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Book tickets to events - performances, workshops, exhibitions - at Frensham Heights School WHAT'S ON With our amazing facilities, such as the Aldridge Theatre, we are fortunate to be able to put on a wide range of performances, concerts, exhibitions and talks throughout the year. Some are just for students, but many are available for the wider community. Have a look to see what's coming, we'd love for you to join us. 1/2 School Productions School Open Events Events & Workshops Sign Up to Our Mailing List School Productions School Productions No events at the moment Events & Workshops Woodland Warriors Holiday Camp Tue 07 Apr More info Book Here That Four Letter Word Fri 15 May More info Book Here A Level Dance Discovery Workshop Mon 18 May More info Book Here Brobed Stils - A Concert in aid of Malawi Schools Trust Fri 12 Jun More info Book Here SAOS Children's Pottery Throwing Workshop Sat 13 Jun More info Book Here SAOS Children's Pottery Throwing Workshop Sat 13 Jun More info Book Here SAOS Lino Printmaking Workshop Sun 14 Jun More info Book Here

Get ready to sing, paint and play! Our new Stay and Play discovery sessions have launched! Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to spend time with your little one? Look no further! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new weekly Stay and Play creative discovery sessions, designed for children aged 2 to 4 and their parents or carers. We'll be opening our doors on alternate Tuesday and Fridays for a morning/afternoon of creative fun. Each session will be packed with exciting activities, including: Musical Adventures: Get ready to sing your heart out, dance to catchy tunes, and explore different instruments. It’s a great way for little ones to develop their rhythm, coordination, and love of music. Arty Antics: Time to get messy (in a good way!). We’ll be exploring all sorts of art materials, from paint and crayons to playdough and collage. It’s a fantastic opportunity for children to express their creativity and develop their fine motor skills." Tuesday afternoons are MUSIC discovery sessions and Friday mornings are ART discovery sessions SESSIONS ARE FREE BUT BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. FREE PARKING ON SITE! Discovery sessions are run by our early years practitioners with our nursery children. Saturday 8th March 2025 2.30pm to 4.30pm Book your tickets Saturday 8th March 2025 7.15pm to 9.15pm Book your tickets Our Stay and Play sessions are a fantastic way for children to: • Develop their social skills and make new friends. • Explore their creativity and imagination. • Learn through play in a safe and stimulating environment. • Spend quality time with their parents or carers. And for parents and carers, it's a chance to: • Connect with other local families. • Get ideas for activities to do at home. • See our wonderful nursery/preschool in action. • Enjoy some quality time with your little one without having to worry about the tidying up! Come and discover Frensham Heights Nursery! We’re so excited to launch these Stay and Play sessions and provide a fun and engaging space for local families to connect and enjoy quality time together while finding out first hand what makes Frensham a wonderful place to grow up. We believe play is essential for early development and we can't wait to see the children's creativity flourish.

Get ready to sing, paint and play! Our new Stay and Play discovery sessions have launched! Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to spend time with your little one? Look no further! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new weekly Stay and Play creative discovery sessions, designed for children aged 2 to 4 and their parents or carers. We'll be opening our doors on alternate Tuesday and Fridays for a morning/afternoon of creative fun. Each session will be packed with exciting activities, including: Musical Adventures: Get ready to sing your heart out, dance to catchy tunes, and explore different instruments. It’s a great way for little ones to develop their rhythm, coordination, and love of music. Arty Antics: Time to get messy (in a good way!). We’ll be exploring all sorts of art materials, from paint and crayons to playdough and collage. It’s a fantastic opportunity for children to express their creativity and develop their fine motor skills." Tuesday afternoons are MUSIC discovery sessions and Friday mornings are ART discovery sessions SESSIONS ARE FREE BUT BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. FREE PARKING ON SITE! Discovery sessions are run by our early years practitioners with our nursery children. 4 to 8 year olds 9.30am - 10.25am Sold Out! 9 to 11 year olds 10.50am to 11.50am Book your place Our Stay and Play sessions are a fantastic way for children to: • Develop their social skills and make new friends. • Explore their creativity and imagination. • Learn through play in a safe and stimulating environment. • Spend quality time with their parents or carers. And for parents and carers, it's a chance to: • Connect with other local families. • Get ideas for activities to do at home. • See our wonderful nursery/preschool in action. • Enjoy some quality time with your little one without having to worry about the tidying up! Come and discover Frensham Heights Nursery! We’re so excited to launch these Stay and Play sessions and provide a fun and engaging space for local families to connect and enjoy quality time together while finding out first hand what makes Frensham a wonderful place to grow up. We believe play is essential for early development and we can't wait to see the children's creativity flourish.

