Information for Teachers and Leaders
Welcome
We have put this page together to answer most of the most regular questions! Please ask us if there is anything you are unsure about – we are here to help!
How to find us
If you require assistance, the best way to contact us is via the WhatsApp group.
You can also ring: Melton Guest House phone: +44 7425 337709 or College Emergency Number: +44 7702596819
Melton Guest House
Mealtimes
Please let us know, by the end of breakfast, if you will not be with us for dinner.
Please ensure we are aware of any food allergies!
| Days | Monday-Friday | Saturday-Sunday |
| Breakfast | 0815-0845 | 0830-0915 |
| Dinner | 1830 | 1830 |
Fire
In case of fire, please evacuate the building. The assembly point is in the Car Park. The Guest House has a modern and very sensitive fire detection system. Please be careful creating steam/water vapour in bedrooms, for example, using haircare products.
Garden
You have access to the Garden through the conservatory.
Wi-Fi
There is free Wi-Fi throughout the building. Network Name: Melton College-York Password: Melton2015
Security
Our car park, common areas and garden are covered by CCTV. Please ensure the front door (and, when closed, the outer front door) are shut and locked.
Smoking & E cigarettes
There is no smoking or e cigarettes use allowed anywhere inside the Guest House.
Keys
Your keys include a front door key and room key, which also opens the inner, front door. Some rooms automatically lock, so please ensure you carry your key with you!
Room refresh
Your room will get a simple, daily, re-fresh. Towels and sheets are replaced weekly.
Tap water
The tap water is safe to drink
Hot Drinks
The coffee machine is only available at breakfast time. You may help yourself to instant coffee and tea and are welcome to take mugs back to your room. The water heater in the Guest Sitting Room is always on.
Restaurants in York
York has many fine restaurants, and many are quite reasonably priced! Here is a small selection, starting with three fine dining options!
Melton’s https://meltonsrestaurant.co.uk/
Roots https://www.rootsyork.com/
Skosh https://www.skoshyork.co.uk/
The Chopping Block https://www.thechoppingblock.co.uk/
Delrio’s https://www.delriosrestaurant.com/
Red Chilli http://redchillirestaurant.co.uk/
Kalpakavadi https://kalpakavadi.co.uk/
What we would like you to do
Below is a list of the things we would ask you to do to help with the smooth running of the College. However, first and foremost, we need to to share our commitment to Safeguarding.
With this in mind, we would ask that you read and accept that you will follow and support the implementation of our Safeguarding Policies - These are available in the BLUE downloads section.
We also need to to confirm you have access to emergency contact details and insurance for your group and will be available to help the College or authorities at all times should there be a problem.
When you have done so. please follow this link and complete the form to confirm.
Road Safety
The safety of the students is our most important duty and the biggest risk to the students comes from traffic!
Holgate Rd is busy and many of the cars are driving well over the speed limit. Please help us to enforce our absolute rule that students
MUST NOT CROSS THE ROAD OUTSIDE THE COLLEGE
Even if they are sensible, even if they are with you!
There is a pedestrian crossing 80m down the road next to the bus stop.
There is a pedestrian crossing 160m up the road by the church. So, whether going into the city or coming from the city there is never a reason to cross the road outside the College!
Elsewhere in York the same applies. Use pedestrian crossings, cross with care, LOOK RIGHT FIRST!
Contact
Ensure that we can contact you at all times in case of an emergency. Please ensure that the office has your mobile phone number and ensure that when you are not in the College you carry it with you!
First Day
Please be at the College in good time to help us check your students have arrived.
Weekdays
Please remain in the College until all your students have arrived. . After this your time is your own until lunch but please ensure you are back at the College about 10 minutes before the start of lunch.
In the Evening
Please be at all your group's activities. Please help the staff running the event to ensure that students go home straight after the event finishes, students must return to homestay for dinner. The colleague has it’s own curfew times based on students age, however, should the organisation have agreed a different curfew (that conforms with the college’s age based curfew) this must be made clear to the college and then please help us ensure these curfews are kept, particularly for younger students with an earlier curfew.
Additional evening events
Please do not arrange additional evening events without first speaking to the College. We require at least 48 hours’ notice to allow us to inform the host families! Please do not assume that the students can inform the families themselves. Hosts should not be expected to provide additional services if you have arranged additional events. You must not, under any circumstances, take students from other groups or courses on your activities.
Additional weekend events
Ideally these should be arranged in advance of your arrival. If not, please ensure we have as much notice as possible so that we can inform the host families. Remember, if your group is an open group then additional activities can isolate the students from their class mates. You must not, under any circumstances, take other students on your additional activities.
If a student is not well
If a student is unable to attend class, we may ask you to go to the homestay to babysit. As an alternative, we may move the student to a room in Melton Guest House for the day.
If the student is ill at the weekend, you or another leader may have to miss the excursion to remain with the student.
The Law in England
The law in the UK is different from the law in your own country. Some things are allowed, some things are forbidden and some things you can only do from a certain age! Please read the list below carefully and refer to it if you are ever unsure. If you have any questions, ask the Welfare officer or Deputy Principal. It does not matter if the law in your own country is different. When in the UK you must accept UK law.
When do you become an adult?
In Britain you become an adult on your 18th birthday. When you are 18 years old you can make legal decisions for yourself. When at Melton College, if a student is under 18 the College or you will, in certain circumstances, make decisions on behalf of your parents. This is called being in “loco parentis”.
What you cannot do if you are not 18
- You cannot buy alcohol, or have alcohol bought for you
- You cannot buy cigarettes or have cigarettes bought for you
- You are not allowed into some licensed buildings (pubs)
- You cannot watch some films at the cinema
English Only!
Your group is here to learn English and so are all the other students. Moreover, English is what we all have in common; it allows all of us to participate in everything. More importantly, it stops people from being excluded, so at Melton College we have a simple rule:
When you are in the College, or with other students on an activity you must speak English and only English!
Communication takes place in lots of situations, not just in the classroom. It is very important that you encourage your students to ask their own questions! Please do not act as a messenger! Of course, if the student wants you present when asking a question, you will be welcome.
