FEES
Statement
We are
confident that our fees are reasonable and represent excellent value for
money. We recognise that in a period of recession, many parents will be
making significant sacrifices to send their children to our fee-paying
school. For that reason, the Governors have decided that for 2009-10 the
fees will remain at the same level as in 2008-09, effectively a cut in
the fees charged. However, the quality of education and care will not be
compromised; our high standards will be maintained.
We are
completely independent (e.g. we have no ties to any particular senior school)
and all fees are used to provide the very best education for young children
and to invest in the future.
Background
The Froebelian School has been an independent school since it was founded
in 1913 and charges fees to cover the cost of providing education and care of
the highest quality. The School was privately owned until 1973 when it became
a trust, limited by guarantee, with charitable status. The company has the
Registration Number 926012 and the Registered Charity Number is 529111.
The School Council
The School is governed by a Council, comprised largely of
professional people who are usually current or former parents of pupils. They
are all voluntary positions. One of their responsibilities is to review and
set the fees. This is normally done annually, in March or April to provide a
term's notice of the fees for the start of the school year in September. The
fees are quoted and invoiced termly.
Charitable Status
As a charity, the School does not make a profit that benefits any
individuals. Instead, the School expects to make a surplus and this is used
to provide for reserves, reinvestment and capital projects. All teaching and
ancillary staff are paid according to recommended scales and no member of the
Council receives any payment. As a charity, the School complies with the
accounting and financial regulations of the Charity Commission.
Nursery Vouchers
The School is a registered provider of early years education, subject to
inspection by Ofsted. As such, the School will accept the government's
nursery voucher funding and credit the money against the fees.
Bursaries
The School launched a Bursary Appeal in 2003 and the
fundraising is ongoing. Currently, we are able to offer support to a limited
number of pupils irrespective of family income, subject to places being
available. The level of support will vary according to family income, but
those with low incomes may qualify for up to 100% remission of the normal
fees.
For further details, please contact the Headmaster.
Please click on the link below to open a pdf document showing current
fees structure.
Fees 2009 - 2010 - click here to open fees
page
Fees 
