Annual Information
2014-2015
Members of Eastbourne College Board of Governors and St Andrew’s Prep List of Governors President His Grace The Duke of Devonshire KCVO CBE DL Vice-Presidents The Bishop of London The Earl of Burlington Chairman General Sir Kevin O’Donoghue KCB CBE Vice-Chairman Mr PAJ Broadley MA (Oxon) FCA FRSA Treasurer Mr A M Robinson BA ACA In Attendance Mr SP Davies MA (Oxon) PGCE Mr S Severino MA (Oxon) PGCE Mr CW Symes BSc PGCE MCGI Mr G Ferguson BSc PGCE Bursar and Clerk to the Board of Governors Mrs Carol Meade MA (Cantab)
Members Mr MT Barford MA FCA Mr CD Cracknell Dr CR Darley MD FRCP Mr CM Davies FRICS ACIArb Mrs NL Eckert BA PGCE Mrs VJ Henley BA Mr G Marsh MA (Oxon) Dr RA McNeilly MBBS DCH MRCGP DOccMed MBA Mr DL Meek LLB FCA General The Lord Richards of Herstmonceux GCB CBE DSO DL Mrs MJ Richards Mr TS Richardson FRICS Mr JH Ryley BA (Dunelm) AMP Mrs AM Saunders CB LLB Dr DL Smith MA (Cantab) PhD PGCE FRHistS Ms C Stokes BA Mr JP Watmough LLB Mr D Winn OBE MInstM Mr AWL Wolstenholme OBE BSc CEng FICE
All correspondence for the attention of the Chairman of the Board of Governors will be passed on in confidence. It should be sent in a separately sealed envelope addressed to the Chairman and posted to the Bursar and Clerk to the Board of Governors at St Andrew’s Prep.
Welcome This is the St Andrew’s Prep information booklet which complements our prospectus and website. The prospectus gives a very broad overview of what makes an education at St Andrew’s so very special while this information booklet contains more detailed information that is updated annually; further information can be found on our website. While all three sources of information help paint a picture of our school, the best way to find out about St Andrew’s Prep is to pay us a visit so that you can see the children, meet the staff, visit our teaching spaces and facilities and gain a real feel for the school. I look forward to welcoming you and your family to St Andrew’s Prep.
Simon Severino MA (Oxon) Headmaster
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History and Amalgamation The following passage is an extract from ‘A Children’s History’ which was written by St Andrew’s children, for St Andrew’s children. “Until 1877, when St Andrew’s Prep was founded, the site where the school now stands was not a school but a farm known as Colstocks or Wellcombe Farm. Meads Village was very small and was made up of a few fishing cottages, two large houses and All Saints Chapel which still stands today. In 1865 Colstocks was bought by a Mr Goodwin, who was to found the first school on the site. In 1877 the Reverend Francis Souper came to Eastbourne with his wife and family. He bought Colstocks Farm from Mr Goodwin and called the school ‘Meads’ until 1882, when he decided to name it after St Andrew, the disciple whom Jesus had first met by the sea.” In 1890 EL Browne (ELB) bought the land from Revd Souper and remained Headmaster for an incredible 43 years! Like many prep schools St Andrew’s was, in its early years, a small boarding school for around one hundred boys aged between 7 and 13. In 1964 the first day boys joined the school and in 1976 girls were admitted. During 1977 St Andrew’s merged with Ascham, the prep school of Eastbourne College.
In February 2010, the charities of Eastbourne College and St Andrew’s School amalgamated. As a consequence, the two schools continue to operate independently each having its own name and Headmaster, but they are run by a single charity. Very importantly the two schools share the same values and ethos and the Headmasters are charged, by the overarching charity, to work closely together and ensure the charity’s considerable resources (both human and facilities) are applied in the most effective way possible for the benefit of children at both schools. This arrangement is in stark contrast to ‘through’ schools where the junior school head is very often subservient to the senior school head, resources are not always evenly applied and children are very actively funnelled towards the senior school. By the same token, parental choice of senior school at 13 is highly valued and promoted at both St Andrew’s and Eastbourne College. It is essential that all children go to the right senior school for their individual needs and the Headmaster works closely with parents to offer advice and help before a final decision is made. There is no automatic right of transfer from one school to the other.
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Contents
Welcome 1 History and Amalgamation
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Staff 2014-15
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Curriculum (Nursery)
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Curriculum (Pre-Prep)
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Curriculum (Prep)
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Extra-Curricular 14 St Andrew’s Life (A to Z)
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Admissions 20 Scholarships and Bursaries
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Fees 23 Term Dates
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Directions 28 Registration Form
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Staff 2014-2015 Senior Management Team Mr S Severino MA (Oxon), PGCE Headmaster, Geography Mr G Ferguson BSc (Glasgow Caledonian), PGCE, PGDip
Deputy Head, Maths, Science, PSHEE Mrs C Hart BA Hons (Durham), PGCE Head of Juniors, Year 3 Form Teacher Mrs J Hreben BA (Kent), PGCE Head of Middles, French, Latin, Year 5 Tutor Mrs J Lowden BA Hons (Durham) Director of Marketing and Communications – Eastbourne College Charity Mrs C Meade MA (Cantab) Bursar – Eastbourne College Charity Mr N Reed High Ed Dip (Pretoria College) Senior Master, Head of Computing, Maths, Housemaster Mrs D Shephard MA (Ed) (Brighton), BEd Hons, Dip.SpLD, AMBDA Head of Seniors, Head of Learning Support, English Mr P Shouksmith BSc Hons (Leeds), PGCE Assistant Head, Director of Studies, Head of Maths, Computing Mrs H Stokes BEd Hons (Brighton) Assistant Head, Head of Pre-Prep and Nursery
Prep School Staff Mr J Barnett
Level 2 Rugby, Level 2 Tennis,
Boys’ Games, Tennis, PE, Boarding House Tutor
Level 1 Football, Level 1 Hockey
Mrs R Bates Individual Needs Learning Assistant in Year 3
Mr A Cruz BA (London) Design Technology, Boys’ Games, PE Year 7 Tutor
Mr B Price BEd (Exeter), CertEd Head of Geography, Boys’ Games
Miss M Eldridge BA (Southampton), PGCE Assistant Director of Music
(London College of Music)
