Page 10 - Exham House Handbook 2018-19

Whilst at the School Every

Student Will Receive:

• A full and proper induction particularly for any pupil joining the school at an unusual
time
• Leadership and ‘parenting’ from the housemaster/mistress
• Guidance, support, encouragement and advocacy from their tutor
• Leadership opportunities within the house and school
• Accommodation in well maintained and cared for boarding house

• An understanding of the variety of people who they can talk to if they wish to seek
help
• A PSHE course which is relevant to their age and experience
• Advice on keeping safe, with particular reference to cyber-safety
• The opportunity to have their voice heard in the house and school
• Healthy meals and snacks
• Advice and guidance on leading a healthy lifestyle
• A warm and friendly environment in which to feel secure and happy
• Support in personal spiritual development

• Help to develop respect for others both locally and in a diverse world
• Help to develop respect for the property of others
• Encouragement to have an inquiring mind, to read and to think
• Opportunities to take part in structured and safe social activities appropriate to their
age
• Opportunities to explore careers and prepare for life after Bloxham
• Instruction as to how to improve their communication skills

• Support, guidance and help to form positive relationships
• Instruction to develop listening skills
• Nurturing to build and develop self-esteem and that of others
• A regular communication between school and parents
• Encouragement to develop their talents to the full – both academic and non-
academic
• Help to become emotionally robust
• Fair and transparent disciplinary procedures
• Recognition for their success and effort in every area of school life

• Access to the school counsellor...

...so that they may leave Bloxham as engaging, respectful, caring and confident
individuals who are ready to live happily, contributing positively to the ever-changing
world in which they live.

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