TEDxFrensham 2022 celebrated the diversity of humanity. TEDxFRENSHAM A Celebration of Ideas. 2022: HUMAN TOGETHER 2018: THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT TEDxFrensham 2022 Human Together: Celebrating the Kaleidoscope On Saturday 30th April 2022, we held our second TEDxFrensham event. Speakers were chosen to represent areas of society, culture, education and science that could benefit from diversity of thought and humanity. The event presented multiple issues and a diversity of voices sharing stories to challenge and shape our thinking as a strong community that can make a difference in the world, through our collective humanity. 2022 2022 Speakers Alexia Quin OBE Alexia Quin is the director and founder of Music as Therapy International, a charity aiming to make music an integral part of care for vulnerable people worldwide. Click below to watch Alexia's talk - The Musical Connection. WATCH ALEXIA'S TALK Ben Lindsay Ben is founder of Power The Fight, a charity which launched in Jan 2019 to train and empower communities to end youth violence. Since 2019 Power The Fight has trained over 12000 practitioners in understanding the issues surrounding violence affecting young people. WATCH BEN'S TALK Geoffrey O Williams Geoffrey is the co-founder of social enterprise, Rocking Ur Teens, which introduces young people aged 13- 14 to the world of work. WATCH GEOFFREY'S TALK Iain Wilkie Iain is the founder of 50 Million Voices, a charity aiming to transform the world of work for the 50 million adults globally who, like himself, stutter. WATCH IAIN'S TALK Jess Thompson Jess Thompson is the founder of Migrateful which runs cookery classes led by migrant chefs who are struggling to integrate and access employment, due to legal and linguistic barriers. WATCH JESS'S TALK Katie Litchfield Katie Litchfield is the founder of WeQual. She is driven by a determination to tackle the lack of diversity and equality in the leadership of the world’s biggest businesses and beyond. WATCH KATIE'S TALK Lucy McCrudden Lucy McCrudden, aka Dance Mama, is a London-based dance entrepreneur and advocate. She is Founder of dancemama.org - a community, information and professional development hub and platform profiling significant parents in dance and the arts. WATCH LUCY'S TALK Mills Mills is a bit of a genius, masquerading as a joker. He’s spent his life being very serious about never being serious, while accidentally doing some serious things! He’s ultra passionate about supporting early stage creative founders. He always wears micro shorts (deal with it!) WATCH MILL'S TALK Matt + Fiona MATT+FIONA is a collaborative venture between architect Matthew Springett and educator Fiona MacDonald which responds to the question - how many young people look around them and feel that they have a say in what they see? We ask young people how their built environment might be improved and empower them to bring that vision to life. WATCH MATT + FIONA'S TALK Rachel Morris Rachel is a Paralympic champion in both rowing and handcycling. She is developing programmes to enable those with mental health challenges, special educational needs or disabilities to get support through sport. WATCH RACHEL'S TALK Richard Coope A digital leader with 25 years of experience, Richard has been a Digital Director in 5 of the UK's largest independent agencies and runs his own digital consultancy, called Brightful. WATCH RICHARD'S TALK Steven Frank Steven Frank was born in 1935 into a secular Jewish family in Amsterdam. With the outbreak of the war the family decided to remain in Holland. Steven’s father joined the Dutch resistance and helped many people escape but in 1942 he was betrayed and sent to Auschwitz where he was gassed. Steven and his mother and brother were taken to Barneveld and then Westerbork. In September 1944 they were sent to Theresienstadt where the whole family miraculously survived. WATCH STEVEN'S TALK TEDxFrensham 2018 The Future is Bright On Saturday 29th September 2018, we hosted our very first TEDxFrensham event — an inspiring day that brought together ideas, voices, and perspectives under the hopeful theme “The Future is Bright.” Throughout the day, a rich mix of speakers shared personal stories, bold ideas, and thought-provoking insights, all designed to challenge assumptions and inspire action. From scientific innovation to social impact, from education to equality, each talk reinforced a shared belief that the future shines brightest when we lead with humanity. 2018 Andrew Fisher Andrew Fisher, former Headmaster of a progressive independent school, asks us to challenge the politicising of education. Why do we accept the constant assessing of our children? Why do we deny it is damaging them? Instead, we blame the increase in anxiety and mental health problems on their lack of robustness and grit. WATCH ANDREW'S TALK Charlie Mackesy Through his passion for drawing, artist Charlie Mackesy challenges us to abandon the idea of being good. Instead have the courage to draw, sing, play from your heart, from your emotions. And if we do this together, we build connections, we start communicating, we start belonging, we start to have a community. WATCH CHARLIE'S TALK I Speak Music Music educator and composer Jim Pinchen, viola player Raghad Haddad and the I Speak Music Orchestra come together to show us that through rhythm and music we can break down barriers of politics, language and culture and create something unique and magical: a community. A team of talented and enthusiastic professional musicians and supporters working with vulnerable and ‘newly arrived’ young people. WATCH I SPEAK MUSIC'S PERFORMANCE James Christian Architect James Christian shares his forward-thinking design process, touching on user-centred design and design for children's mental health facilities. Working under the ethos of ‘fantastic pragmatism’, Projects Office embrace user engagement, storytelling and the use of narrative to create environments anchored in their unique social and cultural contexts. WATCH JAMES'S TALK Laura Kischel Cognitive neuroscientist Laura Kischkel is working to overcome cultural differences and environmental difficulties to take the latest neuroscientific technology to rural Africa to gain an insight into how we can strengthen infant brain development in The Gambia and other low resource areas. Laura's interest lies in understanding how human cognition first develops during infancy and early childhood. WATCH LAURA'S TALK Shafina Vohra During her early experiences in teaching, PhD candidate and Psychology teacher Shafina Vohra found herself with a room full of students bored by science. Rather than plodding through the textbook, she took a risk and got them using their hands, learning with their hands. This made her realise the power of hands-on learning. WATCH SHAFINA'S TALK Tom Doust Educator and social innovator Tom Doust shows us the importance and power of mind-wandering. The best ideas come when we allow our minds to wander. Our imagination grows stronger allowing us to be more resilient and responsive to the rapidly changing world. A social innovator, Tom Doust has spent his 16 year career designing and delivering creative multi-stakeholder programmes with children, young people, families, schools and communities across the education, design and cultural sectors. WATCH TOM'S TALK

