Gayhurst Information Booklet 2014

Information Booklet 2014/2015

Term Dates 2014-2015

Contents The School Day 3 Curriculum 4 Admissions 5 Fees 6 Staff list 7

How to find us

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Registration form

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Autumn Term 2014

Summer Term 2015

Begins Half Term Ends

Begins Half Term Ends

Thursday 8 September 18 October to 2 November (inclusive) Wednesday 17 December

Wednesday 22 April 23 to 31 May (inclusive) Friday 10 July

Spring Term 2015

Autumn Term 2015

Begins Half Term Ends

Begins Half Term Ends

Thursday 8 January 14 to 22 February (inclusive) Thursday 26 March

Monday 7 September 17 October to 1 November (inclusive) Wednesday 16 December

The School Day Nursery

Aims of the School The School believes that each child should be offered every opportunity to develop his or her own talents, academic, sporting, musical and creative, to the maximum through whatever medium.

Gayhurst aims to provide a caring, sensitive environment where moral and spiritual values are of paramount importance. The School promotes a sense of decency, tolerance and worth so that pupils understand the needs of others and are able to act upon them in a manner befitting sensible, thoughtful young citizens.

Morning Sessions Arrival time 0855 Collection time 1200

Afternoon Sessions Arrival time 1245 Collection time 1500

Full Day - Children who are booked in for a full day should be sent in with a packed lunch.

Extended Day - Children can be looked after from 0815 if booked in advance.

Children in the afternoon session can also be looked after until 1630 although there will be an additional charge for this after school care facility.

Reception and Junior School (Years 1-3)

School Policy Documents A selection of our policy documents are available to read online via our website gayhurstschool.co.uk including: • Aims of the School

• Complaints Procedure

• Admissions Policy

• Curriculum Policy

• Antibullying Policy

• Educational Visits Policy

• Behaviour Policy

• Health & Safety Policy

• Child Protection Policy

• Special Education Needs Policy (SENDA)

This information booklet and the prospectus describe the broad principles on which the School is presently run and give an indication of our history and ethos. They are not part of any agreement between the parents and the School. Although believed correct at the time of printing, certain statements may become out of date over time.

Parents wishing to place specific reliance on a statement in the information booklet or prospectus should seek written confirmation on that statement before accepting the offer of a place.

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0800 School opens for Years 1, 2, 3 0815 School opens for Reception 0820 Children go to Junior School Library 0835 Children go to classrooms 0900 Assembly (Thursday lessons commence) 0920 Lessons 1030 – 1050 Morning break 1050 Lessons 1200 Lunch 1255-1330 Lunch time break 1330 Lessons 1515 Reception and Year 1 depart 1515 After School Club commences 1530 Year 2 and Year 3 depart 1530 After School Activities commence

(Year 2 and 3) 1615 Children in Activities depart 1710 After School Club finishes

Senior School (Years 4-8) 0800 School opens 0820 Children to form rooms - Registration 0840 Bell for Assembly 0845 Assembly in Gibbs Hall 0900-0940 Period One 0940-1020 Period Two 1020-1100 Period Three 1100-1120 Break 1120 End of break 1125-1205 Period Four 1205-1245 Period Five 1245 Lunch followed by break 1330 Bell for end of lunch break and registration 1335-1410 Period Six 1410-1445 Period Seven 1445-1455 Afternoon break 1500-1535 Period Eight 1535-1610 Period Nine 1600 Year 4 depart 1610 Year 5 to Form rooms to collect belongings 1610 Years 6, 7 and 8 to Form Rooms 1615 Year 5 depart 1615 Prep and Activities begin 1620 Year 6, 7 & 8 depart 1715 Children in Prep and Activities depart

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Curriculum

Admissions

The Early Years (Nursery and Reception, ages 3-5)

Reception upwards use either the Junior School or Senior School computer laboratories or both.

Pupils in Nursery and Reception work towards achieving the Early Learning Foundation Stage goals as defined in the six areas of learning of the Foundation Stage. The main aim is that the overall emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of each pupil is met through providing an appropriate broad curriculum.

PE and Games are incorporated into the weekly curriculum and from Reception onwards the pupils can choose to join in after school clubs.

The pupils in the Nursery gradually increase the number of sessions they attend so that by the time they reach Reception age they are ready for full time school. The day is centred around the Nursery with the Head of Nursery and her assistants. Specialist Music and Movement teachers visit twice a week.