Mrs H Ellis BA Hons (Sussex), MA (Sussex) English, Maths, Geography, History, Year 6 Tutor Miss M Fabien BA Hons (Brighton), PGCE, CELTA
English, Girls’ Games, Maths, Science Mr S Farrar BA Hons (Durham), PGCE Head of History, Head of English, Year 8 Tutor Mr D Haggis BSc Hons (UCL), GTP (Sussex) Year 8 Tutor, Science, Maths, Latin, Boys’ Games Mrs A Inglis BEd (Sussex) LAMDA Mr A Jones MA (Anglia Ruskin University), PGCE, Head of Art and Design, Year 7 Tutor Mr C Laughton BSc Hons (Dunelm), PGCE Head of Science, Year 6 Tutor Mr J Mackie-Savage BA (Bristol), PGCE Head of French, Head of Religious Studies, Year 5 Tutor
Mrs R Shouksmith GLCM, LLCM Junior Department Teaching Assistant Mr M Tomsett BSc Hons (Brighton), PGCE, Level 2 Cricket
Boys’ Games, PE, Geography, Head of Cricket, Year 6 Tutor Mrs S Tomsett BEd Hons (Bedford) Joint Director of Sport, Year 7 Tutor, Maths, Science, PE, Girls’ Games Ms S Tyrrell BA Hons, (Liverpool IPA), MA (Brighton), Drama
Mrs L Veitch BA (Northampton), PGCE Year 4 Teacher Miss C Warren BA (Reading) PGCE French, Boarding House Tutor Mrs A Wicks BA (Durham), PGCE, LTCL Director of Music, Year 8 Tutor, i/c Co-Curricular Pre-Prep and Nursery Staff Mrs R Addison BA (London), PGCE Year 1 Teacher (maternity cover) Mrs A Bissell NVQ3 Nursery Assistant
Mrs J Moore BEd (London), Cert Ed Year 4 Teacher
Mrs H Bloxam NVQ3 Nursery Assistant
Mr C Pinch MSc (Leicester), Dip Ed
Mrs D Butler NNEB Nursery Assistant
(Loughborough), Dip Sports Psychology (Nottingham)
Joint Director of Sport, PE, Boys’ Games Mrs C Pinch Cert Ed (Chelsea) Girls’ Games Mrs S Piper BA Hons (Portsmouth), PGCE Year 3 Teacher, Head of PSHEE
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Mrs S Casebourne BEd (Exeter) Year 1 Teacher Mrs E Cracknell BTech Year 2 Teaching Assistant Miss A Dadswell NVQ3 Nursery Room Leader Mrs T Digweed BA Hons Year 1 Teacher
Staff 2014-2015 (continued) Mrs S Dutton NVQ3 Year 1 Teaching Assistant Mrs J Farrell BEd (London) Year 2 Teacher Miss C Fineing NNEB, NVQ3 Management Nursery Deputy Manager/Room Leader Mrs S Francis BEd Hons (Kingston) Pre-Prep Learning Support Teacher Mrs V Glennon BTEC, NNEB Nursery Manager Mrs S Jackson Nursery Assistant Miss E Kennedy NVQ3 Year 2 Teaching Assistant Miss N Lane-Goncalves Nursery Assistant Miss P Laundon Individual Needs Learning Assistant Miss Z Lubbock NVQ3 Nursery Room Leader Mrs S Marshall BA (Brighton) CYPW3 (Early Years)
Nursery Assistant Mrs J Moon BSc (Hons), PGCE (Primary) Reception Teaching Assistant Ms Sian Nicholas Trainee Nursery Assistant
Mrs E Worsell NNEB Year 1 Teaching Assistant SEN Mrs J Price BEd Hons (Exeter), PGCE (SpLD) Learning Support
Miss K Kennard BA (Southampton), LGSMD Brass
(Guildhall), CTABRSM
Mr J Kotz BA (York), Dip GSM (Guildhall), LGSMD
Voice
Mrs C Simpson BSc (Galway) Higher Dip Ed Learning Support
Mr T Lees Cert Ed (Brighton) Guitar
Mrs S Terry BA (Surrey), PGCE Learning Support
Mrs E Vegh Cert Ed Music (Brighton) Piano
Extra English Mrs F Dundas M Ed (Leicester), BEd (Middlesex), RSA Dip, Cert Ed Head of EAL
Swimming Mrs J Garbett FIOS, FIOS(PB),
Music Mrs A Wicks BA Hons (Durham),
Medical Mrs J Stroud RN School Matron
PGCE, LTCL
Director of Music Miss M Eldridge BA (Southampton), PGCE Assistant Director of Music Mrs N Brazier GRSM, RCM, ARCM, LGSM (MT) Piano/Cello Ms S Carter G Mus (Colchester) Flute
NVQ2 coaching, Bronze Life Support, NRATC
Swimming
Mrs S Stacey RN Medical Centre Nurse Mrs E. Stephens Medical Centre Mrs S Kennard Matron
Mrs M Dodridge ABSM, GBSM, PGCE Violin
Support Staff Mr S Henderson-Reid Facilities Bursar
Mr D Fuller BMus (Guildhall), LGSMD French Horn
Mr G Morrison Transport Supervisor
Mrs J Skinner NVQ3 Room Leader
Mr S Giles BMus (Manchester), Dip in Orch Studies (Goldsmiths), LGSMD Violin/Viola
Mrs S Offord Registrar
Miss L Smith NVQ3 Nursery Assistant
Mr I Glen BSc (City University), LGSMD Bassoon
Mrs S Smith NVQ3 Nursery Room Leader
Mrs J Goss-Turner PPRNCM Voice
Mrs L Tarrant BA (Brighton), DipEd, SENCo Reception Teacher
Mr P Greatorex Drum kit
Mrs A Wilkinson Hons BSc (London),
Ms E Harrison LRSM, ARCM Clarinet/Saxophone
Mrs L Reed Higher DipEd (Pretoria) Reception Teacher, Houseparent Mrs E Robinson AISTD, IB, MT Dance Teacher
RGN, PGCE
Year 2 Teacher
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Mrs K Gent Marketing Officer Mrs C Ashford Head’s PA Mrs L Snell Administrative Assistant Miss K McDonald Administrative Assistant
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Curriculum Breadth and balance are just two features of a St Andrew’s
Baby Robin – 12 months to 24 months
education. With the broad curriculum on offer we are able
The Baby Room offers full day care from 8am to 4pm or
to create a strong blend of academic, artistic, dramatic,
8am to 6pm, for 50 weeks of the year from one day a week
musical and sporting experiences for all children.
to five days a week. There is a maximum of six children at any one time and two members of staff. Using the excellent facilities of The Lodge Nursery and the rest of the school,
The Lodge Nursery – 12 months to 4 years
there are nutritious home-cooked meals, a nappy-changing room, and a cosy sleep room with an up-to-date monitoring
Children can start school with us from the age of 12
system. There is plenty of outdoor play in the Nursery’s
months and for many parents whose older children are
dedicated play area and walks every day. The Baby Room
already at school, The Lodge Nursery provides an ideal
provides a stimulating and safe learning environment where
introduction for a younger sibling in friendly and familiar
your child will be happy, secure and engaged and the
surroundings. Those who join us in the Nursery are well
nursery staff will ensure a natural and easy transition
prepared for their future education. There is no division
to the older nursery classes.
between learning and play and we offer a welcoming and stimulating environment.
Curriculum: Art and Craft, Forest School, Heuristic Play (exploring and discovering), Messy Play, Music Maestros,
The Lodge Nursery is split into three year groups: Baby
Out and About, Singing and Rhyme Time, Story Time,
Robin for 12 months to 2 year olds; Robin for 2 to 3 year
Structured Play, Treasure Baskets (exploring and discovering).
olds, with an additional class, Racing Robin, added in the
A timetable can be found on our website.
Spring Term for 3 year olds; and further groups – Chaffinch
Robin onwards – 2 to 4 years
and Kingfisher – for children aged 3 to 4 years. Nursery children progress to the Reception classes in the September after their fourth birthday and many of our Nursery children transfer to our Pre-Prep.
