Boarding Handbook 202324 v2

Safety and security 21 School gates are closed at night. Electric sockets must not be overloaded. Windows are fitted with safety restrictors. Pupils must not climb over gates or walls. Cooking equipment (e.g. kettles) is only allowed in the house kitchens and not in bedrooms. Fire regulations and practice Fire-extinguishing equipment is checked monthly, fire safety checks are carried out regularly and fire practices are held at least once a term. All boarders are briefed on fire evacuation procedures. Electrical appliances are checked every term for safety and every boarder’s electrical items are regularly tested. The boarding houses are kept secure and the safety of boarders is enhanced in various ways: Boarders may contact duty staff at any time on the house duty mobile. Doors leading into the boarding houses are fitted with keypad locks. Visitors must be signed in and out of boarding houses. Boarders must inform the duty staff whenever they go off-site and as soon as they return. Houses are kept secure and the safety of boarders is a priority Duty staff may be contacted at any time

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