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FULNECK SCHOOL
WELCOME TO BOARDING
BOARDING HANDBOOK 2021-22
BOARDING STAFF
Principal & Head of Boarding Miss Francine Smith
Tel: 0113 257 0235
Email: alb@fulneckschool.co.uk
Houseparent: Mrs Shirley Whitehead
Tel: 0113 387 1259
Email: saw@fulneckschool.co.uk
School Nurse Mrs Ciona McLennan
Tel: 0113 3871258
Email: cem@fulneckschool.co.uk
During the school day and holiday periods contact can also be made through the School Office tel: 0113 257 0235 or email
general@fulneckschool.co.uk Boarding staff may not be available to take calls in the boarding houses between 9am and
4pm.
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OUR BOARDING HOUSES
There are two boarding houses on site, one for boys and one for
girls. Both take boarders from the ages of 11-18 years and have a
warm, homely feel, making the transition into boarding as easy as
possible for those new to boarding life.
The houses are situated at the heart of the school and are made
up of a mixture of single , twin and triple rooms with shared bath-
rooms . Each house has a spacious, relaxing common room and
entertainment area and fully fitted kitchens with dining areas. Our
boarders love to bake and cook and whilst their accommodation is
fully catered, there is space for them to enjoy preparing their own
snacks and baking.
There are plenty of recreational spaces throughout the School,
where students can exercise and play sports including a golf
course, basketball courts, football pitches, tennis courts and the
fitness suite.
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THE DAILY ROUTINE
MONDAY– FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
BREAKFAST 7.15AM - 8.00AM BRUNCH 10.00AM – 12.00PM BREAKFAST 9.00AM – 9.30AM
SCHOOL BEGINS 8.40AM WEEKEND 11.00AM – 5.00PM CHURCH 10.30AM
OUTINGS
SERVICE
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES 4.00PM – 5.00PM TEA 5.15PM – 6.00PM LEEDS SHUTTLE 12.00PM
RUNS
TEA 5.15PM – 6.00PM FREE TIME 6.00PM ONWARDS LUNCH 12.30PM
(OPTIONAL)
PREP 6.15PM – 7.30PM FORMAL TEA 5.15PM
(NO PREP FRIDAY)
FREE TIME 7.30PM ONWARDS TIDY UP/PREP 6.15PM - 7.30PM
The weekday routine begins at the first wake-up bell. Dirty laundry should be placed in the laundry bags before going down to
breakfast each day. Bedrooms must be tidy and beds made before going to breakfast.
School starts at 8.40am. School bags should be organised before bedtime the night before as pupils are not allowed access to
the boarding houses during the school day. During the school day the bedrooms are locked and the boarding houses are then
out of bounds. Boarders must sign out of the house every morning and sign back in after the school day. All boarders are en-
couraged to take part in after-school activities, but if not involved they may return to the boarding house at the end of the
school day to change into casual clothes. From the end of school until teatime some boarders attend Clubs and others have
some free time when they can go outside and enjoy the grounds of the school. Boarders in Year 10 and above are allowed into
the local town, Pudsey, but permission must be sought from boarding staff for this and they must be back in time for tea.
Boarders in Year 9 and below must stay within school bounds unless accompanied by an adult. Whenever any boarder leaves
the boarding house, they must sign out so that staff know where they can be found if necessary. Boarders must also sign in
when they return to the boarding house. It is essential that boarders realise the importance of signing in and out - it is for their
own safety.
PREP
The Fulneck ethos of a tailored education and a nurturing environment runs not only throughout the whole school but also in
boarding. We aim to instil into the boarders a mature approach to independent learning and to build a framework and struc-
ture that will stay with them through Higher Education and University.
All boarders will attend prep, where boarding staff and teaching staff will supervise prep in a communal area with IT facilities.
Boarders must not eat, drink or listen to music during prep and mobile phones must be switched off. Our aim is to have a com-
bined approach of structured guidance coupled with encouragement and praise.
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FREE TIME & SUPPER
FREE TIME
Much of the boarders’ day is taken up by lessons, after-school activities and prep, but they do have some free time.
Weekdays between 4pm and 5pm, boarders must take part in after-school activities. Boarders from Year 5 to Year 8 must take
part in an activity three days a week, Year 9 must take part in at least two activities, Year 10 must take part in two activities
and Year 11 must take part in one activity each week. Sixth Form students have the option to take part in the many activities
on offer or to do private study in the boarding houses.
