Headmaster’s Welcome
Dear parents and boys joining the UCS Senior School,
To those of you who took our 11+ exam in January, many congratulations on receiving your offer to join UCS and many thanks for accepting! To the Junior Branch families, I hope the boys are excited about transitioning to us down the hill at Frognal.
UCS is above all else a community and I am sure you very rapidly will feel at home here. We look forward to welcoming our new Entry year group and their families to the induction programme later this term.
In the meantime, I hope the information in this booklet is a helpful entrée to how things operate at UCS. Do read it through but, equally, do contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Kind regards,
Mark J Beard Headmaster
Meet our Deputy Heads
Our two Deputy Heads are responsible for the day-to-day running of the school. Mr English is Vice Master (Senior Deputy Head) and Academic Director. He has oversight of all academic, curriculum and teaching and learning matters, and deputises for the Headmaster when required. Ms Baxter is Deputy Head (Pupils) and oversees the work of the Form Tutors, Wardens and Heads of Section.
“Pastoral care is woven into the fabric of school life at UCS. It is not an add-on, it’s the thread that connects how we teach, support and relate to pupils every day. Our whole-school approach is strategic and inclusive, embedded across the curriculum and wider community. This layered support network, including two form tutors for every pupil throughout the Senior School, enables us to build strong and meaningful relationships with pupils and their families, and respond quickly to individual needs.”
Rebecca Baxter Deputy Head, Pupils
“At UCS, we offer a breadth of education that challenges and inspires, helping pupils uncover their passions, develop their strengths and begin to shape their future aspirations.
We see education in its broadest sense: a distinctive curriculum and innovative teaching that prepare pupils not only for academic success, but for life in the 21st century. Outstanding examination results follow naturally, and pupils go on to achieve considerable success in applications to leading universities. Above all, our aim is for every pupil to develop a lasting love of learning that will stay with them for life.”
Mark English Vice Master & Academic Director
Welcome to the Lower School
I am delighted to be able to take another step along the road towards you joining the UCS community by providing you with our Welcome Booklet.
This booklet is intended to provide all the practical information you need in the weeks and months between now and your first day proper in September. Of course, you may well have questions to ask and there will be plenty of opportunities for parents and boys to do that in our induction programme.
Before reading on, I would like to introduce to you our Lower School Life Values of Aspiration, Bravery, Compassion, Decision-making, and Selfreflection. Being a member of the UCS community means each person playing their part in making this the special place that it is. Throughout Entry and Shell, boys are asked to think about and then develop these values.
We hope that all those who are joining will do just that. We help pupils to embody the Life Values by embedding them in regular assemblies, our form periods, our wide-ranging PSHE programme and the Bios curriculum. They are also an integral part of our Pupil Champion course which we run for all Year 8 pupils in UCS and SHHS. In those sessions you will get a chance to work with pupils from another school and discuss the role that vulnerability, humility and allyship play in society today.
I hope that you enjoy reading this booklet and find it helpful. The Lower School team and I send you our very best wishes for your final term at your current school. We can’t wait to see you back at UCS soon.
Best wishes,
Edd Roberts Assistant Head (Head of Lower School)
Preparing for Life at UCS Induction
1.
11+ Welcome to the Fields, Tuesday 19th May
On Tuesday May 19th we look forward to hosting those who are joining UCS from other schools at 11+ to a welcome event at the UCS sport fields, from 5.30 until 7.30 pm. We very much hope that this will be a great opportunity for you to see our facilities there, probably for the first time; and to start getting to know each other. There will be a choice of sport and non-sport activities for the boys to enjoy. Parents are invited too and there will be a chance to talk with senior staff. Food and drinks will be available.
Entry (Year 7) Induction Day, Monday 15 June
On Monday 15 June we look forward to welcoming the whole of next year’s Entry to the Senior School site for a morning of induction activities. Junior Branch pupils will be brought to the site by their teachers and new pupils should arrive at reception by 9.10 am. The day will include taster sessions in several aspects of school life, keynote addresses from the Headmaster and other senior staff, and the opportunity for all boys to meet their classmates and their Form Tutors. Pupils will be provided with mid-morning snacks and will also be given lunch. The event will finish around 3.00 pm although specific timings will be confirmed nearer the time. Junior Branch pupils will then be taken back to the JB by staff and the new pupils should then be collected by their parents.
It is very much hoped that all those joining UCS in September will be able to attend. Please note that all pupils, including those at the Junior Branch, should wear non-school sports kit for the day, as one of the activities involves team games.
Entry (Year 7) Parents Induction Evening, Monday 15 June
Following on from the pupils’ Induction Day, there will be a separate event for parents on the evening of 15 June. The event will start at 6.00 pm with keynote addresses from the Headmaster, Head of Lower School and Year Warden. Strong pastoral relationships are an important feature of a UCS education and with this in mind there will be the opportunity to meet Form Tutors and fellow parents after the talks.
Orientation Day, Friday 28 August
Although term starts at the Senior School on Tuesday 1 September, your son should attend at 9.45 am on Friday 28 August in sports kit to complete start-of-year formalities before teaching gets under way. This will include making timetables available, and allocation of lockers. The afternoon will involve an introduction to the Games programme and we anticipate that the boys will be free to leave at 3.00 pm, although precise timings will be confirmed in the week beforehand. Please note, the pupils will be dismissed from the school fields at Farm Avenue.
Parents’ Welcome Evening, Wednesday 2 September
A second event for Entry parents has been scheduled for the afternoon and evening Wednesday 2 September. Reminders will be sent in late August/early September.
Term Dates 2026-27
A copy of the school calendar will be distributed in September. However, in the meantime please note the following dates:
Autumn Term 2026
New Pupil Induction: Friday 28 August
Term Begins: Tuesday 1 September
Inset Day: Friday 18 September (pupils dismissed after lunch)
Half Term: Monday 19 October to Friday 30 October
Ends: Friday 11 December (pupils dismissed at 12.00 pm)
Spring Term 2027
Begins: Monday 4 January
Inset Day: Friday 12 February (pupils dismissed at 12.00 pm)
Half Term: Monday 15 to Friday 19 February
Ends: Thursday 25 March (pupils dismissed at 12.00 pm)
Summer Term 2027
Begins:
Monday 12 April
Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 4 May
Inset Day: Friday 28 May (Full day)
Half Term: Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June
Ends: Thursday 1 July (pupils dismissed at12.00 pm)
Dates of UCS terms are published well in advance on our website. Parents must arrange family holidays and other appointments in such a way as to avoid clashes with term-dates and the normal school day. The school is happy to excuse pupils for reasons of special religious observance.
