Terms and POLICies

We are committed to providing the highest level of customer care. If you do have a complaint, please report this as indicated below.

Stage 1

 If you are unhappy about any aspect of our service, please contact the following SGI staff:

Students currently studying in our adult courses

Please contact the school and ask to speak to the General Manager.

Students (or parents of students) currently studying in our Young Learner courses

Please contact the course office and ask to speak to the Centre Manager or the General Manager.

Students who have not yet arrive or who have already left SGI

Please contact our student services team by email or telephone: +44 (0) 207 299 1700.

We will respond immediately to any complaints from students who are currently studying with us. In cases where the student is not on-site or the complaint has come from a parent, we will send a written reply within 48 hours.

Stage 2

Most problems are resolved quickly and informally but if students (or parents) are dissatisfied with the outcome of their concerns, they should write to:

The Chief Executive, St George International, 10 Great Turnstile, London WC1V 7JU

In the case of exclusion, students/parents have the right of appeal. An appeal can only be heard after the student has been removed from the school.

We are committed to providing high quality tuition and pastoral care. Our school in the UK is regularly inspected by the British Council. English UK will act as a third party adjudicator for any unresolved dispute.

Context

This policy applies to the main SGI School, in central London. Separate safeguarding policies apply to SGI YOUNG LEARNER summer centres when different buildings are in use.

The majority of SGI’s students are 18 or over, however we do also accept students aged 16 and 17 in our adult classes. 

All year round we accept students under the age of 16 (12-15 years old) only as part of a closed group. Students aged 15 or under do not attend classes with anyone aged 18 or over who is not part of their group, and they will study on a separate side of the building.

During our summer programme we are able to take students from the age of 8. Students under the age of 14 during our summer school will be under the supervision of their parents/legal guardian/group leaders except when the students are studying or when on an excursion.

The school offers a range of accommodation options including homestays, student houses and studios. Under-18 students are only offered half-board homestays accommodation, unless they are travelling as part of a group or with their family.

Terminology

The following terminology is used throughout this and other school policies. It is important that all members of staff are familiar with the terms used, and where a term refers to a named person, they know who that person is and how they can be contacted.

Safeguarding- It is the process by which we protect children and vulnerable adults’ health, wellbeing and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm and abuse of all kinds both face-to-face and online.

Child Protection- this is part of safeguarding, and it can be described as the activity undertaken to protect children who are suffering or likely to suffer significant harm.

Duty of care- It is the school’s obligation to look after the wellbeing of all students, with particular attention on vulnerable adults and children.

Children- A child is a person under the age of 18 (U18) (The Children Act 1989).

Vulnerable adult (VA)- A person is considered to be vulnerable if they are substantially dependent upon others in performing basic physical functions or their ability to communicate is severely impaired and as a result they would not ne able to protect themselves (Section 115(4) of the Police Act 1997).

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) – A named member of the staff trained as Specialist safeguarding for Designated Lead (formerly Level 3), who has the overall responsibility to ensure that SGI meets the aims of this policy. The DSL is Lynette Cooper. There are posters around the school advertising her identity. She meets students on their arrival at the school and has a meeting with all underage students at the end of their first week. When Lynette is not working, Arianna Pedrini will support.

Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO)- A named member of the staff trained as Advanced safeguarding for Designated Staff (formerly Level 2), who is the first point of contact for all staff and students to go to for advice if they are concerned about a child or vulnerable adult. Arianna Pedrini is the DSO for SGI, in her  absence, the DSL will cover.

Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP)- The Children Act and Social Work 2017 requires each local authority to establish a Safeguarding Partnership instead of what was the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB). This is a statutory multi-agency partnership board with the relevant agencies in each area. Those agencies will co-operate to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in that area and for ensuring the effectiveness of what they do. The SGI is under the Camden Safeguarding Children Partnership (CSCP).

Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)- The officer or team of officers involved in the oversight and management of allegations against people that work with children.

Statement

We believe that all our students including under-18s and vulnerable adults should be safe and protected in the school and that their welfare and well-being is of paramount importance.

We aim to create an environment where students and staff feel safe and protected, where they are listened to and their views respected.

All under-18s and vulnerable adults have the right to protection from abuse, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or belief.

This policy applies to all staff and volunteers working in the school setting, and to all the visitors of the school.