After prep, boarders will have free time and have a range of activities/facilities available to them from 7.30pm onwards:
• Each house has cooking facilities
• House Common rooms with gaming consoles
• ICT suite
• Library
• Indoor gym
• Floodlit outdoor basketball court
• Sixth Form Centre
• School grounds
• Off-site activities such as swimming, ice-skating, horse riding
SUPPER
Supper is provided every evening for boarders, so that you can have a snack in the evening if you wish. There is always bread,
milk, cereal, and juice available, as well as a variety of other supper snacks. Boarders are also allowed to bring in their own
snacks, these must be stored in tuck boxes in the house kitchens. Food must never be kept in bedrooms. Each boarder has the
opportunity to visit the local supermarket every Wednesday evening to stock up on snacks and food if they wish to make use of
the cooking facilities during the weekend. Snacks and food must be stored in the either the fridges or tuck boxes provided.
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BED TIMES & WEEKENDS
BED TIMES
Lights-out varies, depending on ages. We encourage boarders to YEAR IN ROOMS LIGHTS-OUT
bring their own laptops, however, each night they have to be handed GROUP
in to duty staff for safe keeping. Also mobile phones, iPads, note- 7 9.00PM 9.15PM
books, game consoles and all other electrical items must be handed
in. Televisions are not permitted in bedrooms; there are televisions 8 9.15PM 9.30PM
in the Common Rooms. Boarders should bring their own duvet co-
9 9.30PM 9.45PM
vers and pillow cases (two sets) to personalise their rooms. It is ex-
pected that all boarders will have a shower every day and this should
10 9.45PM 10.00PM
be done in plenty of time before lights-out.
11 10.00PM 10.15PM
L6 & U6 10.15PM 10.30PM
WEEKENDS
The weekend routine is different. On Saturdays, boarders may choose to have a lie-in; brunch is served from 10.00am to 12
noon. This enables the boarders to catch up on rest or to enjoy the full day of activities on offer. For the early riser, cereal and
toast is always available in the house kitchens. Pupils over the age of 15 may go to Pudsey or Leeds in small groups, with per-
mission from house staff. Friday and Saturday bedtimes are 30 minutes later than during the week. On Sundays, all boarders
must attend breakfast in the dining hall at 9am. At 10.20am a house registration will take place in the houses and all boarders
will attend the Church Service at 10.30am. At some Services, boarders will be allowed to wear smart/casual clothes but at oth-
ers, they will be expected to wear full school uniform.
There is no formal prep on Friday and Saturday, but over the weekend boarders are expected to complete any homework that
has been given. There will be time on a Sunday for all boarders to prepare their bags, complete homework and get their uni-
form ready for Monday morning.
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SOCIALISING, EXEATS & ACTIVITIES
SOCIALISING - BOYS AND GIRLS
At Fulneck we do not wish to discourage friendships with members of the
opposite sex, but there have to be rules to protect all those involved. So-
cialising between houses is therefore strictly by invitation only.
PERMITTED PLACES
• East Hall
• Girls’ Boarding – common room area and kitchen
• TV Room
• Games Room
• ICT Room
• Boys’ Boarding – common room area and kitchen
Boarders must sign in and out of their own house and into the house that
they are visiting.
No girls are allowed in boys’ bedrooms and no boys are allowed in girls’
bedrooms; if caught this will result in serious consequences.
Weekends: By arrangement – but to finish no later than 9.00pm on Friday/Saturday and by 8.00pm on Sunday.
Whilst friendships between members of the opposite sex are always encouraged, relationships should always be conducted
appropriately and should never cause embarrassment to others. Boarding pupils should always feel comfortable and at ease
in others’ company; public displays of affection are therefore inappropriate.
Relationships of a sexual nature are never acceptable or tolerated in the boarding environment.
EXEATS
All boarders are permitted to go out at weekends during term time. There are times when they may wish to go and stay with a
friend/day pupil or a relative, all these are encouraged. Written permission from both sets of parents must be handed, or
emailed, to the Head of Boys’/Girls’ Boarding at least 48 hours prior to the intended weekend outing. Requests for permission
must be made by parents and must include the address where the boarder will be staying and a telephone number where they
may be contacted in case of an emergency. Failure to do this may result in permission not being given. The School cannot be
held responsible for boarders’ safety and behaviour whilst they are away from the house.
ACTIVITIES
We organise a wide range of activities for our boarders. As we wish
to promote awareness of the cultural opportunities the region has to
offer, we encourage the younger boarders to take part in these activ-
ities. Examples of some of the activities are: cinema, bowling, rock
climbing, laser quest, Wildlife Park, theme parks, coastal visits, York
and Manchester. Boarders may also join Fulneck Golf Club at a re-
duced membership rate.
