Deposits and Contracts
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AN OVERVIEW: Approximately 18 months prior to entry, those who are offered a definite place are invited to secure them by confirming in writing to the Registrar/Administrator, representative to the Headteacher and by paying the Acceptance Deposit.
The Acceptance Deposit is held by the nursery until the child leaves to go on to their ‘big school’/reception class.
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Where applicable the Acceptance Deposit will be refunded after August 31st of their last school year. Interest is not paid on this deposit.
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Should parents withdraw their application to the school the deposit will not be refunded*.
If a full-term’s written notice is not given of this withdrawal then a full-terms full time place fees will be charged.
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Should you wish to withdraw your child from Tadpoles before the natural time that they would leave to go on to their Reception year – before the year that they turn 5 - the Acceptance Deposit will not be refunded. If a full term’s written notice is not given a full term’s, full time place fees will be charged – notice is not inclusive of holidays. Please ensure that receipt of your notice has been acknowledged by the school office.
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Notice must be received by the following dates for the notice to be applicable for the forthcoming term;
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Leaving Date beginning of Autumn Term: Notice must be given prior to 1st day of Summer Term
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Leaving Date beginning of Spring Term: Notice must be given prior to 1st day of Autumn Term
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Leaving Date beginning of Summer Term: Notice must be given prior to 1st day of Spring Term
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*For full terms and conditions, please see the Parent-School Contract linked below - this contract is updated regularly and current parents are notified of any significant changes as they occur:
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