralph Cooper
(Headmaster). The Board of Management will undertake a full annual review of this policy and
procedures, inclusive of its implementation and the efficiency with which the related duties have been
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Rasami British International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students
and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is our aim that all students fulfil their potential.