Admission
Lancaster Steiner School is open to all children irrespective of race, religion, gender, social class or disability. Decisions about admission are made on the basis of the school's ability to meet the meeds of each child.
Admission Procedure
You return the application form and a non-returnable fee of £20.
The administrator arranges an interview time at the school. Children below five years meet with just the kindergarten teacher. For entry into Year One and above you and your child meet with two teachers. One of these will be the prospective teacher for your child. The interview usually lasts for approximately an hour.
We ask you to also bring with you any information that it is important for us to know about your child. Please include:
- relevant medical information e.g. about hearing loss
- information about any special needs
- the last two school reports and examples of the child’s school work if your child has been attending another school.
After the interview your application is discussed at the weekly teachers’ meeting, which takes place on Thursday afternoon.
The administrator will contact you to let you know if a place is available and arrange a financial interview. This may involve a meeting but is often by telephone and post. PLEASE NOTE: IT CAN TAKE 3/4 WEEKS TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION PROCESS.
The administrator will then contact you and arrange a starting date for your child. You will be asked to go into the school office to fill out registration forms. We will also give you an information pack and can help with any questions you have.
The school asks all new parents to pay a deposit to be held on account equivalent to one half terms fees.
Children are then accepted on a terms trial basis, which may be extended in particular cases. If within this time there is any need to reconsider a child’s place within the school or to extend the child’s trial period the child’s parents or guardians will be contacted.