The Lodge Nursery offers 2 to 4 year olds mix and match sessions during term time with holiday care available during the holidays. We believe in providing quality education for all children in our care, this is achieved through a team of
Our light, airy Nursery is friendly and secure in its own
dedicated professionals who nurture the educational, social
well-equipped building within the school’s spacious grounds.
and pastoral needs of each and every child within a friendly,
Being part of a larger school means that the children in
caring and happy environment.
The Lodge Nursery can enjoy many of the Pre-Prep and Prep facilities including an indoor swimming pool, gym, resource centre and extensive playing fields.
By offering children a wide variety of learning experiences, they quickly begin to develop spiritually, morally, culturally
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and socially while enhancing their creative talents. It is
will benefit them throughout their academic life. Such is our
through living and working in a positive and creative
commitment to provide the very best start, we have small
atmosphere that children learn to feel secure in themselves
class sizes and high staff to pupil ratios to ensure our young
and their surroundings.
children receive the attention they deserve.
The staff seek to promote a measure of self-confidence
It is well known that all children benefit from more
and independence in the children in the hope that by the
time outdoors. This time aids their emotional and social
time they leave the department, they will have acquired
development as well as their learning. It is also critical for
an enthusiasm for learning, gained some awareness of the
physical health.
needs of those around them and developed an ability to interact with others and make friends. The timetable is wide and varied ensuring children progress through their Learning Journey in preparation for transferring to Reception.
Outdoor learning forms a vital part of the curriculum at St Andrew’s as virtually all subjects can be taught outside. Children can experience all areas of the Foundation Stage of the National Curriculum in a fun and non-threatening
The transition from Nursery into Reception and beyond is a very smooth one for children who have attended The Lodge Nursery. Throughout their final nursery year, children have the opportunity to join the Pre-Prep for assemblies and a weekly story time. They also take part in a number of concerts and events and themed weeks such as Arts Week and Science Week. By the time a child’s Reception year commences they have already built close relationships with their peer group and with their new teachers, making that final transition into Pre-Prep seamless. There is a wide range of activities during the week taken by specialist teachers who teach their dedicated subject in the Pre-Prep and Prep Departments of the school.
way where no-one fails. Our outdoor classroom, the unique Forest School, is located opposite the main site of the school. Children spend one morning every week in the Forest School and virtually all curriculum subjects can be taught during this time. The children have opportunities to learn new skills such as wood carving, cooking and shelter building using different tools and equipment necessary for undertaking forestry projects. They learn how to minimise and manage risks, something that children have very little opportunity for nowadays. Children need to feel safe and happy to achieve and it is in the early years that foundations are laid for the future. By living and working in a happy and creative atmosphere,
Curriculum: Book Worms, Cheeky Chefs, Computer
children learn to feel positive about themselves, quickly
Wizards, Forest Fun, French, Gym Joeys, Library, Numeracy,
developing spiritually, culturally and socially as well
Out and About, Phonics and Literacy, Splashing Seals,
as academically.
Structured Free Play, Tapping Toes, Topical Activities, Tots Tennis. Full details of these subjects can be found on our website.
Curriculum: Art, Ballet, Boys’ Musical Movement, Computing, Cooking, Creative Play, Dance, Forest School and Diary Writing, French, Handwriting, History, Humanities, Journal Writing, Letters and Sounds, Library, Literacy, Mathematics, Music, Phonics, Physical Education, Poetry,
Pre-Prep – 4 to 7 years St Andrew’s Pre-Prep believes in providing quality education for all the children in its care. All the staff understand the importance of an effective early years education and firmly believe that the Pre-Prep is the foundation for future development and the beginning of a learning journey that
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Privilege Time, Reading, Religious Studies, Science, Show and Tell, Singing, Spellings, Sport, Story Time, Swimming, Understanding the World.
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After School Care in the Pre-Prep
For the majority of the time children in Years 5 to 8 should
The Pre-Prep school day ends at 3.30pm but children
have finished all their work at school before they go home.
may stay until 6pm. There is a well-developed range of after-school activities on offer from Monday to Friday from 3.30pm until 4.30pm, with the exception of Rainbows and Beavers which finish at 5pm. After this time, children may stay for tea which is served at 4.45pm at a cost of £3 per
Curriculum – Junior Department: Art, Beach School, Computing, DT, English, French, Geography, History, Maths, Music, PE, Privilege Time, Religious Studies, Science, Sport, Swimming.
day. If a later pick-up is required, children may stay until
Curriculum – Middle and Senior Departments:
6pm by special arrangement.
Art, Computing, DT, Drama, English, French, Geography,
The cost of all after-school activities is included in the fees with the exception of Rainbows (£12 per term), Beavers (£25 per term) and Musical Movement (£2.50 per session).
History, Latin, Maths, Music, Personal and Social Health Education, PE, Privilege Time, Religious Studies, Science, Sport, Swimming.
Activities include Art, Ballet, Ball Games, Beavers, Boys’ Musical Movement, Chess, Computing, Construction Club, Cookery, Craft, Creative Play, Gymnastics, Rainbows, Story Telling, Tennis.
Common Entrance to Independent Senior Schools From Year 8 there are two routes into senior schools. The majority of senior schools require children to take the Common Entrance examination to gain entry.
Prep – 7 to 13 years In Years 3 and 4 children are taught in their classes for the majority of subjects with specialist teachers taking them for Art, Design Technology, Computing, French, Music, PE, Swimming and Games. They are taught Maths in sets based on ability from Year 3 upwards.
However, there are a number of children who take Academic Scholarship examinations and it is normal that they then do not have to take Common Entrance as well. Some senior schools set their own Scholarship papers but the majority of local senior schools use the Common Academic Scholarship papers which are based on the same
In Year 5, the children move around the school more as the majority of lessons at this stage are taught by subject specialist teachers; they also begin Latin and Drama. The children still have a Tutor who will see them at the start of each day and at several other times during the week. In Year 5, co-curricular activities are also introduced into the timetable and each child has two 40 minute sessions of these activities each week.
syllabus as Common Entrance. Children begin preparation for the Common Entrance examinations in Year 7 and there are written papers in English, Mathematics, Science, French, History, Geography, Religious Studies and Latin (for those children who have studied it). Children move to a wide variety of senior schools, in
From Year 6 upwards, children are set by ability in English, Maths, French, Latin and Science. Children in Years 3 and 4 have a small amount of homework but from Year 5 upwards this is built into the timetable as prep lessons. This is supervised by the specialist subject teacher but it is a lesson of independent study. There may, at times, be a small amount of work brought home, usually in advance of a test or to catch up on work missed through illness or another event.
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particular Eastbourne College with which St Andrew’s Prep amalgamated in February 2010. Part of the strength of St Andrew’s is the Headmaster’s personal knowledge of a wide range of senior schools and his ability to match your child to the most appropriate one. Towards the end of a child’s time at St Andrew’s he will encourage parents to visit a number of schools and help them to identify the one best suited to their child.
