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Information Booklet 2021/2022

St Edward’s, Cheltenham

Our School motto, “Quantum Potes Aude”, means to strive for the best and that is exactly what we want for our students at St Edward’s.

Believe

Strive

Achieve

We believe in helping each pupil to realise they are truly unique and possess God-given gifts and talents which gives them unlimited potential. We wish to create an educational foundation whereby throughout their lives our pupils will always be ambitious for self-improvement and so develop beyond their perceived potential.

We strive to: • provide excellent teaching, learning and outstanding pastoral care. • provide a wealth of opportunities both curricular and co-curricular. • build a caring community based on Gospel values. • encourage pupils to be the best they can be.

By the end of their school career our pupils are: • high achievers. • happy and resilient. • ambitious and respectful. • appreciative of self and others. • equipped with a spiritual foundation, a strong moral code. • ready to become positive and life-long contributors to society.

Our Vision St Edward’s is a Catholic School, welcoming all. We are a place of learning and a community based on Christian values. We work in partnership with parents to develop the talents and interests of all the young people entrusted to us. We aim to develop each individual pupil’s potential, academically, personally and spiritually. We serve the wider community by making this education available to all, including those who cannot afford our fees, as far as we are able within our resources.

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Welcome 3 Preparatory School:

Key Staff 5

Admissions Process

Life at the Prep School

Senior & Sixth Form:

Key Staff 11

Admissions Process

Life at Senior & Sixth Form

School Fee Information 2021/2022

Bus Routes 18 How to Find Us

Welcome Here at St Edward’s we know that choosing the right school for your child is one of the hardest decisions you will have to make. Gloucestershire is extremely fortunate to benefit from many excellent schools, both independent and state, making the decision even more difficult. St Edward’s Cheltenham is an independent day school comprised of two campuses, both in the heart of Cheltenham, providing an outstanding education for boys and girls ages 1 - 18. No matter what age, at St Edward’s we can support your child to fulfil their potential, academically, creatively and in sport. We encourage all our pupils to be the very best they can be by providing them with a wealth of curricular and co-curricular activities and experiences. We hope that our School Prospectus and website have provided you with a window into the St Edward’s community, and that this Information Booklet answers any remaining questions you may have. If you have not yet visited us, or need any further help, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our Admissions Team whose contact details can be found on pages 5 and 11. Thank you for considering St Edward’s Cheltenham, we look forwarding to welcoming you soon..

19 School Policy documents A selection of our policy documents is available to read online via our website (www.stedwards.co.uk) including the following:

This information booklet, along with the Prospectus, describe the broad principles on which St Edward’s Cheltenham 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 see written confirmation of the statement before accepting the offer of a place.

• Admissions Policy • Anti-Bullying Policy • Behaviour, Rewards & Sanctions Policy • Complaints Policy • English as an Additional Language Policy

• Exclusion Policy • First Aid Policy • Safeguarding Policy • Safer Recruitment Policy

On our website you can also find a full list of our other policies which are available on request. If you would like to receive copies of any of our policies please contact the Main Office of the appropriate School (contact details can be found on the back cover of this booklet).

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Preparatory School Key Staff Senior Management Team

Section Heads

Admissions

Principal Mr Matthew Burke BA (Hons)

Kindergarten Manager Mrs Lynn Young BA (Hons)

Admissions Manager (Preparatory School) Mrs Esther O’Reilly-Cain

Head of Prep School Mr Paul Fathers BA (Hons)

Head of Pre-Prep Mrs Kate France BEd

For further information about entry to the Preparatory School, or to book an appointment to visit, please contact:

Deputy Head & Designated Safeguarding Lead Miss Sarah Tow BA (Hons) Bursar Mr Michael Coles BA (Hons) MAAT

For a complete list of all our academic staff please visit our website: www.stedwards.co.uk

• prepadmissions@stedwards.co.uk • 01242 388006

Director of Marketing & Admissions Mrs Fran Knight BA (Hons) Chaplain Fr Pat O’Keeffe

Trustees Chair: Dr Susan Honeywill General Practitioner & Music Teacher Deputy Chair: Mr Andrew Newland ICT Transformational Consultant

Dr Ann Cooper | GP Mrs Caroline Findlay | Chartered Accountant Mrs Jane Jones | Retired Teacher (Former Head of Science)