Staff Responsibilities

All adults have the responsibility to safeguard underage students and vulnerable adults. They should be vigilant and know how to report concerns and allegations, even if they are small. They should also know whom to contact inside and outside the organisation. All staff must be trained to the basic level of safeguarding awareness; all Designated Officers must be train to the Advanced Safeguarding for DSO and the Designated Lead to the Specialist Training for DSL.

The following members of staff form the Designated Safeguarding Team:

Regular meetings are held between the DSL and academic/pastoral staff to discuss training and ongoing welfare and safeguarding issues. Yearly meetings are held by the Designated Safeguarding Team to review the policy and procedures. 

The following contact information is for agencies outside the organisation and they should be used to report a concern about a child.

London Borough of Camden Safeguarding Children Partnership

Email: cscp@camden.gov.uk

Tel: +44 (0) 2079 746658

NSPCC

Tel: 0808 800 5000

NSPCC Camden Service Centre

Tel: +44(0) 2037 729905

Charing Cross Police Station

Tel: +44(0) 2072 401212 or 101

Legal Framework

This policy aim to follow relevant legislation and guidelines:

The Children Act 1989

Police Act 1997

Local Government Act 2000

The Sexual Offences Act 2003

Children Act 2004

Protection of Freedom Act 2012

Counter-Terrorism and Security Act  2015

Children & Social Work Act 2017

Keeping Children Safe in Education- Statutory Guidance for Schools and Colleges Sept 2019

Policy Review & Availability

This policy and procedures will be regularly monitored and reviewed:

In accordance with, changes in legislation and guidance on safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults or any changes within SGI.

Following any issues or concerns raised about the safeguarding of children or vulnerable adults within SGI.

In all other circumstances, at least annually.

This policy is available on the website and on our internal HR system. A condensed version of this policy is available as part of the Group Leader Handbook.

Other related policies

The school has other policies closely related to this one. These policies are:

Safer Recruitment Policy

Social Programme and substitution policy

Summer School and closed groups safeguarding provisions

Prevent Policy

CODE OF CONDUCT

Statement of Intent

The SGI has the responsibility to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for all students and staff but especially for vulnerable adults and students under the age of 18.

The SGI is committed to maintaining strong ethos of care and an appropriate culture of trust and responsibility, which ensures and promotes the safeguarding of these learners who are involved in courses or activities, which come under the responsibility of the school. Staff should behave as suitable role models at all times.

Guidelines for SGI Staff

All SGI Staff are expected to demonstrate exemplary behaviour in order to protect themselves from allegations of misconduct. We expect staff to behave appropriately at all times and to show cultural sensitivity at all times. Lanyards must be worn at all times, so that students and visitors can easily identify staff members.

The SGI Code of Conduct, as well as the safer recruitment policy are in place to protect students under 18 and vulnerable adults in our care. We respect everybody, irrespective of age, gender, nationality, marital status, beliefs or sexual orientation.

Staff must act within the law at all times, in particular with regard to the taking of drugs or alcohol and sexual orientation.

Dress

There is no formal dress code other than a guideline that staff should be clean and tidy and dress appropriately as professionals and representatives of the school. Jeans are acceptable provided that they are not ‘distressed’. Do not expose too much flesh; tattoos and piercings are acceptable provided that they are not overly on display. Staff may be expected to dress more smartly if there is a special group.

General Interaction

Build professional relationships with students that are based on trust and positive communication. Be ready to offer guidance to help students interpret their new cultural situation. Praise students fro appropriate behaviour and attitudes.

Establish and maintain an environment in where people feel secure, encouraged to talk and are listened to.

Consider your own behaviour towards students aged under 18 as that of a responsible parent.

Be punctual for your class or activity.

DO NOT put yourself in a compromising situation and report any inadvertent, inappropriate or accidental conduct as soon as possible, to your line manager.

DO NOT accept gifts of high value from students at any times. Small gifts of low value from students are acceptable when a student or staff member leaves.

DO NOT take any action where you could be accused of favouritism towards any student.

DO NOT do things of personal nature for an under-18 or vulnerable adults that they can do themselves.

Language

Use neutral and appropriate language at all times.

DO NOT swear in front of students, on or off school premises.

DO NOT teach swear words to under-18 students and challenge inappropriate language from students.

