NOTES FOR GUIDANCE

If you wish to register your child for admission, please complete the Application for Admission form and send it to Eastcourt Independent School at the address shown.

TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE OF A PUPIL TO
EASTCOURT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

By signing the Application for Admission, parents or guardians confirm that they have read, understood and agreed to the following terms:

1. Pupils are expected to obey the school rules and must pay strict attention to speech, appearance, courtesy and general conduct.

2. Pupils are expected to take a full part in the corporate life and activities of the school.

3. Parents or guardians of pupils are expected to provide suitable facilities for homework. While the school provides all textbooks and exercise books, loss or damage to school property by a pupil will be charged to parents.

4. Pupils must attend regularly and punctually. No pupil is to be absent from the school, except in the case of illness, without the permission of the Headmistress. Please note that no allowance is made for any holiday during term-time.

5. If a pupil is absent because of illness, the school must be informed by 9.15am on the first day of absence. A pupil who has been absent through illness must, on returning to school, present a written explanation to the class teacher.

6. Pupils suffering from an infectious disease, or who have been in contact with infection, must not return to school until certified clear of the infection by a doctor.

7. All fees are payable on or before the first Friday of term. No remission can be claimed for absence. The school reserves the right to charge a fee for late payment. Details of fees are available from the school secretary and will be forwarded to parents/guardians from time to time.

8. Notice, in writing, must be given at least one term before the withdrawal of a pupil i.e. by the last day of the previous term. In the absence of such notice, a full term’s fees must be paid. This applies whether the pupil has joined the school or not, once the offer of a place has been accepted.

9. The school reserves the right to accept or refuse a pupil and to require a pupil to be withdrawn from the school.

10. The Headmistress reserves the right to take appropriate action in respect of breaches of school rules or other misbehaviour and to delegate responsibility for good discipline to members of staff.

ADMISSION PROCEDURES

Applications may be made at any time. We recommend registration as soon as possible after birth.

STEPPING STONES

Applications are considered during the Autumn Term.

RECEPTION

Screening sessions take place during the Christmas holidays. We look for children able and willing to cope with the curriculum we offer.

JUNIOR SCHOOL

A formal 7+ entrance test takes place in October. The children complete Maths, English and Reasoning papers, and undertake an informal interview.

LATE APPLICATIONS

It is possible to consider candidates at other times only if there is a vacant place in an appropriate year group. Vacancies are filled following tests based on the curriculum of the year in question.

Successful applicants are notified in writing, and places are reserved on receipt of a non-refundable deposit of £500.

STAFF

PRINCIPAL

Mrs C. Redgrave  M.Ed., B.Sc.(Hons.), Dip.Ed.

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Mrs L. Bishop

FULL TIME STAFF

Infant Department
Mrs S. Askew B.Ed.(Hons.)
Mrs J. Bacon B.A.(Hons.)
Mrs L. Dewhurst B.A.(Hons.)
Mrs R. Franklin  B.A. (Hons.)
Mrs M.P. Smith N.A.M.C.W.Dip.
Ms S. Stanley  B.A. (Hons.)

Junior Department
Mr I. Barnard H.D.E.
Mr M. Bell B.Ed.(Hons.)
Mrs H.M. Davies B.Ed.(Hons.)
Mr I.D. Greenwood B.A.(Hons.)
Mrs B. Kaur B.Comm.
Ms L. Kuilenburg B.Ed.
Mr L. Wenban B.A.(Hons.)

Stepping Stones
Mrs L.Sumner  E.Y.C.E.

Specialist Staff
Music and I.T.: Mr P. Dart B.Ed.(Hons.), Mrs D. da Costa  B.Sc.
Drama: Mrs V. Pontefract B.A.(Hons.) (Rose Bruford)
French: Mr A. Baah-Mensah   P.G.C.E.

Support Staff

Assistant to the Principal: Mrs J. Forbes  Dip.Ed., Hornsby Dip. (SpLD), Cert. Mont.
Support Assistant: Mrs J. Presslie        

Classroom Assistants
Mrs M.Barrett, Mrs J Hare, Mrs J. Mitchell, Mrs L. Morgan

Sports Staff
Mrs L. Solder, Mr J. Duff

Lunchtime Supervisors
Mrs A. Adkins, Mrs M. Brand, Mrs C. Brennand, Mrs D. Claringbull, Mrs A Dhami, Mrs D.Kelly, Mrs R. Panchal,

House Management

Mr G. Russell, Mr S. Odunoye, Mr S. Olaloko, Miss J. Brotherwood

ACADEMIC SUCCESSES

Thirty-seven children took the 11+ Examinations to Essex or Redbridge Grammar Schools for 2011: 27 children were allocated places,
of whom 14 gained sufficient marks to warrant offers in both examinations.  

The number of places offered at these and other schools in 2011 are listed below, with the previous two years for comparison.

SCHOOL FEES

EASTCOURT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

Academic Year 2011-2012

SCHOOL FEES                                                       

METHODS OF PAYMENT

There are two methods of payment:
1.  In full by the first Friday of each term.
2.  By direct debit due on the 5th of each month,
spread over 10 months (last payment June).
Stepping Stones, morning                                      £339.60 per month
Stepping Stones, afternoon                                    £283.50 per month
Reception – Year 6                                                £564.00 per month

Parents will be asked to pay Bank Charges caused by cheque irregularities.

LATE PAYMENT

Penalties are charged for late payment, as follows:
1.   Received after 3.30 pm on the first Friday           £25.00
2.   Received after 3.30 pm on the second Friday      £50.00
Direct Debit payments are subject to the same penalties, i.e. if not received by the 5th of the month £25.00, or later than the 12th £50.00.
Pupils are not accepted after the third Friday if fees have not been settled.

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL

Once the parent or guardian has accepted the offer of a place in the School, he/she is required to give the Headmistress, in writing, at least one full term’s notice of the withdrawal of the pupil concerned, irrespective of whether or not the pupil has joined the school.  Failing this, payment of the School Fees for the following term will be due. In the event of the Headmistress requiring a pupil to be withdrawn from the School, no part of the current term’s fee will be refunded.

SCHOOL UNIFORM 1

All items of clothing and personal possessions to be clearly marked with a name tag.
Styles supplied by Henry Taylor (Outfitters) Ltd., 119, Hoe Street, Walthamstow, E17 4RX. Tel: 020 8520 6172 - 020 8521 2413
Online shop: www.henrytaylorschoolwear.com

ALL PUPILS

SCHOOL UNIFORM 2 - SPORTS KIT

All clothing items and footwear must be purchased from Henry Taylor (Outfitters) Limited,
119 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, E17 4RX. Telephone 020 8520 6172 / 020 8521 2413.
Online shop: www.henrytaylorschoolwear.com
All footwear must be purchased from "Tootsies", 86 High Street, Barkingside, Essex. Telephone 020 8550 0073

ALL PUPILS

Eastcourt sports shirt (with logo)   ♦                         Plain white football socks   *
Elasticated black plimsolls (P.E.)        ♦                    Football boots   *
Navy blue slipper bag, named on outside *‡         Shin pads   *
Eastcourt baseball sports cap ‡(optional)               Black trainers *
Eastcourt tracksuit   *                                             Sports bag   * ‡
Eastcourt football shirt  *                                      
Plain white ankle length sports socks  ♦ 

BOYS

White shorts   ♦ 
Black swimming trunks *

GIRLS

Navy blue shorts    ♦ 
Black swimming costume *

♦    Reception classes will not need these items until the Spring Term
*   Juniors only
‡   Available from the school office