Redburn House

Living at

REDBURN

Redburn House BEDFORD SCHOOL

Living at Redburn A useful guide to life as a boarder in Redburn House.

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Contacts and Staff

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House Ethos

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Daily Routines

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Redburn A to Z

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Finance

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Mr and Mrs Marriott

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Contacts Housemaster: Mr James Marriott T: 01234 362234 E: jmarriott@bedfordschool.org.uk

Assistant Housemaster (AHM): Miss Ruth Ventura E: rventura@bedfordschool.org.uk

Visiting Tutors Mr Alex Sahota Mr Dominic Selvey

E: asahota@bedfordschool.org.uk E: dselvey@bedfordschool.org.uk

House Staff Matrons: Lesley Blumire, Patrycja Mrozowska, Carol Purnell and Jade Overstreet T: 01234 362234 (between 08:00 and 18:30) E: redburnmatron@bedfordschool.org.uk Cleaners: Margaret Bennett and Sharon Banton Handyman: Colin Goodger When the AHM is on duty, they are responsible for the boys between 22:30 and 08:00. Otherwise, the Housemaster is responsible for the boys between 22:30 and 08:00. The Housemaster is on duty two out of every three weekends and the AHM is on duty one out of every three weekends.

Monday: Mr Sahota Thursday: Miss Ventura Tuesday: Mr Ventura Friday: Mr Marriott Wednesday: Mr Selvey Weekend: Housemaster or AHM 5

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House Ethos Welcome to Redburn!

Redburn is a place where successes are shared, talents celebrated and hard work rewarded. I hope every member of the House will feel respected, cared for, happy and confident.

There are two mantras that exist in Redburn. The first is, ‘work hard, play hard’ and the second is ‘do the right thing’. I hope all the boys will embrace these ideas and enjoy being part of a successful and happy boarding house.

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Daily Routines We do not rely on bells at Redburn. Boys are expected to organise themselves to meet the timings in daily routines.

Weekdays 07:15

Wake-up.

08:00

Roll call and Housemaster’s Business. Surgery with Matron. Hand-over from Housemaster to Matron, passing on any relevant info regarding boys’ health issues.

08:10

Boys leave house to go to breakfast and then school.

08:20 - 12:40

Boys at school. Any boys who are unwell are taken care of in-house.

Boys taken ill while at school are fielded by the medical centre first, then brought back to Redburn.

12:45 - 13:45

Boys in the house to relax (if desired) at lunchtime.

14:15 - 16:15

Afternoon activities (lessons or sport). Some boys will be in the house during this time, cared for by Matron.

16:15 - 18:30

After school activities. Free time. Dinner at school (17:30 - 18:30)

18:30

Official hand-over by Matron when issues from the day are covered.

18:.45

House Roll call and meeting.

19:00

Prep. Prep and other activities are supervised by Tutor/Housemaster.

20:00 - 20:15

Break. Suppers are given out.

20:15 - 21:00

Prep.

21:.00

Free time.

21:45 - 22:30

Bedtimes are staggered as per house rules. All boys have fair access to bathrooms. Staff are responsible for ensuring boys go to bed on time.

22:30

Visiting tutors hand over to Housemaster / AHM who is responsible throughout the night.

22:30 - 07:15

Housemaster / AHM ensure the house is quiet and secure and that all is well before retiring.

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Saturdays 07:15

Wake-up.

08:00

Roll call and Housemaster’s Business. Matron on duty.

08:10

Boys leave house.

08:20 - 12:20

Breakfast and boys at school for Saturday lessons.

08:00 - 18.00

House manned by Matron.

12:20 - 13:00

Free time / Lunch at school.

13:00 - 18:00

Most boys are involved in sport.

18:00

Dinner in the dining hall.

18:00 onwards

Boys in the house are cared for by Housemaster or AHM. There are two roll calls at 19:00 and 21:30. Boys going out for the evening return and report to Housemaster. All are checked in and out carefully.

22:30 - 23:00

Bedtimes.

00:00 - 08:30

Boys asleep. Houseparents or AHM ensure the house is secure and that all is well before retiring.

Sundays 08:30

Wake-up (If it is evening chapel, then boys wake up later).

09:00

Roll call.

09:20

Boys leave for breakfast and chapel.

10:00

Chapel.

11:00 - 13:00

Free time in the house.

13.00

All boys go to lunch in the dining hall.