Mrs Jane Penny | Retired from GCHQ after 41 years served in the UK and overseas Mr Paul Potts | Architect

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Admissions Process The admissions procedure will typically include the following steps: • Visit • Registration • Experience Days (Year 1 entry upwards) • Offer of place (subject to successful completion of Experience Days - if applicable) • Acceptance

Visit We hold a number of Open Mornings throughout the year, details of which can be found on our website. Alternatively, you are more than welcome to contact the Admissions Manager for an appointment and the opportunity to meet with the Principal or Head of Prep and/or the relevant Head of Section (Kindergarten Manager/Head of Pre-Prep).

Registration Registration may be made at any time to enter at any point in the academic year. Parents are requested to complete a Registration Form and return it to the Admissions Manager, together with a non-refundable fee of £75.

Experience Days (Year 1 to Year 6 entry only) Following your visit and the completion of a Registration Form, Experience Days will be arranged for your child to spend time at the School. We suggest a minimum of three days so your child can fully experience our curriculum (this varies for younger year groups). Children being considered for entry into Year 3 to Year 6 would be asked complete standardised Maths and English testing during their visit.

Entry Requirements Whilst there is no entrance examination for entry to the Prep School, we will request satisfactory reports from the child’s current or most recent school/Nursery (if applicable), as well as copies of any specialist assessments.

Year Group

Age

Kindergarten

1-3 years

Pre-School

3-4 years

Reception

4-5 years

Year 1

5-6 years

Year 2

6-7 years

Year 3

7-8 years

Year 4

8-9 years

Year 5

9-10 years

Year 6

10-11 years

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Offer of a Place

Further information

Following registration and, in the case of Year 1 to Year 6, successful completion of the Experience Days, an offer can be made. Please note that in the event of oversubscription for a year group, your child will be placed on a waiting list and the Admissions Manager will keep you updated on any progress or availability.

For further information about entry to Prep School, or to book an appointment to visit, please contact our Admissions Manager, Mrs Esther O’Reilly-Cain, on 01242 388006 or at prepadmissions@stedwards.co.uk

Acceptance On receipt of an offer of a place at the School, parents are required to complete and return an Acceptance Form, along with an acceptance deposit of £500. The deposit is refunded when the pupil leaves St Edward’s and all financial matters have been settled.

International Applications Our entry process for International pupils is tailored to the individual pupil. Please contact our Admissions Manager for further details.

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Life at the Prep School Kindergarten

Pre-Prep (Reception to Year 2)

Preparatory (Years 3-6)

Babies (12-24 months) – Little Acorns and Little Oaks: Our qualified practitioners support

Children begin their full time education in Reception. We provide a safe and secure environment extending all areas of children’s development within the seven areas of learning.

When working independently or collaboratively, our pupils are confident and competent learners, always ready to embrace the next challenge.

In our wonderful surroundings we promote exploration, self-discovery, and a curiosity towards learning. We begin to introduce a little more structure, following a curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Play and exploration still play a vital part in learning.

As pupils progress through the Preparatory School, we work to ensure that they have a firm understanding of the core academic subjects and are capable of sharing and collaborating with their peers. This is achieved while still maintaining a broad curriculum of subjects including ICT, Science, Modern Foreign Languages, Drama and Technology.

the babies and toddlers’ natural curiosity by ensuring that the children have lots of scope for exploration and expression in a beautiful, inspiring environment.

Nursery (2-3 years) – Willow and Maple: Our focus in Nursery is to inspire children to have a lifelong passion for learning and exploration. Children are driven by curiosity and imagination and seek to gain a better understanding of the world around them through observation and investigation.

Pre-School (3-4 years) – Hazel and Laurel:

In Pre-School we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and integrate the IPC (International Primary Curriculum) to further develop broad and balanced learning. Our Pre-School classrooms are based in the Pre-Prep Department to ensure a smooth transition into Reception.

All children also benefit from a wonderful outdoor environment which has been designed to ignite their imagination and instil a growing sense of wonder. The children make regular use of our School Farm and Forest School Upon joining the Kindergarten, children are expected to stay on through to Reception.

