Assisted and insured

This page explains the insurance and assistance that come with a Learn in a Flash experience, in short:

• insurance against injuries and damage to third parties for all work experiences, with additional coverage for students of the three-year period (triennio);
• national health insurance coverage for EU and UK Student Guests (not in the USA);
• constant remote and on-site assistance, in addition to the guarantee provided by host families who, by law, act as "in loco parentis" (parental responsibility) for minors.

Insured on the workplace

Following the official www.gov.uk resources published after Brexit (guide for providers and in particular the 16 to 19 study programmes guidance), the ABI has also clearly stated:

"The insurance industry has agreed that students on work experience placements should be treated as employees for the purposes of insurance.

An employer, or voluntary sector organisation, that has Employers' Liability Compulsory Insurance cover already, does not need to buy additional cover."

Furthermore, as suggested by the Health and Safety Executive, we are not going to ask for any further sensitive data.

According to the ABI, organisations ought to tell their insurance company when they are taking on a student who will stay for three or more weeks, but no extra premium ought to be paid. This means that work experiences of under 3 weeks need no communication to insurance companies.

In our case, students come over on Curricular Traineeships: proper work experience school projects, backed by the Headmaster, School Tutor, students, parents and the hosting organisations, with a Work Tutor.

In conclusion, with Employers' Liability Compulsory Insurance, all our organisations may take on students on regular Work Placements.

EU – UK agreements

After Brexit, the UK and European countries quickly settled the most important aspects of people living and moving between countries.

In the EU and in the UK, if you are a citizen, your national health insurance has you covered. Unlike for the USA, remember to carry your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).

Extra insurance

Classical travel insurances, with more or less complete packages, may be bought together with the flight tickets at very reasonable prices. More complete packages are available through specialised insurance companies.

Flight companies usually make an offer when you buy the ticket, and insurance companies ask you to buy a policy when you buy your flight or some time before departure.

Special assistance

We have you covered in all circumstances. Our assistance for the services we offer is included in the price (in short: problems at work or with your School House).

For any other issue, we are here to help guarantee a safe experience to you and your children. For example, a minor who loses their passport would need the assistance of an adult to get a temporary travel document: we will see to it.

Extra assistance, travel to the consulate for both, taxes/duties and expenses come at a cost (no profits are levied on this).

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