Boarding Information
Bedrooms
Students in Schoolrooms and Seniors share rooms in groups of up to four, and College students generally share twin rooms or have singles. Whenever possible, we try to organise rooming lists according to students’ wishes and we do allow room-swapping after due consultation.
Each boarder is provided with a bed with divan storage, wardrobe space and desk with desk lamp for private study.
Each boarder is also provided with a secure storage space for valuable items. We also provide duvets and pillows, and we encourage students to bring their own bed linen (see below) in order to personalise their own space.
Boarders can also, if they wish, personalise their dormitory space with suitable posters and personal items but please try to ensure that the majority of your child’s possessions can fit easily into the space provided.
Choosing a UK Guardian
If you have family or a close family friend living in the UK who is prepared to act as UK guardian this is usually preferable. Alternatively, there are many agencies who offer guardianship services.
Some Questions to ask when choosing an agency
- Are they compliant with all current legislation relating to the care of children studying at Boarding School – with reference to the Children Act 2004?
- Are all of their host families checked by the Disclosure and Barring Service (do they have a DBS Clearance)?
- Do they have 24 Hour Emergency Telephone Contact?
- Do they keep in regular contacts with the students/school?
- Students joining from some countries are required to register with the police within a specified time on arrival in the UK – will they arrange this?
- Will my son/daughter go to the same family each leave weekend/holiday?
- Will they help with my son’s/daughter’s travel arrangements? How close to York is their office? If the office is a long way from the school – do they have hosts families/representatives in or around York?
Local Guardian Agencies used by current students at Bootham School
We are not allowed to recommend particular agencies to our parents. However, here are the contact details for two of the most local agencies that are used by families of some of our current students whose families live overseas.
Mrs Ann Lane
Heritage Educational Planning – Harrogate
(Harrogate is approximately 30km north west of York)
Telephone: +44 (0)1423 520126
Website: www.heritage-education.co.uk
E-mail: info@heritage-education.co.uk
Angela Fan
Study Links International – Bradford
(Bradford is approximately 60km south west of York)
Telephone: +44 (0)1274 679710
Website: www.studylinks.co.uk
E-mail: info@studylinks.co.uk
Arrangements for leave from the boarding house
If a student needs to miss a night in the boarding house when they would normally be staying, we need to have permission in writing. This should be by email to the Housemaster/mistress (please click here for contact information) at least 48 hours in advance. It can be very difficult for everyone involved if the arrangements are left until the very last minute. Should the student be staying with someone other than parents or guardians, we also require a confirmation email from them.