Travel to and from School
UCS strongly discourages all members of its community from driving to school if at all possible. High volumes of traffic on Frognal, in Hampstead and on the Finchley Road cause road congestion and poor air quality. There is no parking on-site or on- site drop off facility at Frognal. Sixth Form students are not entitled to park on the school site and there is very limited parking on any of the adjacent roads. Please note that the southern section of Frognal below Arkwright Road is closed to all traffic around school drop-off and collection times. Even if your journey is longer and you intend to use a private car, you might consider dropping and collecting your daughter/ son at a short distance from the school, and/ or car sharing.
Please walk, cycle or use public transport whenever possible. Walking or cycling promotes healthy exercise and makes life more pleasant for our neighbours. There is plenty of secure accommodation for bicycles at UCS. We offer clear guidance to all UCS students regarding safety on the streets.
UCS is fortunate to be served extremely well by public transport:
Bus: Many buses stop nearby including:
• 13 (from North Finchley and Golders Green to Central London)
• 46 (from Camden Town, Queens Park, Maida Vale and Kentish Town)
• 113 (from Edgware, Mill Hill and Hendon to Central London)
• 268 (from Belsize Park)
• C11 (from Archway, Parliament Hill, Gospel Oak and Tufnell Park)
• 603 (from Muswell Hill Broadway)
By Underground:
• Hampstead station is on the Northern line.
• Finchley Road station is on the Metropolitan and Jubilee lines and just 8 minutes walk from school.
By Train:
• Finchley Road & Frognal station is on the London Overground Mildmay line which connects us to Kilburn, Brondesbury, Queens Park, Willesden Junction, Clapham Junction, Richmond, Kew, Gospel Oak, Camden, Dalston, Highbury and Islington.
• West Hampstead station is on the Thameslink line which connects us to Cricklewood, Mill Hill, Radlett, and central and south London.
Physical address: UCS Hampstead, Frognal, Hampstead, London, NW3 6XH
2. Key Information
Timings of the School Day
All boys are required to be at school in time for morning registration at 8.45 am. We expect parents to ensure that their sons attend on time each day.
On days when boys have Games in the afternoon, return transport to school from the playing fields is available. Alternatively, parents should arrange either for their son to be collected from the school’s playing fields, or for him to make his own way home from the fields. If a Games activity takes place at a location other than the main school site or the school playing fields, boys will always be brought back to school by bus at the end of the day.
Formal supervision on the school site terminates at 5.00 pm. Unless they are involved in an official school activity, boys should have left school by that time.
All boys in the Lower and Middle School must remain in school until the end of the school day and may only leave the premises at lunchtime with the permission of their Year Warden or Deme Warden.
8.45 - 9.05
UNIFORM REGULATIONS
The school outfitters are: Howard Bros Ltd, 30, The Broadway, Mill Hill, NW7 3LL and Uniform4Kids, 1103-1105, Finchley Road, NW11 0QB. All Games and PE kit is only available from UCS Active, Frognal, Hampstead London NW3 6XH.
For everyday wear and for all outside visits, boys must wear the following clothing:
Lower School (Entry and Shell) & Middle School (Lower Remove, Remove and Upper Remove)
• School blazer and school tie
• White shirt
• Dark grey or black trousers In the Lower School, sweaters, if worn, must be plain grey and V-necked
The following are not permitted in the Lower and Middle School:
• Jeans
• Visible jewellery
• Training shoes
• Sweatshirts with hoods or with prominent designs
• Striped shirts
All items of dress must be clean, tidy, serviceable, properly worn and clearly marked with the pupil's name. Clean, black shoes should be worn.
SPORTS KIT AND EQUIPMENT
All UCS Games and PE clothing is to be purchased from UCS Active, located on the school site. In Entry, pupils have two afternoons of Games and one PE lesson every week. PE lessons feature a range of compulsory sports throughout the year, whilst in Games lessons, pupils can choose from the following options:
Autumn Term: Rugby (Contact and Touch) or Hockey (second half of Autumn Term only).
Spring Term: Football or Hockey
Summer Term: Cricket (Softball and Handball)
All pupils require the following for Autumn and Spring Term Games:
• One reversible rugby shirt (maroon with Form/ Deme colour on the reverse)
• One pair of UCS maroon rugby socks
• One pair of UCS black rugby shorts
• A complete UCS tracksuit.
Note that pupils’ white PE kit (and UCS tracksuit) can also be worn for summer term games sessions.
For PE lessons all year, all pupils require:
• The school PE kit (white UCS t-shirt and shorts)
• Tight black swimming trunks, goggles and a towel (not sold at UCS Active).
An optional UCS hoodie is also available and can be worn for Games and PE lessons. During the colder months, students are allowed to wear sporting base layers; however, they must be black in colour and can be purchased at UCS Active. They are also allowed to wear their UCS tracksuits for certain sporting activities.
For all sports fixtures, boys will be expected to arrive in their UCS tracksuit.
Other sports kit requirements depend on the options selected, as follows.
• Boys selecting either rugby or football must have one pair of rugby/football boots, which must be fitted with safety studs or blades. Rugby boots must comply with RFU Guidelines, as occasional inspections will be carried out. Approved studs will display the British Standards kitemark.
• Boys selecting football must have shin protection.
• Boys selecting either rugby or hockey must wear mouth guards when playing rugby. It is the parent’s responsibility that their son arrives at his first Games session in September with a fully fitted mouth guard, and we have partnered with Titan Mouthguards, who supply custom-fit, UCS-branded mouthguards. They will visit the school on Friday, 4 September to take impressions. Alternatively, Titan offer a remote E-Fitting service, allowing pupils to have their mouthguards fitted and received in advance of the start of the school year. If you wish to take advantage of either service, please complete an online order form titanmouthguards.com.
• Boys selecting hockey must have shin protection and should, if possible, obtain their own hockey stick. Hockey astro turf trainers are also required as these provide greater protection and grip whilst playing.
• Boys selecting cricket may wear their white PE kit for Games sessions. They must wear a helmet when batting in the field, in the nets or when keeping wicket close to the stumps. We are able to provide a range of cricket helmets in a variety of sizes which will be available for games and for practices, although students who play regularly may prefer to obtain their own. All those playing cricket must wear groin protection when batting in games and practices.