The Senior School (Years 4-8, ages 8-13)

Reception pupils are completely integrated into the Junior School and as with Years 1-3, receive PE, Sport and Music lessons. The Foundation Stage curriculum is followed and most pupils reach the Early Learning Foundation Stage goals at the end of the school year.

The Early Years department offers an educational programme to meet each pupil’s needs so that progress is made at a pace suitable for each individual.

The Junior School (Years 1-3, ages 5 to 8) Pupils are taught by their class teachers for the majority of their subjects. The concentration is on English: reading, writing and speaking; Mathematics: tables, number work and practical investigation; investigative Science and projects.

Every encouragement is given to help pupils read fluently. Geography, History and Religious Studies are all taught to broaden the child’s awareness and understanding and to help him or her appreciate the complexities of the environment in which we live.

Art and Design, Drama, and Music form an extension to the core subjects as well as introducing pupils to specialist skills in their own right. There are performances of music and drama regularly.

Many children learn to play one or two instruments on an individual basis.

Computers are located in every classroom and are a valuable learning aid. All the pupils from

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Outings are an important part of the whole school curriculum for all the year groups.

The first step Pupils are admitted to Gayhurst School from age 3 – 13 years, usually at the beginning of the school terms. In exceptional circumstances pupils may be admitted at other points during the year.

Parents who wish their child to be considered for entry are asked to complete the School’s registration form (included with the prospectus) and pay a registration deposit. On receipt of the completed form and deposit a child’s name is placed on the list of applicants for admission.

The Early Years (Nursery and Reception 3 – 5 year olds) The pupils will move up in three parallel forms to the senior side of the school where the lessons are arranged into a weekly 45 period timetable, five, 40 minute periods in the morning and four, 35 minute periods in the afternoon.

In Year 4 they will encounter some specialist subject teaching immediately and by Year 6 the majority of their subjects will be taught this way. Throughout the school the emphasis in the Sciences is on practical work, learning through investigation. Written French is also studied at this stage and all the children are introduced to Classics. At present the upper group study Spanish in Years 7 and 8.

IT lessons are timetabled into the curriculum but the computer laboratory is also used for many subject lessons. Mathematics, English, Geography History, Religious Studies and Music are all taught by specialist subject teachers throughout the Senior School as are Games and PE. The pupils are setted in the core subjects of Mathematics and English in the first term of their year in the Senior school. The pupils in Years 7 and 8 are grouped into streams based on ability.

Children wishing to enter Nursery and Reception are informally observed by staff, either at their current Nursery or at Gayhurst School, in the autumn term of the academic year preceding their start date. A report is requested from their current Nursery school in the Spring term if relevant. Once an offer is made and accepted and the £750 deposit is paid, the children undertake a familiarisation visit early in July.

Junior School (Years 1 - 3, ages 5-7) Children wishing to enter the School in Years 1 & 2 are informally assessed by the Head of Junior School. A certain degree of selection on ability operates at this stage. The prospective pupils are expected to spend a part day at the School in their future class. A full report is requested from their current school.

Children wishing to enter the School in Year 3 are expected to attend an assessment in the October preceding the September in which they wish to join the School. The assessments are carried out by the Head of Junior School and the Junior School Staff. A certain degree of selection on ability operates at this stage and a full report is requested from their current school.

Senior School (Years 4-8, ages 8-13) Children wishing to enter the School in Years 4-6 are assessed by the Head of Middle School. A certain degree of selection on ability also operates at this stage and a full report is requested from their current school. The prospective pupils are expected to spend a part day at the school in their future class.

Children wishing to enter the School in Years 7 & 8 are assessed by the Director of Studies. A certain degree of selection on ability is part of the assessment process and a full report is requested from their current school. The prospective pupils are expected to spend a part day at the school in their future class.

Bursaries Gayhurst School operates a Bursary Scheme for pupils entering Year 3. The scheme provides one 100% Bursary per annum, and details are available from the Bursar and/or the website.

Recent Leaver destinations Pupils have left Gayhurst recently to progress to various senior schools including: Berkhamsted St. Clement Danes Dr. Challoners G S

Eton John Hampdon G S Merchant Taylors’

R. G. S. High Wycombe Radley College Westminster School

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Correspondence with the Governing Body

Fees

Staff list 2014/2015

Termly fees from September 2014

Governors

Extras

Year Group

Fee

Individual music lessons

£18.50 per lesson

Instrument hire

£30.00 per term

Nursery*

Morning Session (9am-12pm) £33.00 Afternoon Session (12.45pm-3pm) £27.00 Full day £60.00

Some textbooks are supplied by the school and charged at the end of term

£variable

Activity lessons

£variable

Reception Class (YR) & Year 1

£3,460

Half a term’s notice of withdrawal must be given in writing, or half a term’s fees must be paid in lieu of notice.