14:00 - 19:.00

Free time. Boys may sign out to visit friends, watch a film, etc.

17:30

Dinner in the dining hall.

18:15

Chapel (if not morning Chapel)

19:00

Roll call.

19:00 - 21:00

Free time.

21:00

House meeting.

21:05 - 21:45

Free time.

21:45 - 22:30

Bedtimes, as per weekdays.

22:45

Sixth Form lights out. Houseparent / AHM retire once house is quiet.

22:45 - 07:30

Houseparent or AHM ensure the house is secure and that all is well before retiring.

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Redburn House A to Z Bed Linen

Clothing

We provide mattress protectors, fitted sheets, pillows, pillowcases and duvets. The boys need to bring two duvet covers, which should be named. If a boy does not bring two duvet covers at the beginning of the year, we will provide duvet covers. Boys are expected to make their own beds every morning and strip their bedding for cleaning once a week.

At the beginning of each term, please ensure that ALL property is clearly and permanently marked including home clothes, shoes and all clothes. All new clothes purchased during school holidays should be named before the boys return at the start of each term. If this is not possible, we may be able to do this back in the House but it would be very kind of you to do so as it would reduce the workload.

We can provide nametapes throughout the term, for which parents will be blue-billed. We hold ‘name and claim’ sessions periodically and any unclaimed property is given to charity.

Bicycles These should be named, in good working order and boys must bring a good bicycle lock with them. All bicycles should be kept locked away in the house bike shed and not left unattended. The school bike policy must be adhered to and cycle helmets worn at all times.

The boys wear casual/home clothes (jeans, sweaters and t-shirts, etc.) in the evenings and at weekends.

Please ensure that all items can be washed on a normal 40° wash cycle and dried in tumble dryers.

Chapel All full boarders and any weekly or flexi boarders staying in the house at weekends attend chapel.

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Common Room

Unless we have these written consents, the boys will not be allowed to leave the house. Full boarders who stay out on a Saturday night must return in time for chapel on Sunday.

The common room is available to all boys. There is a TV with Sky and a DVD player is available for general use. All boys are encouraged to relax and enjoy the company of others. There is also a piano for the musically keen!

Dress and Personal Hygiene Boys are expected to follow the school rules applying to uniform and general appearance. Boys should not leave the house in home clothes before 16:15 on any weekdays, even during exam leave.

Boys are expected to pay attention to their personal hygiene and shower or bathe daily.

Computers The house provides several computers and printers to which everyone has access and these are linked to the school network.

All boys are expected to use ICT facilities appropriately for school work and are bound by the school’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).

Duties

Boys can connect their own devices (laptops, tablets) to the school network via WiFi connection. Unfortunately, desktop PCs are not allowed in the house due to limitations on the electrical supply.

Boys are expected to perform various duties, following a rota system that is organised by the Houseparents at the start of each week.

Electrical Items

Days Out

All electrical products must conform to UK safety standards.

Parents are asked to ensure that all electrical equipment is safe. The House has an annual electrical safety check and any items that do not meet these standards are

If boys are invited out by local parents of day boys, we will confirm the arrangements with whoever has invited them out and we require written confirmation from both boys’ parents/guardians.

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Exeats and Half Terms

removed. Two pin and three pin adapters are not allowed, owing to the danger of overloading: only strip style adapters with two plugs can be used. We can provide these and blue bill parents if required.

Houses will remain open over Exeat weekends for full boarders. Weekly and flexi boarders can board over Exeat weekends and an additional charge will be made for this. There is of course no compulsion for full boarders to stay at school over Exeat weekends – they may return home to parents or stay with guardians.

Owing to limitations on the electrical supply, boys are not allowed to bring items such as PCs, televisions, fridges and cooking appliances (including kettles & rice cookers), etc. The house provides these items for communal use. Bluetooth speakers may be brought into the house, although we like to limit the number within each particular age group/dorm.

Boys may prefer to bring ipads.

Houses close at 18:00 on the last day of a half term and the end of term. Boys should return between 18:00 and 21:00 on the last day of a holiday.

In advance of the Exeat weekends, a half term and the end of a term, you will receive a request to complete an online Microsoft Form to confirm your son’s travel arrangements. It is essential that all overseas boys have a guardian who is based locally.

End of Term The house is closed during the school holidays. Boys should leave the house before 14:00 on the last day of term. The only exception to this rule is for Upper Sixth boys who are attending both the Leavers’ Ball and the Leavers’ Service at the end of the summer term.