Through the use of the IPC, we are able to offer exciting and imaginative topic work and the children feel included, secure and valued. In Years 1 and 2, our pupils are taught the core subjects of Literacy, Mathematics and Science and a broad range of foundation subjects. Alongside these, specialist lessons in French, Music, Computing and Swimming add an extra dimension.

Forest School & Outdoor Learning:

All children in Pre-Prep take part in Forest School sessions and use the School Farm to complement learning in the classroom. Our educational programme also involves inspiring visits to nature reserves, the seashore, farms and other local places of interest.

In Year 3, pupils are taught for most of the lessons by their class teacher in their own classroom. From Year 4, pupils are grouped by ability for English and Maths and have lessons in other classrooms with specialist teachers. From Year 5, pupils are also grouped by ability for Science. The School’s 45 acres of parkland is used to full effect with pupils using the extensive lawns and woodland for play, our Forest School programme and as a venue for all parts of the curriculum. The extensive facilities mean that a broad range of sporting activities from cross country to tennis tournaments are possible with pupils competing at local, regional and national level.

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The Prep School Day 8:30-8:45am Registration

Individual Learning

The House System

The Individual Learning (IL) Department at the Prep School offers a wide range of expert support for pupils to help boost their academic progress. A proven track record of accelerated progress gives us the confidence to know we can get it right for your child.

Each child in Prep is allocated to one of three Houses, each named after a children’s author: • Blyton - House colour is blue. • Dahl - House colour is green. • Lewis - House colour is red. House Points are awarded for a variety of reasons including: achievement, effort, exemplary behaviour and kindness. Inter-House competitions are run throughout the year with various sporting competitions/matches.

After School Clubs After School Clubs are open to pupils from Reception to Year 6. There are a wide range of activities available. Clubs include a tea and are invoiced termly in arrears. Clubs such as Swim Squad where the pupils are invited to be part of a group will not incur a charge; cross-country races and other sporting events, such as School matches, will also not incur a charge. For pupils in Years 3-6, the clubs are booked on a daily basis at morning registration by pupils themselves. Prep Department clubs end at 5pm, after which time children have their evening tea. Following tea, children are taken to the Library for collection.

Lunches Healthy lunches are included in the school fees and are served in our purpose-built refectory, The Seedling. Hot meal choices include both meat and vegetarian options. Any specific dietary requirements can be catered for.

Music Music is a very exciting part of the School, and we are fortunate in having a large number of dedicated peripatetic teachers offering lessons in many musical instruments as well as musical theory. Timetables are arranged throughout the day on a rotating system so that music pupils do not miss the same subject on a regular basis.

Sport Every child has the opportunity to take part in a whole host of sports on offer at the Prep School. From Year 3 pupils are part of teams, and represent the School in many matches, galas and tournaments. Our Prep School site offers three Rugby and Football pitches, Netball and Tennis courts, running track and a Sports Hall, as well as a cricket square and nets.

8:45-9:35am

Whole School assembly (Monday and Friday)/ Lesson 1

9:35-10:25am

Lesson 2

10:25-10:55am Break 10:55-11:45am

Lesson 3

11:45-12:35am

Lesson 4

12:35-1:35pm Lunch 1:35-2:35pm

Lesson 5

2:35-3:35pm

Lesson 6

3:35-3:50pm

Form & Registration

4:00–5:30pm

After School Clubs with Tea.

5:30–6:00pm

Extended late collection in the Library.

Please note: Kindergarten and Pre-Prep have their own daily timings which differ slightly to the main school day above.

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Senior School Key Staff Senior Management Team

Section Heads

Admissions

Principal Mr Matthew Burke BA (Hons)

Head of Lower School - Years 7, 8 and 9 (ages 11 to 14) Mr Nick Martin MA JP

Admissions Manager (Senior & Sixth Form) Mrs Anthea Dufour BA (Hons)

Deputy Head Pastoral Mr John Lewis BEd (Hons) Deputy Head Academic Mr Christopher Reynolds BSc (Hons) Bursar Mr Michael Coles BA (Hons) MAAT Director of Marketing & Admissions Mrs Fran Knight BA (Hons)

Head of Upper School - Years 10 and 11 (ages 14 to 16) Mr Steven McKenna BA (Hons) Head of Sixth Form (ages 16 to 18) Mr George Rodrigues BSc (Hons) MBA