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WEEKEND OUTINGS
Below is a list of the typical weekend outings that we would have planned in a standard year. We hope as COVID-19 restrictions
lift we will be able to start reintroducing these in a safe and secure manor.
Sat 08/09 Team building and BBQ Sat 28/04 Bike riding
Sun 09/09 Leeds shuttle bus Sun 24/03 Leeds shuttle run
Sat 15/09 Whitby Sat 30/03 Paintballing
Sun 16/09 Leeds shuttle bus Sun 31/03 Leeds shuttle run
Sat 22/09 Go karting Sat 28/04 Bike riding
Sun 23/09 Leeds shuttle bus Sat 04/05 BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND (closed)
Sat 29/09 Yorkshire Sculpture Park Sun 05/05 BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND (closed)
Sun 30/09 Leeds shuttle runs Mon 06/05 BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND (closed)
Fri 05/10 Leeds Light Night Sat 11/05 York
Sat 06/10 Lightwater Valley Theme Park Sun 12/05 Leeds shuttle runs
Sun 07/10 Leeds shuttle runs Sat 18/05 Alton Towers
Sat 13/10 High Ropes – Sherwood Forest Sun 19/05 Leeds shuttle run
Sun 14/10 Leeds shuttle runs Sat 08/06 Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Sat 03/11 Bonfire night Sun 09/06 Leeds shuttle run
Sun 04/11 Leeds shuttle runs Sat 15/06 Foot golf/Segway
Sat 10/11 Cinema Sun 16/06 Leeds shuttle run
Sun 11/11 Leeds shuttle runs Sat 22/06 Scarborough
Sat 17/11 Ice skating/Bowling/Laser Sun 23/06 Leeds shuttle runs
Sun 18/11 Leeds shuttle runs Sat 29/06 Aqua Park—outdoor giant inflatables
Sat 24/11 Free choice Sun 30/06 Leeds shuttle run
Sun 25/11 Leeds shuttle runs
Sat 01/12 Trafford centre
Sun 02/12 Leeds shuttle runs
Sat 08/12 Boarders Christmas party
Sun 09/12 Leeds shuttle runs
Sat 12/01 Swimming
Sun 13/01 Leeds shuttle runs
Sat 19/01 Manchester city centre
Sun 20/01 Leeds shuttle runs
Sat 26/01 Chinese New Year celebrations - meal
Sun 27/02 Leeds shuttle runs
Sat 02/02 Cinema
Sun 03/02 Leeds shuttle runs
Sat 09/02 Trampolining
Sun 10/02 Leeds shuttle runs
Sat 02/03 ‘Matilda’ The Musical
Sun 03/03 Leeds shuttle runs
Sat 09/03 Go Karting
Sun 10/03 Leeds shuttle runs
Sat 16/03 Cinema
Sun 17/03 Leeds shuttle runs
Sat 23/03 “Bake Off” weekend competition
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GENERAL INFORMATION
INDUCTION OF NEW BOARDERS
INTERNET ACCESS/USEAGE
It is important that new boarders are made to feel welcome
Boarders may bring their own laptop into the boarding
and given help to find their way around and to settle quickly
house, so they can keep in contact with friends and relatives.
into the life of the school. We will provide each new boarder
However they must not use their laptop top play games on,
with a ‘buddy’ during the settling-in period.
during prep time, if caught the laptop will be confiscated. All
laptops must be handed in to the boarding staff at bedtimes.
Sixth Form have the privilege to keep theirs, but again if
POSSESSIONS
caught misusing it after lights out it will be restricted to sen-
It is important that boarders feel as comfortable as possible. sible times.
They are encouraged to bring stereos, iPods, posters, photos
• Your E-mails are logged, and can be checked for
and other personal belongings. In shared bedrooms, board-
ers must be considerate to those with whom they share; mu- • You can use the internet for prep
sic must be turned down or listened to on headphones. It is
• You should not download games, ringtones or music
necessary to have all electrical appliances tested before they
from the internet
can be used in school, this will be done as quickly as possible.
If the appliance is not marked with the symbol ‘CE’ it will not • Access to pornographic or unsuitable sites is forbid-
be able to be used until it is has been checked. Plug sockets den. Internet activity is monitored
must not be overloaded as it is dangerous and creates a fire
hazard for boarders.