Art and Design Technology (DT)
We actively encourage children to learn an instrument
All children in Years 4 to 8 study Art and DT. Within
– it is not only stimulating and fun but the discipline
Art, children explore a range of materials and learn to
of playing an instrument greatly improves a child’s
manipulate these to develop imagination and creativity.
concentration, co-ordination and memory skills. Music
They work with clay to make pots and models, and learn
lessons in the following instruments are available as an
about various glazing techniques. Children learn to develop
extra: all string instruments; all brass instruments; flute,
their drawing skills using pencil, charcoal, wax, inks and
oboe, clarinet and saxophone; piano, singing, guitar and
mixed media. They also experiment with collage, batik,
drum kit. Many children participate in extra-curricular
wax resist, print making, colour graphs and dry point.
music: various choirs, wind band, orchestra, string groups,
St Andrew’s boasts a well-resourced workshop where boys and girls are encouraged to explore their creativity through 2D and 3D design. DT is delivered through new projects set each term which have been selected to
brass ensemble, rock bands and recorder groups. Regular concerts, both formal and informal, are organised throughout the year culminating in a major performance in the Summer Term – the Summer Serenade.
provide a repertoire of new skills including: introduction of new materials; safe use of tools; visualising and designing on paper; drawing to scale and from various viewpoints; investigation of products; carpentry and construction.
Sport St Andrew’s is committed to offering ‘sport for all’ and this ethos is reflected in the number of sports teams which play fixtures every Wednesday and some Saturdays.
Drama Drama lessons are regarded as essential for developing a child’s self-esteem. Through mime, improvisation and voice control they are able to increase their self-confidence and their ability to communicate with others. Numerous
Whether your child is a first team player or just likes to be part of a team, we believe it is important for every child to represent their school during their time at St Andrew’s and every child is given the opportunity to represent the school in matches and festivals.
opportunities are provided for performance with some
Sport is an integral part of the curriculum with lessons
outstanding productions featuring both large and small casts.
starting in the Nursery. Many after-school sporting activities
Co-curricular drama sessions, after-school drama clubs
are also on offer. The children take part in a broad range
and LAMDA (speech and drama) lessons are also on
of sports including athletics, basketball, cricket, football,
offer on site.
gymnastics, hockey, netball, rounders, rugby, swimming and tennis.
Music Music is an important part of the school curriculum at St Andrew’s. Class music lessons are taught from Nursery to Year 8 by specialist teachers. Every child in Years 2 to 4 is taught the recorder so that they acquire the skill to
The school encourages each child to achieve their potential and to improve their motor control, co-ordination, skill level and confidence. The school achieves very good results regularly becoming county champions and in addition reaching, and even winning, National finals.
read music and can gain pleasure and satisfaction from performing together. All children in Years 3 and 4 sing in a choir, while all children in Year 2 are offered free group lessons for a term on violin or cello.
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Swimming
Support with Extra English (EAL)
At St Andrew’s we aim to develop the swimming potential
We offer extra English lessons to all our international
of every individual child whether for competitive swimming,
students. The programme is tailored to suit the individual
confidence in the water or purely for enjoyment.
child. They are assessed on arrival and recommendations
There are weekly swimming lessons within the curriculum from Nursery through to Year 6. These sessions are aimed at continuing stroke development, water confidence and enjoyment. During the year there is also a six weekly cycle of swimming in the PE curriculum for all children in Years 5 to 8 where stroke development, personal survival as well as life-saving and water polo are undertaken.
are made to parents through their agent/guardian. Lessons may be one-to-one with the teacher or in small groups. This specialist department ensures that lessons are motivating, beneficial and enjoyable. Classes are designed to help children cope with the demands of the wider curriculum, to concentrate on reading, writing and vocabulary development. This enables children to integrate into the mainstream as quickly as possible.
Children can also choose swimming as a co-curricular activity once a week. St Andrew’s offers a comprehensive programme of swimming squad sessions for the swimming teams. Galas are arranged all year round. In the Summer Term children from Reception to Year 6 take part in internal swimming galas. St Andrew’s enters children in national competitions such as the IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools) competition where there has been much success, achieving fantastic results in recent years.
Learning Support Children’s learning experiences are of paramount importance at St Andrew’s. It is vital that all children are able to access the curriculum fully. No two children are the same and some may have a specific need for which some specialist help is beneficial, to facilitate this fundamental aim. While we have a whole school approach to meeting the varied needs of all pupils at St Andrew’s, the Learning Support Department is an important resource centre within this structure to support those children who have been identified as needing additional or specialist support. These needs are determined by an internal assessment of the child, to include strengths and weaknesses, learning preferences and so on, after which specific provision is recommended and implemented. The child’s progress is monitored closely and reviewed regularly.
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Extra-Curricular Co-Curricular Activities
Saturday Activities
St Andrew’s offers a programme of co-curricular activities
Saturday morning school is optional for day children with
for children in Years 5 to 8 two days a week and during
a varied programme of exciting activities on offer to all
some lunchtimes. Co-curricular activities are those which
children in Years 4 to 8. Children are able to sign up for one,
are a planned part of our education falling within the school
two or three sessions on a Saturday morning and these
day rather than optional extras available ‘after hours’.
activities run on every Saturday except for exeat weekends
This is an exciting programme and offers a wide variety of
or if there is another whole school event such as the annual
activities including: Djembe Drum Groups, Drama, General
sponsored walk. Saturday activities are part of the fees and
Knowledge Club, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey for boys and
the list on offer varies each term but may include: Archery,
girls, Junior Chamber Choir, Junior Choir, Karate, LAMDA,
Art, Batik, Carpentry, Craft, Cricket, Drama, Fencing, Football,
Monday Choir (auditioned), Music Ensembles, Orchestra,
Golf, Hockey for boys and girls, Patchwork, Pi Programming,
Rock Bands, Senior Chamber Choir, Shooting, Swimming,
Rocket Building, Saturday Stroll, Science Explorers, Shooting,
Tennis, Water Polo, Wind Band.
Squash, Table Tennis and Water Polo.
After-School Activities
Holiday Activities
An extensive list of after-school activities (hobbies) has
St Andrew’s holds various activity weeks during the school
always been a strong feature of St Andrew’s and we try to
holidays. These may include Art, Cricket, Football, Hockey,
educate children in the broadest sense by developing their
Netball, Rugby, Swimming and Tennis which are run by our
interests outside the classroom. After-school activity sessions
own specialist staff.
take place between 4.15pm and 5.15pm for Years 3 and 4 and between 5.45pm and 6.45pm for Years 5 to 8. Day children staying for the late sessions will join the boarders for tea. The cost of most of the activities is included in the fees. Activities on offer include: Art Scholars, Ballet, Brownies, Chess, Computer Fun, Craft, Cubs, Football, Jazz Dancing, Lego, Maths Clinic, Mountain Biking, Piglet’s Pantry, Pot Throwing, Pottery, Scouts for boys and girls, Sewing, Swimming, Tennis, Yoga and extra team practices.
