Administration

Fees

The Governing Body determines these annually during the Spring Term. Fees are payable in advance on the first day of each term. Parents are able to set up a monthly standing order with their bank, over 10 months - September to July, to cover school fees. Please contact the School’s Bursar, Mrs Magdalena Jackson (mjackson@altonschool.co.uk ) for further details. Parents are reminded that a term’s notice is required when a child is to be withdrawn from the School or stop any activities which incur additional costs. Notice needs to be in writing addressed to the Headmaster. Termly bills may also include charges related to extras, e.g. school trips, lost books, chargeable activities (CCF or DoE)

Deposit

The deposit is held on the account throughout your child’s education at the School. The leaver’s bill is raised once a child leaves the School which may include final charges – all credit balances are refunded to parents unless they wish to donate them to the School.

Public Examinations

Please be advised that there is a fee for each exam taken at GCSE and A level. This is not included in basic school fees and will be added to the termly bill.

Minibus Transport

We operate transport services to and from School for Basingstoke, Liphook, Petersfield, Farnham, Haslemere and Winchester areas. Details of the current routes and pick-up points are available from the School Office.

Car Parking

We are fortunate to have ample parking. However, our car park can be very busy at peak times and we ask for your cooperation with the system as outlined below.

Staff park at the bottom end of the car park. The upper right is for Lower School parents to park and drop off. The upper left is for the Senior School parents to park and drop off and for Sixth Formers to park.

If the car park is full, please park in Anstey Lane but not too close to the School exit and with consideration for local residents.

Please drive carefully and slowly when passing through the car park. There is a 5mph limit. Please use the closed off pathways, do not walk in the parking areas. Please do not stop to drop pupils off before reaching the allocated area. We aim to minimise the danger to all.

Although there is no one-way system indicated, please drive out through the car park and not back up the main drive.

The crossing is patrolled from 8.30am to 9.00am and from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. Please use this crossing and move in front of the person on duty, not behind out of their vision.

The Nursery car park is strictly for Nursery parents only.

Policies

Our School Policies can be found on our website. If you wish to have a hard copy please contact the Headmaster’s PA or the School Office.

» Admissions

» Anti-bullying

» Child Protection

» Safeguarding of children

» Complaints Procedure

» Confidentiality

» First Aid

» Health and Safety

» Missing Child

» Non Collection of Child

» School Trips and Educational Visits

» SEND & Learning Support Policy

» Discipline, Behaviour, Rewards and Sanctions

Privacy & School Records

» Emergency Closure

» English as an Additional Language Policy

» Ethos

» Exclusions Policy

» Curriculum Policy

» Relationships and Sex Education Policy

» Fundamental British Values Policy

» PSHMEE Policy

» Online Safety Policy

» Supervision of Students (incl EYFS) Policy

» Risk Assessement Policy

» Equal Opportunities Policy

» Accessibility Plan

Records are checked regularly to ensure we have the most up-to-date information for your child, but we ask you to be vigilant about keeping contact and medical details updated. Should there be any change in your child’s health, family circumstances, or any problem that may affect your child, including any dietary requirements, please let the School know in writing as soon as possible. The School’s privacy notice is on our website.

Complaints

If you have a complaint please refer to the Complaints Procedures which are available on our website or from the Headmaster’s PA, enquiries@altonschool.co.uk.