Oakleigh House Admissions information.

Admissions Information 2022 - 2023 ...best for your child...best from your child....

Welcome Thank you for taking the time to consider Oakleigh House for your child.

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions for any family and we appreciate that you will want to learn as much as possible about our school and what we can offer your child.

We are here to support you as much as possible throughout this process and we look forward to welcoming you.

Pupils can join Oakleigh House from two years six months old and traditionally continue until they graduate in Year 6.

We welcome applications at any point in the academic year. Every application is treated equally, and we welcome families relocating to the area from around the UK and internationally.

To view our Nursery film click here

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To view 3D film of school click here

Visit Us Our prospectus only tells a little of our story and we would encourage you to visit us, meet the staff and see the school in action.

A private tour is our preferred way of showcasing our school to parents as it allows us to tailor the tour to your specific needs.

If you are relocating to the area and wish to chat to us prior to visiting this can be arranged via a Teams appointment.

We also hold open days during the academic year and the dates for these will be advertised on our website.

We look forward to welcoming you

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Admissions Procedure In response to your enquiry we will send you a prospectus, note your interest on our database and invite you to view school.

We will then offer you the opportunity to meet the Headteacher in person or via a Teams call.

Once a decision has been made to enrol your child please complete and return the Registration form together with the £50 (non returnable) registration fee. The Registration form is not a contractual document.

Taster days and assessments Your child will be invited to attend a taster session in the term prior to starting.

Taster sessions for children joining Nursery and Reception take place from 9.30am 11.15am. Children are observed participating in educational play and class activities by experienced Early Years staff, enabling us to assess their readiness for entry.

Children seeking entry at age 5 + will also undertake some literacy and numeracy activities.

Children entering Years 3 - 6 will be asked to attend a taster day during which an informal assessment will take place. A copy of their last school report will also be required.

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Offer of a place An offer letter is then sent to parents/guardians, offering the child a place at Oakleigh House School. This is accompanied by : Acceptance Booklet requiring a £300** deposit, (refunded when the child leaves the school). This should be completed and returned within 14 days to secure your child's place.

Parent Contract Terms and Conditions Pupil Consent form - includes a photograph authority and Out of Hours Contract When returning the completed paperwork please include: Child's full Birth Certificate Child's passport Parent ID - Both parents to provide confirmation of address, passport or visa.

Once all paperwork has been submitted and the Acceptance Deposit has been received the Registrar will acknowledge receipt. **International deposit is equal to one term’s fees

To view a film of school click here

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Fees Fees are payable in advance, on or before the first day of term.

The invoice is emailed to parents from: finance@oakleighhouseschool.co.uk Fees can be paid by: Bank transfer on or before the first day of term Termly by Direct Debit Over 12 months via School Fee Plan A 1.5% per month charge is made for late payment.

Nursery Fees Nursery fees include all snacks, drinks, breakfast and a two-course lunch If your child is staying for a long day, the charge also includes a light tea.

Nursery opens at 8am and all children should be in school by 8.50am Term time only 8am - 3pm (Core Provision) Term time only 8am - 6pm (Extended Provision)

£2,776 per term (£48 per day) £3,184 per term (£55 per day)

Minimum attendance of either 4 mornings or two days on commencing Nursery Minimum attendance of 5 mornings in Preschool with the expectation that all pupils will attend a minimum of 8 sessions by the summer in Preschool.

Fees are charged pro-rata for children who attend part time Minimum charge of four sessions of £1,133 per term in Nursery and five sessions of £1,417 in Preschool Please contact the Registrar for more information on sessional charges.

Morning session until 12.30pm Core provision until 3pm Extended provision until 6pm

If you wish to book home/school transport, please refer to the school office for details No refund is made for missed sessions during term time, including holidays or illness as per our Terms and Conditions, paragraph 4.5

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Junior School Fees The academic fees include, stationery, textbooks, craft materials and personal devices from Year 3. Occasionally parents are required to pay for certain expendable workbooks, magazines, craft, design and technology materials, which are to pass into the possession of the children.

