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BOARDING

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INTERNET / WIFI / IPADS / LAPTOPS As electrical and electronic equipment in rooms can present
At Millfield we recognise that mobile devices bring many Health and Safety risks, we impose the following restrictions:
benefits for our young people and their parents. Mobile
devices are an increasing part of people’s work and social life. ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
We aim to help students to learn to use them in a positive
way. It is important that students ensure that mobile Computer/laptop/iPad Gaming chairs
devices are used responsibly within the school environment. Hair styling appliances Large screen PC monitors
All incoming students will be required to demonstrate an Charger(s) TV screens
understanding of the school’s Safe & Acceptable ICT Use
Policy. Radio/stereo Large (high volume) speakers
Electric toothbrush or shaver Kettle
All boarding houses benefit from full Wifi wireless access British Standard fused Rice cooker
throughout the house and new students will be allocated slab lead
a code to enable them to access this. This access will be
invaluable as students will use iPads as part of the school’s Plug in air freshener
mobile learning policy with technology and education.
The wireless access is disabled at appropriate times of the Iron
evening for different year groups at bedtimes. Fridge
HANDING IN DEVICES AT NIGHT Heater
Students are allowed to use their mobile devices in boarding Fan
houses, however if a member of staff feels that the mobile
devices is being used inappropriately, they may confiscate Microwave
it for a fixed period which will be proportionate with the Fairy lights
misuse. Appropriate use of all devices is detailed within (battery operated permitted)
the schools’ Safe and Acceptable User Policy. All students
hand in their devices every evening before bedtime and Non British Standard
Housemaster/mistress will store these mobile devices in transformers
the house office overnight. The Housemaster/mistress will Electric blanket
ensure secure storage and thereafter, all devices are returned
to the students the following morning. Further advice is available through the individual
Housemasters/mistresses.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Electrical safety is a constant worry. Regulations require REWARDS
that all electrical appliances are tested. We ask you not to A full description of the school’s rewards can be found
bring items with loose/exposed wires or adaptors which do within the Behaviour Policy. Group Tutor trips or ‘dining out’
not meet EU standards. Many overseas adaptors are not nights might be used as rewards. At present, this is done at
compliant to the UK electrical safety requirements and the discretion of the Housemaster/mistress and is regularly
during regular fire inspection checks, all illegal adapters are reviewed.
removed. Adapters for appliances can be bought from the
school shop or ordered via the Housemaster/mistress. SANCTIONS
Any sanctions taken should lead to reflection of the offence
and encourage a change of behaviour.
Punishment is always at the discretion of the Housemaster/
mistress within the framework that the Behaviour Policy
provides. In all cases the actions of all staff must be in
accordance with Millfield disciplinary procedures, and the
appropriate policy for the offence. Recurrent offenders
will be referred to Head of Section and, where necessary, a
member of the Senior Leadership Team.

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