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St Andrew’s Life (A to Z) Boarding and Sleepovers
to Common Entrance examinations when all boarders are
Boarding is the perfect way for children to grow in
given an individual and structured revision programme in
confidence and to become more independent. For those
the evenings.
moving on to senior boarding schools, boarding at St Andrew’s is an excellent preparation for the next stage in their educational journey. The recently refurbished boarding house has spacious bright rooms that allow each child their own personal space. The boarding house caters for children from all nationalities, as well as many local children, so there is a very healthy cultural balance.
The boarding house is run by Neil Reed and his wife Lisa. They live in the house with their two children and along with two resident house tutors and a matron have created a very caring and homely atmosphere. Volunteer students also live in the boarding house and complement the family atmosphere.
Our international students benefit immensely from boarding
A full programme of activities (see Saturday activities)
at an English prep school. They experience a different
and trips are organised for boarders at the weekends.
culture, while improving their English with specialist EAL
The school takes advantage of the many local attractions
teaching. Our local children benefit from boarding with
as well as organising trips further afield to places such as
students from a great range of backgrounds and cultures.
London, Chessington, Thorpe Park, Brighton and Bluewater
For children in Years 7 and 8 in particular, the boarding
Shopping Centre.
experience is highly valuable, whether they are choosing
Parents can book their child in on the day with only a few
a boarding school or a day school to move on to. Boarding
hours’ notice (subject to availability). We can also provide
gives a greater sense of independence, being part of, and
a toothbrush if necessary!
enjoying the homely atmosphere as well as taking advantage of the school’s facilities in the evenings. The school offers a full range of boarding opportunities
Chapel
from Year 3 (age 7), including full boarding, weekly boarding,
St Andrew’s is proud of its heritage and seeks to embody
flexible boarding and overnight ‘sleepovers’.
Christian values in all that we do. The school is fortunate to have its own Chapel on site. The Chapel plays host to the
Our flexible boarding is useful if your child has an
Prep Department’s weekly assembly as well as the weekly
after-school activity or if you are away from home for
Prep Department Chapel services. These services are led by
an evening, a weekend or a holiday. Weekly boarding is
the Headmaster and a number of visiting speakers. The Pre-
a popular option for parents who may live some distance
Prep also use the Chapel for special events in the year and
from Eastbourne or work long hours. Some children will
parents from the Pre-Prep and Prep are invited to join their
board one night or more each week. Some parents also
children at these special Chapel services, such as Harvest
find sleepovers or weekly boarding useful during the run up
Festival, Remembrance, Christmas and Easter.
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Food
during school match fixtures. After the school day, there
For children the importance of good food within their
is a First Aider on duty in the boarding house. All full time
day cannot be overstated, be it for academic or sporting
boarders are registered with a local doctors’ practice and
endeavour as they go about their school day. The food
the local District General Hospital is just 2.8 miles away.
served at St Andrew’s is prepared from fresh ingredients
In addition we have several members of staff who are ‘First
by highly trained chefs, with the ability to keep menus
Aid at Work’ trained. A number of staff are also paediatric
relevant and appropriate for each age group.
and automated external defibrillator trained.
Breakfast for boarders consists of cereals, fresh fruit, yoghurt pots and a hot or cold daily special.
OA Society
Our lunch offers a range of options: homemade soup with
The OA Society exists for the benefit of former pupils
fresh bread, a healthy salad bar, jacket potatoes with fillings,
(both Old Androvians and Old Aschamians) with the object
pasta and sauces, alongside the more traditional main
of keeping them in touch with the school and with each
courses and vegetarian meals, with tempting desserts. Fruit
other. When a child leaves St Andrew’s a charge is made
and breadsticks are provided at break time and for those
on the final account of £80 ‘OA joining fee’. This fee entitles
children who stay for after-school activities, a light tea is
the child to receive a copy of the annual school magazine
provided. Supper is an important part of the day for our
for five years after their leave date and a copy of the annual
boarders and those children who sleepover.
newsletter, the OA News, indefinitely, as well as invitations
We cater for most dietary requirements and sample copies of our menus are available on our website.
to reunions and school functions. The school archives are well maintained and at the regular OA reunions a display of old photographs and assorted memorabilia is always an important feature. There is also a dedicated website (www.oas.androvian.co.uk) which aims to create a link
Friends of St Andrew’s
between OAs and the school, and allows an exchange
The Friends of St Andrew’s is a group of parents who
of news between them.
support and enhance the children’s education by raising funds for the benefit of everyone in the school. They assist by providing voluntary help, encouraging co-operation and good relations between parents, staff, present and past pupils and local residents, thereby strengthening the links between the school and the local community. They hold many events throughout the year including Bonfire Night, an Advent Fair, Burns Night, Quiz Nights, the Leavers’ Party and a Summer Fair.
Pastoral Care Pastoral care is one of the many strengths of St Andrew’s. Each individual child matters, and we take the responsibility of caring for all our children extremely seriously. We work hard to ensure there is a nurturing atmosphere in which each child feels cared for and important. This is achieved both formally through our tutor system and house system, and informally through the positive relationships the children are encouraged to build with all the adults at
Health
the school.
All medical/First Aid needs are attended to by our School Nurses who are RNs (Registered Nurses). The School Nurses are based in our Medical Centre on the school site from Monday through to Saturday and are in attendance
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The tutor system forms a vital link between the family and
School Policies
the school. Children joining from Reception up to Year 4
Copies of our policies including Admissions,
are looked after by their form teacher. From Year 5, children
Anti-bullying, Rewards and Sanctions (incorporating
are looked after by their form tutor.
Behaviour and Discipline), Child Protection and Safeguarding
The role of form teachers and tutors is to encourage and assist his or her tutees in all aspects of school life so that parents can be confident that there is a dedicated adult
etc. can be found on our website. Copies of academic policies are available from the school office. Contact: info@standrewsprep.co.uk
who takes a personal interest in their child’s wellbeing at all times. The form teachers and tutors are readily available to talk to you about any matter, pastoral or academic.
School Uniform All children at St Andrew’s wear a uniform which can
The children and staff at St Andrew’s all belong to one
be purchased from the School Shop situated on site.
of four houses; usually, children from the same family
The School Shop stocks virtually everything that a child
belong to the same house. The house system is vertically
needs at St Andrew’s and there is a large supply of good
grouped to encourage a sense of responsibility among
second-hand uniform. Prices are kept as reasonable
the older children who are expected to take an interest
as possible. The average cost of fitting out a pupil is
in the activities and welfare of the younger members of
approximately £400, but this can be reduced by
their house. The house system also gives opportunities for
purchasing second-hand uniform (subject to availability).
children to achieve a sense of accomplishment in different
The Shop is open 8am to 12 noon Monday to Friday
areas of the school such as in sport.
during term time and parents and pupils can pop in for any stationery or clothing requirements.
These systems of care are augmented through a
Contact: schoolshop@standrewsprep.co.uk for
comprehensive PSHE programme. Additionally, Heads of Department coordinate their teams of tutors while the
more information.
Deputy Head oversees the school’s provision. This system is the key to the happiness of the child and the success of the pastoral care at St Andrew’s.