Choose teaching material (including DVDs and online resources) appropriately and sensitively for underage or vulnerable students.

Communication

Advise students to communicate with you and the school via The SGI email address and Facebook or Instagram page.

DO NOT give your personal email address or phone number to under-18 students or communicate with students via email, text, phone or social network sites.

Please note that students under the age of 16 are banned from using Whatsapp in the UK or EU.

Internet

DO NOT access inappropriate Internet content on school computers or the Wi-Fi network.

Physical Contact

In first aid emergencies, contact an appointed First Aider.

DO NOT make physical contact of any kind. Remember that may be difficult to define inappropriate physical contact in a multi-cultural environment.

Staff MUST NOT engage in a romantic or sexual relationship with any student under the age of 21. Staff are reminded that they are in a Position of Trust and that any sexual contact with a student under the age of 18, even if the student is 16 or 17, is a criminal offence. NB. Any member of staff entering a relationship with any students over the age of 21 should inform their line manager immediately).

Smoking

The SGI prohibits the use of all smoking devices throughout the building. If staff wish to smoke during break times, they should leave the building. Please do not smoke or vape directly outside the school.

DO NOT buy cigarettes for under-18s or allow them to smoke with you. DO NOT promote smoking.

Alcohol and Drugs

Do not promote the drinking of alcohol and the use of drugs and take every opportunity to remind all students:

that the taking, selling and buying of drugs such as cannabis, cocaine, heroin and amphetamines is illegal

not to buy or take any substance offered as a ‘legal high’, as this can be extremely dangerous.

DO NOT buy alcohol for under-18s or allow them or vulnerable adults to drink alcohol with you.

There might be school events, in which drinking alcohol in front of students, have been approved by Senior Management, and in such cases only in moderation.

Privacy

Never put yourself in a position where you will be alone with an under 18. Make sure someone else is present. If you need to talk to a student privately, use a quiet corner of a public space (e.g. reception or student room).

Teaching one-to-one

In a classroom situation where there is a one-to-one teaching environment the classroom door should be left open and the teacher should be in full view from the door. Managers should make occasional ‘walk by’ checks.

General wellbeing

The following applies to all student but staff need to consider how the below can affect under-18s or vulnerable adults.

All students should be appropriately dressed for school and should no wear any clothes that might be considered offensive, because of the images or the slogans on them. If you notice that someone is wearing inappropriate clothes, please speak to them or ask another member of the staff of the same gender as the student to speak with them.

Bullying is clearly against the school rules. Staff should ensure that students treat others with respect and don’t allow students to talk to one another in an inappropriate way- even if they say that it’s just a joke or they don’t really mean it.

Keep an eye on how under-18s are interacting with other students. Do they appear uncomfortable with the people around them?

All new students that have booked accommodation with the school will receive instructions on how to get from the accommodation to the school, and staff check with them on their first day that they are confident on how to get to school. Vulnerable adults and under-18 students who haven’t booked accommodation with the school are asked the same on their first day.

Students in the classroom

All students are expected to attend classes and be on time every day. This is extremely important with under-18s and vulnerable adults as they are under our duty of care during school hours. For this reason if a vulnerable adult or an under-18 is missing this must be reported after 15 minutes from the beginning of the lesson and from the end of the break, so that the Designated Safeguarding Team can follow up with the host family, legal guardian or parents.

When using authentic material, teachers should consider whether it could be offensive for their students with particular attention to under-18 students and vulnerable adults.

Online classes

Safeguarding is just as important when teaching online. The points below are guidelines for teachers and should be used in accordance with this policy. At The SGI we understand that working via any online audio-visual applications raises some additional safeguarding issues to consider.

The teacher will only use the company account.

The teacher will send the parent/guardian an invitation to the lesson as well as to the student if he/she is 16 or 17 years old.

Students are not allowed to record the lesson, the teacher must record the lessons when underage students are in their class, and the recording must be kept for up to 1 year.

The lesson should not be locked.

The Academic Manager may observe the lessons from time to time.

Teacher will use appropriate images and background and will not share any personal information with the students via chat.

The student must take the lesson in a room with an open door and a parent/guardian should be in the premises whilst the lesson is taking place.

School accommodation

The SGI places its students with homestay providers that are accredited with the British Council so that  safeguarding and accreditation standards are followed.