DVDs, VIDEOS, MUSIC, POSTERS, GAMES
All DVDs and some games have a viewing rating. Boarders
INSURANCE are not allowed to bring any item into the house which is out
We strongly recommend that parents take out personal in- of their viewing age range. Music and posters with foul lan-
surance covering personal possessions that are brought in to guage, an unsuitable theme or which can cause offence are
the boarding house. The School cannot take responsibility also not permitted. Any item deemed inappropriate will be
for any lost or damaged items. Several major insurance com- forwarded to parents.
panies and some banks offer student insurance.
MOBILE PHONES
Please note that the school is not responsible for the safe
keeping of a phone, and it is solely your responsibility (except
when in the custody of the staff).
Mobile phones must not be taken into school with the excep-
tion of Year 11 and 6th form, as all pupils should be contacted
through the School Office during the day.
At mealtimes or in prep, mobile phones MUST NOT BE USED.
Before lights out your mobile phone should be switched off
and handed to the duty staff for safe keeping. This applies to
all pupils, except Sixth Formers.
All boarders should ensure that house staff have their tele-
phone number in case of emergencies. Boarding house num-
bers should be noted too for the same reason.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
MEALS doctor may be contacted if required.
PARENTS ARE REQUESTED TO FILL IN THE SHEETS AT THE BACK
There is always a cooked option at breakfast time and a variety OF THE HANDBOOK AND RETURN THEM BY THE FIRST DAY OF
of cereals. This is available seven days a week, on Saturdays TERM.
we offer brunch from 10am-12.30pm.
Lunches are varied, with a wide choice of hot and cold foods,
offering a main course and dessert.
LAUNDRY
Pupils are expected to attend all school meals punctually dur- The school laundry works five days a week. Underwear, blous-
ing the week. es, shirts, etc. should be put in the laundry baskets every day.
Although we don’t expect meals to be taken in silence, proper It is very important that boarders get all of their clothes la-
behaviour and table manners are expected. belled with their name sewn in. Net bags for washing under-
wear, must be purchased, this is so that individual socks etc.
If a boarder has any special dietary needs, the School should need not be named.
be informed before the child arrives. Vegetarian alternatives
are available at all mealtimes.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
MONEY
It is important that during the school day boarders wear Ful-
Banks are available in Pudsey if boarders wish to open an ac- neck school uniform. If they are in the Sixth Form they may
count. There is also a House banking system to ensure cash is wear a business suit. (Trousers, shirt or blouse, jacket and a
kept in a secure place. If a boarder does not wish to have a tie)
bank account, the House staff will keep their money safe for
them. Each boarder has access to a small personal safe in his
or her room. No cash of any currency should be left in bed-
rooms. Boarders are encouraged not to spend all their money
straightaway so that it lasts through the term. Five pounds per
week for juniors should be sufficient.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
We encourage all pupils to take pride in their appearance and
in the wearing of school uniform. We do not permit extremes
of hairstyle or the dyeing of hair. We do not permit body
piercing or tattoos.
MEDICINES
There are no facilities to keep medication safely in the board-
ing bedrooms. In order to ensure safety and to prevent mis-
use, all medication must be handed in to the School Nurse (or
House staff who will pass it on) on arrival, with a letter from
parents stating: the reason for taking the medication, the dos-
age, and an English translation/explanation if from overseas.
If boarders feel unwell during the day, they may contact the
School Nurse. In the evening the House Staff will assist. A
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BOARDING HOUSE RULES AND REGULATIONS
• The boarding house is out of bounds during the school day, Monday to Friday 8.45am to 3.55pm, 3.45pm for juniors.
• All boarders must sign themselves out when leaving the house and report back in on their return. Permission to leave the
boarding house must be obtained.
• Boarders must not leave the school site alone at any time without specific permission from house staff.
• Large amounts of money, passports and air tickets must be handed in to house staff to be kept in a safe place. The School can-
not be held responsible for any property retained by the individual.
• It is forbidden to borrow money from any student, even with their permission, as this can lead to misunderstandings. Board-
ers who need money urgently must see their house staff.
• Requests for exeats and permissions from guardians/parents must be in place at least 48 hours in advance. Boarders leaving
on exeats must sign out in the normal way.
• Travel arrangements, names and addresses of guardians with details of accommodation at half terms and other holidays,
should be given to the Head of Boys’/Girls’ Boarding at least a week before each holiday.
• Under no circumstances are boarders allowed to remain in school during holiday times.
• Family and friends are welcome to visit, house staff should be aware and all visitors should report to the boarding office.
• Every item of clothing and bedding must be clearly named with a sewn- on label.
• All medicines must be handed in to house staff for safe keeping, with written instructions for administration.
• The boarding office telephone is not available for pupils’ use, except with the express permission from house staff. No tele-
phoning is to be done during prep times.