Transport St Andrew’s offers an excellent minibus service to transfer day pupils to and from school on weekdays and Saturday mornings. The network currently covers a radius
Safeguarding and Child Protection The school’s first priority at all times is to safeguard and
of approximately 20 miles.
promote the welfare of children. St Andrew’s exists to
We employ our own fully-trained and qualified drivers. Our
provide the best possible education in a safe and
modern fleet of minibuses is regularly serviced and complies
supportive environment. Mandatory checks are taken
with necessary regulations. Children can travel on the bus
on all staff before they begin work and there are regular
from the age of four and our Transport Supervisor will work
briefings and updates on safeguarding and child protection.
closely with parents of new children to ensure they quickly
We promote the best practice in looking after our pupils
feel at home and at ease with their driver. We are regularly
and provide a range of channels for pupils, parents and
updating and improving our routes. Please do contact us
staff to report any concerns. The school’s designated
for further information.
senior person for safeguarding and child protection is the Deputy Head.
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Admissions Welcome from the Registrar St Andrew’s Prep is a non-selective independent day and boarding school for girls and boys from the age of 12 months to 13 years. Day pupils are accepted for all year groups and boarding pupils from Year 3 upwards. Both day and boarding pupils may join at any stage during the academic year.
Visiting the School Open Events Open events are held regularly throughout the year. No appointment is necessary and parents and their families may arrive between the published times. Parents are given the opportunity to chat with the Headmaster and other members of staff. If you are viewing the Nursery
Although we are a non-selective school, we do have to be
and Pre-Prep, you will be given a tour by our Head of
sure of our ability to meet the educational needs of each
Pre-Prep and Nursery or a member of her staff. Those
individual child and this is something that the Headmaster
parents interested in the Prep department will be given
discusses with prospective parents as a matter of course.
tours by the senior pupils and have an opportunity to see
Whether you are seeking a place in the Nursery, Pre-Prep or Prep school, or if you are seeking a boarding place
the school in action. Please visit our website for dates of future open events.
for your child, we warmly invite you to come and see
Individual Visits
for yourself the breadth of education and opportunities
The Headmaster is happy to meet with prospective parents
a St Andrew’s education can offer your child.
and individual appointments can be arranged throughout
Some parents prefer to attend an open event or drop-in, while others prefer to make an individual appointment with the Headmaster. We understand that deciding upon the right school for your child is an extremely important decision and we encourage parents to visit the school on more than one occasion. This way parents are able to see the school in a variety of situations and fully appreciate all that St Andrew’s can offer their child. We very much look forward to hearing from you and to welcoming you to St Andrew’s.
the academic year. Parents meet with the Head and he, or the Head of Pre-Prep and Nursery, will be pleased to give them a personal tour of the school when they will see children and staff going about their normal school routines. Some parents bring their children with them, while others prefer to make the first visit on their own and return, with their children, at a later date. Visits can be arranged by contacting the Registrar. Drop-In For parents considering our Nursery, we offer a drop-in each Friday morning during term time, between 9.30am and
Sue Offord
11.30am. Parents and their children are welcome to sit and
Registrar
observe lessons and we encourage the children to join in with current Nursery children. No appointment is necessary but we do ask that you register first at the School Office.
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Taster Days
St Andrew’s offers a tailored programme of provision and
We encourage parents to arrange taster days for their
support for scholars to enhance, develop and inspire them
children where they can experience a full day in the
in their particular area of talent.
classroom, on the sports field and enjoy lunch with the other children. For some children it may be beneficial
Scholarships awarded to successful candidates will commence in the Autumn Term following the Spring
to have more than one taster day prior to entry to
Term assessments.
ensure a smooth transition. Children may attend taster days in the Pre-Prep and Prep departments of the school at any point through the school year. Taster days offer children the opportunity to get to know other children in their year group and to experience a normal school day which may include a mix of academic lessons, Art, Drama, Music and Sport.
Scholarships to Senior Schools An impressive number of scholarships are won by St Andrew’s pupils each year to a variety of senior schools. These include both non-academic awards such as Art, Drama, Music and Sport, as well as academic awards. Candidates who sit for any of these awards are usually among the very strongest in these fields in their year group
We also offer free taster sessions to 2 to 4 year olds in the
and parents are encouraged to discuss the possibility
Nursery prior to a child joining to ensure they feel safe
of their children sitting for any senior school scholarship
and secure within their new environment. The sessions give
with the relevant members of staff so that they can gain
children the opportunity to explore some of the activities
a realistic appraisal of the assessment process and their
and specialist lessons on offer and to access some areas
child’s likelihood of gaining an award. Senior schools also
of the Foundation Stage Curriculum. Parents may stay with
publish details of their scholarships in booklets and on
their child during these taster sessions until they feel their
their websites and parents should make themselves familiar
child is ready to be left.
with the requirements.
We offer a settling-in period free of charge for 1 to 2 year
Senior schools which pupils have moved on to in past years
olds prior to them starting in the Baby Room.
include: Ardingly - Battle Abbey - Beechwood Sacred Heart
For more information about arranging taster sessions please contact the Registrar. For those interested in taster days in the Pre-Prep or Prep Departments, the Registrar can also help in choosing an appropriate day that would be most
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suited to your child.
St Andrew’s is committed to extending access to the school
Scholarships to St Andrew’s
by offering means-tested financial support to a number of
St Andrew’s Prep believes that excellence should be recognised and scholarships are awarded to children who show outstanding potential academically or in Art, Music or Sport.
pupils each year. Where parental financial circumstances justify it, bursaries can be offered in recognition of financial need. All bursaries are means-tested and parents are asked to complete a comprehensive financial circumstances form
External candidates for entry into Years 3 to 7 are invited
which should be submitted to the Finance Bursar. Bursaries
to attend scholarship assessment days which are held each
are set according to the guidelines laid down by the
Spring Term in January.
Charities Commission.
In line with most comparable independent schools, the
For more information or further details about the
great majority of awards made are between 5 and 20 per
scholarship and bursary process, please contact
cent, although these values can be supplemented by
the Registrar on 01323 733203 or
a means-tested bursary.
email: admissions@standrewsprep.co.uk
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Fees Fees for Academic Year 2014-2015 (September 2014 to July 2015) Fees are usually reviewed annually and are payable on or before the first day of each term.
Scale of Charges for the Academic Year 2014-2015 Registration Fee A non-refundable registration fee of £75 is payable on application for a child to enter The Lodge Nursery, St Andrew’s Pre-Prep and Prep. Refundable Deposit A deposit is payable one year before entry to St Andrew’s or upon registration for later entries. The deposit is held by the School as security and is refundable when the pupil leaves, providing all financial commitments to the School have been met, and due notice (one full term) is given. Currently the deposits for new children entering the School are: Children entering the Baby Room (1 to 2 year olds) £200 Children entering Nursery (2 to 4 year olds)
£350
Children entering Pre-Prep (4 to 7 year olds)
£500
Children entering Years 3 to 8 (7 to 13 year olds)
£700
Boarders and Weekly Boarders whose parents are resident in the UK
£900
Boarders whose parents are not resident in the UK
Reception to Year 2 (4 to 7 year olds) Day – Year 3 (7 and 8 year olds) Day – Years 4 to 8 (8 to 13 year olds) Weekly Boarding Full Boarding
£2960 per term £4689 per term £5155 per term £6495 per term £7320 per term
Please note: Where there are three children attending the School, a sibling discount is offered on the eldest child. Flexible Boarding (sleepovers) 1 night flexi-boarding - weekends 1 night flexi-boarding - weekdays 2 nights weekday boarding supplement 3 nights weekday boarding supplement 4 nights weekday boarding supplement 5 nights weekday boarding supplement
£25 per night £15 per night £25 per week £30 per week £36 per week £40 per week
Please note that the flexible boarding supplement is only valid when booked for at least half a term. Day Fees are inclusive of text and exercise books, lunch
£2500
We phase our deposits for day children to a maximum
each school day and evening meals when children remain in school for after-school or sporting activities.
