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Boarding Parent Handbook 2021/22.
Welcome from the Head of Boarding
I am delighted to welcome you to the Terra Nova Boarding House. We are a house comprised of full, weekly and flexi-boarders who come from all corners of the globe. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive nature of our boarders and the fact that our community allows us the best opportunity to learn how to become internationally minded as a pupil. Whilst half of our boarders live with us full time, a lot of our day children are also flexi-boarders who stay a few nights each week to provide the opportunity to develop independence in a friendly and protective environment; this is particularly important if the plan is for them to move onto a full boarding public school at the age of thirteen. The boarding facilities are located in the main building. The dormitories vary in size - the largest having eight beds and the smallest having four. Each of the boarders have a wardrobe and cupboard to keep their clothes and personal possessions. There are bathrooms and shower rooms together with a common room which has a pool table, television, games, books and supervised access to games consoles Boarders are supervised at all times by a team consisting of: the Head of Boarding; the resident boarding tutor; members of the teaching staff who undertake boarding duties; the school nurse; our housekeeper and the GAP students. It is our aim to provide an environment in which young people can develop and grow in an atmosphere that encourages trust, independence and mutual consideration. We also feel that home contact is important and aim to make ourselves, and the children, available to be contacted by parents at any reasonable time during the day and evening. I look forward to meeting you in the coming months. Please do contact me if you have any boarding related queries. Mr Roo Hanrahan Mrs Emma Williams Head of Boarding Head of Boarding
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Our Boarding Aims Our Boarding Policy aims to provide: • A safe, caring, homely atmosphere in which children can grow in confidence and develop an independence and interdependence that will prepare them for their future lives.
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A happy and stable environment in which children can relax and feel secure.
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A considerate and caring staff team who have the best interests of the children as their prime consideration and are prepared to give their time and energy to ensure that the boarders feel safe and happy.
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A range of activities and clubs that will assist in the personal, social and cultural development of each child.
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A boarding area that is clean, comfortable and well decorated and that is safe and free from physical hazards and danger.
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A nourishing, varied and well balanced diet to ensure the healthy well being and physical growth of the children.
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Access to qualified medical assistance in the event of illness or accident.
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Assistance with, and oversight of, academic work to ensure that children keep up with work and progress is made.
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A discipline that is firm and fair, based on the expectation of good manners and a high standard of behaviour that shows consideration for others in the community.
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A system that establishes and maintains links with parents so that they are aware of what is happening and they are kept in touch with their child’s development.
Equal Opportunities
Terra Nova School aims to provide equal opportunities for all its pupils, regardless of disability (within the constraints of the building), religion (although our ethos is Christian), culture, gender or ethnic origin. Staff and pupils are expected to treat each other with respect as individuals. We operate a zero tolerance policy with regard to racism, sexism or discrimnation of any kind. There is a whole school Equal Opportunities Policy available on the school website www.tnschool.co.uk. RECORDS & PROCEDURES The following records are kept: •
Personal records are kept in the School Office and any information of a personal nature is kept in the Deputy Head’s office.
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Medical records are kept in the Surgery.
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Accident and illness records are kept in the Surgery.
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Fire Practice records are kept in the Bursar’s Office. In each dormitory there is a list of what to do in the event of a fire and fire practices are held at least once a term, during boarding hours.
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Complaints and incident records are kept in the Bursar’s Office together with a record of what action was taken and how the complaint or incident was resolved.
