Each house has a resident houseparent or in their absence, a locum houseparent who will show what facilities are available for use, explain fire and safety precautions, and assist guests during their stay. Discipline and pastoral care are the responsibility of the organisers planning the events. Where children are involved, at least one adult member must be provided in each boarding house. Each house has an electronic security entry system with a unique number and most bedrooms are fitted with locks, for which keys are available on payment of a returnable deposit. Millfield is unable to accept responsibility for valuables or personal belongings left in boarding houses or other Millfield premises. A limited number of security boxes, located in a campus safe depository are available on application.