Year 2

£3,760

Insurances (opt out available)

Year 3

£4,080

Insurance

Termly charge

Years 4 – 8

£4,400

Personal Accident Insurance & Dental Cover

£5.95

Personal Effects Insurance

£6.80

* In the Autumn and Spring term a minimum of 5 sessions per week need to be booked. We recommend these to be 5 morning sessions.

In the Summer Term the children are required to do 5 mornings with at least one day being extended to a full day. All sessions need to be booked on a termly basis.

School Fees Protection Scheme (1% of fees) Nursery

Variable 1 % of fees

Gayhurst School Trust is not part of the Early Years Grant/ Single Funding formula scheme.

Reception Class (YR) & Year 1

£32.94

Year 2

£35.81

Year 3

£38.82

Years 4 – 8

£41.85

All fees are payable in advance and due by the first day of term. A full term’s notice of withdrawal must be given in writing, or a full term’s fees must be paid in lieu of notice.

Governors hope to give no less than a term’s notice of an increase in fees but they reserve the right to raise them without prior notice if necessary.

Pupils entering Year 3 may be eligible for our means tested bursary scheme; please contact the bursar for details.

The Headmaster reserves the right to request the removal of a pupil from school on account of unsatisfactory progress or conduct.

Registration and Deposits • Entry form and Registration fee of £50 (£25 for siblings).

• A deposit of £750 is required to secure a place for a pupil starting in Nursery or Reception in September. £500 is refunded on the fee bill at the beginning of the second term. The remainder of the deposit is held back until the pupil leaves the school.

• For all other new pupils a deposit of £250 is required before a pupil is interviewed for a place at Gayhurst and this is held until they leave the school.

The deposit is non-returnable in the event that the offer of a place is not taken up or is refused.

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Mr W. Gibbs (Patron) Mrs C. Shorten Conn (Chairman) Mrs M. Abbott Mrs F. Cunningham Ms A. France Mr J. Gilbert Mr D. Harrod

Mrs A. Hatton Mr H. Machin Mr T. Newey Mr A. Pinchess Mr R. Thompson Mr D. Waldron Mrs J. S. S. Watt

Our Chairman of Governors is Mrs Caroline Shorten-Conn. Any correspondence for Mrs Shorten-Conn should be sent via the School office where it will be passed onto her both during term time and in the holidays.

The School address is: Gayhurst School, Bull Lane, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8RJ.

Headmaster

A.J. Sims M.A. Cantab

Deputy Head Head of Junior School Head of Middle School Director of Studies Director of Activities Head of Nursery

Mrs M. Stephen B.Ed., (Hons) West Sussex T.E.F.L. Mrs J. Terrar Cert.Ed., London University Ms M. Legg B. Ed. (Hons) Oxon Mr G. Whitaker Cert Ed., Manchester Mr D. Halford Cert. Ed., St. Lukes, Exeter Mrs J. Wilson B.A. Newcastle, Dip Ed.

Academic Staff Mrs K. Allison Mrs S. Baker Mrs G. Boyd Maunsell Mr S. Brown Mr D. Bushnell Miss J. Carr Mrs S. Church Mrs C. Clark Ms S. Crosbie Mrs E. Dibble Mrs E. Ellis Mrs A. Goldson Mrs J. Hubbard Mrs K. Kaeda Mr S. Kearns Mrs S. Kearns Mrs A. Keeney Miss P. Kereszturi Mrs S. Kunzig Mrs R. Lingley Mrs R. Marshall

B.A. (Hons) Sport and PE Bedfordshire DPP Teaching Assistant B.A., M.A. Dip.Ed B.Sc.(Hons) U.W.I.C. PGCE Buckingham B.A.(Hons) London B.Mus. (Hons), PGCE Canterbury Teaching Assistant Cert.Ed., Sheffield B.A. (Hons) N.C.A.D. B.A.Ed (Hons) Reading B.Ed., London University B.A. (Hons) Winchester, PGCE B.TEC HND Manchester Teaching Assistant NVQ (Level 3) Teaching Assistant B.Sc.(Hons) Rand Afrikaans University B.Sc.(Hons) Rand Afrikaans University B.Ed.(Hons) Roehampton M.A. University of Peds B.A. Vassar PGCE Herts College B.A. (Hons) Leeds, PGCE Bristol B.Sc. Plymouth PGCE