Transporting students by car      

In the unlikely case that a member of staff has to accompany under-18s by car (for example to the hospital), they should have another member of the staff with them. If this is not possible the child or young adult should be seat at the back of the car.

Whistleblowing

It is a legal obligation on staff to report a concern. The SGI staff is required to report any behaviour by colleagues that raises concern regarding under-18s, regardless of the source and understand that their concerns will be taken seriously.

They should also feel comfortable in raising potential failures in the school safeguarding policy and procedures and know that the senior management will take their concerns seriously.

Staff proven to be in non-compliance of the code of conduct may face disciplinary procedures.

CHILD PROTECTION

SGI is committed to protect under-18 students and vulnerable adults with the implementation of this safeguarding policy, the safer recruitment policy, as well as by following child protection procedures, which includes protection form abuse.

All members of staff at The SGI accept and recognise the responsibility to develop awareness of issues

Types of Abuse

Abuse is a term to describe a range of ways in which people, usually adults, harm children. Often the abuser is a person who is known and trusted by the child. All children are vulnerable to abuse, but some may be more at risk than others. Child abuse includes:

Grooming

It is defined as showing interest in and/or forming an attachment with a young person with the ultimate aim of sexual gratification. Grooming of under-18s is a criminal offence.

Sexual Abuse

This is defined as any sexual activity with a child or young adult. It can have a long-term impact on mental health. Victims of sexual abuse can be male or female.

Signs to look out for:

Nightmares, sleeping problems.

Acting in an inappropriate sexual way with objects and peers.

Personality changes, seeming insecure.

Changes in eating habits.

Becoming secretive.

Physical signs such as sexual transmitted diseases and/or unexplained soreness around genitals.

Unaccountable fear of particular places or people.

Becoming clingy.

Emotional Abuse

Also called psychological abuse, it is defined as persistent emotional maltreatment of a child or young adult. It can have severe and adverse effects on a child’s emotional development.

Signs to look out for:

Sudden speech disorders.

Shows signs of passivity or aggression.

Delayed physical or emotional development.

Rocking, hair-twisting, self-mutilation (neurotic behaviour).

Overreaction to mistakes and continual self-depreciation.

Physical Abuse

When a child is deliberately physically hurt. It can take many different forms including, hitting, shaking, pinching, poisoning, burning, drowning or suffocating, throwing a child. It cam happen outside or inside the family environment.

Signs to look out for:

Children with frequent injuries.

Children with unexplainable fractures, bruises, cuts, burns, scalds or bite marks.

Children wearing clothes to cover bruises and injuries even in hot weather.

Neglect

It is defined as the fail to care for a child properly, by not providing basic needs such as adequate food, clothing, hygiene, shelter or supervision. A neglected child often suffers of other forms of abuse.

Signs to look out for:

Badly dressed in clothes that need washing.

Often hungry. They might beg or steal food.

Lacks of medical and dental care.

Often tired.

Might use/abuse drugs or alcohol.

Poor personal hygiene and appearance.

Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)

It involves situations, contexts and relationships where under-18s receive something (e.g accommodation, food, money, gifts, affection, cigarettes, alcohol, drugs) as a result of them performing sexual activities.

Signs to look out for:

A much older boyfriend or girlfriend.

New possessions or unexplained gifts.

Misusing alcohol or drugs.

Associating with others involved in exploitation.

Missing classes or disappearing and coming back home very late.

Honour-Based-Violence (HBV)

A collection of practices used to control behaviour within families in order to protect perceived cultural and religious beliefs and/or honour. It includes Female Genital Mutilation (FMG).

Peer-on-Peer Abuse

It is important to remember that abuse doesn’t only come from adults. Peer-on-Peer abuse includes:

Bullying and cyber-bullying

 Bullying is an international problem and it’s a deliberate hurtful behaviour. It is often repeated and it is difficult for those being bullied o defend themselves.

Cyber-bullying happens over digital devices. It includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false or mean content about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. It can cross the line into unlawful or criminal behaviour.

Cyber-bullying takes place on social media, SMS, Instant message or email.

Signs to look out for:

Appearing nervous when receiving a text, email or instant message.

Unwillingness to share information about online activity.

Unexplained anger or depression especially after being online.

Abruptly walking away from a device or shutting it off.