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Pastoral Care
Terra Nova School prides itself on the high level of pastoral care that it offers to ensure that all boarders are looked after in a safe, secure and happy environment. The Head of Boarding is also the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead and chair of the school’s Pastoral Team. All boarding staff are fully aware of the school’s policy on pastoral care and also the particular needs of individual boarders who may be away from home for the first time, or may be facing problems and even tragedies in their personal lives. Any concerns that children may have are fully investigated, logged and passed on to other members of staff via the weekly staff briefing, and the situation is closely monitored both by observation and regular personal contact. Where children experience social or relationship problems with members of their peer group, the school’s anti-bullying policy is followed and the situation monitored. The Head of Boarding is always aware of, and often involved in, all pastoral care issues. If any problems of a pastoral nature arise, parents are kept closely and fully informed and are encouraged to feed back to the school any concerns or worries that they may have. HEALTH & HYGIENE Any boarders requiring attention from the Doctor will be taken to the Any boarders requiring medical attention with be taken to the onsite our Nurse will telephone Holmes Chapel HealthOfficer onsite Surgery Surgery,and where if needed our Matron or School Medical Centre. will telephone Holmes Chapel Health Centre. Within the School, School, the manages day day to day needs.needs. It Within the theNurse Matron manages to medical day medical It is regular medical requirements, daily is important importantthat thatdetails detailsofofany any regular medical requirements, medication and allergies are passed to the Nurse so that the teams so daily medication and allergies areonpassed on to the medical appropriate arrangements can be made forbe them to be that the appropriate arrangements can made foradministered. administration. There is a Surgery with a bed, if children are taken ill, as well as a sick bay next the Surgery. in the event of a flexi-boarding childof a Theredoor is ato Surgery with aHowever, bed if children are taken ill. In the event flexi-boarder attendare lessons due to parents being unable tobeing attendunable lessons,toparents contacted andillness, the child is sent wouldto berecover. contacted and asked to collect their child. home The Medical responsible for maintaining health In theSchool event of a child Officer needing ishospital treatment, the Nurse will call an records of the boarders, as well as keeping a detailed record of at all ambulance, if required. Arrangements are made with parents to meet treatment the hospital.that is given or medication administered. The Nurse SchoolisMatron is responsible for keeping boarders’ The responsible for maintaining health records of theclothes, boarders; games kit and bedding in a clean and well-repaired hence the they also keep detailed records of any treatments given orstate, medicines need for every item be responsible clearly labelled. administered. They aretoalso for the safe and secure keeping of all drugs and other materials used in the Surgery. Every child is expected to shower daily and to clean their teeth after breakfast and before going to bed in the evening, The Housekeeper is responsible for keeping boarders’ clothes, games kit and bedding in a clean and well-repaired state, hence the need for everything to be clearly labelled. Along with duty staff they will also be responsible for supervising the washing and showering of the children at night or in the morning. Every child is expected to shower every day, and to clean their teeth after breakfast and before going to bed in the evening.
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New to Boarding
Parents should note that any electronic games or valuable equipment are brought into school entirely at the parent’s own risk. They are not covered by the School’s All new boarders come back to school on the evening insurers. Boarders are encouraged to lodge valuable before the term begins. They are greeted by the Head items with the Head of Boarding for safe keeping. of Boarding and resident staff and then shown to their dormitory and their bed space. Another member of The Head of Boarding should be notified if a pupil is due the boarding community, of similar age, is detailed to to board on a night other than routinely scheduled. Pupils be their ‘buddy’ and to look after them and explain who are going home, or off site for an approved after routines. The Head of Boarding also shows them school activity must have parental permission and sign around the boarding facilities explaining the fire escape out with the Head of Boarding. route and where the nurse can be contacted during the day and where the gap students and the Head of Discipline is based on mutual respect for each other Boarding can contacted during the night. and for the staff. Boundaries are clearly defined and expectations are high. Rules are kept to a minimum Children’s social progress and development is closely but they exist to ensure personal safety and well being, monitored by all staff during the early days of boarding sensitivity to both staff and fellow pupils and also the and they will be carefully watched and supported. maintaining of an atmosphere where all can feel secure, Parents are welcome to contact the Head of Boarding happy and relaxed. at any reasonable time. Most of boarding house life is about using common sense. Children are encouraged to bring a small amount of Boarding is fun but we expect the children to be sensible pocket money to school; the amount to be discussed too. Some of the more important rules are as follows: with the Head of