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2. HouseM/Deputy HouseM sanction
HouseM sanctions are given for relatively minor or repeated misdemeanours in House. These may also be administered by the Deputy HouseM. The guiding principle is that the “punishment fits the crime”. There are five options:
1. Early morning reporting in House. This may be in full school uniform and should not be earlier than 6.30am.
2. Written apology or reflection activity.
3. Appropriate community service e.g. clearing the dining room after a meal.
4. Confiscation of technology (e.g. mobile phone) for a defined period of time. Pupils should be reminded of how they can communicate with their parents or guardians if they need to.
5. Pupils are not allowed up-town for a defined period of time.
The HouseM or Deputy HouseM must:
• Inform the pupil that a HouseM sanction is being awarded
• Record the HouseM sanction on iSAMS. This notifies the tutor and HouseM and allows a record to be kept.
Escalated to Head of Year detention if:
• A pupil receives 10 HouseM sanctions in a Half Term
• The pupil fails to complete the HouseM sanction
– Given by: HouseM/Deputy HouseM.
– Notified: on iSAMS
Examples of misdemeanours and HouseM sanctions:
There are a number of common misdemeanours within Houses and the following list provides a guide to suitable HouseM sanctions which can be used in conjunction with conversations. The guiding principle is that the ‘punishment fits the crime’:
Misdemeanour
Suggested HouseM sanction
Persistently untidy room
Appropriate community service
Not signing out/in (also visitors)
Not allowed uptown for defined period
Not doing duties
Repeat duties
Lower School out after Hall
Not allowed uptown for defined period
Noisy during Hall
Work in dining room
Not handing in technology (e.g. mobile phone)
Confiscate for three days (and escalation with repeat offences)
Late back at Lock Up
Come back earlier the next night
Takeaway food orders at ‘illegal’ times
Confiscation and not allowed to order food during the following weekend
Missing Chapel
Level One Saturday Night Detention
3. Head of Year Detention
Please see the Promoting Good Behaviour and Discipline Policy on SharePoint.
4. Saturday Detention
Please see the Promoting Good Behaviour and Discipline Policy on SharePoint.
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