of £700 due to the cost of extras increasing as a pupil
Weekly Boarding Fees are inclusive of all meals, text
progresses through the School. Therefore, prior to your
and exercise books.
child moving from Nursery to Pre-Prep, a further deposit is requested and prior to your child moving from Pre-Prep
Full Boarding Fees are inclusive of all meals, and text
to Prep School (Year 3), you will be asked to pay the final
and exercise books as well as allowances for tuck and some
instalment of the deposit.
weekend outings, writing materials and postage for home letters, faxes and e-mails, birthday cake and celebration, haircuts and taxi fares for doctor and dentist appointments.
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Short Term Day and Boarding can be
Publications Charge
accommodated for a minimum stay of half a term.
This is a one-off charge on your first account (from
Email admissions@standrewsprep.co.uk for further details
Reception), which covers the school publications including
or visit the Admissions section of our website.
the annual Androvian magazine, weekly bulletin and various other publications. The current charge is £70.
Music Tuition (30 minute lessons) Individual lessons
£21 per lesson
Old Androvian (OA) Subscription
Shared lessons (2 people)
£16 per lesson
This is a one-off charge on your final account, currently
Shared lessons (3 or more)
£13 per lesson
£80, which will entitle your son/daughter to OA Society
We aim to provide 10 lessons per term, but this may not always be possible due to the length of the term, or other
membership. For further details about what this involves, please see the paragraph on p17 under OA Society. Insurance
commitments which the children may have. Extra Tuition/Learning Support (30 minute lessons) The number of lessons to be given in any one term depends on the individual child. You will be advised at the beginning of the Autumn Term of the approximate number of lessons that will be given during that term and will be
Insurance cover is available for the following categories: Pupils’ Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (including Dental)
(Recommended)
Personal Effects
(Optional)
School Fees Protection
(Optional)
BUPA Medical
(Optional)
charged accordingly at the end of each term. However,
The premiums are charged on an ‘opt-out’ basis and the
you may also be charged if the teacher has not been
Bursary should be informed before the start of term, in
informed in advance that the child will not be able to
writing, if cover is not required.
attend a particular lesson. The charges are as follows:
Ways of Payment
Individual lessons
£21 per lesson
Payment can be made by cheque (payable to St Andrew’s
Shared lessons (2 people)
£16 per lesson
School), BACS, credit/debit card or by our own direct
Shared lessons (3 or more)
£13 per lesson
debit scheme which is collected over 10 equal instalments
If different lesson times are appropriate, then lessons are charged pro-rata.
(August to May). We also accept payment under Salary Sacrifice Schemes which includes nursery care, after-school care and boarding care. For more details about this and
Extra English Tuition (35 minute lessons)
about our Fees-In-Advance Scheme, please contact the
For overseas pupils extra English lessons are usually given
Finance Bursar on 01323 452300.
in place of Latin for children in Years 5 to 8 and in place of French for children in Years 3 to 8. Arrangements are made after discussion with the parents or agent. The charges are as follows:
Notice of Withdrawal With the exception of Year 8 children who are in their last term, a term’s notice in writing is required if a child is going to leave the School, otherwise a term’s fees will be due.
Individual lessons
£25 per lesson
Shared lessons (2 people)
£20 per lesson
Shared lessons (3 or more)
£15 per lesson
The deposit will be forfeited where a parent decides not to take up the place and gives at least one term’s notice in writing. Where less than one term’s notice in writing is given
Examinations and Invigilation
of the intention not to take up the place, one term’s fees
Exams and invigilation are chargeable as incurred, this mainly
in lieu of notice will be charged, and the deposit credited
applies to Year 8 Common Entrance examinations.
against the sum due.
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Equal Opportunities
Early Years Educational Entitlement
St Andrew’s operates a policy of equal opportunities for
St Andrew’s is a recognised provider participating in the
all children, regardless of age, sex, colour, creed or status.
EYEE which provides Nursery Education Grants for
Each child, from the youngest member of the Nursery
3 and 4 year olds. A child becomes eligible for the funding
department to the oldest boy or girl, day or boarding
the term after their third birthday until their fifth birthday.
in the senior school, will be treated with the same
St Andrew’s offers particular flexibility in this respect to
consideration and care.
ensure that parents are able to maximise the full 15 hours of funding per week during term time only.
Policy The admission of a boy or girl is conditional on acceptance
Please note that when a child becomes eligible for the EYEE
of the terms of the School’s admission policy and of the
funding, then the 3 to 4 year old fee structure applies. Please
rules published by the School from time to time. While
refer to the charges above.
every effort is made to inform parents about serious
Please contact the Registrar for more information regarding
breaches of school rules, it must also be accepted that the Headmaster has complete discretion in the imposition of sanctions, including suspension or expulsion.
Deposits and Transferring - for 2 to 4 year olds
Nursery The Lodge Nursery is open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday all year round with the exception of Bank Holidays and the Christmas period. Please contact Admissions for session details and costs. Sessions for 2 to 4 year olds are as follows: Morning session Afternoon session Full day session Extended day session
this and the EYEE scheme.
A deposit of £350 is required to secure a place for your child in The Lodge Nursery. Deposits are payable one year before entry or upon registration for late entries. The deposit is held by the school as security and is refundable when a pupil leaves the school, providing all financial commitments to the school have been met and due notice
8am to 1pm 1pm to 6pm 8am to 4pm 8am to 6pm
Please note: Specialist subjects and lunch are included in the fees.
(one full term) is given. If your child is transferring from The Lodge Nursery to one of our Reception classes, then a top up deposit is requested prior to a child joining Reception to secure the place in our Pre-Prep.
The Lodge Nursery Fee Structure 2014-2015
The Lodge Nursery Fee Structure 2014-15
Fees for 2 to 4 year olds
Fees for 1 to 2 year olds
Daily rate for 3 Daily rate for 3 Daily to 4 year olds to 4 year olds rate for claiming 3 free Claiming 6 free 2 to 3 EYEE hours a day EYEE hours a day Hourly year maximum 15 maximum 15 olds Sessions rate hours per week hours per week
Hours
1 day per wk
2 day per wk
3 day per wk
4 day per wk
5 day per wk
8am to 4pm
49
47
47
45
45
8am to 1pm £7.00 £35.00
£24.38
N/A
8am to 6pm
54
52
52
50
50
1pm to £6.25 £31.25 6pm
£20.63
N/A
Total £ per Wk
54
104
156
200
250
8am to £6.00 £48.00 4pm
£37.38
£26.76
8am to £5.50 £55.00 6pm
£44.38
£33.76
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Sessions should be booked a term in advance. However, additional sessions/care can be arranged subject to availability.
