Lower School Admissions Procedure

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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 needs of each child.

Visiting to Find Out More

You are invited to visit the School and Kindergarten and to meet and talk with teachers. Arrangements are made through the school office.

Application

Children are admitted to Kindergarten the term after their third birthday and may stay until class 1 entrance at age 6/7.  The lower school continues until class 8 ages 13/14 when the children may transfer to local secondary schools to begin GCSE courses.  Children are welcome to join us at any stage up to the age of 11.  When you decide you would like your child to attend Lancaster Steiner School and Kindergarten we start a formal admissions procedure. The interview, which is part of the admissions procedure, is a very important stage. We need to know that we can meet the needs of your child. It is also likely to be the beginning of a close relationship between you and your child’s teacher that will help build a very solid base from which your child will grow and learn.

Admission Procedure

  1. You return the application form and a non-returnable fee of £20.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
    • if your child has been attending another school - the last two school reports and examples of the child’s school work.
  1. After the interview your application is discussed at the weekly teachers’ meeting, which takes place on Thursday afternoon.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. The school asks all new parents to pay a deposit to be held on account equivalent to one half terms fees.
  5. 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.

admissions procedure (word document)