For further information about entry to Senior & Sixth Form, or to book an appointment, to visit please contact: • senioradmissions@stedwards.co.uk • 01242 388034

For a complete list of all our academic staff please visit out website: www.stedwards.co.uk

Chaplain Fr Pat O’Keeffe

Trustees Chair: Dr Susan Honeywill General Practitioner & Music Teacher Deputy Chair: Mr Andrew Newland ICT Transformational Consultant

Dr Ann Cooper | GP Mrs Caroline Findlay | Chartered Accountant Mrs Jane Jones | Retired Teacher (Former Head of Science)

Mrs Jane Penny | Retired from GCHQ after 41 years served in the UK and overseas Mr Paul Potts | Architect

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Admissions Process The admissions procedure will typically include the following steps: • Visit • Registration • Taster Days • Offer of place (subject to successful completion of an Entrance Examination) • Acceptance

Visit We hold a number of Open Mornings throughout the year, details of which can be found on our website. Alternatively, you are more than welcome to contact our Admissions Manager for an appointment and the opportunity to meet with the Principal.

Taster Days Following your visit and completion of a Registration Form, a ‘Taster Day’ would be arranged for your child to spend time at the School.

Entrance Assessments All candidates will have an informal interview with the Principal. A reference will also be requested from their current School. • Entry into Year 7 Entrance Assessments at 11 years of age (Year 7) takes the form of an English Paper, a Mathematics Paper and a Non-Verbal Reasoning paper, each of which are 45 minutes in length. Entrance Examinations are held in the Autumn Term prior to entry, although it is possible to take Entrance Examinations at other times in the year. • Entry into Year 8, Year 9 or Year 10 Those entering Year 8, Year 9 and Year 10 sit an online Entrance Examination.

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Year Group

Age

Year 7

11-12 years

Year 8

12-13 years

Year 9

13-14 years

Year 10

14-15 years

Year 11

15-16 years

Lower Sixth

16-17 years

Upper Sixth

17-18 years

Entry into Sixth Form

Entry into the Sixth Form is dependent upon GCSE performance. Candidates must achieve a minimum of five GCSEs at Level 5-9 (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics. They should also have achieved at least a Level 6 in subjects chosen for A Level. For Sciences and Maths a Level 7 or higher is recommended.

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Offer of Place

International Applications

Subject to successful completion of an Entrance Examination, along with a satisfactory reference from your child’s current or most recent school and copies of any specialist assessments, a place will be offered. Please note that in the event of oversubscription for a Year Group, your child will be placed on a waiting list and the Admissions Department will keep you updated on any progress or availability.

Please contact our Admissions Manager for details of the process for International students.

Acceptance On receipt of an offer of a place at the School, parents are required to complete and return an Acceptance Form, along with an acceptance deposit of £500. The deposit is refunded when the student leaves St Edward’s and all financial matters have been settled.

Further information For further information about entry to Senior & Sixth Form, or to book an appointment to visit, please contact our Admissions Manager, Mrs Anthea Dufour, on 01242 388034 or at senioradmissions@stedwards.co.uk

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Timings of the School Day

Life at Senior & Sixth Form Curriculum Lower School (Years 7-9) Life in Lower School (Year 7-9) is all about embracing new challenges and making the most of all the activities on offer at St Edward’s. All students are afforded the space and support required to allow them to thrive in our busy, but unpressurised environment. Students will study a broad and balanced curriculum, learning more about their own interests and talents as they move up through the School. With a focus on the philosophy and framework of High Performance Learning (HPL), all members of our community are encouraged to be enthusiastic, inquisitive and resilient as they develop the skills they need to become independent learners, confident in their ability to be high performers.

Upper School (Years 10-11) In Upper School students face greater challenges and responsibilities, not only academically but also on a social level. At St Edward’s we do all that we can to ensure that we provide the very best opportunities for personal growth and success. With a continued focus on the philosophy and framework of High Performance Learning

(HPL), students continue to build the cognitive competencies that lead a young person to thrive in school and in later life. All Upper School students study a core curriculum of four subjects: English Language, English Literature, Mathematics and Religious Studies. Students may then may choose a further five subjects, one of which must be a Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics). We also recommend that students include a language in their option choices. Current available optional subjects are as follows: Art & Design, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Civilisation, Computer Science, DT, Drama, Food Preparation and Nutrition, French, Geography, History, Latin, Music, Physical Education, Physics and Spanish. In addition, all students follow a PSHE course which includes Careers and Health Education together with Physical Education.