Deposits and Transferring - Baby Room
the older children (3 to 4 years old) eat in the Pre-Prep
A deposit of £200, which secures a place for your child
dining room in the Prep School. Morning and afternoon
in the Baby Room, is due six months before entry to
refreshment breaks are also provided free of charge.
St Andrew’s, or upon registration for late entries. This deposit will be credited against your final month’s invoice if your child leaves the Baby Room, or will be held should your child transfer from the Baby Room
Minimum requirements • Children aged 12 months to 23 months old: a minimum of one full day a week, 50 weeks a year • Children aged 2 to 3 years old: a minimum of two
to our Robin class (2 to 3 year olds).
sessions In addition, a further deposit is charged on a sliding scale depending on the number of days a week your child attends the Baby Room. The payment of this deposit is due three months before your child joins the Baby Room and will be refunded against the first month’s invoice. If, for whatever reason, a place is not taken up, then the full deposit is non-refundable.
• Children aged 3 to 4 year olds: we recommend a minimum of five sessions so that children can benefit fully from the topics being covered in the nursery timetable, rising to a recommendation of seven or more sessions in preparation for Reception Holiday Entitlement Any child who attends the Baby Room and who is full time, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm or 8am to 6pm, 50 weeks
The Lodge Baby Room
a year, will be eligible to receive two weeks free holiday entitlement at any point during the academic year by prior
Number of Days
Deposit
Refundable Deposit based on a total of 5 weeks’ fees
Total Deposit Due
1
£200
£270
£470
2
£200
£520
£720
3
£200
£780
£980
4
£200
£1000
£1200
5
£200
£1250
£1450
If your child transfers from the Baby Room to the Robin class (2 to 3 year olds), a further top-up deposit is required to secure the place. Deposits are held by the school as security and are refunded when a child leaves, providing all financial commitments to the school have been met and due notice has been given. When a child moves from the Baby Room to our Robin
arrangement, as long as a notice period of at least one month is given. This entitlement is in addition to the two week Christmas break and bank holidays which are already offered as part of the package. Payment of Fees Payment of fees for 2 to 4 year olds are requested a term in advance and are payable on the first day of each term. Payment of fees for 1 to 2 year olds are payable on 20th of each month in advance. Payment can be made by cheque or by credit/debit card. We also accept payment under Salary Sacrifice Schemes and details of this can be obtained from the Finance Bursar. Please note: We are unable to offer any refunds for missed hours/days due to absence or holidays.
class, parents may opt for morning and/or afternoon
Late Collection Charge
sessions rather than full time days and term time only, in
A charge of £10 per hour is made for any late collections
which case the fee structure for 2 to 3 year olds will apply.
for any child in The Lodge Nursery.
Meals in The Lodge Please note that lunch is served at 11.45am and tea is served at 4.30pm and both are included in the fees. The younger Nursery children (1 to 3 years old) are served lunch in the dedicated dining room in The Lodge, while
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Term dates Autumn Term 2014 Friday 29th August Staff Inset Day Monday 1st September Nursery Term begins Staff Inset Day Tuesday 2nd September Staff Inset Day New Boarders arrive between 1.30pm and 2pm Boarders return from 5.30pm Wednesday 3rd September Term begins for all children 27th/28th September Exeat Weekend Friday 17th October Half Term begins Sunday 2nd November Boarders return between 6pm and 8pm Monday 3rd November Term resumes at 8.30am 22nd/23rd November Exeat Weekend Friday 12th December Term ends at 12.30pm after the Carol Service
Spring Term 2015
Summer Term 2015
Monday 5th January Staff Inset Day Nursery Term begins Boarders return from 5.30pm
Monday 13th April
Staff Inset Day Nursery Term begin Boarders return from 5.30pm
Tuesday 6th January Term begins for all children
Tuesday 14th April
Term begins for all children
24th/25th January Exeat Weekend
2nd/3rd/4th May
Exeat Weekend and Bank Holiday
Friday 13th February Half Term begins
Friday 22nd May
Half Term begins
Sunday 22nd February Boarders return between 6pm and 8pm
Sunday 31st May
Boarders return between 6pm and 8pm
Monday 23rd February Term resumes at 8.30am
Monday 1st June
Term resumes at 8.30am
7th/8th March Exeat Weekend
13th/14th June
Exeat Weekend
Friday 20th March Term ends at 12 noon for Reception to Year 8 Term ends for Nursery Easter Day 5 April
Saturday 27th June
No school for day children; full provision for boarders
Friday 3rd July
Term ends for Nursery and Pre-Prep
Saturday 4th July
Term ends at 2pm after Speech Day for Years 3 to 8
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Directions Local Directions Follow the A22 into the town centre (west) until the railway station is seen in front on the left. At the roundabout just before the station turn right and proceed to the left of the library up Grove Road. Filter right at the town hall into Meads Road. Follow this road for approximately ½ km, take the second exit off the first roundabout (straight ahead) and turn left at the second roundabout into Meads Street. Go past the shops on both sides, past Darley Road and the school can then be seen on your right. Continue on Meads Street and turn right into the school car park and enter the school up the stone steps via the Reception.
From London by road (M25) Travel time from M25 1.25 hours approx Leave the M25 at Junction 7 by joining the M23. Travel
From Folkestone/Channel Tunnel
south along M23, (which then becomes the A23) towards
Travel time 2 hours approx
Brighton. Follow signs left onto the A27 signposted Lewes/
Follow signs onto M20 North towards London. Leave M20
Polegate/Eastbourne. At Polegate turn right onto A22 then
at junction 11A onto A259. Travel through New Romney
follow local directions.
to Brenzett. Continue on A259. Head west through Rye
From Ashford Travel time 2 hours approx Leave Ashford on the A2070 to Brenzett. Turn right onto A259. Head west through Rye on A259 to Hastings and Bexhill. At Pevensey take third exit off roundabout signposted A27 Polegate/Brighton. Continue straight until
to Hastings and Bexhill. At Pevensey take third exit off roundabout signposted A27 Polegate/Brighton. Follow A27, second junction at first roundabout (straight ahead) until very large roundabout which is the junction with A22. Take second exit left onto A22 into Eastbourne, then follow local directions.
very large roundabout which is the junction with A22.
Travel Service
Take second exit left onto A22 into Eastbourne, then
St Andrew’s understands the difficulties overseas parents
follow local directions.
experience when organising their child’s detailed travel
From London by rail Travel time from London Victoria Station 1.5 hours
plans. The school is happy to organise taxis to airports and guardians at parents’ request.
There is a taxi rank outside Eastbourne Station, travel time from the station to St Andrew’s approx 15 minutes.
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EC
ECi
Eastbourne College Incorporated
Eastbourne College Incorporated
Marlborough House Old Wish Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 4JY
Headmaster Simon Severino MA (Oxon)
A Limited Company
St Andrew’s Prep Meads Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7RP
Registered in England No. 115408
Tel: 01323 733203
Registered Charity No. 307071
www.standrewsprep.co.uk