• All communal areas, kitchen, bathrooms, common rooms, etc., must be left clean and tidy after use.
• Boarders’ bedrooms are expected to be tidy at all times. In a shared room this is a collective responsibility. Beds must be
made, particularly before the start of the school day.
• Boarders must only visit other bedrooms by invitation and should always knock before entering.
• No girls in boys’ bedrooms and no boys in girls’ bedrooms.
• Take-away food is only permitted Friday to Sunday and with permission from house staff.
• Eating in bedrooms is prohibited at all times. Drinks are allowed in bedrooms, but food must be stored in the plastic boxes
provided and eaten in the kitchen or other designated areas.
• If you are in Year 11 and below all mobile phones, lap tops, iPad etc. must be handed in at bedtimes.
• Televisions, irons and kettles are not allowed in bedrooms.
• Prep is 6.15pm – 7.30pm Monday – Thursday & Sunday. The use of mobile phones is forbidden in prep, phones will be confis-
cated if mis-used.
• Graffiti is strictly forbidden. Boarders will be liable for the removal of graffiti.
• Any damage, accidental or otherwise, must be reported to a member of the house staff as soon as possible.
• Visits to the house by day pupils must be by permission only from the Head of Boys’/Girls’ boarding and only in common areas.
They must be signed in and out of the house.
• Boarders must not book flights before the end of term dates without prior notice from the Principal or Head of Boarding.
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FIRE ALARM PROCEDURE
It is essential that all boarders use the signing-in and -out
procedure, so that we know where they are in case of an
emergency. It is also essential that boarders make them-
selves aware of the fire procedure and what to do in case of
a fire. House staff will run through the fire evacuation pro-
cedure.
SMOKING AND ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES
Boarders are reminded that smoking and the possession of
illegal substances such as alcohol and drugs is against
PASTORAL CARE
school rules. Any boarder found to have been smoking in
At Fulneck we aim to create a community which recognises
the boarding houses or other school buildings or in posses-
each child as an individual, nurturing in each a sense of dig-
sion of other illegal substances will be excluded from
nity and self-worth, as well as fostering supportive and car-
school. There will be no further warning. Smoking is a
ing relationships.
serious fire hazard in a boarding school and, therefore,
cannot be tolerated. Pupils found to be smoking elsewhere We seek to help our pupils develop their talents and poten-
must also expect a severe sanction (House Detention). tial, enabling each to become a confident, responsible and
Possession of smoking materials in the house is totally pro- useful member of society. The pastoral care system oper-
hibited and if anyone is found with these they will receive a ates inside and outside the classroom to support both pu-
Saturday morning detention. pils and staff.
Children learn best when they feel happy and secure. Bully-
ing and disruptive behaviour is not tolerated.
IN AND OUT OF BOUNDS Boarders are expected to relate well, behave considerately
towards others and be courteous at all times. We live in a
It is really important that boarders remember to sign in and
society where social skills are vital to our well-being, and
out of the boarding house, whether they go outside for a
learning to interact with others is therefore a critical part of
walk or to have fun with friends, or to go to town or the
education. Pupils are reminded of the importance of re-
local village.
specting others, whether inside or outside school. Selfish
Years 5, 6, 7 & 8: no further than the school bounds. actions are therefore discouraged, whether these actions
Years 9: no further than the shops on Far town and with are of a minor nature (e.g. dropping litter or pushing in the
permission. lunch queue) or of a major nature (e.g. fighting, bullying,
Years 10, 11 & Sixth Form: Pudsey, Leeds, etc., and with vandalism or theft).
permission. It can make an enormous difference to the well-being of the
No visits at any time to residents of Fulneck without per- boarding house if we can agree to, and abide by, a recog-
mission of the duty member of staff. nised code of conduct. In general, boarders are encouraged
to behave in a responsible, thoughtful and considerate man-
Anyone who wishes to go anywhere else must first ask per-
ner towards each other and all members of the boarding
mission from the Housemaster / Housemistress.
community. All have a right in the community to be ad-
dressed in a respectful manner, it is expected that everyone
is treated equally, boarders should address all staff by using
‘Miss’, ‘Ms’, or ‘Sir’.
