Pre-Preparatory Department · 2020. 10. 8. · Pre-Preparatory Department Years 1 & 2 (age 6-7 years) 3 Term Year Termly Monthly Full Time (8:30am to 3:00pm) £4,380.00 £1,095.00

Pre-Preparatory Department

Age 2½ to 7 Years

Supplementary Information

2020-2021

Contents

Page

Governors 1

Term and Holiday Playscheme Dates 2020-2021 2

Fees 2020-2021

Pre-Preparatory Department: 2½-Reception 3

Pre-Preparatory Department: Years 1 & 2 4

Extra charges/Discounts 5

Minimum compulsory sessions 6

Terms & Conditions 7

Pre-Preparatory Department Uniform and Supplies

Girls – Classes 3 & 4 9

Boys – Classes 3 & 4 10

Girls – Classes 5, 6 & 7 (Reception, Year 1 & 2) 11

Boys – Classes 5, 6 & 7 (Reception, Year 1 & 2) 12

Stationery – Classes 6 & 7 (Year 1 & 2) 13

Extra Facilities 14

Map & Directions 15

Milton Keynes Preparatory School: Pre-Preparatory Department Last updated: 8 October 2020

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Governors 2020-2021

Chairman Mr David Pye BA (Hons), Cert Ed, MA Ed (Dist), HETC, SEDA III, FRSA Programme Manager (Research) The Local Government Association

Vice-Chairman Mr Ray Sothcott LLB (Hons) Solicitor

Mr Henry Diamond FRICS Chartered Surveyor Kirkby & Diamond Central Milton Keynes

Mrs Claire Blackeby BSc (Hons), ACA Finance Director Milton Keynes Preparatory School

Mr Michael Robertson DIP Ed Former Bursar Broughton Manor Preparatory School

Mrs Rachel Smith BA (Hons), PGCE Headmistress Broughton Manor Preparatory School

Mr Ian Silk BA (Hons), PGCE Headmaster Bedford Preparatory School

Mr Jeremy Smith BA (Hons), QTS Headmaster Broughton Manor Preparatory School

Mr Philip Pauley BA (Hons) Director, Pauley Group Milton Keynes Preparatory School

Mrs Chantelle McLaughlan NVQ3 EYCE Matron Walton Pre-Preparatory School

Parent Governors Ex Officio Dr. Asif Akram MBChB, DRCOG, MRCGP General Practitioner Dr Lucy Dando MBBS, BSc, DRCOG Medical Practitioner

Mrs Hilary Pauley BEd Proprietor/Principal Milton Keynes Preparatory School Mr Simon Driver BA, PGCE Headmaster Milton Keynes Preparatory School

Clerk to the Governors Mrs Sam Pauley Director of Communications Milton Keynes Preparatory School

Correspondence for the Chairman of Governors should be addressed to Milton Keynes Preparatory School, Tattenhoe Lane, Milton Keynes, MK3 7EG

Correspondence for the Proprietor should be addressed to

Milton Keynes Preparatory School, Tattenhoe Lane, Milton Keynes, MK3 7EG, tel: 01908 642111


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Term Dates 2020-2021

Autumn Term 2020 Tuesday 1st September to Friday 18th December 2020 (NB. the building closes at 4pm on 18th December)

Autumn closure: Monday 21st December 2020 – Friday 1st January 2021 inclusive

Spring Term 2021 Monday 4th January – Thursday 1st April 2021 Spring closure: Friday 2nd April – Friday 9th April 2021 inclusive

Summer Term 2021 Monday 12th April – Friday 13th August 2021

Bank Holiday: Monday 3rd May 2021 (closed one day) Half term closure: Monday 31st May – Friday 4th June 2021 (closed one week) Summer closure: Monday 16th - Monday 30th August 2021 inclusive

Autumn Term 2021 Autumn Term begins Tuesday 31st August 2021

Holiday Playscheme

Autumn Term 2020

Tuesday 1st September – Tuesday 8th September Monday 26th October – Friday 30th October Wednesday 16th December – Friday 18th December (NB. the building closes at 4pm on 18th December)

6 days 5 days 3 days

Spring Term 2021 Monday 4th January Monday 15th February – Friday 19th February Monday 12th April – Monday 26th April

1 day 5 days

11 days

Summer Term 2020 Monday 12th July – Friday 13th August

25 days


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Fees 2020-2021 Pre-Preparatory Department 2½ to Reception Year (age 5 years)

