Boarding Aims
Tettenhall College believes in the education of the whole person and the importance of boarding as part of this process within the outcomes of 'Every Child Matters'. Citizenship and social responsibility are important elements in a boarding environment and learning to live with and care for others is essential.
Tettenhall's boarding community is designed to accommodate boys and girls in a caring, family environment which supports them whilst they mature. Pupils may board on either a flexi, weekly or full-time basis, allowing them to return home at weekends or alternatively they may participate in the activity programme that takes place on the weekends.
We aim to make the houses a happy, home-like atmosphere with the over riding aim to 'safeguard and promote the welfare' of each individual. The atmosphere within the boarding houses is welcoming and it allows pupils to make friends easily, whilst establishing their own identities. We also aim to encourage good working practices so that boarders can access the best all round education possible. The boarding community helps to create strong relationships with staff and peers. Boarders often make friends for life and have a great sense of community. They also develop increased independence, self-reliance, social awareness and an enhanced level of self esteem.
Other aims include:
- to have an open-house policy such that the pupils can come and see the Housemaster/mistress for any reason, whether large or small, at any time of day or night when we are in the house.
- to allow the pupils a democratic voice either speaking themselves at their daily house meetings in discussion of various house issues or events, presenting any ideas that they may have, or bringing up particular concerns. Alternatively the pupils can do this through the Headmaster, SMT, the housemaster/mistress, head of house, house assistants or form tutors and teachers. If the matter cannot be discussed at these levels then each individual has access to many of the relevant external agencies.
Thorneycroft House and School House
Thorneycroft is the boarding house for our girls and School House is for our boys. They both provide modern facilities which encompass common rooms, recreational facilities, kitchen and a quiet area. Television and ICT facilities are provided and both houses have wireless access for evenings and weekend use. Younger pupils are accommodated in shared rooms, whilst Sixth Formers have their own study bedrooms.
We provide medical care 24 hours a day and all boarders are registered with one of two School doctors.
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Boarders come to Tettenhall College from all over the UK and the world. Our world wide appeal has seen us receive pupils from Moldova, Germany, Spain, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Russia, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Korea, Kenya and Thailand. 40-50% of our boarding population are sons/daughters of service personnel - providing stability for their education
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- We believe in the education of the whole person and the importance of boarding as part of this process. Citizenship and social responsibility are important elements in a boarding environment and we aim to equip our boarders with these skills.
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- We offer great flexibility in terms of boarding, offering full boarding, weekly boarding and day boarding. We aim to cater for all the needs of our families. Full boarding: 7 days per week boarding for each term, going to parents or guardians at half term. Weekly boarders: 5 days a week boarding returning to parents or guardians for the weekend. Occasional boarding: we can accommodate pupils from a few days to a week at a time when parents are away on business etc.
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- Junior Boys are housed in shared rooms, while Sixth Form boys have their own study bedrooms. Girl boarders are accommodated in shared or single study bedrooms in the purpose built Thorneycroft House. Each House has recreational facilities, kitchens, quiet study areas and television areas.
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- We offer a varied programme of social and cultural activities including paintballing, Alton Towers, ten-pin bowling, cinema, walks in the Shropshire countryside, cultural trips to London, theatre trips, visits to Ironbridge Gorge local museums and art galleries. In addition to the organised activities the boarders have access to school facilities at weekend, including the Sports Hall and Swimming Pool.
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- Within the two Boarding Houses we have a Housemaster and Housemistress and resident house tutors. Nursing staff are available 24 hours per day and all boarders are registered with a local doctor. For many pupils their housemaster or mistress becomes a surrogate parent, they can be assured that there is always someone to talk to and share their concerns and celebrations. All staff aim to fulfil their 'duty of care' to the highest standard and always seek to 'safeguard and promote' the welfare of each individual. For many pupils their housemaster or mistress become a surrogate parent, they can be assured that there is always someone to talk to and share their concerns and celebrations with.
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- We provide a welcoming environment which enables us to create a warm and friendly atmosphere. We aim to expand individual horizons and offer cultural diversity.
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