20 Community, conduct and care Living together in a boarding House is a wonderful experience, but we know that sharing a home requires patience, consideration, and a little diplomacy, too. We view our Houses as families, and our approach to behaviour reflects that. We follow the school’s wider system of rewards and sanctions (which you can view in full here), but within the House, we tend to handle things much like you would at home. Fair and balanced: We aim to match any sanctions directly to the behaviour. For example, if a boarder is inconsiderate of their housemates’ sleep, their evening routine might be adjusted. Digital wellbeing: To help students maintain a healthy balance, equipment like mobile phones or computers may be temporarily looked after by staff if they are being used inappropriately. Our approach to rewards and sanctions We encourage an atmosphere of kindness and mutual respect. We know that living in close quarters can occasionally be challenging, so we focus on: Open communication: We encourage every pupil to speak up swiftly if they experience or witness any physical or verbal abuse. Resolving tensions: Our staff are experienced in helping to defuse tensions and repair relationships early on, long before they can escalate into bullying. We have a very clear and effective school policy on bullying to ensure every boarder feels safe. Supporting positive relationships To keep our community healthy and safe, we strictly adhere to the school’s policies regarding drugs, smoking, and alcohol. Managing incidents: If a disciplinary matter does arise, we follow the school’s formal guidelines for interviews to ensure fairness. In these instances, we believe in a partnership with home and will always keep parents informed. Health and safety boundaries
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