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We encourage all of our boarders to: REWARDS
The reward for considerate and helpful behaviour is the ap-
• Show politeness
proval and encouragement of others and the knowledge that
• Listen carefully to staff and each other when they are one is making a positive contribution to community life.
talking Positive behaviour brings its own rewards in the quality of
• Make friends with students of other nationalities and life and relationships that pupils build among themselves
cultural backgrounds, understanding the great bene- and with the staff.
fits and pleasures they can gain by doing so In boarding house life, because of the sheer number of peo-
• Show respect to visitors and each other ple living together, there has to be rules and regulations to
enable it to function well. But of greater importance to us is
• Be helpful (e.g. opening doors, helping at charity that the house is a ‘home’ and is a happy, peaceful and well-
events, showing visitors around) balanced environment. To help to accomplish this we en-
• Act in a non-physical manner deavour to reward and award right and promising behav-
iour, e.g. helpfulness to one another, kindness, neatness,
• Help to keep the premises tidy
good manners, accomplishing tasks, being a kind, thoughtful
• Refrain from bullying and to report incidents that friend, etc.
they see A key part of developing the potential of our young people is
• Listen to other people’s points of view by giving them encouragement and praise. Praise is a key
component of good staff / boarder relationships and we ac-
• Not use another person’s property without permis-
tively look for opportunities to praise the children. We en-
sion
courage them to strive for excellence which we take to mean
• Behave sensibly about the house being the best that they can be, regardless of ability. Alt-
hough the recognition of good behaviour is very important, a
• Take responsibility for their own actions
quiet word of praise may be sufficient recognition. Every
• Obey and respect the laws of the land re issues such week the house staff award a ‘Boarder of the Week’.
as smoking, alcohol and drug abuse.
Rewards, praise and acknowledgement are vital to creating a
happy, thriving home.
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SANCTIONS
All misdemeanours will be recorded and logged in the electronic house pastoral Log.
OFFENCE SUGGESTED ACTION
Level 1—Staff Intervention and Lateness (top house, meal times, bed, prep) Loss of privileges (tech, local, shop, gym etc.)
sanction Not signing in/out Early to breakfast, 7.15am
Disobedience Community service for the betterment of the
Unkindness to others house i.e kitchen duty, laundry etc.
Slovenliness (appearance or attitude)
Level 2—House gating and Repetition of the above House gating (maximum of 3 days)
school community service Continued low level disobedience House report
Wider community service for betterment of the
college and settlement
Level 3—Head of Boarding Continued disobedience of the above House gating (maximum of 7 days)
referral Alcohol misuse House report
Minor theft Adhere to individual policy
Smoking
Out of bounds
Level 4—Principal referral Involvement with illegal substances Immediate referral to the Principal and Head of
Repeated misuse of alcohol/tobacco Boarding
Serious theft
Improper use of electronic equipment to
send intimidating, threatening or improper
messages or images
Behaviour where a pupil is verbally or physi-
cally intimidated (bullying, physical violence,
racist comments, cyber bullying etc.)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE POLICY
We appreciate that for students from overseas, it may be easier for them to speak to fellow nationals in their own language.
However, we feel that one of the main reasons students come to school in England is to become fluent in the English language
and to improve social interaction. We actively encourage overseas students in their free time to speak in English, this way no,
one nationality would feel excluded.
YEAR 11 & U6—POST EXAMS
After finishing GCSE or A-level exams, Year 11 and Upper Sixth students will be allowed to go home or to guardians. Before
booking flights, please check the dates of your final exam.
L6 students must remain in school until the end of term to commence their A2 courses.
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TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
It is important that term dates are observed if booking air tickets to
or from overseas. The term dates are published well in advance so
you should not be seeking permission to leave before the end of
term, nor should you be late back at the beginning of term. I t is im-
portant that disruption of your education is kept to a minimum.
Guardians should arrange boarders’ transport to and from the air-
port, but if problems are experienced, the Boarding staff will ensure
that the necessary arrangements are in place.
PASSPORTS AND VISAS
The School issues the necessary documentation for overseas students to obtain a visa to allow them to study at Fulneck School.
It is the responsibility of parents to inform the School of any changes which affect the student’s eligibility to study at Fulneck
School, such as the visa being revoked or any changes in circumstances relevant to their visa application.
The UK Border Agency stipulates that for overseas students, the School must hold a copy of their passport showing eligibility
(Visa) to study in the UK. Passports should be handed in to the Senior Houseparent at the start of each term, copies of which
will be retained by the school.
GUARDIANS
Except for boarders whose parents live within easy reach of the school, all boarders are required to have a guardian or another
adult who has responsibility to carry out the following duties:
• To ensure that arrangements are in place for transport, including the purchase of air tickets and journeys to and from
the airport in the UK. Outbound flight dates should not be earlier than the end of a term and inbound should return for
the start of a new term.
• To provide safe accommodation during school holidays when boarders are not returning abroad.