3 Term Year Termly Monthly

Full Time (9am to 3:15pm)

£4,280.00

£1,070.00

3 Days (9am to 3:15pm) + 2 Mornings (9am to 12:30pm)

£3,560.00

£890.00

2 Days (9am to 3:15pm) + 3 Mornings (9am to 12:30pm)

£3,200.00

£800.00

5 Mornings (9am to 12:30pm)

£2,320.00

£580.00

3 Mornings (9am to 12:30pm)

£1,460.00

£365.00

Annual

Annual Tuition Fee Annual payment includes 5% discount when paid annually in advance by 4th September 2020

£12,198.00

All Inclusive Termly Monthly

Full Time (45.4 weeks per year –8:00am to 5:45pm) £4,872.00 £1,218.00

• School Day is 9:00am to 3:15pm (Classes 4 and 5)

• 8am and 8:30am drop off available by arrangement

• Collection times are 12:30pm, 1pm, 3pm, 3:15pm, 3:30pm, 4:45pm & 5:45pm

• No lunch charge

• Extra hours and holiday care available (see separate sheet)

• Sibling discount available up to 30% - Refer to supplementary information

• Monthly fee is indicative of 12 payments from 1st August to 1st July


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Fees 2020-2021 Pre-Preparatory Department Years 1 & 2 (age 6-7 years)

3 Term Year Termly Monthly

Full Time (8:30am to 3:00pm) £4,380.00 £1,095.00

Annual

Annual Tuition Fee Term Time Only

Annual payment includes 5% discount when paid annually in advance by 4th September 2020

£12,483.00

All Inclusive Termly Monthly

Full Time (45.4 weeks per year – 8:00am to 5:45pm)

£4,992.00 £1,248.00

• School Day is 8:30am to 3:00pm - Classes 6 and 7 (Year 1 and Year 2)

• Class 7 School Day in Summer Term Only is 8:15am to 3:00pm (Year 2)

• Collection times are 3pm, 3:15pm, 3:30pm, 4:45pm & 5:45pm

• Children may be in school from 8:00am at no extra charge

• No lunch charge

• Extra hours and holiday care available (see separate sheet)

• Sibling discount available up to 30% - refer to supplementary information

• Monthly fee is indicative of 12 payments from 1st August to 1st July


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Fees 2020-2021 - Extra Charges/Discounts Pre-Preparatory Department Classes 3-7

Registration Fee £50.00 non-refundable

Sibling Discount 15% for second child (relates to tuition fee only on all-inclusive fees)

Sibling Discount 30% for third child and subsequent children (relates to tuition fee only on all-inclusive fees)

Sibling discounts will be applied after any other discounts or reductions have been taken into account.

Annual payment discounts are applied on the final bill balance due after any other discounts or reductions have been applied.

Holiday Playscheme (2½ to 7 years) £200.00 per week (9:00am to 5:45pm)

Limited places available for children who are not on All Inclusive fees. Places taken in any one week should meet the usual core hours of the child, part-time places may be available on request to the Bursar. Earlier drop off available by arrangement.

£40.00 per day (9:00am to 5:45pm) £120.00 per week (9:00am to 1:00pm)

*This option is only for children who attend mornings only during term time

After School Care CLASS 3-5 CLASS 6-7 CLASS 6-7

Charges applicable for annual billing in advance

£1.00 per day (to 3:30pm – inc. Tea) £2.00 per day (to 3:30pm – inc. Tea)

£6.00 per day (4:45pm or 5:45pm – inc. Tea)

Lunch top-up for part-time children (12:30pm to 1pm)

£4.00 per day

Additional Hours (hourly rate for part-time children)

£8.00 per hour

Introductory Discount There is an introductory discount when current families introduce a new family to the school for both the new family and the introducing family. This is £1,000.00 for full time or pro-rata for part time.

Class 5 Bonus There is a one off bonus discount of £1,000.00 when children join Class 5 when moving up from Class 4. Subject to conditions.


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Fees 2020-2021 Pre-Preparatory Department

Class 3 and 4 minimum compulsory part-time sessions

From age 2½ to 4 years (in Classes 3 and 4) a child may attend on a part-time only basis, should you wish. These minimum compulsory sessions are determined by a child’s date of birth; they increase with age and are illustrated in the table below.

By the time children enter Reception year (Class 5) they attend on a full-time basis (a minimum of 9.00am–3.15pm daily).