• Boys who are selected to play cricket for our A and B teams additionally require a pair of cricket trainers (with spikes), one pair of UCS white cricket trousers, and a white UCS cricket shirt.
• UCS cricket jumpers are optional for all.
Parents who would like further advice about the protective clothing and equipment recommended for particular sports should contact the Director of Sport.
For all summer sports, and particularly for cricket, we strongly advise that boys are protected from the sun by wearing sun-hats and using sun-creams.
SPECIALIST CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
Art: Parents should provide their sons with an overall or a large sized, old shirt to protect clothing whilst working in the Art Studios. In addition, boys should bring the following basic art equipment to every lesson:
• Drawing Pencils Set - B, 1B- 6B
• Colouring Pencil Set
• Basic Stationery - ruler, scissors, glue, rubber, sharpener
• Black Fine-liner or equivalent
Dance: all pupils require one UCS Dance t-shirt and a pair of plain black tracksuit bottoms. The UCS Dance T-shirts are available from the Drama Department and the cost added to the school bill.
LUNCH
The cost of lunches is included in school fees. There is therefore no need for pupils to bring money to school to pay for lunches each day.
In order to ensure smooth operation of lunch service, year groups attend in designated slots each day. On the days when pupils have Games in the afternoon, lunch is served at our sports pavilion at the fields.
Our lunches offer a considerable range of choices. In addition to our daily meat/ fish and vegetarian main courses, pupils have the option of a pasta or jacket potato bar, salad and sandwiches. Desserts and fresh fruit are available each day. Water and juice are provided as drinks.
Breaktime snacks must be brought in from home. There are times of the year, for example during Community Action in the Autumn Term, when food is available for purchase, with proceeds going to our nominated charities. We kindly ask that any food brought onto the premises is nut-free.
LAPTOPS
All pupils will receive a 2-in-1 Google Chromebook and a protective sleeve in September. They must bring the device to school each day, fully charged, for use in lessons and take it home to complete homework. The School will manage and monitor the Chromebooks, and any necessary repairs will be handled by the UCS IT Department if faults arise. If the device is
damaged through misuse or a failure to use the protective sleeve provided, a family may be charged for the cost of the repair.
MOBILE PHONES
Some pupils choose to bring a mobile phone to school each day. This is permitted on the basis that it allows communication with parents in the course of journeys to and from school. If a pupil chooses to bring a mobile phone to school, they will be issued with a Yondr pouch at a cost of £18 + VAT. (If a pupil does not bring a mobile phone, there is no need for them to be issued with a pouch.)
Once at school, pupils in years 7 to 11 must put their phone in the Yondr pouch which prevents use during the day. Yondr pouches are able to be unlocked at the end of each
day. The pupils are not permitted to use the phones during or outside of lessons, including at lunchtime. Pupils needing to contact home urgently may do so via the school office. Parents should communicate with their children via the school office as well.
3. The Structure of UCS Senior School
LOWER SCHOOL
The Lower School consists of the Entry (Year 7) and Shell (Year 8). Each of these year groups is divided between five forms. Entry and Shell forms are paired together for the purposes of House competitions. The colour association is used at various times including house sporting competitions, and is one side of each boy’s reversible rugby top (see ‘Sports Kit’ section on page 12).
The five Entry forms are listed below. The names of the two Form Tutors assigned to each form will be confirmed in June 2026, when pupils’ Form and House Allocation letters are sent to families.
HOUSE
Bannister
Bonington
Kendall
Macarthur
Seacole
ENTRY FORM
COLOUR
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Overseeing the academic and pastoral progress of all pupils is the Assistant Head (Middle School), Ms Susannah Maze.
At the start of the Lower Remove (Year 9), pupils are mixed into six new forms, one in each of the school’s six UCS Demes; Baxters, Black Hawkins, Evans, Flooks, Olders and Underwoods. Boys remain in their Deme for the remainder of their time at the school. There are no “Year Wardens” from Year 9 upwards; rather, there is a warden for each deme. Deme Wardens have a similar role to the Lower School Year Wardens.
As in the Lower School, each form is assigned two Form Tutors. Ordinarily they will remain with the form group until at least the end of the Upper Remove (Year 11). The Deme Warden will often be constant all the way through to the end of Sixth Form.
SIXTH FORM
At the end of the Upper Remove year, pupils remain in the same Demes (with the same Wardens) but are divided into smaller Tutor Groups for the Transitus (Year 12) and Sixth (Year 13) years. Each Tutor Group in the Transitus and Sixth will have its two Form Tutors for both years.
A dedicated Sixth Form team works with the Deme Wardens and Form Tutors in the care of students in these years and, particularly, in offering advice on University applications.
4. Key Staff
THE DEPUTY HEADS
Reporting to the Headmaster, the two Deputy Heads are responsible for the day-to- day running of the school. They are supported by a team of Assistant Heads, each of whom has a significant whole-school responsibility.
Mr English is Vice Master (Senior Deputy Head) and Academic Director. He has oversight of all academic, curriculum and teaching and learning matters, and deputises for the Headmaster when required. Ms Baxter is Deputy Head (Pupils) and oversees the work of the Form Tutors, Wardens and Heads of Section. Mr Wilkes is the UCS Foundation’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
THE LOWER SCHOOL
The Assistant Head (Lower School), Mr Roberts, is responsible for the overall academic and pastoral provision of pupils in Years 7 and 8 (Entry and Shell). He is assisted by the two Year Wardens, who for this September are, Mr Barnish, for the Shell and Mr Reiderman for the Entry.
Each form group is assigned two Form Tutors, who have oversight of daily business for the form. The Form Tutors should be the first point of contact for parents. More serious matters may be raised directly with the Year Warden.
The Year Warden and the two Form Tutors ordinarily remain with their groups for the two Lower School years.
OTHER KEY STAFF
There are seven Assistant Heads, each with their own area of responsibility.
Directors of Music, Sport and Drama are always the best initial point of contact for matters relating to their areas. Subject-specific matters may be raised via Form Tutors, or if they are of a more serious nature they may be sent to the relevant Head of Department. Financial and any other bursarial matters should be raised directly with the bursary.
Further details including names and contacts can be found at the end of this booklet.
The Relationship with Parents
We pride ourselves on developing strong, constructive relationships with parents from the very outset, so that we can provide the most effective support and care for all our pupils.
