Frensham Heights is a unique and refreshing community. Founded by three inspiring women looking for an alternative style of education, we ask our teachers and staff to be brave in their work and passionate about our ethos. OUR STAFF Heads of Faculty Year Six Team Support for Learning Assistant Head of Sixth Form English Dept Assistant Head (Student Development) PE Department Geography Department School Office Senior Leadership Admissions Health Centre Junior School Boarding Staff Support Staff Pastoral & Progress Leaders Teaching Staff Senior Leadership FRENSHAM STAFF 2026-27 SENIOR LEADERS Ben McCarey Head - email Ben at head@frensham.org Roz Doctor Director of Finance and Operations Andy Spink Deputy Head Nick Oram-Tooley D eputy Head and Head of Junior School Aman da McCallum Director of Education G iles Rudd Assistant Head (Progress & Assessment) Jo Dalziel Assistant Head (Pastoral, Progress & Behaviour) Kat Pinnell Interim Head of Sixth Form J a ck Talman DSL Jenny Sullivan Assistant Head - SENDCO Louise Moore Director of IT & Enterprises Sara A cworth Director of Marketing, Communications & Admissions Sian Scullion Head of Boarding Pastoral & Progress Leaders Assistant Heads School Office HEADS OF YEAR Karen McBride Pastoral Lead of Years 7, 8 & 9 Clare Esterhuysen Assistant Pastoral Lead of Years 7, 8 & 9 Tori Edwards Pastoral Lead Years 10 & 11 Millie Forrest Assistant Pastoral Lead Years 10 & 11 Pippa Gaut Head of Year 13 Becky McKellar Head of Year 12 Jennie Burrows UCAS Lead SCHOOL OFFICE Lou Wheeler PA to the Head email Lou Susie Birdsall PA to the Director of Finance and Operations email Susie Julia Black School Secretary and PA to the Deputy Head & Assistant Head (Pastoral) email Julia Mitch Jones PA to the Director of Education & Academic Assistant Head (Progress & Assessment) email Mitch Liv Hannon Junior School Administrator and PA to the Head of Junior School email Olivia Rachel Al-Azzawi Exams Officer email Rachel Admissions ADMISSIONS & MARKETING Sara A cworth Director of Marketing, Communications & Admissions Sasha Cowley Admissions Jenny Perring Admissions Amy Marriott Social Media Paris Henton Marketing & Digital Content Coordinator Polly Murray Alumni email our Admissions Team on admissions@frensham.org To email any staff member, use the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org for Ben, use head@frensham.org JUNIOR SCHOOL Nick Oram-Tooley Head of Junior School Liv Hannon Junior School Administrator and PA to the Head of Junior School juniorschool@frensham.org Meghan Guy JS Assistant Head of Pastoral & Wellbeing Jade Lefevre (MAT Leave) JS Assistant Head of Teaching & Learning Elana Pickering Acting JS Assistant Head of Teaching & Learning Kim Ramelli Head of Early Years Sarah-Jayne Thorne Fireflies Nursery Manager Kelly Hewitt Junior School Head of Learning Support Hannah Fernandes Junior School Art Teacher Jon Gilpin Forest Class Teacher JUNIOR SCHOOL CLASS TEACHERS Fireflies Nursery Amber Barrett Amelia Patten Lesley Sigley Liz Waite Sarah-Jayne Thorne Tania Negus Reception Kim Ramelli Lauren Jelley (MAT Leave) Year 1 Esme Lee Lauren Jelley (MAT Leave) Year 2 Clive Esterhuysen Year 3 Ranjani Ravichandran Year 4 Kat e Middleton Patrick Ross (MAT Cover) Sarah Davies Year 5 Elana Pickering Sam Wright Year 6 Katie Wright Meghan Guy Forest Class Jon Gilpin JUNIOR SCHOOL EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONERS & TEACHING ASSISTANTS Amy Carter Debbie Cross Debbie Hun t Gemma Matthews Judith Wallace Kate Greening Natasha Smith To email any staff member, use the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org Junior School Teaching Staff BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Grant Gallacher Head of Business Studies and Economics, Head of Careers James McGough Economics and Business Teacher COMPUTER SCIENCE & ICT Karl Byrne Head of Computing and ICT, Digital Lead Tim Tester Head of