Question 1

Estudiantes menores de edad tomando clases para Adultos (16+)

Accepted Answer

Los estudiantes de 16 o 17 años pueden tomar cursos para adultos con estudiantes de 18 años o más. Se les permite inscribirse en cualquier clase correspondiente a su nivel de inglés y pueden cambiar de clase siempre que sea posible.
Todas las escuelas de Kaplan International Languages tienen un miembro senior del personal ("Líder de protección local") que es responsable de la seguridad de los estudiantes menores de 18 años. Este miembro del personal se reunirá con estudiantes menores de 18 años y estará disponible en la escuela para responder cualquier pregunta relacionada con el bienestar de los estudiantes.
El toque de queda para los menores que asisten a clases de adultos es a las 23:00 horas.
Se requiere que los estudiantes asistan a todas las clases y cualquier ausencia será seguida inmediatamente (dentro de los 30 minutos del comienzo de la clase).
Los estudiantes de 16 o 17 años generalmente tienen que vivir con una familia anfitriona de Kaplan. Las excepciones a esta regla son cuando la escuela tiene un alojamiento residencial adecuado para estudiantes de 16 o 17 años o cuando los padres han dado su consentimiento por escrito para que su hijo viva con un adulto adecuado que conocen. La escuela debe tener confirmación de la dirección de este alojamiento privado antes de la llegada y, en caso de cambio de dirección, el estudiante debe informar a la escuela.
Los programas de recreación de la escuela para adultos incluyen actividades adecuadas para menores de 18 años. Algunas actividades solo son adecuadas para estudiantes mayores de 18 años y los estudiantes de 16 o 17 años no pueden participar de ninguna manera.
Si una clase de adultos incluye estudiantes de 16 o 17 años, los maestros se aseguran de que los temas tratados sean apropiados para este grupo de edad.
Los alumnos no son supervisados de camino a la escuela, durante el almuerzo o después de las clases.
El Manual para estudiantes adultos incluye información para menores sobre actividades restringidas por edad en el Reino Unido y oportunidades de aprendizaje y socialización fuera del aula que son apropiadas para su edad.
Las escuelas celebran reuniones periódicas para todos los estudiantes menores de 18 años. La asistencia a estas reuniones no es obligatoria, pero se recomienda enfáticamente.

Question 2

Under-18s studying on Junior (12–17) courses

Accepted Answer

Junior Summer Camps

The junior summer camps are exclusively for students aged 12–17. These students might be independent students travelling alone or with friends or family, or they may be travelling as part of a group, accompanied by one or more Group Leaders. In the case of groups, Group Leaders are responsible only for students within their group
The junior summer camps are package programs consisting of 15 hours of tuition per week, accommodation and meals, and a full program of daily activities and excursions. Students are required to attend all lessons and activities
Students staying in Kaplan accommodation can attend the junior summer camps for a maximum of four weeks (28 days)

Junior closed group courses

Students aged 12–17 may also attend junior courses as part of a closed group, accompanied by one or more Group Leaders. Junior closed groups are usually school groups who come to us during the academic year for one or two weeks, often as part of their regular academic curriculum in their country. Junior closed group courses typically consist of 15 hours of tuition per week, accommodation and meals, and a program of activities and/or excursions requested by the group (often with advice from the Kaplan school)
Junior closed group courses may occasionally include students within the group who are outside the 12–17 age group. In such cases, approval is requested from the Compliance team and, if this is granted, the parents/guardians of the under-18s are required to sign consent forms confirming that they are happy for their child/children (under 18 years of age) to study in a class with (a) student(s) over the age of 18

Junior Summer Camps and closed groups

It is compulsory for under-18s to attend all scheduled lessons and activities which make up their course
Students aged 12–13 travel to and from school in pairs or small groups. They are not allowed out in the evening without adult supervision except for scheduled school activities, after which they are accompanied home by an adult. The curfew for 12/13-year-olds is 22:00
Students aged 14–15 can travel to and from school independently. They are allowed out in the evening in pairs of small groups. The curfew for 14/15-year-olds is 22:00
Students aged 16–17 studying on junior courses are allowed out independently. The curfew for 16/17-year-olds on junior courses is 22:00

Question 3

Under-18s studying on Online (16+) courses

Accepted Answer

Students aged 16 or 17 are allowed to study on adult courses with students aged 18 and above

Standards and requirements for Online courses

English should be the primary language to be used on all digital platforms
All teachers are trained in Safeguarding with a specific focus on online learning and cyber-bullying
If an adult class includes students aged 16 or 17, teachers ensure topics discussed are appropriate for this age range. There is no supervision of students during lunch/breaks
Students have access to a welfare manager and can contact them via the online platform
All students are required to follow the online code of conduct at all times
All staff and students must use their full name for their Zoom ID
All students are taken to a waiting room before accessing the class so that staff can ensure the correct people are present
Private messaging between students is not permitted
Teachers should circulate between breakout rooms during group work
All breakout rooms should have at least three students in them
Staff are encouraged to use a neutral background for all classes
All students and staff are required to dress appropriately for classes
E-safety should be included in the induction of new students
Courses should contain activities raising awareness of digital literacy
Students are unable to record lessons or share screens
Students are encouraged to keep their camera on at all times
No information other than name or email should be stored on the K+ Learning Space platform

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