Later in this section you will find an outline schedule of our formal points of feedback, i.e. Parent Consultations and Reports, but it is very much hoped that parents with concerns of any kind regarding their son’s progress or well-being will not delay in contacting us, just as we will always seek to communicate our concerns promptly to parents.
We hope very much for a mutually supportive relationship with parents of all pupils. We anticipate that parents will respect the school’s values and procedures, in particular by ensuring that their children do not miss school for reasons other than illness and that they fulfil sporting commitments, attend rehearsals and performances and other such activities, even when these fall outside normal school hours.
CONTACTING USUNTIL INDUCTION IN JUNE 2026
If you need to contact the Senior School during the first half of the Summer Term, please direct your enquiry to the Admissions Office in the first instance. They will be able to answer most queries, but they will also be able to put you in contact with the most appropriate person.
In mid-June, families will be told the names of their son’s Form Tutors. The two Form Tutors will be the most appropriate people to contact regarding any family or pastoral matters, by email.
The induction event on Monday 15 June will provide plenty of opportunity to ask any questions you may have about life at the Senior School. The orientation day on Friday 28 August will cover day-to-day organisation.
CONTACTING USAFTER JUNE 2026
Your son’s two Form Tutors will be your first point of contact. If you have a comment or question about a minor, dayto-day issue, they will be best placed to help.
The work of the Form Tutors is overseen by the Year Warden. The Warden will also be kept appraised of significant pastoral matters and may be contacted directly. Please cc the Year Warden into all email communication with the Tutors.
Informing us about pupils’ home life and wellbeing
Form Tutors also need to be informed about any developments at home that may affect a pupil’s attitudes or behaviour, for example if there is to be a separation or divorce, if there has been a death in the family, or of any other events which might affect a boy’s happiness or demeanour at school. Information will always be treated in confidence.
Notification of changes in parental home and/or work contact details should be sent to Form Tutors. It’s important that you keep us up to date, in case we need to contact you in an emergency.
Academic issues
Form Tutors also retain academic oversight of the boys, and any general academic issues or concerns should be raised with them. If your query relates to a particular subject then the subject teacher, or in the case of something more serious, the Head of Department would be the person to contact.
Absence Notes and School Holidays
If a boy is absent from school, it is essential that his parents provide the Form Tutor with an absence note, explaining the circumstances as soon as he returns. Parents must also inform the school by telephone by 8.30 am on the day of their son’s absence. (Absence line: 020 7433
2136 or by e-mail: absence@ucs.org.uk). If a boy is too unwell or injured and cannot take part in physical activity, parents must inform the Form Tutor. Parents are advised to carefully consider the need for their child being ‘offgames’. The school can usually cater for the student to complete lighter exercise.
Please note that absence for other reasons will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances, and only with the express permission of the Deputy Head (Pupils), Ms Rebecca Baxter (rebecca.baxter@ucs.org.uk).
Complaints and more serious concerns
If you have a more serious concern regarding your child’s welfare and development, or a disciplinary matter, you should contact the Warden first. Concerns about general pastoral care or safeguarding should be raised with the Deputy Head (Pupils).
REPORTING PROGRESS
Our formal points of feedback to parents on their child’s academic progress and general wellbeing at school are planned carefully for each year group, reflecting the particular needs of the pupils at that age. An overview of reporting and parents’ consultations and tracking grade descriptors for the academic year is placed on My School Portal in September.
Having met pastoral staff at the start of the Autumn Term of Entry (Year 7), at the end of the first half term you will receive Learning Habits Grades and Performance Grades, together with a written report from your child’s Form Tutor, their Year Warden or the Head of Lower School.
You will receive Subject Reports at the end of the first full term in mid-December, consisting of the grades as given previously and a detailed comment from each subject teacher. You will then be invited to an online Parents’ Consultation in the Spring Term; this will be attended by subject teachers. In the Summer Term you will also have a scheduled in-person meeting with your son’s Form Tutor and other key pastoral staff.
Please note that we keep our reporting arrangements under review and there may be
some alterations to these timings. Details of reporting and parents evenings in Year 8 and beyond will be published nearer the time.
FINDING OUT MORE ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Other than contacting key staff as outlined above, parents may find information about the school online. The most important reference point for parents of current pupils is My School Portal (MSP). In due course parents will be provided with a login for MSP, and this will give access to a wealth of resources, including our School Calendar, academic information and study support, our co-curricular schedule, weekly bulletins and a number of other policies and protocols.
In addition, our school website continues to be a useful source of information for parents once their child has joined the school.
THE PARENTS’ GUILD
The parents of all pupils at UCS are encouraged to join and support the Parents’ Guild. The Guild offers opportunities for parents and families to meet one another socially, to enjoy shared social activities, and to raise funds for the school.
The Guild is run by a committee of parents who share responsibilities, and who are always keen to welcome new members, particularly parents who would be happy to act as Guild Form Representatives. Further details will be sent to parents early in the school year. The Parents’ Guild and the Development and Community Engagement Office (DACE) host receptions for each form’s parents early in September. The dates of these will be communicated nearer the time.
For any questions please contact parentsguild@ucs.org.uk or development@ucs. org.uk
6. The Curriculum
All pupils in the Lower School will study Art, Design & Technology, Drama and Dance, English, Games and Physical Education, Geography, History, Latin and Greek, Mathematics, Music, Personal, Social and Health Education, Science and Spanish. Maths classes are set by ability from the Spring Term of Entry.
Entry and Shell pupils also pursue a cross-curricular Dialectics course. In the Entry year, this focuses on Theory of Knowledge, while in Year 8, it explores Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE). Additionally, all pupils in the Lower School follow Digital Compass, a weekly course covering digital literacy, artificial intelligence and the effective use of Google tools.
This core curriculum remains in place throughout the two Lower School years. In the Shell Year, the three Sciences (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) are taught separately. Pupils are taught most subjects in forms throughout these two years.
English, Mathematics, Geography and History are compulsory subjects in the Lower Remove (Year 9). Pupils also
study three languages, of which at least one must be modern. These are chosen from French, German, Italian, Mandarin and Spanish; and Latin and Classical Greek. Pupils also choose three from the following subjects: Art, Design & Technology, Music, Drama, Dance and Computer Science. PSHE, PE and Games make up the rest of the timetable for the pupils.
