Ashford Academy has modelled its boarding facility around international best practices that promote the social and emotional development of learners in their transitional adolescence stage. Ashford Academy and its Staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare and safety of all learners.
Pupils are supported throughout their school career in an environment that is both caring, supportive and understanding of the challenges of adolescence. Through the school`s pastoral practice, we have created an atmosphere conducive to learning and promoting responsibility, tolerance, resilience, inclusivity, fairness, and equal opportunities for all.
Currently, there are two Hostels, Desmond hostel for boys and Wangari hostel for girls. Each boarding house has a capacity of 96 beds. Ashford Academy Boarding Hostels are led by the Housemasters/mistresses, together with their teams of House Tutors, who provide an environment that is both caring and supportive.
The welfare boarders are also supported throughout their school career by the Hostel Parents and Deputy Hostel Parents who get to know learners well and liaise closely with their families. Additionally, each Boarding Hostel is assigned a matron who helps manage each hostel, supervise students and support staff to maintain health and sanitation standards.
We schedule lectures by our staff as well as external experts on various topics affecting teenage life for our young people and their parents alike.
In addition to the Hostel system, pupils’ involvement is encouraged through the School Council. The Council promotes engagement across all year groups. They meet regularly to discuss various issues, including catering, anti-bullying, mentoring, and environmental issues.
Furthermore, a perfect system is in place to foster shared and responsible leadership in the learner community. We believe that through such arrangements, we are raising students who are confident in themselves and can responsibly contribute to their communities in future.