Safe and Secure
Fire Safety
On the day of arrival we hold a fire drill, to ensure that everyone can evacuate the buildings safely and quickly in the event of a fire.
The emergency lighting systems, fire extinguishers and fire alarm points and detectors are serviced regularly.
We operate a no-smoking policy inside the buildings.
The emergency lighting systems, fire extinguishers and fire alarm points and detectors are serviced regularly.
Night Duty Person
The house is locked and alarmed at 10.30pm. The night duty person is always available. His flat is in the main building and can be contacted by telephone from the leaders hall.
Safety First!
We actively promote a culture of safety awareness in adventurous activities, hopefully without losing the “adventure”. The centre is independently inspected. Our company Health & Safety Policy covers every aspect of the centre, including risk assessments, equipment checks, fire drills and alarms, accident reporting and emergency action plan.
We subscribe to all necessary Health and Safety Legislation. Activities, which we 
provide, are conducted to high levels of safety and tuition standards, guided by the appropriate national governing bodies. (NGBs)
Please Note:
ALA, the Activity Licencing Authority, are the supervising body for certain activities, for which activities they issue a license. The license only applies to individual activities and is not extended to the centre or other activities that centre might offer. Please note that none of our activities come under ALA's jurisdiction.
Risk Assessments
All of the risk assesments are available to download from the documentation page.
Insurance
Lyme Gate Ltd. t/a Woodberry Down, holds Public Liability insurance cover of £5,000,000, through Jardine Lloyd Thompson Leisure of Roebuck House, Gloucester.
Health and Safety Page
The Centre is independently inspected. Our Company Health and Safety Policy covers every aspect of the centre, including risk assessments, equipment checks, fire drills and alarms, accident reporting and emergency action plan.
SECURITY
* The house is self contained so it is easier to monitor students.
* Each landing is independently accessed so each group has their own clearly defined space.
* The house is locked and alarmed at 10.30pm.
* Teachers’ room keys open front door and classrooms.
* Student rooms are not locked
* A safe is available for cash or valuables
* A night duty person is always on call.
* Our staff are first aid appointed. We also have a first aid room