Frensham Heights is committed to providing an exceptional careers education that prepares students for life beyond school. As a collaborative community, everyone is valued, respected, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential. CAREERS EDUCATION QUICK LINKS STRATEGIC GOALS COMMITMENT & VISION AIMS & OUTCOMES UNIFROG GATSBY BENCHMARK CDI FRAMEWORK INCLUSIVITY NEXT STEPS QUALIFICATIONS WORK EXPERIENCE Statement of Purpose Frensham Heights is committed to providing an exceptional careers education that prepares students for life beyond school. As a collaborative community, everyone is valued, respected, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential. The Careers Programme, built around the Gatsby Benchmarks and CDI Framework, supports this mission by equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to make informed career decisions and succeed in the 21st-century workplace. The school's values are embedded throughout the curriculum and reflected in the collection of digital badges offered through the wider curriculum. Using Unifrog, and various physical experiences and interactions, we believe all students will have the opportunity and support to succeed and find their passion and purpose in the wider community. We are committed to striving for the highest standards in line with the ISI Inspection Framework which endeavours to give “pupils of secondary age (11+) access to accurate, up-to-date, impartial careers guidance so that they are able to make informed choices about a broad range of careers options and which helps them to fulfil their potential” (ISI, 2024). STRATEGIC GOALS Strategic Goals The strategic goals of the Career Related Learning (CRL) programme of the school are to; Ensure all career related activity and programmes are inclusive promoting equality, mutual respect and a generosity of spirit. (Gatsby Benchmark (GB) 1. A stable career’s programme) Equip students with the skills, knowledge, and resilience needed to navigate the evolving job market and thrive in their chosen careers securing their future success. (GB 2. Learning from career and labour market information) Provide a nurturing environment where students can explore and develop their unique careers, interests, and strengths. Ensuring each individual feels supported and valued. (GB 3. Addressing the needs of each pupil) Integrate careers education in the broader curriculum to inspire creativity, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for lifelong learning. Preparing students for a diverse career path in the modern world. (GB 4. Linking curriculum to learning to careers) Instil a sense of ethical responsibility and Community engagement in students, encouraging them to consider the broader impact of their career choices and to contribute positively to society. (GB 5. Encounters with employers and employees) Provide a hands-on, real-world experiences through internships, job shadowing and industry partnerships, allowing students to gain practical skills and insights into various careers. (GB 6. Experiences of the workplace) Facilitate opportunities for students to collaborate with peers, mentors, and industry professionals, building a strong network that supports their career development. (GB 7. Encounters with further and higher education.) Offer a variety of enrichment activities such as guest speakers, individual conversations, workshops and careers fairs to broaden students' horizons and expose them to a wide range of careers possibilities. (GB 8. Personal guidance) Commitment & Vision Statement commitment & vision Frensham Heights is committed to: Preparing students to manage their future education and career paths throughout adult life through a comprehensive programme of Careers Education and Work-Related Learning . Achieving excellence in this area of the curriculum, accredited through the Quality in Careers Standard Award by July 2026. Providing independent, impartial face-to-face careers guidance for pupils in years 8 to 13. Ensuring all students have equitable access to impartial careers advice and guidance from external sources. Careers Work at Frensham Heights – Aims and Outcomes The Careers Programme is designed to be accessible and responsive to the needs of each student, with specific aims and learning outcomes for each year group. It is linked to the CDI Careers Development Framework and ensures that every student has access to impartial, external information and guidance delivered through expert in-house staff and specialist strategic partners. Aims and Outcomes Year 7 and 8 Gatsby Benchmarks: 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 Topics: Exploring possibilities, understanding careers, work-life balance, and future planning. Delivery: Tutor-led sessions using Unifrog resources. CDI Framework Links: Self-awareness, exploring careers and career development, managing career decisions. Year 9 Gatsby Benchmarks: 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 Topics: Skills identification, education pathways, decision-making, and labour market understanding. Delivery: Tutor-led sessions using Unifrog resources, including psychometric tests. CDI Framework Links: Identifying choices and opportunities, planning and deciding, handling applications and interviews. Years 10 and 11 Gatsby Benchmarks: 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 Topics: Work experience preparation, employment skills, post-16 options, and financial literacy. Delivery: Unifrog platform, work experience interactions with employers and mentors, and Sixth Form information evenings. CDI Framework Links: Developing employability skills, understanding the world of work, managing transitions. Sixth Form Gatsby Benchmarks: 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 Topics: Higher education applications, career goals, networking, and personal branding. Delivery: Unifrog, Investin experiences, careers podcasts, and guest speakers. Inclusion of Life Beyond Frensham week of activities. CDI Framework Links: Managing career