We believe that:

1. Every boarder has the right to work,
   play and relax free from abuse,
   discrimination, intimidation, harassment,
   teasing and bullying.
2. Every boarder should have the
   opportunity to develop their talents
   whether academic, sporting or creative.
3. The right to privacy is acknowledged as
   a fundamental human right.
4. All boarders should be able to develop
   and thrive spiritually, morally, socially
   and culturally.
5. Boarders should have the opportunity
   to communicate with their parents at all
   reasonable times.
6. All boarders have the right to be
   treated as an individual and to be
   respected by staff and pupils.
7. All boarders should develop an
   awareness of their responsibilities to
   self, others and the environment.
8. The basis of boarding life should be
   co-operation; the qualities of kindness,
   respect, trust and unselfishness are
   fostered at all times.
9. All boarders should enjoy and
   environment in which their emotional
   well-being is promoted and be
   provided with support so that they
   know who to turn to when in difficulty.
10. The welfare of each boarder is
    safeguarded in comfortable, well
    maintained accommodation which
    is free from physical hazards, where
    health and safety (especially fire) are
    seriously respected by all.

We aim to provide:

1. A family atmosphere in the house
   where boarders are encouraged and
   supported so that they may flourish
   academically, personally and socially,
   where boarders and staff can relax
   together and enjoy the benefits of
   community life.
2. Accommodation that is comfortable
   and suited to the needs of boarding,
   according to age and maturity, and
   which provides reasonable levels of
   privacy.
3. Well-structured and supervised study
   conditions conducive to academic
   progress.
4. A range of extra-curricular opportunities
   related to age, interest and maturity
   that will assist in the cultural, social
   and emotional development of each
   boarder.
5. A safe and healthy environment.
6. An open and trusting atmosphere in which each boarder feels able to approach a member of staff or other boarder confident that they will be treated and respected as an individual.
7. A supportive atmosphere of
   cooperation, tolerance, kindness and
   trust in which teasing, harassment and
   bullying are not tolerated.
8. Opportunities to develop leadership
   and teamwork and boarders’ sense of
   personal responsibility.
9. Excellent pastoral care which
   introduces new boarders to the
   community with kindness and sensitivity
   offering every possible support and
   encouragement.
10. Preparation for a boarder’s future life at
    University and beyond.