Sixth Form Our students regularly tell us that they appreciate the excellent teaching, huge variety of opportunities, freedom and responsibility they experience in our Sixth Form. Whether they have been at St Edward’s since Kindergarten, or joined us in Lower Sixth, they feel part of a busy thriving community and relish their role as leaders.

Early Drop Off: From 7:45am Registration: 8:30am Period 1: 8:55am Period 2: 9:35am Break time: 10:15am Period 3: 10:40am Period 4: 11:20am Period 5: 12:05pm Lunchtime: 12:45pm Period 6: 1:50pm Period 7: 2:30pm Period 8: 3:10pm Registration: 3:50pm Activities to 5:30pm (6:00pm on Thursdays)

Life in our Sixth Form is academically challenging. We expect our students to manage their time independently so that they can enjoy the social benefits alongside their studies. We currently offer 24 A Level subjects to choose from, as well as an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). Students entering the Sixth Form are able to select 3-4 subjects to study. The majority of students initially select four subjects, one of which is ‘discontinued’ at some point during Lower Sixth, as students select the three subjects they wish to focus on and gain an A Level qualification in. Games and an Enrichment Programme are also part of Sixth Form Curriculum.

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Individual Learning

Co-Curricular Activities

Individual Learning offers a wide range of learning support for students at St Edward’s. This includes support with Literacy, Numeracy, examinations and personal organisation. We recognise that a student of any intellectual ability may have a specific learning difficulty. We provide expert, sensitive support and teaching with an excellent track record in enabling students to fulfil their potential.

A comprehensive programme of cocurricular activities and clubs (most of which are included in the school fees) take place at lunchtime and after school for students in all year groups.

Lunches Healthy lunches are included in the school fees and are served in our purpose-built refectory, The Canopy. Hot meal choices include both meat and vegetarian options, along with filled jacket potatoes. There is also a self-service salad bar, as well as a choice of freshly-made sandwiches, baguettes, bagels and wraps. Any specific dietary requirements can be catered for.

The House System Students of all Year Groups are divided into one of three Houses – Fisher, Newman and More – named after Saint John Fisher, Blessed John Henry Newman and Saint Thomas More. Where possible, siblings are placed in the same House. Heads of Year and other pastoral staff retain neutrality and remain the main point of contact for pastoral issues. During the course of the school year, students earn House Points for academic, sporting, performing arts and other achievements, culminating in Sports Day, at the end of the school year. The winning House receives the coveted ‘House Cup’.

Sport Sport St Edward’s is committed to providing sport for every child, at every level and giving them every opportunity to succeed. We run an extensive training and fixtures programme each term and are committed to each team having at least one fixture per week either during the week or on Saturdays. The St Edward’s Excellence Programme and Scholars (STEPS) is an integral part of our commitment to support and develop our most talented sporting pupils. The programme is designed to stretch and challenge our elite performers both in their physical performance and in their tactical play.

Music Music is a very exciting part of the School, and we are fortunate in having a large number of dedicated peripatetic teachers offering lessons in most musical instruments and musical theory. There are a range of musical ensembles to be part of including Choirs, Orchestra and Concert Band. Major performances held during the year include the Carol Service in Tewkesbury Abbey and the Pump Room Concert in the Spring

Term. Informal concerts are held after school at regular intervals throughout the year.

Drama In addition to regular curriculum Drama lessons, a main whole school production is staged during the Spring Term each year. If the project is appropriate, sometimes we offer separate Lower School and Upper School productions. Private Lessons are available in Speech and Drama, which take place before and after School and at lunchtimes. Pupils have the opportunity to pursue the Grade Examinations of The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and to take part in the Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts.

DofE The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme (DofE) is voluntary and available to all students from Year 9 and above. Our Award programme is hugely popular and we are very proud to have one of the highest completion rates in the UK. On average 95-98% of students complete their Award, compared to the 55% national average (DofE National Statistics March 2020).

