Page 10 - Holmcroft Boarding House Handbook

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As electrical and electronic equipment in studies and student HANDING IN DEVICES AT NIGHT
dormitories can present health and safety risks, we impose Students are allowed to use their mobile devices in boarding
the following restrictions: houses, however if a member of staff feels that the mobile
device is being used inappropriately, they may confiscate
ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED it for a fixed period which will be proportionate with the
misuse. Appropriate use of all devices is detailed within the
Computer/laptop/iPad Gaming chairs school’s Safe and Acceptable User Policy. All students in
Hair styling appliances Large screen PC monitors Years 9, 10 and 11 hand in their devices every evening before
bed time and Housemasters/mistresses will store these
Charger(s) TV screens
mobile devices in the House office overnight. Lower Sixth
Radio/stereo Large (high volume) speakers will also hand in their devices until the October half-term in
Electric toothbrush or shaver Kettle order to help educate and promote healthy, positive learning
environments. The Housemaster/mistress will ensure secure
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slab lead storage and thereafter, all devices are returned to the
students the following morning.
Plug in air freshener
REWARDS
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A full description of the school’s rewards can be found within
Fridge the Behaviour Policy. Members of boarding houses are
awarded their House Colours and Prefectships in the senior
Heater years for outstanding service to House. In addition, Group
Fan Tutor trips or ‘dining out’ nights might be used as rewards. At
present, this is done at the discretion of the Housemaster/
Microwave mistress and is regularly reviewed.
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(battery operated permitted) SANCTIONS
Any sanctions taken should lead to reflection of the offence
Non British Standard and encourage a change of behaviour. Punishment is always
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at the discretion of the Housemaster/mistress within the
Electric blanket framework that the Behaviour Policy provides and in all
cases the actions of all staff must be in accordance with
Further advice is available through the individual Millfield disciplinary procedures and the appropriate policy
Housemasters/mistresses. for the offence. Recurrent offenders will be referred to Head
of Section and, where necessary, a member of the Senior
INTERNET / WIFI / IPADS / LAPTOPS Leadership Team.
Mobile devices are an increasing part of people’s work and
social life, we aim to help students to learn to use them in Incidents will always be logged on iSAMS and further
a positive way. It is important that students ensure that action agreed. Where a misdemeanour or a pattern
mobile devices are used responsibly within the school of misdemeanours appear to be a reaction to abuse,
environment. All incoming students will be required to appropriate action will be taken in line with the Millfield
demonstrate an understanding of the school’s Safe & Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
Acceptable ICT Use Policy.
In the case of repeated or serious misdemeanours which
All boarding houses benefit from full wifi wireless access disrupt the education of other boarders, the individual
throughout the house and new students will be allocated concerned may be suspended from school. For overseas
a code to enable them to access this. This access will be boarders, they may be required to serve a period of
invaluable as students will use iPads as part of the school’s suspension with their UK guardian. If the behaviour does not
mobile learning policy with technology and education. improve they may be removed from the House or School
The wireless access is disabled at appropriate times of the permanently. This will only take place as a last resort and
evening for different year groups at bed times. after a meeting with the Head.
THE HOUSE AND GROUNDS
Holmcroft is located on campus, a few minutes’ walk from
the dining hall and classrooms. Each boy has a bed, desk with
lockable drawer and chair, bedside table, lamp, wardrobe
and laundry basket. There are also pin boards so boys can
decorate their rooms with posters and photos if they wish
to. Room allocations will change each half-term, so that by
the end of the year the boys will have shared a room with a
number of their year group.
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