development, understanding the job market, developing professional networks. School-wide Implementation Gatsby Benchmarks: 4 and 5 Careers posters are displayed throughout each department area, highlighting the links between careers and related curricula. This whole school approach to Careers Education is further evidenced through the Careers in the Curriculum Matrix, which showcases interactions between employers and employees across different year groups. For example, highlights include the BusinessInsights@FrenshamHeights TED-style talks and Emergency Services visits to the Junior School, alongside various guest speakers during morning talks and Interest Lectures. Students also experience meaningful interactions with employers and employees during school trips, such as to New York. CAREERS IN SUBJECTS UNIFROG Unifrog Spiral Curriculum Careers Education is embedded throughout life at Frensham Heights and delivered through the tutorial programme. Below are examples of the work the students complete each month to help learn more about themselves, the world around them and empowering them to make informed decisions about their next steps. UNIFROG EXAMPLES Gatsby Benchmarking The Gatsby Benchmarks are a framework of eight guidelines that define best practices for delivering world-class careers education, information, advice, and guidance. Developed based on international research, these benchmarks help schools and colleges provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about their future careers. At Frensham Heights, we recognise the importance of these benchmarks in preparing our students for successful futures. By integrating the Gatsby Benchmarks into our careers programme, we ensure that every student receives personalised support, access to valuable career and labour market information, and opportunities to engage with employers and higher education institutions. This comprehensive approach empowers our students to explore their interests, develop their strengths, and achieve their career aspirations. A link to Gatsby can be found here Good Career Guidance | Education | Gatsby SEND Gatsby Toolkit At Frensham Heights, we are committed to providing comprehensive and inclusive career guidance to all our students. Our mission is to foster a supportive and dynamic learning environment where every student can thrive and achieve their full potential. In line with our values of inclusivity and excellence, the SEND Gatsby Benchmark Toolkit is used to enhance our careers programme. This offers practical guidance to support young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in their career development. By aligning with the Gatsby Benchmarks, a framework of best practices for career guidance, we ensure that our careers programme meets the diverse needs of our students, promoting positive career outcomes for all. You can access the SEND Gatsby Benchmark Toolkit below to learn more about how we support our students' career aspirations. sendgatsbytoolkit.pdf Gatsby CDI Framework The Career Development Institute (CDI) framework outlines essential principles and practices for effective career education and guidance. By adhering to these guidelines, we ensure that our students receive high-quality, personalised career support, helping them to explore their interests, develop their skills, and achieve their career goals, the Framework is embedded within the Unifrog Spiral curriculum. You can learn more about the CDI framework here. CDI_90-Framework-Career_Development_skills-web.pdf CDI Framework Inclusivity Statement At Frensham Heights, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates individuality and promotes equal opportunities for all students. Our mission is to empower tomorrow’s changemakers through a transformative education that values creativity, community spirit, and authenticity. We believe that every student, regardless of their background or abilities, deserves access to high-quality career guidance and support. Aligning with Gatsby Benchmark 3, we address the individual needs of each student by providing tailored career guidance that challenges stereotypes and raises aspirations. Our careers programme is designed to support students with SEND and other vulnerable groups, ensuring they receive personalised advice and opportunities to explore their career interests. We strive to fulfil the principles outlined by the CDI framework and adhere to the standards set by Ofsted for inclusive education. By maintaining accurate records of each student's career aspirations and progress, we ensure that our careers provision is continuously improving, meeting the diverse needs of our student body. Inclusivity Statement Next Steps At Frensham Heights, we are dedicated to preparing our students for a successful future beyond school. Our Sixth Form plays a pivotal role in promoting various pathways, including university education in the UK and abroad, gap years, apprenticeships, and direct entry into the workforce. Through strategic partnerships with organisations such as The University Guys and Transform Society we provide expert guidance on university applications and course selection. We also offer resources from the Gap Year Association, UCAS, and the National Apprenticeship Service to ensure our students have access to accurate, up-to-date, and impartial information. In line with ISI Section 4, our careers provision highlights a range of options and ensures meaningful interactions for all students, regardless of their background or protected characteristics. By offering personalised support and a wealth of opportunities, we empower our students to make informed decisions about their future and achieve their career aspirations. Useful Links: UCAS | At the heart of connecting people to higher education Browse apprenticeships before you apply Unifrog Start Your Gap Year Here – Gap Year Association Next Steps Diverse Destinations of Frensham Heights Students The destinations our students pursue after leaving Frensham Heights are as diverse and wonderful as the students themselves. From prestigious universities across the globe to unique gap year experiences and fulfilling apprenticeships, our alumni embark on a variety of exciting paths. Explore the map below to see some of the universities and subjects our students have chosen, showcasing the breadth of their achievements and aspirations. DESTINATION MAP Supporting Informed Career Decisions At Frensham Heights, we are committed to providing our students with the tools and resources they need to make informed decisions about their futures. We display posters on the local labour market index in curriculum areas and offer interactive tools such as