• In the event of illness or injury where a boarder cannot stay in school, the guardian is responsible for collection and car-
ing for the boarder during their time out of school.
• In the event of being excluded from school on disciplinary grounds, the same arrangements as in (c) above apply.
• To be a point of contact in the event of staff needing to raise concerns about minor disciplinary or pastoral issues.
• If possible to attend parents’ evenings as arranged to discuss academic progress with staff.
It is recommended that from a practical point of view, guardians should live within a reasonable distance of the school where
they would be able to comply with parts (c) and (d) above. All guardians should be over 25 years of age.
Please ensure that any change of guardian is notified to the school immediately.
Please note that brothers, sisters or friends studying at University are NOT acceptable as guardians.
Please note it is the responsibility of parents or guardians to fund arrangements for homestays, etc. for the holidays. It is not
School policy to advance payment for this. Please, therefore, do not ask for this expense to be put on the school bill.
Fulneck Fulfils Fulneckschool.co.ukGENERAL INFORMATION
BOARDERS’ COUNCIL
Boarders’ Council meetings are held once each term. The agenda for these meetings is put together by the boarders and issues
such as food, accommodation, rules and any other business are discussed.
The Council is made up of the Principal and Houseparent plus one girl and one boy from each year group. The Bursar receives the
minutes of these meetings.
SOMEONE TO TALK TO
There are many people in the school who will be available to offer a sympathetic ear, but if a boarder would prefer to talk to
somebody outside of school, as part of the school’s pastoral service, we provide two Independent Listeners who are connected
to the Fulneck community. Boarders are introduced to them personally during each academic year. Details of how to contact
them are displayed on the house notice boards.
There are many people in school for you to talk to. But if you are really worried about speaking to someone in school or at
home there are many people outside of school you can get help from.
The Children’s Commissioner for England is Rachel de Souza, her telephone number is 020 7783 8330. She can be contacted by
email at info.request@childrenscommissioner.gsi.gov.uk or by post at Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street, London
SW1P 3BT.
Mrs Christine Robbins
She lives in the local village, Pudsey
0113 257 0569/ 07752262126
christinerobbin@btinternet.com
Fulneck Fulfils Fulneckschool.co.ukCOMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
If you have any complaint, please discuss this in the first instance with the Head of Girls’ or Boys’ Boarding. Many tensions can be
avoided by encouraging pupils, in the first instance, to use the correct channels before parents take up an issue. If you feel the
outcome of this discussion is unsatisfactory then you should approach the Head of Boarding. If you are still unhappy, then the
matter should be taken up the Vice-Principal or the Principal.
If you wish to make a formal written complaint, you will receive a response within 48 hours noting that your complaint has been
received and is being looked into. You can then expect to have a formal reply within a further seven days.
Formal written complaints should be addressed to the Principal or the Vice-Principal.
Other Channels of Communication are:
• The anonymous complaint / suggestion boxes (one in each House) which are opened regularly by the boarding staff. Re-
sponses to anonymous complaints / suggestions will be posted on the House notice board in the House where the com-
munication originated.
• The Boarders’ Council questionnaire and meetings. Minutes of these meetings will be posted on the boarders’ notice
boards.
Any boarder who has a concern about any aspect of boarding or school life is encouraged to voice their concern. Boarders retain
the right at all times to be listened to fully and receive an answer to their concern.
The School’s Complaints Procedure can be found on our website.
Fulneck Fulfils Fulneckschool.co.ukBOARDING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE
Statement of Boarding Principles and Practice
Last reviewed: January 2018
Next review: January 2019
Fulneck School aims to provide its pupils with the highest levels of pastoral care, encouraging opportunities for personal de-
velopment and self-expression, a challenging academic curriculum and a wide ranging extra-curricular activity programme.
Fulneck School Management Structure
The School has recently undergone a School and management restructure. With regard to the welfare of boarders, the Principal
is the lead member of the Senior Leadership Team in this area and has overall responsibility for the welfare of all pupils in the
School. The Head of Boarding, liaises closely with the Principal and other members of the SLT on all key issues concerning the
welfare of boarders. There is a weekly Boarding Meeting, chaired by the Principal, and attended by the Bursar, the Vice-
Principal, the Head of Boarding, the Head of Boys’ Boarding and the Head of Pastoral Care (day school). There is also a weekly
boarding Team meeting for all boarding staff, chaired by the Head of Boarding and attended by the Principal. The Head of
Boarding works closely with the Head of Pastoral Care and the Pastoral Team (day school) to ensure effective communication
between the day school and the boarding.