Fire Drill We hold practice fire evacuations at least once a term, test the emergency lighting system monthly and fire detection system weekly.

Boys need to take their belongings home at the end of the autumn and spring Term – full boarders can store their belongs in the garage.

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Games Room

House Business

The games room offers relaxation after a hard day. There is a variety of activities including: pool, table tennis, table football, PS5, and we often have house competitions.

The Housemaster is available for House Business at 07:45. Any paperwork can be done at this time.

House Inspection

House Activities

We inspect the house regularly and it is expected that all rooms are kept tidy, clothes are put away neatly and beds are made. Weekly and flexi boarders are expected to tidy their areas before leaving the house on Saturday.

There are four very important dates, near the end of each term, in the Redburn House calendar: House Singing, Christmas Dinner, House Quiz and House BBQ. In House Singing, all boarding house members practise songs for an adrenaline-filled night where house pride is at stake. We can proudly declare that we have been winners of cups in recent years and hope to keep up the standard.

House Trips The house organises trips from time to time. Possible activities include going to the theatre, gokarting, paint balling or a shopping trip to Milton Keynes.

The House Quiz is another popular event at the end of Easter term.

Boys are put up to the task of putting their brainpower against each other in teams and the winning team is given a prize.

Finally, House BBQ is at the end of summer term when boys may finally relax after a hard year’s work. These events have been very popular and boys take part enthusiastically.

Internet Access Internet activity is actively monitored and boys are expected to adhere to the school’s acceptable use policy.

Late Teas If boys are away from school and miss school dinner due to a school

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fixture/event and return late to Redburn, the Houseparents will provide a meal.

except by prior agreement

Lights Out Year Group Upstairs Lights Out Fourth Form 21:45 22.00 Remove Form 22:00 22:15 Fifth Form 22:15 22:30 Sixth Form 22:30 22:45 Boys in different year groups are expected to go upstairs to their room when it is time. They will have fifteen minutes to have a shower and brush their teeth so that they may be ready by ‘Lights Out’ time.

Boys may work late for half an hour with permission from whoever is on duty. On Saturdays, ‘Lights Out’ is half an hour later.

Leave of Absence The Housemaster’s permission is required for the following: • To be absent from any school

meal • To leave Bedford for any reason • To be out of the house after 18:45 on any day. Boys must sign out at Housemaster’s Business each morning on the day, so that their absence is recorded in the day diary. This is especially important when boys are away for a sports fixture • If boys are going to be late for whatever reason, they should phone the Houseparents or Matron on 01234 362234 to inform them. Boys are expected to know this telephone number and store it in their mobile phones • Boys should sign out on the iPad whenever they leave the House.

Boys require the permission of whoever is on duty to leave the house between 18:45 and bed time. On Sundays all boys must return to the house by 21:00,

Boys are expected to be asleep in bed after Lights Out and are not allowed to use torches, mobile phones, laptops, personal music players or any other device that may stop others from sleeping.

Meals and Kitchen All boys should eat breakfast, lunch and dinner at school and they are expected to be on time for meals in the dining hall. Boys are not permitted to eat in town 14

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without express permission from the housemaster. There are facilities for making tea, coffee and snacks in the house kitchen. Provisions such as bread, margarine, ham, cheese, jam, chocolate spread, fruit, cordials and milk are available, and we provide a supper every evening at 19:45. Boys are required to wash up after themselves and keep their kitchen area clean and tidy. There is space in the boys’ fridge/freezer for storing food.

notified of any allergies or medical conditions at the start of term.

Pupils must not bring medication or drugs into school for their personal use unless prescribed by a Doctor (and labelled in English) or with the knowledge of the medical centre. All medicines must be given to the house Matron who will discuss them with the medical centre and Housemaster.

Pupils must not hold a supply of their own medication without an assessment of safety by the school Doctor or Senior Nurse.

For health and safety reasons, all cooked food is to be prepared in the kitchen and eaten in the common room. As well as this, all leftover food and packaging is to be disposed of in the kitchen bin. Out of date food is thrown away daily. We hold occasional barbecues and provide hot snacks on a weekly basis.

The house surgery is open between 08:00 and 18:00 Monday to Friday, and can be opened on request at other times. Matrons are available throughout the day and boys are encouraged to visit surgery for a chat if they have any concerns at all. If a boy feels ill during school time, he must report to the medical centre in the first instance and should never simply return to the house.