the Skillsometer and Careerometer widgets shown below. These resources help students identify careers that match their skills, personal attributes, and interests. By utilising the information and tools provided by LMI for All, we ensure that our students have access to accurate, up-to-date, and impartial career guidance aligning with the principles of the Gatsby Benchmarks, ISI standards, and the CDI framework, ensuring that our careers provision is comprehensive and inclusive. Explore the following resources to learn more about the labour market and career opportunities: SKILLOMETER CAREEROMETER These resources empower our students to explore various career paths and make choices that align with their aspirations and strengths. Qualifications Explained At Frensham Heights, we recognise that every student is unique, with different strengths, interests, and career aspirations. Our comprehensive careers guidance programme ensures that all students are encouraged to pursue the right path for them, whether that be through academic, technical, vocational, or work-based qualifications. We provide personalised support to help students explore their options and make informed decisions about their future through a range of activities and resources and provide one-to-guidance. By offering a range of qualifications, students can make their next steps positive ones and pursue qualifications including T Levels, BTEC Extended Diplomas, City and Guilds apprenticeships, Foundation Degrees, and Honours Degrees at Further and Higher Education Institutes or Workplaces. This approach aligns with the principles of the Gatsby Benchmarks, ISI standards, and the CDI framework, ensuring that our careers provision is inclusive and effective. Our commitment to inclusivity means that every student receives the guidance and opportunities they need to succeed, regardless of their background or abilities. We believe that by supporting each student's individual journey, we can help them achieve their full potential and prepare for a successful future. A brief summary of the major pathways are shown below. Qualfications 1/2 Useful Links for Students and Parents At Frensham Heights, we believe that the collaborative efforts of students, parents, alumni and the school are essential in guiding our students towards bright and successful futures. By working together, we can provide comprehensive support and resources that help students make informed decisions about their education and career paths. Below, you will find a selection of useful links that offer valuable information and guidance for both students and parents. These resources cover a wide range of topics, from career advice and university applications to apprenticeships and gap year opportunities. By exploring these links, you can gain insights into the various pathways available and make well-informed choices that align with your aspirations and goals. We encourage students and parents to utilise these resources and engage in open discussions with our dedicated careers team. Together, we can ensure that every student at Frensham Heights receives the support they need to achieve their full potential. USEFUL LINKS useful links Work Experience At Frensham Heights, we know that work experience is a vital component of our students' education, providing them with invaluable insights into the world of work and helping them to develop essential skills and a valuable network for their future careers. Our ethos of fostering creativity, community spirit, and authenticity is reflected in our commitment to offering diverse and meaningful work experience opportunities. By integrating work experience into our careers programme, we ensure that our students can explore their interests, develop their strengths, and gain practical experience in real-world settings. This approach aligns with our values of excellence, inclusivity, and holistic development, preparing our students to thrive in their chosen paths. Work experience is a key element of the Gatsby Benchmarks, particularly Benchmark 6, which emphasises the importance of first-hand experiences of the workplace. Currently we are actively discussing work experience placements in the traditional form at a strategic level. In the meantime, we invite guest speakers and industry professionals to engage with our students to create meaningful interactions and promote virtual work experience opportunities through providers such as Springpod and InvestIN. These initiatives ensure that our students have meaningful encounters with employers and gain insights into various career paths. InvestIN | The Ultimate Work Experience – InvestIN Education What is Virtual Work Experience with Springpod? | Springpod Work Experience Alumni Focus At Frensham Heights, we value the contributions of our alumni, known as Old Frenshamians, who play a crucial role in enriching our Careers provision. By partnering with them through the Frensham for Life program, we provide our current students with valuable insights and guidance on life beyond Frensham Heights and career opportunities. Their experiences and achievements serve as inspiration, helping our students to navigate their own paths with confidence. We are always eager to strengthen our connections with Old Frenshamians and welcome more alumni to share their stories and expertise. If you are an Old Frenshamian and would like to get involved, please get in touch with us. Contact Grant Gallacher Head of Business, Economics and Careers grantgallacher@frensham.org

Important forms that will need to be filled out before your child can start at Frensham Heights. Please get in touch if you have any problems. FORMS MEDICAL INFORMATION LANGUAGES QUESTIONNAIRE CATERING ALLERGY & INTOLERANCE FORM INDIVIDUAL MUSIC LESSON REQUEST FORM TRIPS & OFFSITE VISITS FORM TAXI CONSENT FORM (BOARDERS)

A place for Old Frenshamians to get in touch and find out what's going on at Frensham Heights and beyond. WHO WE BECOME Frensham is definitely not a one size fits all kind of school so it's not surprising that our alumni go on to follow an amazing array of careers - dancers, doctors, engineers, actors, politicians, musicians, sculptors, scientists, teachers, entrepreneurs... But the one thing they all have in common is that they all remain part of our community. Frensham Heights is a school that stays with you long after you leave. The relationships built here, the confidence grown and the personalities that have emerged - they all last long beyond each students time here. We are so proud of our students and staff, past and present. They are what make this school unique and unforgettable. WELCOME OLD FRENSHAMIANS! Join us on the dedicated Old Frenshamian website to see what's happening in your community. OF WEBSITE CONTACT US A FEW WORDS FROM A FEW OLD FRENSHAMIANS FLORENCE ANDREWS | OLD FRENSHAMIAN "The freedom given at Frensham, perhaps more than at other schools, helps students to be more ambitious and driven rather than the other way round. I think naturally humans want to learn – you look at toddlers and they want to learn to walk, they want to learn to talk – and I don't think that changes. The more regimented and stifling you make an educational environment, the more people resist it and decide they don't like learning. Frensham's really good at spotting what someone loves and what their talent is... and they follow that." HEAR MORE FROM FLORENCE