Combined Cadet Force We are proud to have a flourishing Combined Cadet Force (CCF) open to all students from Year 8 upwards. There is an Army and a Royal Air Force (RAF) Section that provides exciting opportunities for our future young leaders.

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School Fee Information 2021/2022 Registration & Deposit (per child)

Sibling Discount

• Registration Fee (non-refundable): £75 per child • Deposit: £500*

Sibling discounts are available where a family has three or more children attending the School at the same time. A third child will receive a discount of 20%. Fourth and subsequent children receive a discount of 40%. Sibling discounts are not available in the Kindergarten.

*An enhanced deposit may be required for non-UK resident families. For more information please contact the relevant Admissions Team.

Kindergarten Session Fees

Termly School Fees Year Group

Termly Fee

Annual Fee

Payment of Fees

Reception

£2,660

£7,980

Morning including lunch £37.35 5 hours (8am – 1pm)

Year 1

£2,865

£8,595

Year 2

£2,990

£8,970

All day including lunch (8am – 3:30pm)

Year 3

£3,585

£10,755

Year 4

£3,945

£11,835

Year 5

£4,595

£13,785

School accounts may be settled by bank transfer, credit/debit card or Direct Debit. Payments are required to clear in full on or before the first day of term. Direct debit payments are required either termly, on or just after 1st September, 1st January and 1st May or monthly, on the 1st of each month. There is no additional charge to pay monthly.

Year 6

£4,595

£13,785

Over 3s Fees

Year 7

£5,325

£15,975

Once your child is in receipt of Government funding, an individual hourly rate will be applied which is agreed by the Trustees – please contact the Kindergarten Manager for details (l.young@stedwards.co.uk).

Year 8

£5,530

£16,590

Year 9

£5,735

£17,205

Year 10

£6,305

£18,915

Year 11

£6,305

£18,915

Children must attend for a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Lower Sixth

£6,305

£18,915

Upper Sixth

£6,305

£18,915

Under 3s Session Fees Session

Fee

No. Hours

£54.72 7.5 hours

After school supervision £13.90 2 hours incl. tea (3:30 – 5:30pm)

Late Payment of Fees Direct Debit is the School’s preferred payment method as it will ensure that fees are never late. However, should fees not in paid on time, the School reserves the right to charge interest on the outstanding balance in line with Terms of the Parent Contract. If parents foresee problems with paying fees on time, they should contact the Bursar.

Notice of Withdrawal Our School fees include a healthy and varied lunch choice. Please refer to the School website to ensure that you have the most up-to-date fee schedule: www.stedwards.co.uk/admissions/fees-and-charges/

To withdraw a student from the School, a parent must give a full academic term’s notice in

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writing to the Principal. Notice to any other member of staff, will not be accepted. In lieu of such notice, a full term’s fees at the rate prevailing at the time of leaving are payable. (Please note that this applies to all years in the School, including the transition from Pre-School to Reception, Year 6 to Year 7 and Year 11 to Lower Sixth).

Insurances The School insures all students for personal accidents. Insurance cover is 24/7/365 meaning that it will cover students all year even when they are not at School.

Personal Effects Parents are responsible for providing their own personal effects insurance (including sports clothing and equipment, calculators, watches, bicycles, clothing etc.). Valuables including musical instruments must be handed in for safe custody and not left unattended in lockers, classrooms or changing rooms.

Extras

Senior School

There are some “extras” that are not included in the fees.

• Voluntary purchase of additional GCSE and A Level text books.

Both Schools

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Public Examinations: Parents should budget for approximately up to £550 (total cost) when a child is taking GCSE and AS/A Level examinations for examination fees.

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Breakfast and Breaktime snacks: All school lunches are included in the cost of fees. However, students are able to purchase their own snacks from The Canopy at breakfast and breaktimes if they wish.

• Individual Learning (IL) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) tuition will be charged on the school bill in accordance with the School’s SEN Policies. • Individual Private Music lessons and Speech and Drama lessons (please contact the Schools for details). • Overseas and residential trips, as well as any non-academic day trips. The following apply in each School respectively:

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School Fees Refunds

After School Clubs

The School is unable to refund fees if a student is away from School for any reason. Parents who are interested in insurance cover should contact their own brokers or insurers for advice.