Part-time morning sessions are from 9.00am to 12.30pm, or 1.00pm to include lunch. For full time children the afternoon ends at 3.15pm. For those on an ‘all inclusive’ fee basis, parents may collect at 3.15pm, 3.30pm, 4.45pm and 5.45pm.

Minimum compulsory sessions

Class Autumn term Spring term Summer term

Class 3 DOB 01.09 – 31.12 DOB 01.01 – 31.03 DOB 01.04 – 31.08

3 mornings 3 mornings 3 mornings



Class 4 DOB 01.09 – 31.12 DOB 01.01 – 31.03 DOB 01.04 – 31.08

5 mornings & 2 afternoons 5 mornings & 2 afternoons

5 mornings

5 mornings & 3 afternoons 5 mornings & 2 afternoons 5 mornings & 2 afternoons

5 mornings & 3 afternoons 5 mornings & 3 afternoons 5 mornings & 2 afternoons

Nursery education funding

Nursery education funding is deducted from fees. The funding commences in the term after the child’s 3rd birthday and is claimed for 6 terms, until he or she reaches compulsory school age (the term following their 5th birthday).


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Terms and Conditions 2020-2021 Prep and Pre-Prep - 2½ to 11 Years

Basis of Charges

• Fees are calculated over 34.2 academic weeks this year for term-time only children. In addition, there are 11.2 optional weeks of playscheme. All Inclusive fees include 45.4 weeks of care.

• Fees include all meals. Dietary requirements and allergies will be accommodated where possible.

• A non-refundable registration fee is payable by all new pupils.

• Fees are payable in advance either by monthly direct debit on the first day of the month, or termly on the first day of each term, or annually by 4th September 2020.

• If payment of fees is not made on the due date then interest of 10% may be added.

• For those who enter mid-year, the fees are calculated according to the date of entry.

• There is no reduction in fees if a child is absent due to illness, holiday and adverse weather conditions or for any other reason. In addition, the school will not be in breach of its obligations or otherwise be liable to you by reason of delay in performance or non-performance of its duties due to any event outside of its reasonable control. Such events include, without limitation: fire, war, acts of terrorism, strikes or other industrial action, infectious diseases and epidemics.

• Any request for changes to core hours must adhere to the notice period terms and conditions, one complete term is required in the Pre-preparatory Department. Extra hours will be made available as soon as practicable.

• Fees are subject to an increase at the start of each academic year.

• Parents who are not contactable by telephone, in case of a sick child or in an emergency, will be charged £20 after one hour and £20 for every subsequent hour, until they arrive.

• Parents are liable for all costs, fees and charges including any costs reasonably incurred by the school in the recovery of unpaid school fees.


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Terms and Conditions 2020-2021 Prep and Pre-Prep - 2½ to 11 Years

Notice Period

• In the Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory Departments, one complete term’s notice must be given by letter to the Headmaster, to expire at the end of term. Failure to give the required notice will result in one term’s fees being charged in lieu of notice.

• Year 6 (Class 11) children are expected to complete the whole academic year (September 2020 to July 2021). The entire academic year’s fee will be charged for any child that starts the school year.

Introductory Discount

• When a current family introduces a new family to the school, there is a one-off discount of £1,000 for both families, providing the new child is full time. A pro-rata sum is given based on the hours on starting, if the new child is part-time.

• Both the current and new family will receive the discount after the new child has completed a full term.

Sibling Discount

• Sibling discount is applied for younger brothers and sisters on the tuition element of the fees.

• Sibling discount will be applied after any other discounts or reductions have been taken into account but before the annual payment discount.

Other Discounts

• There is a one off bonus discount available to the children moving from Class 4 into Class 5 of £1,000. The discount is applied to the annual invoice at the start of the new academic year, if for any reason the child leaves the school during the academic year the discount will be limited to £333 for each full term completed. Not applicable for children in receipt of other financial assistance.

• Annual payment discount of 5% is available if fees are paid in full by 4th September 2020. The discount will be allowed on the element paid upfront if also paying monthly by childcare vouchers. Annual payment discount is applied after all other discounts and reductions have been taken into account.

These Terms and Conditions are deemed to supersede the Terms and Conditions for 2019/20. Your agreement to these terms and conditions is implied when your child starts the new school year from

September 2020 onwards.