Frensham Heights Parent Voice is different from a PTA or traditional Parents Committee. Parent Voice is a team of elected parent volunteers dedicated to help support new and existing parents and collaborate with the school in an innovative and productive format. OUR PARENT VOICE PARENT VOICE Frensham Heights Parent Voice is different from a PTA or traditional Parents Committee. Parent Voice is a team of elected parent volunteers dedicated to help support new and existing parents and collaborate with the school in an innovative and productive format. 2025/26 Members Lead Rep: Natasha Hill Nursery: Laura Aitchison Reception: Aysegul Kesimoglu Year 1: Natalia Lemanska-Kazemzadeh Year 2: Natasha Hill Year 3: Sarah Endersby & Jenny Green Year 4: Susanne Andres-Schweizer Year 5: Nicola Clutterbuck Year 6: Charlotte Henderson & Sally Durcan-Starr Year 7: Carl Chambers Year 8: Katherine Child Year 9: Sarah Treasure Year 10: Mandy Ogle & Natasha Fletcher Year 11: Ashna Desor Year 12: Szilvia Varnai Year 13: Tom Burford

We welcome international students from around the world to Frensham on long and short stays. Around 25% of our boarders are international and regularly include students from France, Germany, Spain, Austria, Romania, Switzerland, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Ukraine, South Korea, Nigeria, Kenya and the US as well as others. Our modern approach and creative ethos creates an environment where everyone can feel at home. We are very lucky to have been found by many international families looking for a dynamic, future-focused education for their children, whether as day students or boarders. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS We welcome international students from around the world to Frensham on long and short stays. Around 25% of our boarders are international and regularly include students from France, Germany, Spain, Austria, Romania, Switzerland, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Ukraine, South Korea, Nigeria, Kenya, Australia, the USA to name a few. Every year we sponsor students so they can join us on child student visas – we work closely with you through the visa process and make sure everything is in place before your child starts with us. Our language department supports the learning of additional English where needed. WHY INTERNATIONAL FAMILIES CHOOSE FRENSHAM HEIGHTS A stunning setting on over 120 acres with incredible facilities and its own woodland. Regular trips and visits to attractions and cities including Guildford, London, Brighton, Windsor and surf trips to Polzeath in Cornwall. Close to London (just under an hour by train to Waterloo) and to major airports including Heathrow and Gatwick. Enormous range of extracurricular activities including climbing, art, sport, high ropes, music, drama, social nights and camping evenings. Three co-educational boarding houses, for specific age groups, each with their own style, house parents and a home from home feel. Caring, safe environment with staff living in-house and always on hand to help. BOARDING Our boarding houses are like big families – full of sisters and brothers, chatter and laughter, chaos and calm. It can’t be home, but it’s as close as you can get without being at home. Explore Now Visas VISAS Frensham Heights is a Sponsor under the UK Visas & Immigration’s Tier 4 system. We employ the services of Newland Chase Education to confirm that all the requirements are met for sponsorship, before issuing the Confirmation of Acceptance of Study (CAS), which is required for the visa application.  Once a place has been offered and accepted at Frensham Heights we will put you in touch with Newland Chase Education who will then assist you with your visa application. Guardians GUARDIANS All international students must have a nominated guardian who is over 25 years old and either a British Citizen or Settled in the UK. The guardian must have living arrangements in place that meet the requirement of UK immigration rules and checks will take place prior to the student starting with us to confirm that living arrangements are satisfactory. The guardian is responsible for the student’s travel and accommodation for half term holidays and Bank Holiday weekends and has other responsibilities including when a student is unwell or parents evening when a parent cannot attend. Read about the responsibilities of guardians here. Frensham Heights cannot advise on Guardians, but we strongly recommend that Guardians are accredited by AEGIS, (Guardianship Organisation Accreditation in the UK). EAL ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE To make the most of the Frensham experience, we encourage all international students to immerse themselves in the English language. An annual fee of £3,750(2025/26) is payable for those international students for whom English is not their primary language and who have been recommended by the School to receive additional support in this area. This fee covers a maximum of two lessons per week for the year. Parents will be advised if further lessons are required at an additional cost. DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT! Read what others say about Frensham Heights The Good Schools Guide: "Frensham Heights is a fiercely creative and forward-thinking school, but it’s the teacher-pupil relationships that have the power to add value." ISI "The school aims to provide a supportive and nurturing community in which pupils will flourish. It seeks to inspire creativity, intellectual curiosity and passion in its pupils." Muddy Stilettos "A modern and forward-thinking school near Farnham offering a child-centred, holistic education where individuality is celebrated. Impressed!" Talk Education "The focus here is on championing creativity and individuality, and with its liberal and non-punitive approach, first-name terms and absence of uniform, it allows children to show up as themselves knowing they’ll be valued and respected for who they are."