Medical Matters Medical Cards are to be brought in by all boys who possess them.

The De Parys Medical Centre is the school’s medical practice and all boys are added to their patient list. All new boys are then given a medical examination during their first term. Matron should be

If you do not wish your son to be given non-prescription medicines, please contact the Housemaster directly to discuss this with him.

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Mobile Phones

time, we ask for a contact number and address for use in case of emergency.

Boys in the Fourth, Remove and Fifth Form hand their mobile phone and all other electronic devices in overnight, every night of the week.

These are returned to boys in the morning.

Passports and Tickets

All boys with mobile phones need to register them with us at the start of year and inform us of any subsequent number changes. The payment scheme is between the boy and his parents.

Although some older boys prefer to keep their own tickets and passports, we ask all boys who have return air tickets and passports to give them to us at the start of term and we safeguard these in the house safe. We return them to the boys at the end of term.

Noise

Pocket Money Each boy should have a personal bank account. Parents and guardians can therefore pay any pocket money into this personal bank account so the boy can withdraw his money as required.

Spending money is only available from the house in exceptional circumstances. There are local branches of HSBC, Santander, Barclays, Natwest, Nationwide, RBS, Lloyds and TSB in town.

Noise should be kept to a minimum, particularly in evenings when others will want to study. This applies especially to music.

Out of Bounds The attic, boiler room, all roofs and the fire escapes (except during a fire practice and in an emergency) are all out of bounds.

Parents/Guardians who are away from home during term time

All cash and debit cards must be locked away in the boy’s locker.

Staff will remove any money left lying around in dorms and bedrooms; lock it away and make a note in the day book. The boy can

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then claim it later.

Misdemeanours may include: •

Being disrespectful of each other’s personal living space

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Failing to meet house timings and lateness to roll call/ meetings.

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Inappropriate use of communication devices

This may include:

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Failure to complete duties

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Helpfulness

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Inappropriate language

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Kindness to others

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Failing to sign in/out.

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Community spirit

Sanctions may include

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Supporting others with their learning

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Additional duties – similar to other house duties

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Assistance at House events

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Confiscation of devices

Boarding merits should be awarded in boarding houses to recognise good behaviour and conduct in boarding settings.

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Loss of permission to go to town

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Early bedtime

Boarding houses may operate additional and appropriate rewards to recognise good conduct by groups and/or individuals.

Boardings concerns do not automatically convert a Warning.

Rewards and Sanctions Rewards in boarding houses Houses have weekly meeting where positive behaviour and outcomes are awarded and recognised.

Repeated poor behaviour or conduct will be escalated using the school rewards and sanctions system.

Sanctions in boarding houses Sanctions will be imposed for misdemeanours within the boarding community.

Roll Call There is a house meeting and roll call at 08:00 and 18:45 each 17

weekday and at 19:00 and 21:30 on Saturdays and Sundays. All boys are expected to attend these house meetings unless they have permission from the Housemaster to be absent.

School Policies Redburn House follows the school’s major policies which can be found on the school website.

Study Leave during Public Examinations Boys register with the Housemaster each morning at 08:00, regardless of whether or not they have exams. When they do not have exams, they are expected to study at their desks in the house for the following revision sessions. All boys must work quietly in their own rooms. Visitors to the house are not allowed in this time. Boys must attend lunch in uniform.

Study Periods Fourths, Removes, Fifth Formers and L6th may take their study periods in the school library. U6th Boys are allowed back in the house

to study, but only when they have a double study period. They can of course study at school if they wish.

Each time Sixth Formers return to the house, they are expected to inform the Matron on duty of their presence and should study quietly in their own room. Visitors are not allowed at the house during these study periods.

Takeaways There is a variety of choice ranging from Chinese, Indian, Italian to Mongolian or Thai. Boys should ask for the food to be delivered to their entrance door and wait nearby until it is delivered. Takeaways are not allowed during the week.

Telephone Boys’ mobile phones may not be used during prep. All boys will hand their phone in during evening prep.

Incoming calls on our private line should be restricted to calls from parents and guardians and for emergency calls by boys only. Boys should save the house telephone number (01234 362234 ) and Mr Marriott’s number (07584056186) in their phones.

Boarders’ Games, Summer party, inflatable fun and Box End

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Town

kept downstairs in the boot room.

Suitcases and trunks must be kept in the Garage. All clothes should be kept in wardrobes or drawers. Boys are encouraged to make their beds and ensure their laundry is in the ‘Wagga’ bag each morning.