Sexual violence and harassment

Sexual Violence happens when the attempt of obtaining or the actual sexual act are violent or coercive. This is regardless of the relationship to the victim.

Sexual harassment is an unwanted conduct of a sexual nature that can occur both, online and offline. It can include but it is not limited to:

Sexual comments.

Sexual jokes or taunting.

Physical behaviour.

Procedure for reporting allegations or suspicious of abuse

The welfare of the child must be paramount, and any member of The SGI staff has a legal duty t report suspicions, allegations or actual incidents to the Designated Safeguarding Team, who will take the appropriate course of action as detailed below. If the allegation is about a member of the Designated Safeguarding Team, staff can go and report directly to a senior manager.

If the suspicion, allegation or actual incident involves a homestay host or other adult in the home, you should report directly to the DSL Arianna Pedrini, who will start an investigation liaising with the accommodation provider.

Once the initial report has been made, the DSL might decide that the case should be reported to the relevant safeguarding agencies.

It is NOT for staff to decide whether or not a suspicion or allegation is true. All suspicions or allegations of abuse must be taken seriously.

WHAT TO DO IF ABUSE IS SUSPECTED OR DISCLOSED

Record keeping

Written records of concerns about children should be kept in a secure place and only a limited amount of people in the Designated Safeguarding Team should have access to them.

When contacting a statutory agency the following information may be required

Staff name, address, telephone number, position/role at The SGI.

As many details as possible about the child(e.g.name, date of birth, address for the school, accommodation and home country), passport number, group leader name and telephone number.

What the reasons for the report (the suspicions, allegations, what has been said, details of times and dates, the child’s emotional state. Make it clear what is fact and what is opinion or hearsay.

What has been done so far.

Where possible confirm this in writing within 24 hours and record the name of the contact who took the referral.

The statutory agency will then give you instructions as to what to do next and will take responsibility for any further action.

TRAINING

It is the DSL’s responsibility to ensure that all staff members have appropriate training.

Basic Awareness (formerly level 1)- applies to teaching, sales and student services staff, volunteers and group leaders (through the use of the group leader guide).

Staff are asked to complete the online British Council awareness course, they will also receive a safeguarding induction as part of their on boarding process. Before high season or the arrival of closed groups, people involved in the successful delivery of the programme will have a safeguarding refresher with the DSL.

Refresher training occurs annually.

Homestay hosts received this training from their agency.

Advanced Safeguarding for Designated Person (formerly Level 2)- The training is conducted externally. The SGI usually booked this training with English UK.

The refresher is every two years or after changes in the legislation.

Specialist Safeguarding for Designated Lead (formerly Level 3)

The training is conducted externally. The SGI usually booked this training with English UK.

The refresher is every two years or after changes in the legislation.

All training sessions are recorded with the collection of certificates. If the course is internal, we will still create a certificate.

SGI will endeavour to meet and where practicable exceed, its ‘Duty of Care’ to all students. Where the student is under 18, the duty of care is likely to extend to taking the care that a reasonably prudent or careful parent would take of his or her children in the circumstances. SGI understands that under 18s from overseas may not have the same knowledge or experience of the UK as home students so may be more vulnerable to harm than home students of the same age. All children and young people have the right to protection from abuse, freedom from injury and a safe and healthy environment while under the care of SGI.

SGI is committed to providing as far as is reasonably practicable, an environment that is safe from harm for those under the age of 18. We will:

• Incorporate good practice guidelines from accreditation bodies and government into existing procedures.
• Ensure parents are provided with all necessary information to enable them to make an informed choice and understand the provisions made for their children on our courses.
• Have effective systems in place to ensure that our facilities, processes and activities take account of students’ health, safety and welfare requirements;
• Have controls in place to ensure the health and safety of students on all off site activities;
• Ensure that there are clear rules appropriate to the ages of the students for what they may do outside scheduled activities;
• Follow safer recruitment procedures to check the suitability of staff working with students under 18;
• Have clear Codes of Conduct in place for students, staff and other adults who may come in contact with under 18;
• Have Contract agreements with host facilities, subcontractors and other service providers to ensure that they confirm with SGI’s standards for health and safety and welfare provision for under 18s;
• Check that all accommodation is suitable and safe for young international students to be placed there;
• Provide appropriate staff training, guidance and procedures to meet the academic and pastoral needs of young international students;
• Provide information, guidance and support for students under the age of 18 in such circumstances where a responsible adult is required;
• Ensure suitable supervision, management and control systems to avoid the risk of physical, mental or sexual abuse;
• Have clear procedures in place for recognising, responding and reporting concerns about child abuse;
• Share information with external safeguarding agencies in the event of a safeguarding concern;
• Encourage staff to share in confidence with a designated person any concerns they may have about another member of staff’s behaviour;
• Monitor regularly and review all operations to confirm adherence to SGI’s and legislative requirements.