In the Spring Term of the Lower Remove year, pupils choose the subjects that they intend to study for GCSE. UCS pupils currently take ten GCSEs, consisting of four or six core subjects (English Language and Literature, Mathematics and one or three Sciences) alongside optional subjects. Mathematics is again taught in ability-related sets, and those pupils in the top two sets also take Additional Mathematics alongside the GCSE. All GCSEs are taken at the end of Year 11.
In the Sixth Form all pupils currently study four subjects in the Transitus, and three or four in the Sixth Form. For further details, please contact the Head of Sixth Form or the Director of Studies.
USE OF IT
All UCS students make extensive use of IT for many aspects of their study. Early in the Autumn Term, all new students are introduced to the school’s IT facilities and services, and given their own unique username and password. This provides all students with access to online software, file storage, and an email account, all of which are accessible from home as well as at school.
All students have access to the school's virtual learning environments, including Google Classroom, where they will find a variety of resources for learning and study, details of homework tasks and other useful information. They also have access to Google Apps for creating and collaborating on work.
Use of the school's IT facilities and services is managed and monitored carefully. Access to the internet is screened and filtered. The school reserves the right to restrict access for students who misuse the facilities. All students are required to sign up to the school policy for Acceptable Use of IT. Failure to follow these rules can result in sanctions including withdrawal of access.
HOMEWORK
Alongside their daily lesson timetable, pupils are given a homework timetable. In the Entry (Year 7), this consists of two subjects per night, each of which is intended to take the pupils approximately 20 minutes per subject to complete.
In order to assist in the transition to the Senior School, homework is not set for our Year 7 pupils in the first two weeks of the Autumn Term. We also do not, as a rule, set homework for our Lower School pupils during school holidays. In the older years, routine homework is suspended in the run-up to formal internal exams.
In Shell (Year 8), we increase daily homework to 2 or 3 subjects per night, at 25 minutes per subject.
Details of all homework tasks are published daily on Google Classroom, including the due date and links to any resources required to
complete the work. Homework timetables are found on My School Portal.
UCS LEARNING VALUES
Throughout the school, we encourage pupils to adhere to the UCS Learning Values. These are given at the end of this section.
Commendations are given when pupils demonstrate these values through their work and their contribution to the wider life of the school.
UCS Learning Values
UCS provides a distinctive, liberal education focused on the individual. It aims to foster intellectual curiosity and independence of mind by encouraging students to develop as lifelong learners. Key to this is becoming an effective learner through our four UCS learning values. Commendations are given when pupils demonstrate these values through their work and their contribution to the wider life of the school.
RESILIENCE RESOURCEFULNESS
Approaching your learning with confidence. Never giving up and always motivating and challenging yourself to become a better learner.
RESILIENT LEARNERS:
• Focus in lessons and manage distractions, thinking before acting
• Deal with difficulty positively
• Show self-belief
• Persevere when completing a task
Knowing how to develop your own academic identity and interests; capitalising on the resources available to you.
RESOURCEFUL LEARNERS:
• Pay attention to detail so that they understand issues accurately
• Apply their existing knowledge to other subjects and contexts
• Think on their feet, so they stay calm when put under pressure
• Conduct research by selecting appropriate sources and prioritising information
RELATIONSHIPS
Treating others' views with kindness and consideration, and working with your peers so that you can help others learn as well as learning from those around you.
POSITIVE LEARNING RELATIONSHIPS ARE BASED ON:
• Actively listening to others
• Respecting others' right to learn
• Understanding other people's thoughts and opinions
• Communicating your own thinking to help others'
RESPONSIBILITY
Taking charge of your learning, starting with outstanding punctuality and organisation.
RESPONSIBLE LEARNERS:
• Are prepared for lessons and bring the right equipment
• Meet deadlines
• Organise their notes
• Respond to marking to improve learning
7. The Co-Curriculum
Participation in co-curricular life is a richly rewarding and enjoyable part of a UCS education.
The practical arrangements relating to our extensive cocurricular programme are detailed on the following pages. Further information on the co-curriculum will be provided at the start of the Autumn Term. If you wish to find out more before then, please see the contacts list on the final page of this booklet which includes details for the Directors of Sport, Drama and Music. For other co-curricular enquiries please contact the Assistant Head (Co-curricular).
Drama
Drama at UCS is an integral and inclusive part of school life, offering pupils a wide range of opportunities to perform, create and collaborate. The Lower School production is a highlight of the year. Pupils enjoy an ambitious, highly engaging rehearsal process, and the final performance is presented to a professional standard with quality lighting, sound, set and
costumes. Recent productions include James and the Giant Peach and Private Peaceful.
For pupils wishing to develop their acting or public speaking skills, Trinity Acting lessons are offered one session per week after school during the Autumn and Spring terms. These lessons provide specialist training in performance, build confidence and lead to qualifications awarded by Trinity College
London. Trinity Acting lessons are available at an additional cost. Dance also plays an important role in the co-curricular programme. The Lower School Dance Company welcomes pupils of all experience levels to explore a range of dance styles and work collaboratively to perform in the school’s annual dance show.
In addition, evening trips to the theatre are offered to pupils throughout the academic year.
Music
MUSIC LESSONS
Individual lessons can be arranged at School on any of the following:
Piano
Flute
Trumpet
Classical Guitar
Oboe
Horn
Trombone
Electric Guitar
Violin
Clarinet
Tuba
Bass Guitar
Viola
Saxophone
Orchestral Percussion
Jazz Techniques
Cello
Bassoon
Drum Kit
Singing
Double Bass
Aural Training
Theory
Lessons last for 30 minutes and are arranged on a rota basis throughout the day; during academic lessons, before school, lunchtime
and after school. This will usually necessitate missing an academic lesson for the Lower and Middle School year groups. However, a change of time is made each week and great care is taken to ensure that the same academic subject is not missed more than twice every half term.
Students should usually expect 30 lessons during the school year although, because of the unequal length of the terms, these lessons will be unevenly distributed across the academic year.
Our Music Administrator, Aino Konkka aino.konkka@ucs.org.uk will be in touch with all new parents with details of how to enrol for instrumental or singing lessons. This will include details of the fees. Our Visiting Music Teachers (VMTs) are selfemployed, independent professionals who will invoice you directly at the start of term for the forthcoming term’s lessons. The Director of Music, Mr Dawe is also happy to offer advice and can be reached at christopher.dawe@ucs.org.uk.
