19 Safety and security We want our boarding Houses to be a place where your child feels entirely safe and at ease. To ensure a secure and happy environment, we have put in place a few sensible measures and routines. Our Houses are kept secure through a mix of modern technology and simple communication: Keypad access: All external doors to the boarding Houses are fitted with keypad locks to ensure only members of our community can enter. Evening security: For extra peace of mind, the school gates are closed and locked every night. Signing in and out: We always like to know our boarders are safe. We ask them to let the duty member of staff know whenever they are heading off-site and to check back in as soon as they return. Guests: To maintain everyone's privacy and security, all visitors must be signed in and out of the House. Peace of mind: A member of the duty staff is available at any time, day or night, via the House duty mobile. Keeping the House secure We take fire safety very seriously and conduct regular, thorough checks to keep everyone protected: Briefings and practices: Every boarder is fully briefed on evacuation procedures, and we hold fire practices at least once a term so that everyone knows exactly what to do. Equipment checks: Our fire-extinguishing equipment is checked monthly, and fire safety systems are reviewed regularly. Electrical safety: To prevent risks, we ask that electrical sockets are not overloaded. We also test all boarders’ electrical items regularly, and our team carries out safety checks on appliances every term. Kitchen safety: For safety reasons, we ask that all cooking equipment (like kettles and snacks) stays in the House kitchens rather than in bedrooms. Fire safety and electricals To keep our grounds and buildings safe for everyone, windows are fitted with safety restrictors. We also remind our boarders that for their own safety, they should never climb over gates or walls. General Wellbeing
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