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It is the boarders’ responsibility to carry relevant emergency INTERNET / WIFI / IPADS / LAPTOPS
medication (e.g. Epipen, anti-histamine, inhalers and diabetic Mobile devices are an increasing part of people’s work and
medication) at all times. All houses have areas to securely social life, we aim to help students to learn to use them in
store first aid equipment and ‘over the counter’ remedies. a positive way. It is important that Students ensure that
Boarders’ individual medical records are held in the Medical mobile devices are used responsibly within the school
Centre. environment. All incoming Students will be required to
demonstrate an understanding of the school’s Safe &
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Acceptable ICT Use Policy.
Electrical safety is a constant worry and regulations require
that all electrical appliances are tested. We ask you not to All boarding houses benefit from full Wi-Fi wireless access
bring items with loose/exposed wires or adaptors which do throughout the house and new Students will be allocated
not meet EU standards. Overseas adaptors are not compliant a code to enable them to access this. This access will be
to the UK electrical safety requirements and not permitted invaluable as students will use iPads as part of the school’s
in the boarding house. During regular fire inspection checks, mobile learning policy with technology and education.
all illegal adapters are removed. Adapters for appliances The wireless access is disabled at appropriate times of the
can be bought from the school shop or ordered via the evening for different year groups at bedtimes.
Housemaster/mistress.
HANDING IN DEVICES AT NIGHT
As electrical and electronic equipment in studies and student Students are allowed to use their mobile devices in boarding
dormitories can present health and safety risks, we impose houses, however if a member of staff feels that the mobile
the following restrictions: device is being used inappropriately, they may confiscate
it for a fixed period which will be proportionate with the
ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED misuse. Appropriate use of all devices is detailed within
the school’s Safe and Acceptable User Policy. All Students
Computer/laptop/iPad Gaming chairs in Years 9, 10 and 11 hand in their devices every evening
Hair styling appliances Large screen PC monitors before bed time and Housemasters will store these mobile
devices in the House office overnight. Lower Sixth will also
Charger(s) TV screens
hand in their devices until the October half-term in order
Radio/stereo Large (high volume) speakers to help educate and promote healthy, positive learning
Electric toothbrush or shaver Kettle environments. The Housemaster will ensure secure storage
and thereafter, all devices are returned to the Students the
British Standard fused Rice cooker
slab lead following morning.
Plug in air freshener REWARDS
A full description of the school’s rewards can be found within
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the Behaviour Policy. Members of boarding houses are
Fridge awarded their House Colours and Prefectships in the senior
years for outstanding service to House. In addition, Group
Heater Tutor trips or ‘dining out’ nights might be used as rewards. At
Fan present, this is done at the discretion of the Housemaster/
mistress and is regularly reviewed.
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SANCTIONS
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(battery operated permitted) Any sanctions taken should lead to reflection of the offence
and encourage a change of behaviour. Punishment is always
Non British Standard at the discretion of the Housemaster/mistress within the
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framework that the Behaviour Policy provides and in all
Electric blanket 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
Further advice is available through your Housemaster. of Section and, where necessary, a member of the Senior
Leadership Team.
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