Thank you for coming to see us at the Independent Schools Show in Battersea. THANK YOU FOR VISITING OUR STAND! Thank you so much for visiting our stand at the Independent School Show. We've gathered a few quick links to point you towards key information, but if you have a specific question, please just fill out the form below and our Admissions team will get back to you as soon as possible. ADMISSIONS BOARDING FIREFLIES NURSERY JUNIOR SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOOL SIXTH FORM COME AND VISIT! The best way to really find out about Frensham and what makes us different is to come and see for yourself. We are really happy to show families around our beautiful school. We offer mini open mornings during the school day where you can get a real glimpse into day to day life. Or come for a bigger Friday evening or Saturday open morning event where you can meet all our teachers, sit in on student panels and hear from our Head. Whatever works better for you and your family, we're here to help. OPEN EVENTS & DISCOVERY SESSIONS Get in Touch I would like to sign up to the newsletter to find out about school events Submit Thank you for getting in touch

Frensham Heights is a unique, progressive school. Our mission and values are modern and forward thinking, but we are firmly rooted in our heritage. At Frensham, we leave as we come – as individuals – but in our time here, we become more. We become stronger. Kinder. Now in our centenary, it is clear that Frensham is bigger than any one of us, from our founders to our newest family; it is all of us. We are Frensham. WHO WE ARE OUR VISION: we are empowering tomorrow’s changemakers to find their inspiration today through a transformative education. Vision OUR MISSION. We continue to pioneer a better education, one which: celebrates the individual as part of a nurturing and supportive community; amplifies the voices of our community, encouraging self-expression and sharing of ideas; brims with inspiration from strong relationships with outstanding educators in a stimulating environment. OUR AIMS. We will: provide a nurturing and supportive community that allows all individuals to flourish, with equity, mutual respect and generosity of spirit at its heart; inspire our students’ creativity, intellectual curiosity and passion for learning with a rich progressive curriculum that develops resilient and self-reliant learners, prepared for the modern world; promote education in its widest sense, with stimulating and unique enrichment opportunities; instil and support collaboration, ethical responsibility and community engagement, encouraging our community to make a positive and lasting contribution to the world around them; thrive by securing the future of our school and its communities. OUR VALUES ORIGINALITY OF THOUGHT FRENSHAM EMBRACES CREATIVITY We encourage everyone to foster their boldness and innovation, seeking opportunities locally and globally to discover and bring fresh thinking to our community. SPIRIT OF TOGETHERNESS FRENSHAM NURTURES COMMUNITY SPIRIT Relationships are the foundation of our school and our success, built on genuine mutual respect, compassion and kindness. We embrace freedom with a firm understanding of our responsibility towards our community. RESPECT OF INDIVIDUALITY FRENSHAM CELEBRATES AUTHENTICITY This is a place where you can be the ‘true you’; we pride ourselves on that. We support all to have the confidence to stand for something and be the person you truly want to be. COURAGE TO TRY FRENSHAM FUELS PERSONAL DEDICATION We aspire to be the very best we can be, fully committing to our learning, proactively seeking improvement and working collaboratively for the benefit of the whole community. OUR HERITAGE Frensham Heights was founded in 1925 by educationalists Beatrice Ensor and Isabel King with the aid of a generous benefactor, Edith Douglas-Hamilton. They were passionate about offering an alternative style of education with the child at its heart. A school and a community based on mutual respect, tolerance and generosity of spirit which would educate the whole child – mind, body and spirit. And so it has been ever since. Our founders were not alone in this aspiration. Many other schools were founded around the world during this period as part of the Progressive Education Movement which sought to offer something truly different to the formal, instructional-style of teaching found in most traditional state and private schools. Schools were founded as compassionate communities not only under the strong belief that educating the whole child was essential, but also as democracies with children taking an active part in their education – championing independent thought, exploration and student voice. Even through a war and more recently through a pandemic, Frensham has sought to lead with compassion and with a belief in each child and the good of humanity at its heart. PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION TODAY Although relatively rare in this country, Progressive Schools are thriving around the globe. We are very proud to be a member of the international Progressive Education Network. This is important to us not only because we truly believe this style of education offers children a better chance of happiness and success, but also because it holds us to account as a school, as educators. By promising to uphold not only our school’s founding ethos, but also the PEN principles, we have a better chance of continuing to offer the best possible opportunities for our students. As many more conventional schools catch on to the importance of the ‘soft skills’ and creativity, that have been intrinsic to schools like Frensham from the beginning, we must continue to set an example and pioneer education. We must keep moving forward to provide the most dynamic, inspirational Progressive curriculum that we can. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PEN

This is a quick list of terms and queries you may come across during your time at Frensham. FAQS (YRS 7 & UP) Frequently asked questions 01 Appointments Please let Reception and your child's tutor know if your child will be going out of school for an appointment. You will need to sign them in and out at Reception. 02 Behaviour Frensham Heights has a strong ethos based on respect for one another. It’s important to us that everyone is treated with respect and kindness. We give students the opportunity to explain when they feel there is a problem or if they have a conflict with another student. Usually students will be taken away from the situation and given a chance to calm down, speak and resolve. We will either inform you verbally or in writing of such conflicts. Please pass on any messages concerning behaviour to your child’s tutor. For more serious behavioural problems, please refer to our School Rules here. (https://www.frensham.org/_files/ugd/244947_4b8a159d265841438f4714839eb2a956.pdf) 03 Calendar A digital School Calendar is available at the start of each term. Our calendar is also available online on the parent portal and the week ahead will be shared in Friday's newsletter. 04 Changes at Home Please let your child's tutor or Head of School know if there are changes to your family situation, moving house, illness, work commitments or new arrivals. We can help support you and your child through these. 05 Class Reps / Parents Voice Each year group has a Class Rep plus an additional Boarding Class Rep. These will be communicated to you at the start of the Autumn Term. The class rep sits on the Parents’ Voice committee, which helps support new and existing parents and collaborates with the school. You can find out more about Parents' Voice here. (https://www.frensham.org/parent-voice) 06 Contact Details Please let Reception and your child's tutor know if any of your contact details change, even temporarily. 