Creative Digital Media & Esports CREATIVE ARTS Brendan Horstead Head of Creative Arts Katherine Loudoun Head of Art Anna Boon-Arnell Curriculum Lead Graphics, Photography and Art Teacher Mary Pedder Art Technician Gemma Burns Head of Design & Technology Sarah Farr Curriculum Lead Photography Amy Marriott Ceramics Teacher Neil Martin Design & Technology Teacher and Technician Giles Rudd Design & Technology Teacher, Academic Assistant Head ENGLISH Samantha Stuart Head of English Alison Bundy English Teacher Joe Riley English Teacher and Subject Lead Film Kate Forster Curriculum Lead KS3 English Zoë Richardson English Teacher FILM STUDIES Joe Riley Subject Lead Film and English Teacher GEOGRAPHY James Bell Head of Geography Aman da McCallum History and Geography Teacher Karen McBride Geography, Horizons and PRE Teacher Will Paskell Geography and Horizons Teacher To email any staff member, use the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org HISTORY & POLITICS Matt Burns Head of History Amanda McCallum History, and Geography Teacher Jasmine Cleaver History and Politics Teacher Jennie Burrows History, Global Perspectives and Politics Teacher Richard Arthur History and French Teache r Sophia Colley History Teacher HORIZONS/PSHE Jack Talman Head of Horizons and PRE Teacher Karen McBride Geography, Horizons and PRE Teacher Will Paskell Geography and Horizons Teacher To email any staff member, use the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org MATHS Chrissy Rose Head of Maths Ta mzyn Johnson 2nd in Maths D aniel Pullen Maths Teacher Jack Scullion Maths and PE Teacher Katherine Howes Maths Teacher Paul Hughes Maths Teacher Roma Kalani Maths Teacher Sarah Parker Maths Teacher MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES Valerie Taylor-Meysonnet Head of EAL and MFL Marta Bautista-Cabello French & Spanish Teache r Richard Arthur French and History Teache r Kat e Middleton MFL and PSHE Teacher OUTDOOR EDUCATION Linn Kathenes Head of Outdoor Education Matt Brown Outdoor Education Assistant Jon Gilpin Forest Class Teacher PE & GAMES Phil Stanway Director of Sport Ollie Baker PE Teacher Rory Burwood PE Teacher Jo Dalziel PE Teacher Millie Forrest PE Teacher David Lloyd Sports Coach Sian Scullion PE Teacher Jack Scullion Maths and PE Teacher Andy Spink PE Teacher To email any staff member, use the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org PERFORMING ARTS Kat Pinnell Director of Performing Arts Laura Eaton Head of Music Rebecca McKellar Head of Dance Sam Sugarman Head of Drama L ynn Goodburne Dance Teacher Claire Karitzis Dance Teacher (Trainee) Susie Stevens Dance Teacher (Trainee) Clare Esterhuysen Drama Teacher Josh Edwards Music Teacher Tori Edwards Music Teacher PERIPATETIC MUSIC TEACHERS Adam Jennings Alex Canadine Brigitte Subkov Bryony Rawstron Claire Carnell Claire Hasted Dani May Dylan Kirk Jenny Randall Jenni Harper Laura Caister Laurence Hall Lindsay Dubery Mandy Morgan Phil Taylor Roland Chadwick Sally Cartwright Zoe Phillips PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION & ETHICS (PRE) Caroline Paterson Head of PRE J ack Talman Head of Horizons and PRE Teacher Karen McBride Geography and PRE Teacher PSYCHOLOGY & SOCIOLOGY Paul Sogaard Head of Psychology & Sociology To email any staff member, use the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org SCIENCE Nick Boon-Arnell Head of Science Holly Thompson Head of Physics Andrew Ellison Science Teacher Charlie Douglass Science Teacher Jeff Loomis Science Teacher Pippa Gaut Science Teacher Richard Jones Curriculum Lead Chemistry Janette Wiggs Senior Science Technician Amy Norman Science Technician LEARNING SUPPORT Jenny Sullivan Assistant Head - SENDCO Kelly Hewitt Junior School Head of Learning Support Angharad Bullock PA to the Assistant Head - SENDCO Amy Thomas Senior School 1:1 HLTA Elizabeth Lapworth Senior School 1:1 HLTA Jenny Street Senior School 