Apart from when they go to and from school, boys may not go out of the house without permission from the member of staff on duty.

Fourths and Removes must not go out alone and must travel in pairs or groups.

Valuables

Use of Rooms

Each boy has a designated locker.

These should be used to store any valuable items including wallets, money and mobile phones. Each boy is responsible for the care and safe storage of their personal effects. Perishable food should not be stored in the lockers. A padlock can be provided for a small charge or a suitable padlock can be brought from home.

All rooms should be kept tidy and clean at all times. Boys should respect the space, feelings and belongings of fellow boarders. Boys may put up posters in their dorms and study areas. These should only be stuck onto walls with blue-tack.

Drawing pins are allowed on notice boards only.

Dormitories and Sixth Form bedrooms are not extra common rooms and boys may only enter a dorm or Sixth Form bedroom at the invitation of the inhabitants.

Boys may sleep, read or play music here individually. Boys may listen to music after first bell in the mornings and before lights out.

Food is not allowed in dorms/ bedrooms. Belongings should not be left lying around and only bags and shoes will be allowed on the floor. Boots and trainers are to be

Visiting Parents and guardians are obviously welcome to visit whenever they happen to be in Bedford. We would appreciate it if parents and guardians could let us know when they are in the house and ask that they use our front door, not the boys’ entrance, unless they are simply picking their son up. Our sitting room is always available for private meetings if 20

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desired.

Permission is rarely refused for any reasonable request.

Boys are welcome to have their friends visit the house during their free time. All visitors must sign in and out of the house and are only allowed in the public areas such as the common room and games room. They are not allowed in dorms or bedrooms.

We would be delighted if parents and guardians join the house for the Sunday service in chapel. They are very welcome to call in when they collect or return their son to the house, should time permit.

Weekends Weekly and flexi boarders are expected to leave Redburn each weekend after Saturday school.

Please could parents inform us if their son is staying anywhere other than home. Weekly and flexi boarders may stay in the house at weekends in exceptional circumstances, but their parents should contact the Housemaster in advance for permission.

Full boarders can go home or visit friends at weekends other than Exeats from time to time if parental Full boarders can go home or visit friends at weekends other than Exeats from time to time if parental permission is given in writing by the Thursday evening. If the boy is going elsewhere other than home, we expect the host family to contact us in writing as well.

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Finance Near the end of term, the disbursement total is given to the Harpur Trust Office and this figure is added in with the rest of the fees. If you are ever unsure about any item, please get in touch with us.

Accounts and Disbursements Termly accounts are issued by the Harpur Trust. They include tuition and boarding fees plus the various disbursement amounts.

Disbursements represent spending over and above the boarding fee and are placed on the termly accounts within various categories, including the following:

Insurance The school has a group insurance scheme covering boys’ personal property in the house. The total sum insured is £5,000, with a single item limit of £2,000. Bicycles are covered up to £250 if they are kept securely in the bicycle shed. Items are replaced on a new for old basis if they are less than one year old.

The policy excess is £25.

• School Shop - Boys and parents

can order uniform items to be delivered to the boarding house via the No Limitz website.

For free delivery, simply enter the following discount code: REDBURNDELIVERY. Orders placed by 1.00pm will be delivered next day, sometimes even the same day.

• House Trips - We organise recreational trips from time to time for members of the house.

The cost of these trips are added to the disbursements bill.

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Boarders’ Code of Conduct The purpose of this code of conduct is to outline how we expect boarders to behave and how they can expect to be treated to promote an inclusive, happy and supportive boarding community.

It reflects the school values of responsibility, integrity, curiosity and endeavour – these are all underpinned by kindness.

It has been created based on pupil voice through feedback from the Boarding Council and input from boarding staff.

• Boys will be respectful of the views and beliefs of others • Boys should challenge inappropriate behaviour and comments • Boys will support other boys with their academic studies • English should be spoken in communal settings to promote inclusivity • Boys will participate in house events • Boys will involve themselves in and support house competitions • Boys will respect the personal area of dormitories, never interfere with

another boy’s belongings and never take other boys belongings without their permission – this includes ‘borrowing’

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Redburn House 12 Rothsay Place Bedford MK40 3PY t: +44 (0) 1234 362234 e: jmarriott@bedfordschool.org.uk www.bedfordschool.org.uk Bedford School is part of the Harpur Trust