Page 11 - The Grange House Handbook

THE GRANGE THE GRANGE

BOARDING BOARDING

LIFE LIFE

with this and full training is available for the pupils who wish 98 28; account number 01224863). removed. Adapters for appliances can be bought from the
to use this. school shop or ordered via the Housemaster/mistress. HANDING IN DEVICES AT NIGHT
HEALTH / DOCTOR / MEDICATIONS Pupils are allowed to use their mobile devices in boarding
POCKET MONEY / HOUSE BANK Routine daily matters will be dealt with in house by the As electrical and electronic equipment in studies and pupil houses, however if a member of staff feels that the mobile
ACCOUNTS / SCHOOL SHOP resident staff who are all first aid trained. Where possible, dormitories can present health and safety risks, we impose device is being used inappropriately, they may confiscate
All pupils are encouraged to use the house bank rather than please attempt to arrange routine dental and medical the following restrictions: it for a fixed period which will be proportionate with the
keep large sums of money in their rooms. Pocket money appointments during holidays. The school Medical Centre misuse. Appropriate use of all devices is detailed within the
is used for spending within house tuck shops and minor is open 24 hours, seven days per week and is staffed by ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED school’s Safe and Acceptable User Policy. All pupils in Years
daily expenditure as well as snacks, take-away treats on a fully qualified nurses; the School Medical Officer is present 9, 10 and 11 hand in their devices every evening before bed
Saturday night, or funds for an exeat weekend, for example. Monday-Saturday for routine GP appointments. Pupils who Computer/laptop/iPad Games consoles time and Housemasters/mistresses will store these mobile
Naturally, internet banking is preferred, the individual are ill, will see the doctor within the daily morning clinics Hair styling appliances Large screen PC monitors devices in the House office overnight. The Housemaster/
account details pertaining to each house can be obtained and all boarding pupils will be registered with the School’s Charger(s) TV screens mistress will ensure secure storage and thereafter, all devices
from the relevant Housemaster/mistress. Medical Officer. are returned to the pupils the following morning.
Radio/stereo Large (high volume) speakers
It is difficult to give an accurate guide as to how much pocket The Medical Centre keeps a file of pupil health declaration Electric toothbrush or shaver Kettle REWARDS
money each pupil needs but most spend between £15 and forms for boarders who are self-administering and where British Standard fused Rice cooker A full description of the school’s rewards can be found within
£20 a week, some spend a lot more and some a lot less! To their medication is kept. This file is made available to duty slab lead the Behaviour Policy. Members of boarding houses are
obtain goods from the school shop, junior pupils are required staff in the House so they can deal with relevant medical awarded their House Colours and Prefectships in the senior
to obtain a chit from any member of the house staff; items emergencies. Housemasters/mistresses should keep a file Plug in air freshener years for outstanding service to House. In addition, Group
are then charged to the end of term accounts; goods range of Medical Protocols. Parents/boarders should inform their Tutor trips or ‘dining out’ nights might be used as rewards. At
from pens and paper to tracksuits, deodorants and so on. Housemaster/mistress or the Medical Centre if a boarder Iron present, this is done at the discretion of the Housemaster/
The chit system is designed to keep a tight rein on pupil has been ill during the holidays and/or exeat and advise on Fridge mistress and is regularly reviewed.
expenditure. medical input received.
Heater SANCTIONS
MONEY EXTENDED ILLNESS; CARE OF THE Fan Any sanctions taken should lead to reflection of the offence
There are two Grange bank accounts and all boys are ILL BOARDER and encourage a change of behaviour. Punishment is always
encouraged to use these rather than keep large sums of All boarders must be registered with the School Medical Microwave at the discretion of the Housemaster/mistress within the
money in their rooms. Money can be withdrawn in the Officer in accordance with school policy on Medical Care. Fairy lights framework that the Behaviour Policy provides and in all
evening after prep, or at weekends. In the event of an extended illness, the pupil will reside (battery operated permitted) cases the actions of all staff must be in accordance with
within the Medical Centre under the care of the school Millfield disciplinary procedures and the appropriate policy
The pocket money account is used for minor daily nurses. If the opinion of the School’s Medical Officer is that Non British Standard for the offence. Recurrent offenders will be referred to
expenditure as well as take-away treats on a Saturday night, the physical/mental illness is ongoing and deemed serious transformers Head of Year and, where necessary, a member of the Senior
or funds for an exeat weekend for example. Cheques for enough, the pupil will return to their parent/guardian until Electric blanket Leadership Team.
the pocket money account should be made payable to The such time that they are well enough to return to school.
Grange House Pocket Money and deposited with a member With such incidences, the school medical team, alongside Further advice is available through the individual Incidents will always be logged on iSAMS and further
of house staff at the start of each term. If you prefer to use the Housemaster/mistress, will be in regular communication Housemasters/mistresses. action agreed. Where a misdemeanour or a pattern
internet banking, the pocket money account details are as with parents/guardians to share and discuss medical updates. of misdemeanours appear to be a reaction to abuse,
follows: INTERNET / WIFI / IPADS / LAPTOPS appropriate action will be taken in line with the Millfield
It is the boarders’ responsibility to carry relevant emergency Mobile devices are an increasing part of people’s work and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
• Account name: The Grange Pocket Money medication (e.g. Epipen, anti-histamine, inhalers and diabetic social life, we aim to help pupils to learn to use them in a
medication) at all times. All houses have areas to securely positive way. It is important that pupils ensure that mobile In the case of repeated or serious misdemeanours which
• Sort Code: 30 98 28 store first aid equipment and ‘over the counter’ remedies. devices are used responsibly within the school environment. disrupt the education of other boarders, the individual
Boarders’ individual medical records are held in the Medical All incoming pupils will be required to demonstrate an concerned may be suspended from school. For overseas
• Account Number: 01224979 Centre. understanding of the school’s Safe & Acceptable ICT Use boarders, they may be required to serve a period of
Policy. suspension with their UK guardian. If the behaviour does not
In addition to the pocket money account there is The Grange ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT improve they may be removed from the House or School
Account and this is used to pay for some trips, mufti days, Electrical safety is a constant worry and regulations require All boarding houses benefit from full wifi wireless access permanently. This will only take place as a last resort and
charity events and in-house treats such as pizza nights, quiz that all electrical appliances are tested. We ask you not to throughout the house and new pupils will be allocated after a meeting with the Head.
nights and for special celebrations like birthdays. We ask that bring items with loose/exposed wires or adaptors which do a code to enable them to access this. This access will be
boys contribute an annual £30 to this account at the start not meet EU standards. Many overseas adaptors are not invaluable as pupils will use iPads as part of the school’s THE HOUSE AND GROUNDS
of the school year. Any cheques for this account should be compliant to the UK electrical safety requirements and, mobile learning policy with technology and education. The Grange is located just a few minutes’ walk from the
made payable to The Grange (online banking - sort code 30 during regular fire inspection checks, all illegal adapters are The wireless access is disabled at appropriate times of the centre of campus, and is a beautiful and unique house with
evening for different year groups at bed times.

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