Kodaikanal International School

Health & safety

HealthThe KIS Dispensary, known affectionately as the ‘Dish’, is a 24-bed medical care facility with 24-hour healthcare, and the capacity to conduct outpatient and inpatient treatment; minor procedures and minor surgery. KIS has a full-time doctor and four registered nurses that are available to patients at all times during the semester, and on weekdays during the holidays.The Dish is supported by fully qualified medical and nursing personnel. The KIS school physician and family medicine specialist is assisted by three full time nursing staff and is supported by the nearby Van Allen hospital in Kodaikanal and the internationally renowned specialist hospitals of Vellore and Madurai if necessary. The Dish is situated in a picturesque corner of the campus away from the noise and bustle of everyday school life. It has 24 beds for general ailments not requiring specialized treatment. The out-patient wing caters for day to day outpatient requirements, minor procedures and minor surgeries. Routine health concerns are normally seen during specified clinic hours. After hour calls are reserved for significant medical issues. Students are discouraged from keeping medication in the dorm for intermittent self-administration in order to minimize any possibility of misuse by the student and others.SafeguardingAt KIS, the safety and well-being of our students are our top priorities. We are committed to creating a secure and nurturing environment where every student can thrive without concern for their personal safety. Our safeguarding policy ensures that all students are protected from harm and have the right to an education in a safe setting.Our CommitmentWe adhere to strict safeguarding standards designed to promote the welfare of all our students. These standards follow local laws and international best practices, ensuring a protective environment for our diverse student body. Policies and ProceduresOur safeguarding policies outline the procedures for identifying, reporting, and managing any concerns about a student’s wellbeing. We ensure that all staff are trained in child protection policies and in recognizing signs of abuse or neglect. This training is regularly updated to reflect the latest developments in safeguarding practices. Safe RecruitmentWe employ a rigorous recruitment process that includes extensive background checks and vetting of all staff, volunteers, and anyone else who may come into contact with our students. Reporting ConcernsOur school maintains an open and secure system for reporting concerns. Students are encouraged to speak up about any issue they feel uncomfortable with, and they can be assured that their concerns will be treated with confidentiality. Parents, staff, and students can all raise concerns with our dedicated safeguarding team, who are trained to handle such reports with the utmost sensitivity and professionalism.