Boarding Staff

Daily routines provide structure and consistency, but the atmosphere remains relaxed, homely and family centered - thanks to the dedicated presence of our House families who live on-site and lead each House with care and commitment.

Each House benefits from a pastoral team, including Houseparents, Assistant Houseparents, Matrons, Medical, Resident House Tutors and Graduates, supported by a wider network of non-resident tutors.
Year Heads and Boarding Mentors work closely with the House teams to monitor academic progress and ensure each student receives the guidance they need to reach their true potential, to succeed both in and out of the classroom.

To fulfil the College’s Mission to ensure that all of our students are “Learning and Growing in the Light of the Gospel”.

Boarding Principles

To provide a secure, caring environment where – as a minimum – each boarder receives the attention and support they need.

To create an open and trusting atmosphere where each boarder learns to value truth, and respect for others.

Boarding Principles

To make boarders feel the same confidence and comfort, as far as possible, as they might expect to experience at home.

Boarding Principles

To provide opportunities for each boarder to develop physically, socially, culturally, morally and spiritually.

Boarding Principles

To provide opportunities for each boarder to develop their intellectual talents.

Boarding Principles

To develop boarders’ qualities of leadership, ability to work as part of a team and selfresponsibility.

Boarding Principles

To encourage boarders to integrate fully with day students in the life of the school, and with other members of the boarding community.

Boarding Principles

To encourage links with parents in the support and development of their son/daughter as a boarder.

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To promote Fundamental British Values and to provide opportunities for Boarders to understand their impact upon their lives at Ratcliffe College.

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To provide accommodation which is comfortable and suited to the needs of boarders, according to age and maturity, and which provides adequate levels of privacy.

Boarding Principles

To safeguard and promote the welfare of each boarder, by providing an environment that is, as far as possible, free from physical hazards and dangers.

Boarding Principles