• The cost to attend extra-curricular clubs run by the School including an evening tea (4:00–5:30pm with pick up until 6pm) is £5.20 per session.

Fee Increases

• The cost to attend extra-curricular clubs run by external providers, including an evening tea (4:00–5:30pm with pick up until 6pm) is £8.95 per session.

The annual fee increase for September will normally be announced at Easter. However, the Trustees reserve the right to alter the fees by notice in writing before the start of any term.

• Art: Students taking this subject at GCSE or AS/A Level may be required to purchase materials used in their work. •

Design Technology Materials: GCSE and AS/A Level - Students will be charged (at cost price) for a Standard Stationery Kit once the course has started. Coursework practical projects will have to meet a budget (set at the beginning of the course). Some students will be asked to pay the cost price for materials which exceed the budget.

• CCF and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme: Students opting to join these will pay an annual charge.

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Bus Routes There are eight bus routes available: Routes 1-5: Routes 1–5 are run in partnership with three other Independent Schools in Cheltenham. The service is operated by Pulhams Coaches. A timetable with fares and information about how to book is available to download from the school website. All enquiries about routes and booking on to the routes should be made direct to the operator, Pulhams Coaches, which is responsible for the operation and administration of the service. Please do not contact the School for travel information or booking requests for the Pulhams routes. Pulhams’ dedicated school transport team can be contacted on 01451 820369 or at accounts@pulhamscoaches.com Pulhams is prepared to be flexible. If parents have queries about the day-to-day matters of timings, routes or fares, they should contact the company to see if their personal requirements can be accommodated.

Route 1: Broadway, Toddington, Winchcombe, Gretton, Gotherington, Bishops Cleeve, Racecourse (Lexington Square)

Route 4: Gloucester Cattle Market, Innsworth, Churchdown, Shurdington, Leckhampton

Route 7: Train Station, Westhall Green, Hatherley Ct Road, The Park/Lauriston Park, Morend Park Road, Leckhampton Road

Route 2:Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-theWold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Burford, Northleach, Andoversford, East End

Route 5: Nailsworth, Amberley, Stroud, The Camp, Birdlip

Route 8 (mornings only): Southam, Train Station, Lauriston/Sir Charles Irving Close, Osprey Road/Moorend Park Road, Trowscoed Avenue

Route 3: Ashton Keynes, South Cerney, Cirencester, Rendcomb, Colesbourne, Sandy Lane

Route 6: Hoo Lane, Tredington, Woodmancote, Southam, Pittville

Routes 6-8: St Edward’s School runs its own bus routes which current serve the north of Cheltenham although routes may change in line with demand. For more information about tickets and timings, please visit our website. Parents who live within reach of the routes are encouraged to use the bus service, as this helps to reduce the car congestion within the grounds at peak times in the mornings and afternoons.

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How to Find Us London Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 6NR* Tel: 01242 388550 From the town centre: Follow A40 signs for Oxford. You will approach a fork in the road with Holy Apostles Church directly ahead, keep left, following the A40. You will reach a row of shops on London Road, the entrance is on left, between two large red brick walls.

Cirencester Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 8EY Tel: 01242 338555

Approaching from the A40 Oxford: Once you enter Cheltenham on the A40, you will reach a row of shops on London Road, the entrance is on right between a large red brick wall.

Approaching from the A435 Cirencester Road: The entrance is 50 metres on the left after the traffic lights at Sacred Hearts Church.

Approaching from the A435 Cirencester Road: As you approach Cheltenham, turn right on Lyefield Road at the traffic lights by Sacred Hearts Church. Shortly after, take a left on Copt Elm Road at the mini roundabout, this will take you back onto the A40 (London Road). Turn left onto London Road and the entrance is on the right. *Please use GL52 6HS when using a Sat Nav

From the town centre: Follow the A40 signs for Oxford. You will approach a fork in the road with Holy Apostles Church directly ahead, turn right, following the A435 for Cirencester. The entrance is on the right approximately 100 metres after Chancel Way.

Approaching from the A40 Oxford - from the A40, turn left into Copt Elm Road until you reach a mini roundabout, turn right onto Lyefield Road. You will reach a set of traffic lights by Sacred Hearts Church, turn right on Cirencester Road, the entrance is 50 metres on the left.

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