Recruitment for all ensembles and choirs takes place in the first week of the Autumn term. The principal groups are listed below. Those marked * are particularly suited to those at Grades 2 -5. Those marked # are for more advanced musicians who have attai ned at least Grade 6+. Scuola Cantorum is an advanced choir and is subject to audition. The Director of Music, Mr Dawe, is always happy to advise new parents on ensembles until the end of Summer Term and can be contacted at christopher.dawe@ucs.org.uk
Monday
8.10–8.45
12.55–1.30
1.30–2.05
4.15–5.30
Tuesday
8.00–8.35
12.55–1.30
4.15–5.15
4.15–5.30
Wednesday
8.10–8.45
8.10–8.45
12.50–1.30
1.00–2.00
4.15–5.30
Thursday
8.00–8.35
8.00–8.35
8.10–8.45
12.50–1.30
1.00–2.00
1.30–2.05
4.15–5.30
4.15–5.30
Friday
8.10–8.45
1.00–2.00
4.15–5.30
Brass Sinfonia #
Percussion Ensemble #
Accidentals (Close Harmony Group) #
Chamber Orchestra #
Guitar Ensemble *
Chamber Choir #
Scuola Cantorum #
Upper Remove Rock School #
String Orchestra *
Jazz Ensemble #
Big Band *
Remove Rock School #
Shell Rock School *
Clarinet Ensemble #
Flute Ensemble #
Top Voices (Boys’ Choir) *
Senior Jazz #
Transitus Rock School #
Altus (Girls’ Choir) #
Symphony Orchestra #
Entry Rock School *
Concert Band #
Lower Remove Rock School *
Sixth Rock School #
Sport
SCHOOL TEAMS
Once selected as a member of a school team or squad, students are expected to make themselves aware of and available for all fixtures. This includes fixtures which take place on Saturdays.
UCS SPORTS WEBSITE
The Senior School has a specialist sports website where all sports match details are located. The address is www.ucssport.org.uk.
This should be the first port of call for students and parents when checking team sheets, dates, times and venues. It also carries all results for school fixtures. If a match needs to be amended, we will do so here and then send an email message to the students involved.
In addition to this, a parent's sports website in My School Portal carries further information on sports at UCS, including our Code of Conduct for Sport and other useful documents such as our Rugby Risk Management.
UCS ACTIVE
The families of all UCS students are eligible to join our health and fitness club, UCS Active. This gives access to the facilities of the Sir Roger Bannister Sports Centre (swimming pool, fitness centre, dance and aerobics studio and sports hall) at times when the school is not using them. A brochure outlining the Club’s operation is available in the digital version of this booklet.
Trips
Trips are a central part of the cocurricular life of the school, giving pupils opportunities to learn beyond the classroom, build confidence and develop independence through shared experiences. Some are closely linked to academic departments and extend the learning taking place in lessons, while others are designed to promote adventure, teamwork and personal growth.
As is the case throughout the school, some of these are run by academic departments, such as the English trip to the Globe Theatre (Year 7). The highlight for our Year 7 pupils comes at the end of the first year in the Senior School when we take them to Skern Lodge on the beautiful North Devon coast for several days of outdoor activities. In Year 8, pupils have the opportunity to join the Battlefields History trip, a powerful visit which deepens their understanding of the
past in a particularly meaningful way.
The range of trips extends well beyond these flagship experiences. Pupils may take part in annual ski trips, science visits to Europe, with past destinations including Berlin and Lisbon, and a variety of activity-based trips such as kayaking on the River Ouse and bushcraft camping expeditions. This is in addition to a vast array of local trips to sites, museums, theatres and sporting venues run by various academic departments.
As pupils move into Middle School, these opportunities increase further. There is access to Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, sports tours and a growing number of academic enrichment opportunities. Together, these trips play an important role in broadening horizons and ensuring that co-curricular life remains a vibrant and distinctive part of a pupil’s education.
Clubs
Co-curricular participation is one of the most important and rewarding aspects of life in the Lower School, where we offer an expansive provision for pupils to learn new skills, meet new friends and expand their achievements beyond the classroom. Practical details of the co-curricular programme are outlined on the following pages, with further information to be provided in September.
Pupils are informed about clubs and societies via the weekly pupil bulletin, from the very start of the Autumn Term. Our co-curricular programme runs across the day, with most at lunchtime or after school, and a small number taking place before school.
WE OFFER OVER 100 CLUBS AND SOCIETIES, AND HERE IS A GLIMPSE OF SOME OF THE BRILLIANT OPTIONS ON OFFER.
ASIAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN HISTORY SOCIETY
ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT
BASKETBALL CLUB
BOARD GAMES & PUZZLE CLUB
BRASS SINFONIA
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
CHEMISTRY BREAKFAST
CHESS COACHING
CLAY CLUB
CLASSICS SOCIETY
COMPUTER SCIENCE BREAKFAST
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB
ECONOMICS SOCIETY
ENGINEERING SOCIETY
ENTRY ALLOTMENT CLUB
F1 SOCIETY
FANTASY SPORTS SOCIETY
FRENCH LITERATURE SOCIETY
ISLAMIC SOCIETY
ITALIAN CLUB
JAPANESE CLUB
JEWISH SOCIETY
JUNIOR DEBATING
LAW SOCIETY
LEGO SOCIETY
LIBERAL ARTS SOCIETY
LIVING POETS SOCIETY
LOWER SCHOOL BOOK CLUB
MAKE:ABLE
MEDICAL ETHICS SOCIETY
MODEL UNITED NATIONS
NETBALL CLUB
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
PHYSICS BREAKFAST
POLITICS SOCIETY
QUANTUM MECHANICS SOCIETY
RUNNING CLUB
SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE
SPELLING & TRANSLATION BEE
COMPETITION CLUB
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN CLUB
SWIMMING CLUB
UCS DANCE COMPANY
UNO SOCIETY
VOLLEYBALL CLUB
VEX IQ ROBOTICS
8. Healthcare
CONFIDENTIAL MEDICAL HISTORY AND CONSENT FORM
Medicals are offered to all pupils who join the Senior School. The purpose is to identify medical problems that may require further management or could affect learning.
Parents are requested to complete the online Medical History form (including pupils coming up from the Junior Branch). A link and the deadline for completion was included in the email with the digital version of this booklet. Please ensure that you let the School Nurse know of any changes to your child’s health or new medical conditions.
MEDICAL INFORMATION & MEDICAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
All UCS Medical Policies and Procedures can be found on the school’s ‘My School Portal’ website under Medical or on the UCS website. There is also some very useful information on medical conditions & first aid procedures such as asthma, head injuries, anaphylaxis, diabetes and much more.