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Pre-Preparatory Uniform:

Girls - Classes 3 and 4

Autumn and Spring Term Summer Term

Class 3 School black jacket School woollen hat, scarf and gloves Grey school pinafore Red school blouse School cardigan Long striped socks or striped tights Art apron Black shoes Red mouse sweatshirt White mouse polo shirt Red jogging bottoms Black mouse PE shorts Short white sports socks Red shoe bag Trainers

Class 4 Grey blazer School Black Jacket Grey velour hat School woollen hat, scarf and gloves School backpack Grey school pinafore Red school blouse School cardigan Long striped socks or striped tights Art apron Black shoes Red mouse sweatshirt White mouse polo shirt Red jogging bottoms Black PE shorts Short white sports socks Red shoe bag Trainers

Class 3 School black jacket Sun hat Summer dress School cardigan White ankle socks Art apron Dark shoes or sandals Red mouse sweatshirt White mouse polo shirt Red jogging bottoms Black mouse PE shorts Short white sports socks Red shoe bag Trainers

Class 4 Grey blazer Straw panama hat School black jacket Waterproof trousers School backpack Summer dress Red cardigan White ankle socks Sun hat Art apron Dark shoes or sandals Red mouse sweatshirt White mouse polo shirt Red jogging bottoms Black PE shorts Short white sports socks Red shoe bag Trainers

• Uniform is supplied by Stevensons, the school wear specialist, on-line, by phone, from their shop in St Albans or from their termly uniform shop at school. Uniform booklet lists are available from the Reception Office.

• Jewellery (including ear rings) may not be worn, except watches.

• No headwear is permitted other than items defined as school uniform


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Boys - Classes 3 and 4

Autumn and Spring Term Summer Term

Class 3 School black jacket School woollen hat, scarf and gloves Grey cord shorts Red long sleeved shirt Red striped sweater Long striped socks Art apron Black shoes Red mouse sweatshirt White mouse polo shirt Red jogging bottoms Black mouse PE shorts Short white sports socks Red shoe bag Trainers or black plimsolls

Class 4 Outdoor black jacket Grey Blazer School cap School woollen hat, scarf and gloves School backpack (optional) Grey cord shorts Red long sleeved shirt School striped sweater Long striped socks Art apron Black shoes Red mouse sweatshirt White mouse polo shirt Red jogging bottoms Black mouse PE shorts Short white sports socks Red shoe bag Trainers

Class 3 School black jacket School sun hat Mouse black shorts Mouse red tee shirt Red striped sweater Short striped socks Sun hat Art apron Dark shoes or sandals Red mouse sweatshirt White mouse polo shirt Red jogging bottoms Black mouse PE shorts Short white sports socks Red shoe bag Trainers or black plimsolls

Class 4 Outdoor black jacket Grey Blazer School cap Waterproof trousers School backpack Grey cord shorts Red mouse tee shirt School striped sweater Short striped socks Art apron Dark shoes or sandals Sun hat Red mouse sweatshirt White mouse polo shirt Red jogging bottoms Black mouse PE shorts Short white sports socks Red shoe bag Trainers


• Jewellery (including ear rings) may not be worn, except watches.



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Girls - Classes 5, 6 and 7 (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2)

Autumn & Spring Terms Summer Term

Classes 5, 6 and 7 Grey blazer Grey velour hat School woollen hat, scarf and gloves School black jacket School backpack Grey school pinafore Red school blouse School cardigan Long striped socks or striped tights Art apron Black leather shoes MKPS red sweatshirt MKPS red PE shirt MKPS red jogging bottoms Black PE shorts Black base layer top and bottoms Short white sports socks Long black and red sports socks Red shoe bag Trainers for indoor use Outdoor trainers Wellington boot bag* Class 6 & 7 House polo shirt Class 7 MKPS sports bag MKPS swimming bag* MKPS black swimming costume Towel provided from home

Classes 5, 6 and 7 Grey blazer Straw panama hat School black jacket School backpack Summer dress School cardigan White ankle socks School sun hat Art apron Dark shoes or sandals MKPS red sweatshirt MKPS red PE shirt MKPS red jogging bottoms Black PE shorts Black base layer top and bottoms Short white sports socks Long black and red sports socks Red shoe bag Trainers for indoor use Outdoor trainers Wellington boot bag* Class 6 & 7 House polo shirt Class 7 MKPS sports bag MKPS swimming bag* MKPS black swimming costume Towel provided from home


