Health and wellbeing
Health Centre registration
The Health Centre is located behind Kim House, and has Registered Nurses and School Counsellors on site during the school day.
New Boarders will have an appointment with the Health Centre to introduce themselves and discuss their individual needs within the first few days of joining.
It is suggested that pupils register with the local GP at Kimbolton Medical Centre, as this can mean that House Matrons can take pupils to any required appointments, without missing a lot of lesson time.
Routine appointments for dental check ups and eye tests should be booked by Parents/Guardians for school holidays where possible.
All medication should be handed in upon arrival where it will be assessed by the Nursing Team. Most medication is held securely and administered by Boarding House staff unless an individual plan has been agreed. Pupils will hold their own emergency medication (eg inhalers).
Medical Needs and Medication
To ensure you receive all of the support that you need it’s important to let the Health Centre and your Houseparent’s knows if you have any current medical or mental health needs or allergies.
Medication Consent forms need to be completed by Parents/Guardians before any medication can be administered in school.
What to do if you are ill
The Health Centre is open during the school day 0800-1700. Outside of these times there is always a member of Boarding Staff on duty who carries a duty phone.
If a Boarder wakes up feeling too unwell to go to school they must report this to their Houseparent or Matron, who will discuss with them the best course of action. If a boarder is off school due to illness they will rest in the Health Centre or Boarding House depending on their needs.
Dentist and optometrist
It is suggested that you book routine appointments during the school holidays where possible. It may be possible for a member of School staff to take you to appointments; however there will be a cost incurred for this, including any taxi/travel expenses.
Counselling
There is support available for all boarders from boarding staff, school staff and head of houses. Or, you could speak with a friend within the boarding house.
If you have a concern relating to school, your School Tutor is normally the first point of contact. Within the boarding house, this will usually be your Houseparents and House Matron in the first instance.
However, all of the people listed below are available for you to speak to for support and guidance, or, to raise any concerns you may have:
- School Tutor
- House Matron, Heads of House and Houseparents
- School Nurses or Counsellor
- The School Chaplain: Dr. Rev. Cathy Brazier
- The Designated Safeguarding Lead Person: Mrs V. Garrett vkg@kimboltonschool.com
An appointment can be booked with the school counsellors by email:
Rachel
Jenni
Independent listener
For matters a pupil doesn’t wish to discuss with a staff member, there is an independent listener, whose number is 07862 291184 and can be found on the boarding house notice board.
The Childline telephone number should you wish to contact them is: 0800 1111.
All of these details, including phone numbers can be found on the boarding house notice board.
Wellness and Pastoral Support
There is support available for all Boarders. If you have a concern relating to school, your School Tutor is normally the first point of contact. Within the boarding house, this will usually be your Houseparents and House Matron in the first instance.
However, all of the people listed below are available for you to speak to for support and guidance, or, to raise any concerns you may have:
- School Tutor
- House Matron, Heads of House and Houseparents
- School Nurses or Counsellor
- The School Chaplain: Dr. Rev. Cathy Brazier
- The Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mrs V. Garrett vkg@kimboltonschool.com
All other safeguarding contacts
An appointment can be booked with the school counsellors by email:
Religious provision
All Boarders attend Community Chapel every other Monday at 5.30pm as shown in the School Calendar. This is taken by the School Chaplain, Dr. Rev. Cathy Brazier.
The village church, St Andrews has services every Sunday (Church of England). Should you have any questions about where and when you can pray or practice your particular religion please ask your Houseparent or contact the Chaplain at chaplain@ kimboltonschool.com.
Catering
All dietary requirements and allergies are catered for. If a pupil has any specific requirements, they should let their Houseparent and House Matron know and they will ensure arrangements are made for this.
Boarders will be provided with all of their daily meals in the school dining hall with the exception of Saturday breakfast which is provided within the house. Daily snacks are provided in the boarding house, for pupils to take with them to school.
Provisions such as bread, spreads, fruit and milk are provided for pupils to make their own snacks in the afternoons, evenings and weekends. Fridges, kettles, microwaves and grills are provided, these are not permitted in rooms.
There is regular communication between the catering staff and the boarders, and meetings are arranged as needed. The catering team are really keen to meet the boarders’ needs and quickly action the feedback provided.
Boarders’ feedback
The boarders’ feedback is collected within house meetings and periodically through the Houseparent’s. The Headmaster and Boarding governors also visit to get feedback. A Boarders Survey Questionnaire also goes out once a year.
Independent listener
For matters a pupil doesn’t wish to discuss with a staff member, there is an independent listener, whose number can be found on the boarding house notice board.
Childline is a free, private and confidential service which is separate to the school and will always listen: 0800 1111.
All of these details, including phone numbers can be found on the boarding house notice board.
