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SHAPWICK

BOARDING

LIFE

Incidents will always be logged on iSAMS and further STUDENT VOICE AND LEADERSHIP
action agreed. Where a misdemeanour or a pattern It is very important to us that the boys have an input into
of misdemeanours appear to be a reaction to abuse, how the house is run. The House Council meets every half
appropriate action will be taken in line with the Millfield term and contains representatives from each year group.
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. There is also a food committee which meets with the chef
every term. In addition, there is a suggestion box in the
In the case of repeated or serious misdemeanours which house which can be used to submit ideas for improvements
disrupt the education of other boarders, the individual or to raise concerns anonymously.
concerned may be suspended from school. For overseas
boarders, they may be required to serve a period of Students are provided with various leadership opportunities.
suspension with their UK guardian. The most important of these is the post of house prefect.
Upper Sixth students can apply for this position and a job
If the behaviour does not improve they may be removed description is available. An election is held each term to
from the House or School permanently. This will only take choose our Head of House. The Head of House has various
place as a last resort and after a meeting with the Head. responsibilities at Kingweston and also represents us to the
wider school community.
THE HOUSE AND GROUNDS
Each boy has a bed, a desk with lockable drawer and chair, ORDERLIES AND THE BUDDY SYSTEM
bedside table, lamp, wardrobe and laundry basket. There All members of the house will be assigned to an orderlies
are also pin boards so boys can decorate their rooms with team and, when on duty, will be responsible for assisting
posters and photos if they wish to. Room allocations will staff in ensuring the smooth running of the house. A buddy
change each term, so that by the end of the year the boys system is in place that will help the house staff to ensure
will have shared a room with a number of their year group. new boarders are well supported during the early stages of
The boys are free to play outside and make use of the various their time at Shapwick. The boys can also raise any concerns
facilities. with their team leader at any time.

FOOD
All meals are served in the dining hall and the menus are WHO TO GO TO IF YOU
published on the noticeboard so the boys know what’s on
offer in advance. Snacks are also available after school in the ARE STRUGGLING
kitchens. On Saturday nights boys are allowed to order take-
aways if they would like to, at the discretion of the member
of staff on duty. On Sundays they have brunch and dinner in
the dining hall. Millfield is a nut-free school so due to policy,
any food containing nuts are not permitted onsite.
TRANSPORT
Shapwick House is just a short walk across the road from the
school.
Adi Whatling Sarah Quenault Claire Trainor
TRIPS Designated Deputy Designated Deputy Designated
Safeguarding Lead
Safeguarding Lead
Safeguarding Lead
There will be occasional trips or events during the evenings
or on Sundays, and these are great opportunities for
developing the strong friendships which exist within the
house. Sometimes these will be whole house activities, at
other times they may be optional, or arranged by year or
tutor group, or by orderlies teams. The cost for house trips
will be taken from the house account or put onto the school
bill. If a significant cost is likely to be incurred parents will be Craig Middleton Tracey Allen Fi Ellison
asked for approval in advance. Deputy Designated Deputy Designated Deputy Designated
Safeguarding Lead Safeguarding Lead Safeguarding Lead

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