• Items marked * may also be purchased from school

• Jewellery (including ear rings) may not be worn, except watches. • Long hair should be tied back and tidy with no extremes of fashion, respecting cultural differences

whilst upholding the standards of the school



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Boys - Classes 5, 6 and 7 (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2)

Autumn & Spring Terms Summer Term

Classes 5, 6 & 7 Grey blazer School black jacket School cap School woollen hat, scarf and gloves School backpack Grey cord shorts Red long sleeved shirt Red and grey striped sweater Long striped socks Art apron Black shoes MKPS red sweatshirt MKPS red PE shirt MKPS red jogging bottoms Black PE shorts Short white sports socks Red shoe bag Trainers or indoor use Outdoor trainers Class 6 & 7 House polo shirt Class 7 MKPS sports bag MKPS swimming bag MKPS black swimming trunks Towel provided from home

Classes 5, 6 & 7 Grey blazer School black jacket School cap School backpack Grey cord shorts Red striped sweater Short striped socks Sun hat Art apron Dark shoes or sandals MKPS red sweatshirt MKPS red PE shirt MKPS red jogging bottoms Black PE shorts Short white sports socks Red shoe bag Trainers for indoor use Outdoor trainers Class 6 & 7 House polo shirt Class 7 MKPS sports bag MKPS swimming bag MKPS black swimming trunks Towel provided from home

• Uniform is supplied by Stevensons, the school wear specialist, on-line, by phone, from their shop in St Albans or from their termly uniform shop at school. Uniform booklet lists are available from the Reception Office

• Items marked * may also be purchased from school • Jewellery (including ear rings) may not be worn, except watches

• Hair should be neat and tidy with no extremes of fashion, respecting cultural differences whilst upholding the standards of the school

• No headwear is permitted other than items defined as school uniform.


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Stationery Classes 6 and 7 (Year 1 and 2)

Stationery Miscellaneous items

School pencil case HB pencils Pencil sharpener Rubber Ruler 30cm Pencil crayons Scissors (left & right-handed available) Glue stick The Oxford Junior Dictionary (Class 7 only)

Gum shield Shin pads (small & medium available) Red ponytail bands pack Red hair clips pack Red velvet scrunchie Red hairband Wellington boot/swimming bag

Stationery and miscellaneous items may be purchased from the school shop – an order form is available via email from the School Office

mailto:[email protected]?subject=Stationery%20Order%20Form


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Extra facilities

Nursery and Pre-Preparatory Departments, Milton Keynes

Preparatory School

The school has an attached nursery department for babies of 2 months to children of 2½ years and is open for approximately 46 weeks of the year.

From 2½ to 7+ years children are taught in the Pre-Preparatory Department. A separate prospectus is available for these two departments.

Entry into the Preparatory Department at age 7+ is subject to an Entrance Examination.

Environmental Studies Centre, The Farm

Our Environmental Studies Centre, The Farm, is on the outskirts of Newton Longville, a mile from Milton Keynes Preparatory School. Children visit on a regular basis for Environmental Studies throughout the year.

Broughton Manor Preparatory School

This school and nursery are open for approximately 46 weeks of the year and cater for babies of 2 months to children of 11 years (Year 6).

Walton Pre-Preparatory School

This school and nursery are open for approximately 46 weeks of the year and cater for babies of 2 months to children of 5 years. Children may transfer to Milton Keynes Preparatory School or Broughton Manor Preparatory School at age 5, subject to place availability.


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Map and directions

Milton Keynes Preparatory School, in Tattenhoe Lane, MK3 7EG, is situated in south west Milton Keynes, off the Windmill Hill roundabout, where H8 (Standing Way) and V2 (Tattenhoe Street) meet.

Broughton Manor Preparatory School, on Newport Road, Broughton, MK10 9AA is situated in north east Milton Keynes on the A5130, ¼ mile from Junction 14 of the M1 Motorway.

Walton Pre-Preparatory School, at The Old Rectory, Walton Drive, MK7 6BB is situated next to the Open University, in south east Milton Keynes, off H9 (Groveway).

Our Environmental Studies Centre, The Farm, on Whaddon Road, Newton Longville, MK17 0EG is situated just off the A421.

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Pre-Preparatory Department · 2020. 10. 8. · Pre-Preparatory Department Years 1 & 2 (age 6-7 years) 3 Term Year Termly Monthly Full Time (8:30am to 3:00pm) £4,380.00 £1,095.00