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Miss E. Munro Mrs H. O’Flanagan Mr M. Richards Mrs K. Robbins-Begg Miss S. Robins Mrs C. Ross Mrs H. Rouse Mrs J. Rush Mrs J. Seddon Mrs K. Shaw Mrs A. Sims Mrs J. Smith Mr A. Soto Mrs A. Walton Mrs K. Waters Mrs J. Wesson Mrs S. Whitaker Mrs H. Williams Miss T. Williams Mrs S. Wilmot Mrs F. Woodger

B.Sc. (Hons) Kingston TB.A. (Hons) NVQ (Level 3) CCLD Teaching Assistant M.A. (Hons) Edin B,Ed.(Hons) University of Hertfordshire Dip A.G.S.M.D. B.A. (Hons) Warwick H. Dip, HIDC Teaching Assistant Cert. Ed., Oxford B. A. (Hons) Middlesex B.A.(Hons) London, PGCE Brunel Cert. Ed., Homerton College, Cantab.

B.Sc (Hons) Exeter PGCE. IPUEC Havana QTS DPP, NVQ (Level 3) Nursery Assistant B.A. PGDT Lincoln University B.A. De Montfort PGCE B.Com Edin., PGCE B.A. Ed (Hons) Exeter B.A.(Hons) London PGCE Exeter B.A. (Hons) Exeter PGCE CACHE Level 3 Nursery Assistant.

Assistant Staff Mrs J. Crees NVQ (Level 3) CCLD Mr R. Long Miss H. O’Flanagan M.A., B.A. (Hons) Mrs L. Vora HND Hertfordshire NNEB

After School Club Sports’ Coach After School Club Nursery Assistant

Administrative Staff Mr K. Abrahams Mrs F. Copp Mrs C. Dixon B.A. (Hons), MCMI, CSBM Mrs S. Harper Mrs M. Kay Mrs J. Lisozzi Mrs W. O’Toole B.Ed. ACCA Miss M. Upton DipSchMkt

I. T. Systems Manager Headmaster’s PA Bursar School Secretary Admissions Assistant Finance Assistant Finance Manager Director of Admissions & Marketing

Maintenance/Ground Staff Mr S. Whall Mr M. Hill

Goundskeeper Caretaker/Maintenance

Visitoring Music Teachers Miss T. Cramp Miss J. Keetley Mrs J. Knowles Mr N. Henley Miss R. Maguire Miss R. Martin

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Flute Oboe Piano Piano Cello Singing/Piano

Miss L. McLaren Mr D. Robb Mrs W. Skelton Mr J. Stungo Mr J. Woodward

Violin Clarinet & Saxophone Brass Guitar Percussions

“The broad curriculum, effective pastoral support and a full programme of extra-curricular games and activities provide a rich and fulfilling educational experience.”

Independent Schools Inspectorate

Registration Form Academic Year 2014/2015

Please complete the form below in BLOCK CAPITALS. Completed forms should be returned to : Registar, Gayhurst School, Bull Lane, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8RJ Telephone: 01753 882690 Email: registrar@gayhurstschool.co.uk Website: gayhurstschool.co.uk

How to find us...

Child’s surname:

Child’s first name(s):

Child’s D.O.B:

By Road: Gayhurst School is located close to the centre of Gerrards Cross near the M40, M25 and M4 making us easily accessible via the UK motorway network.

Child’s gender: Male:

Female:

Current school:

From the M40: Exit at Junction 2 and at the roundabout join the A355 towards Beaconsfield. Travel to the next roundabout and turn right on to the A40, London Road. Continue for 2.8 miles and then turn left and immediately left again in to Bull Lane, just before the Bull Hotel. Travel 0.4 miles and you will see the entrance to the school on your left.

From the M25: Exit at Junction 16 and join the M40 eastbound. Exit the M40 at Junction 1, the first available exit. At the roundabout turn left heading west along the A40 towards Gerrards Cross and Beaconsfield. Continue on the A40 for 3.7 miles and then turn right and immediately left in to Bull Lane, just after the Bull Hotel. Travel 0.4 miles and you will see the entrance to the school on your left.

From the M4: Exit at Junction 4B and join the M25 at Junction 15 clockwise. Exit the M25 at Junction 16 (second exit to M40 eastbound). Exit the M40 at Junction 1, the first available exit and at the roundabout turn left heading west along the A40 towards Gerrards Cross and Beaconsfield. Continue on the A40 for 3.7 miles and then turn right and immediately left in to Bull Lane, just after the Bull Hotel. Travel 0.4 miles and you will see the entrance to the school on your left.

