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Boarding Aims and Principles
At the core of our Boarding House it is our ambition to provide a safe and happy ‘home-from-home’ atmosphere where all children can flourish and grow in a warm, caring, supportive and family environment.
The aims of boarding at Abberley Hall are
» To develop independence and maturity within a safe and secure environment.
» To provide an understanding and sympathetic environment.
» To develop co-operation with others and a tolerant attitude which will enable boarders
to live in a community and thereby ease the transition to senior boarding schools
and beyond.
» To encourage friendships that can be developed when living as a community.
The principles on which boarding at Abberley Hall is based
» Strong links and quality communication with parents, no matter the distance.
» All boarders provided with the opportunities to develop culturally, morally, spiritually and socially.
» There is equality and respect for all, regardless of culture, ethnicity, disability or gender.
» All individuals, including staff and children, are treated with mutual respect, and both staff and children are encouraged to be open about their feelings.
» Despite living communally, both staff and pupils acknowledge the right of privacy for both parties.
» Every boarder has the right to live in
an atmosphere in which they can relax, play and work free from abuse, bullying, harassment and intimidation.
» Holistic development for each and every child.
» All boarders have the right to develop intellectually in an atmosphere that is supportive and conducive to work.
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