07 Contacting Staff You are welcome to send any staff at Frensham an email. Email format is firstnamelastname@frensham.org (firstnamelastname@frensham.org)and you can find our full Staff List here. (https://www.frensham.org/our-staff) 08 Dogs Frensham is dog-friendly. Parents are welcome to bring their dog to school at pick-up or drop-off, but please pick up any mess and don’t take them inside the buildings. Please make sure your dog is under control and on a lead at all times and remember that some students and adults may be frightened of dogs. 09 Drop Off Please drop your child off in the Drop-off zone each morning. Please use one of the queues on either side and drive along as far as you can before dropping. Please don't drive down the middle and stop to drop-off as this blocks the flow of traffic. The drop-off is a drop and go zone, if you need to get out of your car for any reason, please park in the Main Car Park and let your child walk in from there. 10 Email We generally only send you communication by email, but it is worth checking with your child to see if they have anything that requires your attention. 11 Founders' Day This is a fun, family day on the last Saturday of the Summer Term where we all come together to celebrate Frensham Heights. The dress code is informal and you can bring a picnic or buy food and drinks here. There are music, dance and drama performances, sports competitions, fete style stalls and talks in the Aldridge Theatre. 12 Friends of Frensham (FOF) A body of parents who run fundraising events throughout the year. All parents are warmly invited to get involved. Any details of meetings or events that FOF are organising are sent out in the school newsletter. 13 Health Centre We are very lucky to have an onsite Health Centre, staffed by qualified nurses. If we are concerned about your child’s health, we will take them to the Health Centre to be assessed by the nurse. They will contact you if they are concerned or if they need to be taken home. The Health Centre hold your child’s medical form and are available for any medical enquiries you may have. (healthcentre@frensham.org) 14 Illness/Absence If you think your child is unwell, please keep them at home where are more likely to recover quickly. Please note that stomach upsets (vomiting and diarrhoea) require absence from school for 48 hours from the final bout. We will ask students with a temperature to be collected although with your permission we can administer paracetamol while your child waits. If in doubt please contact the Health Centre for advice on school attendance. If you are keeping your child at home, please let Reception and your child's tutor know as soon as possible either by telephone or email. If your child is absent from school for any reason please phone or email Reception. Any planned absences need to go through the Head's Office. 15 Late If they are late (after 8.30am) your child will be marked as late in the register. They will need to go to Reception when they arrive to sign-in before going to class. 16 Lost Property Please make sure anything your child brings in to school is named. Any named items will be returned to your child in due course. It can be very hard to track down unnamed property, but our Housekeeper, Christine Barrett, can be contacted for lost property to see if it has been turned in. 17 Medicine Any over-the-counter or prescription medicines must be taken to the Health Centre. They will be administered by Health Centre staff. 18 Newsletter Every Friday afternoon you will receive a school newsletter. Please keep an eye out as it contains a lot of information (notices, events, menus) alongside highlights of the week and messages from the Head and the Head of Junior School. 19 Nut-Free School We are a strictly nut-free school. If your child brings any food items to school, please make sure it is nut-free. We ask that students don’t bring in cakes or treats for their birthdays or other events to keep everyone safe. 20 Online Forms When we need your permission for your child to go on a trip or would love your feedback on something, we will ask you to complete an online form. The link for this will be in the email telling you about the trip or event. 21 Parents' Evenings Years 7 and 8 have Parents’ Evenings in the Autumn and Summer terms and grade cards are sent out twice a term. Year 7 also has a Meet the Tutor and Parent Info evening at the beginning of the Autumn term. Years 9 and 10 have Parents’ Evenings in the Spring and Summer terms and grade cards are sent out twice a term. Year 11 has Parents’ Evenings in the Autumn and Spring terms and grade cards are sent out twice in both the Autumn and Spring terms. Year 12 has Parents’ Evenings in the Spring and Summer terms and grade cards are sent out twice a term. Year 13 has Parents’ Evenings in the Autumn and Spring terms and grade cards are sent out in the Autumn and Spring terms. There is also a Parents’ Info evening at the beginning of the Autumn term. 22 Payments Payments for trips or events will either be added to your end-of-term bill or you will be asked to make a bank transfer to Frensham. Anything requiring additional payment will have details sent for you to approve beforehand. 23 Parent Portal When your child starts with us you will be given a login for the Parent Portal. All our school reports are published here, along with weekly menus for lunch. You can find the Parent Portal here. (https://schoolbase.online/Logon?dname=frensham) 24 Performances Frensham has many incredible performances across the school year in the Junior School. Dates can be found in the calendar, full details will be emailed to you as we approach the event. You can find out about events and book tickets here. (https://www.frensham.org/events)All performances are open to family and friends. 25 Phones Years 7 & 8 are not allowed mobile phones on-site during schol hours. Year 9 and above can bring a mobile phone, but this should be switched off during lesson times. Please make sure to check that your mobile and any other personal items of value are insured. 26 Pick Up Please arrange with your child where and when you will pick them up. You can use the Drop-Off zone or the Main Car Park. Sixth Formers can be picked up at Roberts House. 27 Special Dietary Requirements Our catering department can arrange for any specialist dietary requirement your child may have. Please make sure to fill in the online form here (https://www.frensham.org/forms)and speak to your child’s tutor if you have any concerns. 28 Special Educational Needs If your child has been identified with additional needs or if you’d like to talk about any please speak to Beverley Wrigglesworth, our Director of Support for Learning. 29 Sports Day Years 7 to 10 will have a Sports Day in the Summer Term. Parents are welcome to come in and watch. 30 Trips Please make sure you have completed a single permission request for to allow your child to attend any spontaneous local trips - this should be sent to you when your child joins the school, but please contact admissions@frensham.org (admissions@frensham.org)if you have not received it. Any additional costs are usually added to your bill at the end of term. For residential trips, you will be notified well in advance to sign up your child and payment will be requested by bank transfer, normally with a deposit first and balance closer to the trip. 31 Water Please make sure your child has a clean water bottle with them everyday. There are water fountains where they can refill during the day. 32 Website There is a lot of useful information on this website. Please have a good look around, a useful starting point is the Parents' Info page.(https://www.frensham.org/parents-info)