About Huish Boarding
Board at Oak House
Choosing to board full-time, perhaps for the first time, may seem daunting but you’ll get the chance to mix with a diverse new range of people, surrounded by plenty of support as you prepare for a future of independent living.
We aim to equip you with the skills to confidently navigate adulthood when you progress on from College and those who stay with us often find the move to university less of a leap.
Weekly/Flexi-Board at Oak House
Flexi-boarding means you stay at Oak House for 3 or more nights per week. You may want to consider weekly or flexi-boarding if;
- you have sporting commitments, such as evening matches or training
- you have after-college enrichment
- you have a long commute
- you want a taste of living away from home and making new friends.
Occasional Boarding at Oak House
Students who apply for temporary accommodation, or 1 or 2 nights per week, will be considered as occasional boarders and will be allocated places, if available, on a week-by-week basis.
In 2024 our boarding facility, Oak House was rated ‘Outstanding’ in a social care inspection by Ofsted.
More about Ofsted“The happy and welcoming atmosphere created by staff radiates throughout the boarding provision. Students very much like staying here and have formed long-standing positive relationships with each other. Students respect and care for one another, valuing each other’s differences and positively celebrating diversity. Students said that staying in the boarding house is like being part of one big family”.
“Students particularly like that staff treat them with respect and as young adults rather than children. They also appreciate that staff are open to their views and ideas for further development of the college”.
Ofsted 2024
Term Dates and Guardianship
Oak House is closed during Christmas and the summer holidays. If you are not returning home for these holidays then you will need to make alternative arrangements.
Aegis is an independent body offering Guardianship accreditation in the UK. Please refer to their website for a list of accredited Guardianship companies in the UK.
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Before you apply
Further details about all our boarding packages and fees are contained in our boarding brochure available above.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a tour of the facilities please contact us.
Applying
When you apply to study at Huish you have the option to complete a boarding registration form as part of your application.
We have limited boarding places available so recommend applying early.
Your room will be secured once you have paid your deposit.
Please also read our Statement of Boarding Aims and Values (Oak House) or Statement of Homestay Accommodation Aims and Values.
