Fees

Kindergarten (Lower School)

Please note: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) free early education is available from the term starting after the pupil’s third birthday, providing they meet our criteria as outlined in Appendix 1.

Juniors (Lower School)

Upper School

Tuition fees are inclusive of a hot lunch prepared daily on site (this excludes KN) and are inclusive of VAT.

Fees may be paid in one of the following ways:

• In full on or before the first day of each academic term:
  • Preferably by bank transfer paid into the following account;
    • HSBC Account Number: 52031434, Sort Code; 40-22-20, Reference; Child’s full Name;
  • by credit or debit card excluding American Express, in person, or over the telephone (during term time only);
• By four monthly direct debit payments per term (twelve per academic year) collected on the 7th of each month, over the periods:
  • August until November for Autumn Term;
  • December to March for Spring Term;
  • April to July for Summer Term

Further details can be obtained from the Bursary.  Please note for this option to be available in any given term, a completed direct debit form must be submitted to the Bursary at least a month before the first collection is due to take place.

Please note that the School does not accept payment of fees in cash.

The agreement for the education of a pupil at the school may only be terminated by giving a FULL TERM’S NOTICE IN WRITING.  Notice must be given on or before the first day of the term failing which fees for the following term will be due in full and immediately.  There is no refund for absence, regardless of reason for absence.  Insurance against absence due to illness is strongly recommended through School Fee Remission Insurance (further details available from the Bursary).

Half a term’s notice in writing is required if your child wishes to stop having school lunches, music sessions, and chargeable Learning Support tuition or any extra-curricular activities involving a cost.

The School offers a range of fee assistance to enable as many children as possible to access the education offered at Gad’s Hill School even in situations where otherwise family circumstances or finances may preclude this.  For further information please contact the Bursary or click here to view the School’s Fee Assistance policy.

Lower KN (children who turn 3 after 31st August) must attend a minimum of 3 consecutive sessions.

Morning session

• 08.30am – 11.30am (excluding lunch)
• 08.30am – 12.10noon (including lunch)

Afternoon session

• 12.10noon – 3.10pm

Upper KN (children who turn 3 before 31st August) must attend a minimum of 3 consecutive days.

Full Days only

• 08.30am – 3.10pm (lunches will be charged at £4.85 per day)

Children in the Lower KN class are able to attend a minimum of 3 sessions, mornings or afternoons, but, must accept that the following academic year, when they transition to the Upper KN class, they will need to increase their sessions and attend a minimum of 3 full days as set out above.

Appendix 1 – Early Years Funding

If your child is aged between three and four and meets the date of birth criteria set by Kent County Council they will be entitled to up to 15 hours per week free Early Years Funded education in term time during the relevant period.

The Early Years Funded sessions can be taken in the mornings and/or afternoons for LKN children.

For example: if your child attends 3 morning sessions and 3 afternoon sessions then the first 5 sessions will be funded by Early Years Funding and you will need to pay for the 1 additional session as charged below in table 1

If your child attends 2 morning and 2 afternoon sessions, then all 4 sessions will be funded by Early Years Funding.

For UKN children, the Early Years Funding will contribute towards the termly fees as set out below in table 2.

For a projected breakdown of costs for your child, please contact the Bursary or to discuss the availability, please contact Admissions.

Please note: Early Years Funding from Kent County Council changes slightly depending on the number of weeks in each term. The School cannot fulfil the maximum entitlement of 570 hours of Early Years Funded education as it is open less than 38 weeks per year.

Additional sessions or days (i.e. over and above any Early Years Funding) will be charged at the following rates:

Additional session agreed on an ad hoc basis (subject to availability) £40.00 per session.

Pre-School Care is available from 7.30am for KR through to Lower Shell and from 8am for KN pupils.
Post-School Care is available until 6pm for KN to Lower Shell year groups.
Pre and Post School Care is subject to spaces being available and must be booked via the school money by 6pm the day before the required session. Charges are as below:

Additional Charges for Pre and Post School Care and Holiday Club

Sessions should be pre-booked using the School Money app. Please note additional charges are incurred for things such as late collection, non-attendance or if sessions are not pre-booked. Please contact the school for further details.

Childcare Vouchers

We accept childcare vouchers for payment of fees for children of non-compulsory school age.  Your child reaches compulsory school age on 31st December, 31st March or 31st August following their fifth birthday.  Once your child reaches compulsory school age childcare vouchers may be used to pay for pre and post school care (i.e breakfast and after school club) and/or holiday club only.

The school offers several bus routes throughout the local area for children in J3 and above.

Spaces on the buses are subject to availability. To make an initial enquiry about a possible place on one of the routes, parents should email transport@gadshillschool.org.

Families who are already registered to use the school transport service can make bookings and pay via School Money.

School bus charges are as follows;

Personal Accident Insurance: The school has third party liability insurance. However, we also offer an additional opt-out, Personal Accident insurance scheme for pupils.  The cost is £6 per pupil per term and the school recommends that pupils are covered. Please contact the Bursary for further details, or to opt out. Charged in advance with fees.

School Fee Remission Insurance: Fee Remission Insurance is also available and charged at 0.65% of termly fees.  If you wish to purchase this insurance please contact the Bursary. Charged in advance with fees.