Boarding. Pocket money must be handed in to the Head of Boarding where it can be • Boarders should be quiet in the dorms after lights out withdrawn as and when needed. There is a small ‘tuck until they are woken by a member of staff at 07:00. cupboard’ and access is allowed at appropriate times. There is also a small supply of toiletries in the event • Children are not permitted into any dorm other than that children run out unexpectedly; these can be their own without permission of the members of staff purchased from the ‘tuck cupboard’. on duty. Boys are not allowed into the girls’ dorms and vice-versa. On arrival, boarders should bring clothes and equipment described on the clothing list which is • In the boarding area children should move around annexed at the back of this handbook. All items should quietly and without running. be clearly marked with the child’s name. These should be brought in a suitcase which can be taken away • Bed spaces and clothes should be kept tidy at all by parents when it is unpacked or, for our overseas times. boarders, it can remain in school until it is needed at the end of term. Small games, books, personal items • Boarders must try to keep to the times in the daily and soft toys are also welcome and these can be routine. kept in bedside lockers in the dormitory. All of these items should be clearly marked with the child’s name. • The School does not accept bullying. Any bullying Aerosol deodorants are not permitted for health and should the duty duty should be bereported reported to to Mr MrsHanrahan Williams or the safety reasons and hair gel is not allowed under the member of staff so that action can be taken. school’s uniform and dress policy. • Boarders must look after their property and not use Pupils are allowed access to their mobile phones for other people’s property without their permission. 30 minutes in the evening, or at arranged times for overseas boarders. Mobile phones may be deposited • Meal times are an important social time. Good table with the School School Nurse, HeadofofBoarding Boarding,and and then then manners and courteous behaviour are expected at Matron/orHead used during the allocated time before being returned all times. A reasonable level of noise is acceptable for safe keeping. If there is a good reason for a pupil but shouting is not allowed. When meals are finished, to call home at other times, they can always seek plates and cutlery should be cleared and children permission from the Head of Boarding or at the School should ask for permission to leave the room Office. 10 12
TERM DATES 2021 - 2022 AUTUMN TERM 2021 Thursday 2nd September
Teacher Development Day
Friday 3rd September
Teacher Development Day
Monday 6th September
Pre-Season training for Years 5-8 New Student & Family Day
Monday 6th September
Returning students are welcome in the afternoon to meet teachers
Boarders not in Pre-Season may return from 2pm
Tuesday 7th September
Autumn Term begins
Friday 15th October
School closes for Half-term
Sunday 31st October
Boarders may return from 2pm
Monday 1st November
School opens after Half-term
Thursday 16th December (1pm)
Autumn Term ends
SPRING TERM 2022 Wednesday 5th January
Teacher Development Day
Thursday 6th January
Spring Term begins
Friday 18th February
School closes for Half-term
Sunday 27th February
Boarders may return from 2pm
Monday 28th February
School opens after Half-term
Friday 1st April
Spring Term ends
Boarders may return from 2pm
SUMMER TERM 2022 Monday 18th April
Boarders may return from 2pm
Tuesday 19th April
Summer Term begins
Monday 2nd May
Early May Bank Holiday (Boarders are in school)
Tuesday 3rd May
Teacher Development Day (Boarders are in school)
Friday 27th May
School closes for Half-term
Sunday 5th June
Boarders may return from 2pm
Monday 6th June
School opens after Half-term
Wednesday 6th July
Summer Term ends
The Boarding Daily Routine 7.00 7.30 8.15 8.30 16.00 17.00 18.00 18.45 19.30
Wake up call – time to get up, dress and tidy bed and bed space Breakfast in the Dining Room Return to boarding to brush teeth and prepare for school commencing - 16:00 Daily routine for whole school applies. During the morning break, a snack is provided. Junior Prep (Monday - Friday) / Senior Prep (Wednesday and Friday) Senior Prep (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) / Clubs or activities Supper in the Dining Room Evening activity or free time Drinks and biscuits available and the bedtime routine starts
BEDTIME ROUTINE YEAR
GOING UP TIME
READING TIME
LIGHTS OUT
YEAR 3 & 4 YEAR 5 & 6 YEAR 7 & 8
19:45 20:00 20:30
19:55 20:10 20:40
20:15 20:30 21:00
It is important that silence is maintained in the dormitories after lights out until the time of the wake up call next morning. On occasions these times have to change to accommodate school and special events but this is only done after consultation with the Head of Boarding. FLEXI BOARDING This is an ideal way to introduce children to the ethos of boarding. Flexi boarding children usually board on two or three nights each week throughout the term and benefit from this gradual introduction to boarding life. Provided that we have spare beds the School also offers the facility of occasional boarding for one night or for a short period. Parents often find this useful and convenient if they have to be away from home overnight. Arrangements for this should be made directly with the Head of Boarding. BOOKING INTO BOARDING In terms of booking your son or daughter in to board, we appreciate as much notice as you can give us. However, we do understand that our pupils and their parents live busy lives and so we are always happy to take last-minute bookings if we have space available. However, it is vital that parents understand that in the event of cancelling a boarding space, you will be charged for the evening’s boarding if you do not provide us with at least 24 hours’ notice.