The Head of Boarding has particular responsibility for performance management of boarding staff, CPD, boarders’ induction,
and Prefect training.
The School ensures, through close cooperation between the Principal, Vice-Principal, Head of Boarding and the Head of Pastoral
Care, that the overall monitoring of boarding welfare as required by the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools is
formalised and recorded.
1. Fulneck School is a registered charity administered by its governing body. Communication with the governing body is via
the Principal whose address is Fulneck School, Pudsey, Leeds. LS28 8DS. A list of members of the Governing Body, and also
a full staff list, can be found on the School website
2. Fulneck School is an inclusive, co-educational school for boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 18.
3. The School provides boarding accommodation in order that pupils may gain full benefit from a programme of academic
work and extra-curricular activities which fills the school week.
4. There are approximately 370 pupils in the School, and approximately 70 of these are full or weekly boarders. Many of the
boarders are from overseas.
5. There are 2 main boarding Houses, one for girls and one for boys.
6. There is a team of boarding staff in each of the Houses, overseen by the Head of Boarding. The Assistant Housemasters and
Housemistresses all do sleep-in duties in the Houses. In both houses there is always a minimum of 2 staff on duty
7. Each House is run as a ‘family’ unit, with the Houseparents and Assistants being a constant presence and having overall
responsibility for the welfare of the boarders.
8. The School has a qualified Nurse who is responsible for the health of all pupils. She is based in the Medical Centre and car-
ries out health checks on all the boarders. The School Nurse also arranges all medical and dental appointments for the
boarders as required. Her working hours are 8.00am – 5.00pm and within these times she regularly visits the boarding
houses and communicates with the Heads of Girls’ and Boys’ Boarding. She also holds a regular evening ‘surgery’ for board-
ers.
Fulneck Fulfils Fulneckschool.co.uk9. The School provides a wide range of facilities and opportunities for its boarders: academically, in Music, Art, Drama, ICT,
Sport and in many other ways. These facilities are available throughout the week, and particular attention is paid to ensuring
that there is a full programme of weekend activities.
10. The School seeks to accommodate new pupils as smoothly as possible by providing guidance and information in a variety
of ways (written, verbal and practical) from House staff, members of the Senior Leadership Team, Matron and the School
Nurse.
11. Boarders are able to contact parents, relations and friends either in person, by post, by telephone (landline or mobile) and
by e-mail.
12. The School welcomes pupils from a variety of faiths and denominations, and all pupils are taught religious and moral edu-
cation. There is a weekly assembly in Church for the whole school; boarders are expected to attend a service or assembly on
Sundays.
13. The School provides for pupils from various countries and cultures, and for pupils with certain linguistic or learning needs
and disabilities.
14. To the best of its abilities, the School promotes all aspects of equal opportunity and multi-cultural issues.
15. The School’s policy is to promote a healthy lifestyle and to give guidance on all aspects of personal and social develop-
ment, including alcohol, tobacco, personal relationships and drugs.
16. A high priority is placed on maintaining pupils’ safety around the school site. In addition to clear guidelines for the pupils
themselves, the School has also provided additional protection for school buildings, CCTV cameras and the use of professional
security personnel.
17. The School is committed to Child Protection and suspected cases of child abuse would be referred to Children’s Services in
accordance with the guidelines issued by the Local Authority Child Protection Team. Mrs Houry Stewart is the Designated Sen-
ior Person, who, in consultation with the Principal, is the member of staff nominated to liaise with the Social Services Division
over welfare matters. A copy of the School’s Child Protection Policy may be found on the School website. All members of the
School’s staff, both teaching and non-teaching, receive training in Child Protection.
18. In addition to House staff and Pastoral staff, boarders can discuss any issue of concern with their form tutors or any staff
members of their choosing. Contact telephone numbers for Ofsted and an independent listener are posted on house notice
boards.
19. The School has published and made available Complaints Procedures for pupils and parents which are in line with official
recommendations.
20. It is essential for a school to run as a well-ordered community where both the rights of individuals and their responsibilities
towards others are recognised and maintained. Expectations of behaviour are given, in general and in particular, in the School
Rules. These and the sanctions which may be applied are published in the school planners which every pupil carries with them.
21. The School regards bullying as entirely incompatible with the wellbeing of the community as a whole. Staff are vigilant in
looking out for signs of such behaviour and any incidences of bullying are dealt with in line with the published anti-bullying
policy
22. School bounds are defined in the School Rules, but permission to leave the school bounds may be granted by boarding
staff and with due regard to pupils’ safety and welfare.
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