Medical Examination
New pupils are invited for a medical interview during their first year, which includes a general health interview, examination by the School Doctor, height and weight measurement, blood pressure and vision testing. We do not now perform routine testicular examinations as most boys will have already had a check-up. One boy in 120 with an untreated undescended testes will develop a malignancy. If your son has not been previously examined or you are unsure if his testes is undescended please email the School Nurse prior to the medical and request that the examination is performed. A Doctor and Nurse will be present during the examination. Or
you can request this examination to be undertaken by your GP.
UCS does not conduct routine dental or hearing checks. We advise boys to have an annual check-up with their dentist and optician.
Medical conditions including severe asthma, diabetes, epilepsy and severe allergies with a risk of anaphylaxis
If your child suffers from one of the above, to ensure his/her safety and well-being, parents will be asked to complete an Individual Healthcare Plan. You will then be contacted annually for these to be updated. Most teaching staff receive regular training regarding basic management of these conditions.
Medication
Over the counter medication such as paracetamol, ibuprofen (Nurofen) and Piriton (antihistamine) may sometimes be required and will be offered if parents have consented on the Medical History form. Prescribed medications may only be given to pupils if the school nurse has received signed instructions from parents. Forms can be requested from the School Nurse or downloaded from the School website.
With the exception of certain emergency medication e.g. asthma and anaphylaxis treatment, all medications (including prescribed controlled drugs for ADHD) should be given to the School Nurse for safekeeping during the school day. No pupils should carry any medication, including homoeopathic remedies on their persons. The detailed School Policy “Administration of Medications in School” can be viewed on the School website.
Injuries and Minor Ailments
A qualified nurse is on duty daily from 8.15am-4.15pm to treat injuries and minor ailments occurring at school. All consultations assessed & treated in the Medical Suite are documented on a confidential medical computer system called Patient Tracker. If necessary, the consultation will then be emailed to the parent outlining details of any treatment
given and any advice if necessary. Parents will be informed if they need to collect their child. Please ensure you update the school if your contact details change in case we need to contact you urgently. Every parent should ensure that they nominate a responsible adult who is available to collect their child from school in their absence. To ensure pupil safety no pupil who is unwell will be allowed to leave school without a parent, guardian or nominated adult being present. Parents are asked not to send pupils for specific advice that should be obtained from their family doctor.
Immunisations
It is important that pupils are up-to-date with their immunisations. A full list of immunisations previously given to your child can be obtained from your GP.
We suggest all pupils are vaccinated against Meningitis ACWY. It can sometimes be difficult to establish whether or not your child has had the vaccination. You may be able to find out from his GP records, on the NHS app or by contacting the nurse at their previous school. If uncertain, it is preferable to repeat the vaccination than to miss it. The vaccine can be obtained from your GP as can travel and other immunisations. Students in Year 8 (Shell) will be invited to receive the HPV immunisation.
Immunisation against TB (BCG) is no longer routinely available. Please discuss with your GP if you consider that your child may be at a particular risk of developing TB (e.g. if he has travelled widely in high risk countries).
All pupils in Year 8 will be offered the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation. All pupils in Year 9 will be offered diphtheria, tetanus & polio booster (DTP) and MenACWY immunisations. Written parental consent will be requested beforehand. A team from the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust visits the school once a year to administer the immunisations.
Infectious Diseases
If your child is infectious please do not send them into school. If you are unsure, please contact the School Nurse for advice. As advised by Public Health England, your child must remain at home for at least 48 hours after any episode of diarrhoea and vomiting. Please inform the school nurse immediately if your son
contracts chickenpox, shingles, measles or any serious illness that could cause problems for those who are pregnant or receiving treatment for cancer.
Head Lice
From time to time pupils will be infected by head lice and/or nits. As a school we do not routinely conduct head searches of our pupils but we do ask that you inform the School Nurse if you discover lice/nits in your child’s hair. Treatment advice is available on My School Portal.
Injuries
If your son is injured or unable to participate in ALL physical activity please contact the form tutor to request absence from Games & PE and to also email offgames@ucs.org.uk. Parents are kindly asked to bear in mind that, although we may receive a request to permit a boy to miss PE or Games, we are usually able to offer students alternative sports or exercises which are manageable.
Mental Health Support in School
Schools are uniquely placed to support the mental health of children and young people. As an integral part of our pastoral role at UCS we have two onsite school counsellors who are able to support students through mental health difficulties. They both work at the school four days a week and can be accessed directly via email (samantha.marks@ucs.org.uk) & (kate.mills@ucs.org.uk) or via Form Tutors, Deme Wardens or through the School Nurse. If you need to contact the School Nurse who is available between 8.15 am and 4.15 pm Monday to Friday, please ring 020 7433 2173 or email nurse@ucs.org.uk
9. UCS Policies
University College School has a statutory requirement to publicise certain policies to current and prospective parents. There are some additional policies (i.e. beyond statutory requirements) that will also be useful for you and your child to be aware of.
Up to date versions of policies can be found on the UCS website under ‘Key Information’. There, you’ll find a number of key policies which we are required to make publicly available, including our policies on Safeguarding, Admissions, Curriculum, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Behaviour and Discipline, Anti-Bullying and Online Safety and Social Media.
If you wish, you can contact us and we will provide you with a paper version of any policies you wish to see. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any queries about the information contained in any of these documents.
7. Fees and Finance
FEES
Payment of Fees
Fee invoices are usually issued three weeks prior to the start of each term. In accordance with the UCS Terms & Conditions, the due date for payment of fees is the first day of term.
A separate invoice is prepared for each pupil and issued to the parent(s). Invoices show the itemised charges, including academic fees for the term, books and examinations. Lunch is included in termly fees.
To assist parents (and payers) the School operates a Direct Debit scheme which is the most convenient and economical method of fee collection. Parents may choose one of two Direct Debit arrangements:
• Termly Direct Debit, where the outstanding balance is collected on or shortly after the first day of each term. This is the most popular arrangement.
• Monthly Direct Debit, where the outstanding balance is collected in three equal monthly instalments, beginning on the first day of each term.
If you wish to pay by either of these Direct Debit schemes, please complete the mandate form available here and return to feequeries@ucs.org.uk. If you wish to transfer funds directly into our account, please include your child's surname as a reference in the transfer.