Where appropriate any breaches of policies and or allegations of misconduct concerning children/ young persons will result in a disciplinary procedure in respect of staff or students.

+ Under 18s in adult courses

At SGI, all students will be treated as adults, including those that are under 18 years old. Students under 18 will regularly mix with older students – in the classroom and during social activities and excursions.

All students will receive first-class tuition in the classroom and outstanding support from SGI staff throughout their experience.

As students under 18 years of age are not yet considered adults by UK law, SGI works hard to provide an even greater level of care to these students.

HEALTH AND SAFETY STATEMENT

SGI is committed to creating a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of teaching and learning excellence. Our aims is not only to comply with best practice in health and safety but also to create a positive environment and culture that promotes being healthy, safe and secure. Effective management of health and safety is integral to achieving this aim.

In recognising our duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and other relevant legislation, we strive to:

1. Manage and maintain our properties and grounds so that they are safe for users and visitors;
2. Provide adequate control on health and safety risks arising from our activities, both on and off site;
3. Provide adequate welfare facilities for all staff, students and visitors;
4. Ensure that our procedures and systems take account of health and safety considerations through ongoing monitoring, risk assessment and staff consultation;
5. Provide staff, students and visitors with appropriate information, instruction, training and supervision in order to avoid risks to their health and safety;
6. Ensure that all accidents and near-misses are recorded, investigates and appropriate action is taken to reduce the likelihood of a recurrence;
7. Provide and maintain safe plant and equipment for the safe execution of our activities;
8. Ensure the safe use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances;
9. Keep up to date with best practice in relation to health and safety and complying with all relevant legislation and guidance;
10. Promote effective communication and co-operation between management, staff, students and our suppliers.

We undertake to continually review and develop our safety management with the overarching aim of conductive our activities in a manner which does not negatively impact on the health and safety of our students, staff, contractors, visitors and members of the public, or adversely impact the environment.

SGI is committed to meeting all statutory requirements of The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant legislation, and we remind all our staff of their responsibilities for their own and other people’s health and safety.

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St George International makes no warranties or representations of any kind concerning the accuracy or suitability of the information contained on this website for any purpose. All such information is provided “as is” and with specific disclaimer of any warranties of merchantability, fitness for purpose, title and/or non-infringement. St George International makes no warranties or representations of any kind that the services provided by this web site will be uninterrupted , error-free or that the web site or the server that hosts the web site are free from viruses or other forms of harmful computer code. In no event shall St George International, its employees or agents be liable for any direct, indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use of this web site. This exclusion and limitation only applies to the extent permitted by law and is without prejudice to any express provisions to the contrary in any written licence or subscription agreement from St George International in respect of the use of any online service provided via this web site.

Links
Links to other web sites are provided by St George International in good faith and for information only. St George International disclaims any responsibility for the materials contained in any web site linked to this site.

Interactive material
Portions of this site may allow users to post their own material. Materials posted by users do not necessarily reflect the views of St George International. By posting materials on this site, you represent that you have all necessary rights in and to such materials and that such materials will not infringe any personal or proprietary rights of any third parties, nor will such materials be defamatory, unlawful, threatening, obscene or otherwise objectionable.

St George International reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to review, edit or delete any material posted by users which St George International deems defamatory, unlawful, threatening, obscene or otherwise objectionable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, St George International expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for any material communicated by third parties through this web site. 

Access to your personal information

If you have any questions about how we uses your personal data that are not answered here, or if you want to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us by any of the following means:

– phone us on: +44 0207 299 1700; 

– email us at: info@stgeorges.co.uk

We will review this policy in the light of comments we receive so please check the latest version. If you have any questions specifically about Privacy please contact us.