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Weekends
The School is staffed at weekends and meals are provided. Saturdays allow for a later rising time, followed by breakfast. Pupils will then attend STEAM Saturdays from 9.00am - 12 noon. Lunch will be provided before an afternoon activity commences. On a Sunday there is a longer trip or activity. Recent trips have included: • Manchester United WFC vs. Manchester City WFC at The Etihad • Alton Towers • Go Ape! • Outward Bound weekend at Sedbergh School • The Blue Planet Aquarium • Ten Pin Bowling • Sale Sharks Rugby • Manchester Storm Ice Hockey • Waterworld • Kurzon Cinema • Chester Zoo • Pantomime at Manchester Opera House • The Terra Nova Resilience Run • Music, Art & Drama weekend at Sedbergh School • Ice Skating at Planet Ice • Tatton Park • Dovedale and the Stepping Stones • Alderley Edge • Energi Trampoline Park • Funsters • Inflatanation • Yorkshire Grit Experience weekend at Scarborough College • Manchester Thunder Netball Any parent who would like to consider full, weekly or weekend boarding for their child is invited to contact the Head of Boarding to discuss the details further. CATERING The catering at Terra Nova School is undertaken by Sodexo, with a dedicated Catering Manager and two chefs based at the school. The standard of catering is considered to be very high and it is overseen by the management of Sodexo and our own Bursar’s department. Menus are published termly and they are available on the school website and parent app. These menus are designed to provide a balanced and healthy diet for the children and they always provide a choice of dishes.There is also a Boarders’ Forum, our pupil voice within the Boarding House, that meets half-termly, with the Head of Boarding and the Catering Manager to discuss likes and dislikes and to make suggestions for future menus. 16
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Pyjamas nightdress / Nightdress •• Pyjamas/
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•• Dressing DressingGown gown
•• Dressing Dressing Gown gown
• Slippers
• Slippers
• Slippers (sensible styles only)
• Slippers (sensible styles only)
• Bath towel x2
• Bath towel
• Bath towel x 2
•• Wash Bath towel bag- flannel x2, toothbrush,
• Wash bag- flannel x2, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap/ shower gel, hairbrush, rolldeodorant for older • on Wash bag – flannels x 2,pupils toothbrush,
toothpaste, soap/ shower gel, hairbrush, on deodorant for older pupils toothpaste, •roll-Wash bag – flannel, toothbrush,
toothpaste, soap / shower gel, brush / comb, roll-on deodorant for older pupils
soap / shower gel, brush / comb, roll-on deodorant for older pupils
• Underwear (pants x 7) & socks x5
• Underwear (pants) & socks
• 5 casual outfits
• 1 casual outfit
• 7 pairs pants and 5 pairs socks
• Casual trainers
•• Hiking/ walking 5 casual outfitsshoes • Wellies
• Casual trainers
• Hat, scarf & gloves
• Reading books
• Waterproof top/ jacket •• Reading Cuddly books toy if desired
• 1 pair pants and socks • Casual trainers
• Reading 1 casual books outfit • Soft toy if desired
• Reading books
• Clean school uniform for the next day
• Cuddly toy if desired • Clean School Uniform for the next day
• Soft toy if desired
• Full School Uniform
• Full school uniform
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The aim of our boarding policy at Terra Nova School is to provide a safe and happy environment where children can feel safe and secure and develop an independence that will prepare them well for their senior schools and beyond throughout their lives. It is also our aim to create an ethos of care and consideration for each other based on mutual respect and self-discipline. The routines and procedures which are set out in this policy come from the experience of caring for young boarders over many years but they are not set in stone. Pupils are given the opportunity to make suggestions through the Boarders’ Forum. If you can suggest any ways in which we can improve our boarding offer please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always open to and pleased to receive suggestions. USEFUL CONTACTS ••Head of Boarding 07538 571251 984106 [email protected] [email protected] Headmaster – -01477 • Headmaster - 01477 571251 [email protected]
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Head of Boarding – 07538 984106 [email protected]
• Matron - 01477 571251
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The School Nurse – 01477 571251
• Childline - 0800 11111
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Childline - 0800 1111
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East Cheshire Child Protection – 0300 123 5012
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Emergency Duty Team (Out of Hours) - 0300 123 5022
• Cheshire East Child Protection - 0300 123 5012 • Emergency Duty Team (Out of Hours) - 0300 123 5022 • The Children’s Commissioner for England - 020 7783 8330
The -Children’s Commissioner for England – 020 7783 8330 ••NSPCC 0800 136 663 [email protected]
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