Academic fees also include the cost of local trips and visits in support of curriculum learning. This does not include any overnight or end of year challenge trips or where there is specific tuition eg: Sailing, water sports etc

Reception - Year 2 Years 3 & 4 Years 5 & 6

£2,603 per term £2,837 per term £3,174 per term

Break time fruit and 2 course lunch

£ 217 per term

Parents with more than one child attending school full time will automatically qualify for the following discounts: First child standard academic fees Second child in full time attendance 5% discount off academic fees Third child 10% discount off academic fees Fourth child 15% discount off academic fees Fifth child 15% discount off academic fees

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Optional Extras (10 lessons per term) Ballet Speech: Reception to Year 2 Years 3 – 6 Instrument Tuition Singing

£ £ £ £ £

60 per term 60 per term 70 per term 150 per term 150 per term

Acorns Stay and Play + Acorns Holiday Club

We provide a late room until 3.30pm for Nursery and 4pm for main school. There are a number of afterschool clubs and activities offered each week. The teacher led clubs are free providing that pupils are collected promptly at the end of each club. Pupils will automatically join Acorns Stay and Play if not collected at the end of the school day or after a club has finished.

Acorns Stay and Play and Acorns Holiday Club are run by our own staff so there is a seamless transfer for pupils at the end of a school day.

Acorns Stay and Play and Acorns Holiday Club are registered with Care Inspectorate Wales Registered No: W130000136.

In addition, for those eligible, you can use tax free childcare vouchers when using this facility We hold an Out of Hours Contract for all pupils, whether or not you intend making use of this facility.

Acorns Stay and Play from the end of the school day until 6pm £ 7 per evening Late collection fixed charge £ 10 per evening Acorns Holiday Club one child - £ 38 per day two children - £ 48 per day three children - £ 58 per day

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Transport We run two mini buses. If you are interested in using this service please contact the school office for more details.

Uniform The official school outfitter is J & S Products, Swansea who stock all our uniform.

Items can be purchased in store or online. A full uniform list is available to download from our website, a copy will also be issued with the offer pack. Contact details: J & S Products 74 Tycoch Road, Swansea SA2 9EQ Tel: 01792 206 658 Email: sales@js-products.co.uk Web: http://www.clothing-suppliers.co.uk/

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Term Dates 2022 - 2023

Autumn Term Monday 5th September Tuesday, 6th September Wednesday, 7th September Monday 24th October Friday 4th November Friday, 16th December

INSET - School Closed INSET - Acorns Holiday Club Autumn term commences Half Term - Acorns Holiday Club Autumn term ends

Monday 19th - Thursday, 22nd

Acorns Holiday Club

Spring Term 2023 Thursday, 5th January Friday, 6th January Monday, 9th January Monday, 20th - Friday 24th February Friday, 31st March

INSET - School Closed INSET - Acorns Holiday Club Spring term commences Half term - Acorns Holiday Club Spring term ends

Monday, 3rd - Thursday, 6th

Acorns Holiday Club

Summer Term Monday, 17th April Tuesday, 18th April Monday, 1st May Monday, 29th May Tuesday 30th May - Friday 2nd June Thursday, 13th July Friday, 14th July

INSET - Acorns Holiday Club Summer term commences Bank Holiday -School Closed Bank Holiday - School Closed Half term - Acorns Holiday Club Summer term ends School Closed

Monday, 11th July - Friday, 11th August

Acorns Holiday Club

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Contact Us At Oakleigh House we are happy to answer any queries you may have. No query is too small! The staff are always available to meet with you as well whether in person, via Teams or on the phone to discuss your child’s progress or to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

Contact information: Oakleigh House School 38 Penlan Crescent, Uplands, SWANSEA SA2 0RL Telephone: 01792 298 537 Website: www.oakleighhouseschool.co.uk Admissions Registrar: vikki.napier@cognita.com Direct Line: 01792 294083 Receptionist/School Administrator for General enquiries/transport/trips and visits and afterschool bookings. susan.barguss@cognita.com Business Manager for Finance: sallyann.wilson@cognita.com Out of Hours Manager for After School and Holiday Club - Mrs Ali nasima.ali@cognita.com Direct Line: 01792 294086 (during club hours)

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