From Central London: Head for and join the A40 travelling west. Do not join the M40, leave by the slip road and follow through a series of roundabouts under the M40 to re-join the A40 towards Gerrards Cross and Beaconsfield.

Continue on the A40 for 3.7 miles and then turn right and immediately left in to Bull Lane, just after the Bull Hotel. Travel 0.4 miles and you will see the entrance to the school on your left.

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Child’s religion:

Year of entry:

Year on entry:

e.g. 2015

e.g. Year 3

Contact name: School telephone no: Does the child have any special educational needs? Yes

No

Does the child have English as a second language?

No

Postcode:

If yes, what language is spoken at home?

Home address:

Guardian 1 (lives with child) Surname: First name: Relationship to child: Home telephone no: Mobile telephone no:

Postcode:

Email:

Occupation: (please be specific) Home address: (if different from above)

Guardian 2 Surname: First name:

On Arrival: Car parking is available for visitors at the front of the School. Visitors are requested to report to Reception upon arrival.

Relationship to child:

By Rail: The nearest mainline station is Gerrards Cross, which is only a 5 minute taxi journey away, and has regular service connections to London Marylebone and the south east.

Mobile telephone no:

Home telephone no:

Postcode: Occupation: (please be specific)

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Child’s nationality:

Email:

Yes

Waiting list information Does the child have siblings already in the School?

Yes

No

How many?

Does the child have siblings registering at the same time?

Yes

No

How many?

Does the child have siblings who are not registered with Gayhurst School?

Yes

No

How many?

On acceptance, I undertake to abide by the terms of the parents contract and to pay the School accounts when due, based on the rate of fees approved by the Governors, and to comply with the rules and regulations of the School. I agree to give a term’s notice in writing to the Headmaster before removing my child from the School, and failing this, I accept that I am liable to pay a term’s fees in lieu of such notice. I understand that the Headmaster has the right to request that a pupil be removed from the School on account of unsatisfactory progress or conduct or non-payment of fees. I also understand that the Headmaster has the right to refuse admission to a child if it is in the best interests of the School or the child. If I do not participate in the Schools Fees Protection Scheme, I understand that I will be unable to claim remission of fees should my child be absent through illness, or for any other reason.

I undertake to pay interest to Gayhurst School Trust at the rate of 5% above NatWest Bank Plc’s variable base rate on any outstanding fees or extras from the due date until the date of payment.

I undertake to reimburse Gayhurst School Trust for all solicitors’ and barristers’ fees and disbursements incurred in the event of, and because of, any failure or delay by me in paying fees or any other charges owing from me to Gayhurst School Trust. If my child is awarded a bursary then I understand that we will be informed of the relevant bursary terms and conditions.

Signed (Guardian 1) Name in full Signed (Guardian 2) Name in full Date of application

BOTH parents should sign this form. Please return this form with the appropriate registration fee of £50 (siblings £25 each).

Bank payment details: Sort code: 60 08 34 A/C No.: 51162504 (so that we know the payment is coming please give child’s surname as reference) Cheques should be made payable to “Gayhurst School Trust”. An email will be sent to you on receipt of both this form AND the registration fee and should be kept for your records.

Please return to: registrar@gayhurstschool.co.uk. The Registrar, Gayhurst School, Bull Lane, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire SL9 8RJ. Please notify of any changes of address and quoting proposed date of admission. *It is now legally required for maintained schools to record the ethnic group of every pupil on entry to primary education and again on entry to secondary education. The ISC now collate information on pupil ethnicity. The categories used are consistent with those used by the DCSF. Local Education Authorities and the DCSF use this data from the maintained sector to analyse local and national trends in performance, making comparisons and set performance targets. It is important that the independent sector is able to join in debate and policy development in these areas.

Please tick the category that represents the ethnic origin of your child:

Black or Black British Caribbean

Black or Black British Caribbean

Black or Black British Caribbean

Black or Black British Caribbean

Black or Black British Caribbean

Black or Black British Caribbean

Black or Black British Caribbean

Black or Black British Caribbean

Black or Black British Caribbean

Black or Black British Caribbean

Black or Black British Caribbean

Black or Black British Caribbean

Black or Black British Caribbean

Black or Black British Caribbean

Black or Black British Caribbean

Black or Black British Caribbean

GAYHURST SCHOOL TRUST A Charitable company registered in England and Wales with limited liability. Company Number 2209385 Charity Number 298869 Registered Office: Bull Lane, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire SL9 8RJ www.gayhurstschool.co.uk