Our bank details are as follows:
Barclays Bank – Hampstead and Highgate Sort Code 20-36-32
A/C Name University College School A/C Number 50291307
Late Payment of Fees
Please settle fee invoices promptly on the first day of term (unless you have enrolled into our Direct Debit Scheme).
Interest on any overdue balances may be charged at 1.5% per month above the base rate of the School’s bank. Where fees (including late payment and interest charges) are not paid by the fourth week of term, the pupil will normally be suspended from school. If non-payment persists until half-term, permanent exclusion is likely. Any costs incurred in the collection of unpaid fees will be recoverable in full from the parent (or payer).
Parents or payers who anticipate difficulty in settling fees are strongly advised to contact the Head of Finance, Dushan Premadasa (dushan.premadasa@ ucs.org.uk, 020 7433 2145) at an early stage.
Fees 2026-27
The termly school fee for the academic year (2026-27) is £11,437.
The Council of UCS will normally agree any changes in fees for the following academic year by its Summer Term meeting. Notification of revised fees will then be sent to parents (or the payer, if different) as soon as possible thereafter.
Specified Charges
Certain optional charges as explained below are added to all fee invoices unless parents indicate they wish to opt out of any. Parents wishing to do so should contact the bursary.
Parents’ Guild: Subscriptions for the Senior School and Junior Branch Parents’ Guilds are collected in the Autumn Term. Currently set at £10 per annum, these charges are passed on in their entirety to the Guilds and help to support social and other activities.
School Trips & Outings: Except by prior agreement, the cost of such trips and outings must be paid prior to departure. It is school policy that pupils in respect of whom fees are overdue will not be permitted to participate in such activities.
Fees for Instrumental Music Lessons: Music charges for pupils in both the
Senior School and Junior Branch will be invoiced separately and directly to parents by the respective Visiting Music Teacher. Terms and conditions relating to the payment of fees for Instrumental Music Lessons can be found on the relevant application form.
INSURANCE
Possessions
Loss of pupils' personal possessions at school, on journeys to and from school and when pupils are travelling on school trips, is not generally covered by the School. The School will, of course, endeavour to ensure that pupils' possessions are safeguarded.
However, the School cannot accept liability for loss or damage to items of personal property and parents should ensure that their household contents insurance is adequate to provide cover. This is particularly important where items of high replacement cost are concerned such as bicycles, portable electronic equipment, cameras, musical instruments, sports equipment and clothing. We firmly recommend that, if it can be avoided, pupils do not bring expensive items, or mobile telephones, to school and do not carry more money than they need for daily travel etc.
Accidents
All pupils at UCS are covered by a Personal Accident Insurance policy which will provide various levels of benefit in the event of accidental injury leading to permanent disability. The cover is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and world-wide. Medical expenses and private healthcare costs are not covered. The Personal Accident Insurance Scheme is organised by Marsh. Any benefit payable under this scheme is in addition to any compensation which may be obtained following a successful liability claim. It should be noted that the School's Public Liability insurance covers only accidents for which the School is held legally liable, for example where an injury results from negligence on the part of the School or its staff.
Third Party Liability
As in the case of personal accidents, the
School's Public Liability insurance covers only incidents for which the School can be held legally liable, for example where damage to property results from negligence on the part of the School or its staff.
Accidental damage caused by a pupil to third party property will not be covered by the School. Most domestic insurance policies relating to buildings and/or contents include Third Party liability cover which should extend to members of the policyholder's family and to situations outside the home. Parents are advised to establish that they possess such cover.
SCHOOL FEES REFUND SCHEME
The school operates a fee refund scheme on an opt-in basis. If a pupil is unable to attend school for reasons specifically defined within the policy (e.g. ill-health, accident) for more than 5 days the insurer will, after a waiting period, reimburse the relevant portion of fees paid. Further details, an application form and the deadline date for return will be issued in advance of the autumn term.
Key Contacts
HEADMASTER AND DEPUTY HEADS
Mr M J Beard Headmaster 0207 433 2102 hmsec@ucs.org.uk
Mr M T English Vice Master & Academic Director 0207 433 2112 mark.english@ucs.org.uk
Ms R H Baxter Deputy Head (Pupils) 0207 433 2112 rebecca.baxter@ucs.org.uk
ASSISTANT HEADS
Mr P G Milton
Ms S Maze
Mr E D Roberts
Mr T P Underwood
Head of Sixth Form 0207 433 2161 patrick.milton@ucs.org.uk
Head of Middle School 0207 433 2202 susannah.maze@ucs.org.uk
Head of Lower School 0207 435 2183 edward.roberts@ucs.org.uk
Director of Studies 0207 435 2105 thomas.underwood@ucs.org.uk
Ms J E S Lewis Pupils 0207 433 2128 jessica.lewis@ucs.org.uk
Mr D N Holliday Co-Curricular 0207 433 2311 david.holliday@ucs.org.uk
Mr P S Miller
LOWER SCHOOL WARDENS
Director of Admissions & Director of Partnerships 0207 433 2117 ssadmissions@ucs.org.uk
Mr M A Reiderman Senior Year Warden (Entry) 0207 433 2131 mark.reiderman@ucs.org.uk
Mr E A Barnish Shell Year Warden (Shell) 0207 433 2115 adrian.barnish@ucs.org.uk
OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS
General enquiries 0207 435 2215 seniorschool@ucs.org.uk
Designated Safeguarding Lead
0207 433 2196 andrew.wilkes@ucs.org.uk
Absence 020 7433 2136 absence@ucs.org.uk
School Nurse
School counsellor
Co-ordinator for pupils holding Bursary Awards
Financial/ school accounts matters
Music Administrator (for instrumental lessons)
0207 433 2173 nurse@ucs.org.uk
0207 433 2173 samantha.marks@ucs.org.uk kate.mills@ucs.org.uk
0207 433 2215 elizabeth.martin@ucs.org.uk
0207 433 2181 feequeries@ucs.org.uk
0207 433 2315 musicadmin@ucs.org.uk
UCS Active 0207 433 212 club.reception@ucs.org.uk
Mr E Sawtell
Mr C Dawe
Mr C Abbott
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
Director of Sport
Director of Music
0207 433 2321 edward.sawtell@ucs.org.uk
0207 433 2314 christopher.dawe@ucs.org.uk
Director of Drama 0207 433 2248 connor.abbott@ucs.org.uk
University College School, Frognal, Hampstead, NW3 6XH WEBSITE www.ucs.org.uk
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