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WARNER

BOARDING

LIFE

clearly labeled. Fresh school bedding will be provided weekly House Account and this is used to pay for some trips, non-
and students are required to strip and change their own uniform days, charity events and in-house treats such as pizza
beds. Laundry is sent to be washed on different days, house nights, quiz nights and for special celebrations like birthdays.
dependent and is returned three days later. It is therefore We ask that girls contribute an annual £30 to this account at
advisable to have more than one set of games kit and the start of the school year.
sufficient school shirts/blouses. We will provide all students
with a laundry basket to keep in their rooms. Each house Lloyds Bank - Warner House Account
has additional washing machines and tumble dryers for Sort Code: 30-98-28
the students to use for any items that are needed urgently; Acc. No: 29375360
house manager is happy to assist with this and full training is Ref: Your daughter’s name H/F e.g A.Example H/F
available for the students who wish to use this.
HEALTH / DOCTOR / MEDICATIONS
POCKET MONEY / HOUSE BANK Routine daily matters will be dealt with in house by the
ACCOUNTS / SCHOOL SHOP resident staff who are all first aid trained. Where possible,
All students are encouraged to use the house bank rather please attempt to arrange routine dental and medical
than keep large sums of money in their rooms. Pocket money appointments during holidays. The school Medical Centre
is used for spending within house tuck shops and minor is open 24 hours, seven days per week and is staffed by
daily expenditure as well as snacks, take-away treats on a fully qualified nurses; the School Medical Officer is present
Saturday night, or funds for an exeat weekend, for example. Monday-Saturday for routine GP appointments. Students
Naturally, internet banking is preferred, the individual who are ill, will see the doctor within the daily morning clinics
account details pertaining to each house can be obtained and all boarding students will be registered with the School’s
from the relevant Housemaster/mistress. Medical Officer.
It is difficult to give an accurate guide as to how much pocket The Medical Centre keeps a file of student health declaration
money each student needs but most spend between £10 forms for boarders who are self-administering and where
and £20 a week, some spend a lot more and some a lot less! their medication is kept. This file is made available to duty
To obtain goods from the school shop, junior students are staff in the House so they can deal with relevant medical
required to obtain a chit from any member of the house emergencies. Housemasters/mistresses should keep a file
staff; items are then charged to the end of term accounts; of Medical Protocols. Parents/boarders should inform their
goods range from pens and paper to tracksuits, deodorants Housemaster/mistress or the Medical Centre if a boarder
and so on. The chit system is designed to keep a tight rein on has been ill during the holidays and/or exeat and advise on
student expenditure. medical input received.

MONEY EXTENDED ILLNESS; CARE OF THE
There are two Warner House bank accounts and all girls ILL BOARDER
are encouraged to use these rather than keep large sums All boarders must be registered with the School Medical
of money in their rooms. Money can be withdrawn in the Officer in accordance with school policy on Medical Care.
evening after prep, or at weekends. In the event of an extended illness, the student will reside
within the Medical Centre under the care of the school
The pocket money account is used for minor daily nurses. If the opinion of the School’s Medical Officer is that
expenditure, as well as take-away treats on a Saturday the physical/mental illness is ongoing and deemed serious
night, or funds for an exeat weekend, for example. Cheques enough, the student will return to their parent/guardian until
for the pocket money account should be made payable to such time that they are well enough to return to school.
'Warner House Pocket Money' and deposited with a member With such incidences, the school medical team, alongside the
of house staff at the start of each term. If you prefer to use Housemaster/mistress, will be in regular communication with
internet banking, the pocket money account details are as parents/guardians to share and discuss medical updates.
follows:
It is the boarders’ responsibility to carry relevant emergency
Account name: Warner House Pocket Money medication (e.g. Epipen, anti-histamine, inhalers and diabetic
Sort Code: 30-98-28 medication) at all times. All houses have areas to securely
Account Number: 29379568 store first aid equipment and ‘over the counter’ remedies.
In addition to the pocket money account there is a Warner Boarders’ individual medical records are held in the Medical
Centre.

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