Our aim as a boarding community is to meet the individual needs, foster the aptitudes and nurture the growth of each child in order to create an environment whereby they have the opportunity to become their best self. We believe that emotional and social well-being and growth, self-esteem and confidence are of prime importance.
We believe that respect for children, faith in children and an ability to see the world through their eyes should inform our care. The staff involved in boarding at Sedbergh Junior School wish to notice and respond to a child’s need, identify their talent and discover and resolve their unhappiness. If we evidence this care then children will feel secure and valued and, as a result, will value themselves and others.
A sense of community is of immense value to children and to their families and it stems from our desire to understand and care for the whole child. Boarding at Sedbergh Junior School aims to be seen as an extension to family life. For some families, their child boarding with us may be their first experience of boarding. For others, they may have the experience of older children boarding at Sedbergh School. Whatever your experience of boarding, you will need to feel confident that your child is being cared for in the best possible way.
We currently have two boarding houses at Sedbergh School; one for the boys (Cressbrook House), and one for the girls (Marshall House).
Sedbergh Junior School offers four types of boarding and you will need to decide and inform the school which type of boarding is going to be best suited to your family and, most importantly, your child.
Full Boarding
Full boarders are at school throughout the week and at weekends, and benefit from an extensive weekend boarding programme. Full boarders may go out with parents/family members at any time and with other pupils with the permission of the Houseparents.
Weekly Boarding
Weekly boarders normally go home after their last commitment on Saturday and return either on Sunday evening 30 minutes prior to bedtime, or on Monday by 8.00am. Weekly boarders are welcome to stay in school at weekends. Should this be the case, Houseparents should be informed by Thursday lunchtime.
"Home & Away" Boarding
"Home & Away" is available for the first term of boarding and makes it possible for boarders to opt for a midweek night at home on Wednesdays. In so doing they board for no more than two consecutive nights at a time - Monday/Tuesday and Thursday/Friday. Under this arrangement almost as much time will be spent at home as at school thus allowing for very regular contact. This can work as an ideal stepping stone for those boarding for the first time or making the transition from Flexi boarding.
“Flexi” Boarding
“Flexi” is available to Day Pupils aged 8 and above and is a wonderful introduction to boarding. It allows those pupils to experience a night of boarding with their friends. Most of our children who start “Flexi” boarding very quickly convert to “Home & Away”, Weekly or Full Boarding.
Contact Us
Marshall House (Girls)
Main Street,
Sedbergh,
Cumbria.
LA10 5AB
Tel:015396 22099
Cressbrook House (Boys)
79 - 81 Main Street,
Sedbergh,
Cumbria.
LA10 5AB
Tel: 015396 22292