Page 7 - The Lakes House Handbook

THE LAKES HOUSE

CORE STUDENT

INFORMATION

FIRE SAFETY of misdemeanours appear to be a reaction to abuse,
A Fire Safety briefing will be given at the start of the appropriate action will be taken in line with the Millfield
academic year and all houses carry out planned fire drills Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
every term. If the fire alarm is heard at any time, all students
must congregate outside at the relevant fire safety location. In the case of repeated or serious misdemeanours which
disrupt the education of other students, the individual
CARE OF PERSONAL POSSESSIONS concerned may be suspended from school. If the behaviour
All possessions should be indelibly marked or engraved. does not improve they may be removed from the House or
Clothing must have name tapes stitched/ironed on. Name School permanently. This will only take place as a last resort
tapes can be ordered from the school shop and spare name and after meetings with the Head.
tapes are necessary for items purchased during term-time.
Articles of value should be insured under your household Day students are welcome to visit boarding houses at the
policy under all risks or you may wish to use the policy times advertised within the house and to attend school
recommended by the school. Students should keep the social events as they choose.
amount of possessions they bring to the school to a
minimum. MEDICAL MATTERS
The house managers are first aid trained, including auto-
INTERNET / WIFI / IPADS / LAPTOPS injector training.
Mobile devices are an increasing part of people’s work and
social life, we aim to help students to learn to use them in If you have medication that needs to be taken during the
a positive way. It is important that students ensure that school day, you must only bring in what you need for the
mobile devices are used responsibly within the school school day and inform house manager, who will safely store
environment. All incoming students will be required to the medication. Millfield is a nut-free school so due to policy,
demonstrate an understanding of the school’s Safe & any food containing nuts are not permitted onsite.
Acceptable ICT Use Policy.

All students benefit from full Wifi wireless access throughout WHO TO GO TO IF YOU
the school and new students will be allocated a code to
enable them to access this. ARE STRUGGLING

This access will be invaluable as students will use iPads as
part of the school’s mobile learning policy with technology
and education.

All electronic items must be clearly named and are your
responsibility in School. There is a charging area for iPads
and phones in the House; however, you should arrive at
school each morning with your iPad fully charged. Please
ensure you have sturdy cases for your iPad and phone. Adi Whatling Sarah Quenault Claire Trainor
Deputy Designated Deputy Designated
Designated
Safeguarding Lead Safeguarding Lead Safeguarding Lead
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 and in all
cases the actions of all staff must be in accordance with
Millfield disciplinary procedures, and the appropriate policy
for the offence. Craig Middleton Tracey Allen Fi Ellison
Toby Sawrey-
Deputy Designated Deputy Designated Deputy Designated
Cookson
Incidents will always be logged on ISAMS and further Safeguarding Lead Safeguarding Lead Safeguarding Lead
action agreed. Where a misdemeanour or a pattern Deputy Designated
Safeguarding Lead
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