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"FAMILY INSPIRATION RESPECT SUCCESS (F.I.R.S.)"
David Girvan, Head Teacher, welcomes you and emphasises a nurturing, supportive environment where staff help every child realise their potential within a structured school community and The Firs Way.
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Night Owls After School Care available 3:30pm–6:00pm (termly booking). Ad hoc after-school care for Key Stage 1 & 2 pupils at £8.43 per hour. Breakfast club 7:45am–8:00am (£1.28 per session). Early Birds 8:00am–8:35am (£2.25 per session, termly booking). For Keystage 1 & 2 pupils ad hoc bookings available (£2.98 per session). Extra curricular clubs on-site £6.96 per session. Educational visits charged per visit. Holiday Club run every school holiday (except Christmas) for ages 2-11 in association with S4YC; 8am–6pm with shorter days available; book online.
The Hive provides inclusion support with an Inclusion Leader and Learning Mentor, focusing on communication, independence, social–emotional growth and academic progress. It includes a sensory room and dedicated outdoor area, and pupils can access other spaces such as Pottery, Art and DT room, and Music room. The Hive integrates with other classes as appropriate and follows the school’s guiding principles and values.
Usually entry is into Reception (age 4) with places available in other year groups; assessment for entry; annual Open Morning and additional visits; informal taster sessions for non-Kindergarten entrants; automatic entry from Kindergarten to Reception unless significant behavioural or other difficulties; Years 1–6 admissions involve spending time with the appropriate year group and reading/literacy/numeracy activities; Special Educational Needs considered during admissions.
Fees 2025-6: Main school fees: Infant per term £4,380 inc VAT; Juniors per term £4,560 inc VAT. Prompt payment discount of £48.50 if paid in full by first day of term. Sibling discount of £287 per sibling. School Lunch and Snack charged at approximately £318 per term (£5.30 per day). Monthly payment option available (interest-free) with direct debit; payments are two months in advance and two months in arrears. Fees include all books and activities and are payable by the first day of each term. If unpaid, interest may be charged at 8% above base rate per month from the beginning of the term. Parents must give one full term’s notice (or one term’s fees in lieu). The school provides Information on ISI Reports and bursaries via the Bursary Trust.
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