Aasai

TYPE OF THE SCHOOL : Early childhood  development and  education.

HOW ASSESSMENT  WAS DONE 

We  walked through the school buildings and grounds  visiting sites such as the play ground , kitchen , classrooms . Use of a  school safety check list was employed .While checking off the school safety list we assessed area of concern.

FINDINGS

1.SUCCESSFUL PREVENTION  EFFORTS

a)Building exterior and grounds

The school has good directional signs that  aid in easy maneuvering in the school. Doors , windows and the roof were secure to prevent accidents and injuries to the children . The school was neat and clean with well  trimmed hedges and grass preventing presence of harmful creatures . There were trash cans that help in proper disposal of trash ensuring  a clean  environment . The school gate was in good condition, well labeled with pictures and drawings ensuring  protection and captivation of the children .  The sidewalks and pavements were well maintained to prevent accidents . There were  five fire extinguishers that were annually inspected and certified  which we confirmed from the school  administration  to ensure effective  response in emergency  situations. 

b) Classrooms

The lighting conditions in  the classes is adequate enhancing their  studies they can see clearly and are able to navigate around the class freely   in addition  there is no risk of shock due to cased sockets. Bookcases are well arranged and fixed on the walls in a level the students can reach  to avoid strain .welcoming classes enhance the mood of the pupils hence high performance due to pleasant atmosphere  of learning. The class doors are well fitted and in good condition to avoid injuries to the students , the chairs are well arranged around the tables to enhance comfortably and movement to improve efficiency and ensure good movement  in case of an emergency. The ground is well cemented and smooth to improve movement as students navigate in the class. The classmates are well painted and have large windows to facilitate  aeration and  lighting in the class to enhance clarity.

C) Crisis plans or emergency preparedness 

The school has a crisis plan and is well prepared in terms of emergency whereby we observed that emergency drills are well practiced and enforced .The school has a good maintained crisis plan to address potential  crisis example in case of  : fire  presence of fire extinguishers . Floods presence of good drainage systems.  Intruders presence of security posts and guards. In addition  to that they have a coordinated local emergency personnel to ensure school safety. The school crisis is comprehensive updated and tested annually. 

d)kitchen and cafeteria 

The school  kitchen was clean and tidy the chairs tables and other cooking equipment  were in good condition with doors and windows properly  maintained and clean. There was proper ventilation and  we noticed the employees  had proper knowledge  on use of kitchen equipment.  There was proper storage on hazardous utensils Example knives . The floor was made of nonskid material and are regularly  cleaned and repaired to prevent accidents.   The cooks handled the food properly  and stored the food well. The cleaning reagents were stored away from food and storage area . Upon consultation  they confirmed  they were well trained on use  of fire extinguishers  incase of emergencies. 

e) playgrounds

The school playground  is properly  fenced to enhance safety it is free from large stones and hazardous material to prevent  injury. The play ground was well leveled to facilitate  good play. The playground was large in size to prevent congestion  and accommodate the leaners. The field was well designed and divided to accommodate  all game activities within the school.

2 .POTENTIAL RISKS OR WEAKNESSES 

During the assessment  we noticed that there is lack of speed limits at the enhances. We also noted that the  vehicular traffic control was inadequate in the school grounds .pedestrian  safety was not provided there was also lack of speed bumps in the school. Chemicals in the classroom were not well kept hence increasing health risks to children either via inhalation or consumption.

 The school lacked school buses and there were no rules made for students to follow to have a safe ride home. There was no bus loading area.

RECOMMENDATIONS 

Acquiring  of a school bus to enhance transportation  of students to and from the school.

Chemicals such as ink should be stored out of reach of children  to prevent health  risks .

Improve on signing of speed limits on each entrance  along the schools .

 Improve on speed bumps to enhance pedestrian  and drivers safety to reduce accidents  .

The school should buy gloves hairnet and uniforms to enhance cleanliness  in the kitchen

Expansion  of school compound to accommodation  pupils and parking of vehicles. 

Use of whiteboards and marker pens to reduce  dust

Training  cooks  more adequately to improve on level of skills  and knowledge. 

Distribution  of more bins in the compound to enhance cleanliness

Construction of more latrine to facilitate   proper hygiene. 

Distribution of more  fire extinguisher