1:1 HLTA Julia Harrison Senior School 1:1 HLTA Karen Noble Senior School 1:1 HLTA Lindsay Morrison Learning Support Teacher Sarah Parker Learning Support Teacher VISITING TUTORS Clare Brown (FH Named Specialist Teacher Assessor) Sally Lowndes Lindsay Morrison Alice Muddiman Sarah Parker HEALTH CENTRE healthcentre@frensham.org Carys Willman, RN Senior School Nurse Debbie Hu ddleson, RN School Nurse Zoe Lightfoot RN School Nurse Lucy Owen School Counsellor Sasan Dowlatshahi School Counsellor Dr. Steve Scott-Perry Medical Officer (visiting) To email the health centre, please use healthcentre@frensham.org Health Centre BOARDING STAFF Sian Owens Head of Boarding Hamilton House (Years 7 to 9) Lynn Goodburne : Head of Hamilton House Kate Greening : Interim Deputy Head of Hamilton House and House Parent Hector Walker: Graduate Student Main House (Years 10 & 11) Jack Scullion: Head of Main House Jon Gilpin : Deputy Head of Main House (MAT Cover) Lauren Jelley : Deputy Head of Main House (MAT Leave) Debbie Hunt : House Parent Roberts House (Sixth Form) Will Paskell: Head of Roberts House David Lloyd: Deputy Head of Roberts House Colette Hill : House Parent HOUSEKEEPING Amy Lee Head of Housekeeping and Acting Estates Manager ESTATES Amy Lee Acting Estates Manager and Head of Housekeeping Mark Blyth Maintenance Assistant Richard Castine Maintenance Assistant Tristan Petch Acting Deputy Estates Manager and Caretaker To email any staff member, use the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org SUPPORT STAFF Rachel Goddard Payroll Manager / Enterprises Finance Jasmine Lee Accounts Apprentice Ruby Kwok Accounts Payable Sarah Pridmore Accounts - Fees Hilary Bannister HUB Supervisor Justin Su tton Theatre Manager Helen Tuffin Theatre Technician Ruth Wilde Resources, Reprographics and Transport Mark Dixon IT Technician Caroline Eaton Data Administrator Noel Rasmussen Librarian Sally Vivian Music School Secretary Jane Porter Receptionist Tamsin Paola Receptionist Laura Bell Receptionist Boarding Staff Support Staff

We've compiled lots of information here for new parents and current alike. We hope you'll find everything you need to know about day to day life and things you might need. If not, just get in touch or ask a teacher and if we don't know, we'll find out. PARENTS' INFORMATION We've compiled lots of information here for new parents and current alike. We hope you'll find everything you need to know about day to day life and things you might need. If not, just get in touch or ask a teacher and if we don't know, we'll find out. WHOLE SCHOOL JUNIOR SCHOOL MIDDLE & SENIOR SCHOOL SIXTH FORM BOARDING WHOLE SCHOOL WHOLE SCHOOL Follow these links for information relevant to all students from Nursery through Sixth Form. Contacting staff: you are welcome to call or email us at any time. You can send emails to staff using the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org FORMS POLICIES ESSENTIAL KIT HEALTH CARE MUSIC LESSONS LAMDA LESSONS OUR STAFF AUTUMN TERM ECAs SCHOOL RULES TERM DATES TRANSPORT TERMS & CONDITIONS BIKE GUIDELINES SPORTS FIXTURES 6TH FORM SUMMER WORK PARENT PORTAL Frequently asked questions 01 How big are your classes? We have one class per year group from Nursery up to Year 3 with small numbers to ensure individual attention. This splits into two classes per year group in Years 4, 5 and 6 with up to 18 per class. In Years 7 and 8, there are usually three tutor groups per year with 16 or 18 students in each. In Year 9, there are four tutor groups. The GCSE and A Level class sizes vary depending on the popularity of student subject choices. 02 What clothes can students wear? We don’t have a uniform, we just ask our students to dress for purpose. Students are free to express their individuality through their clothes as long as it doesn’t interfere with their school day or cause any distraction or offence. Please also ensure that your child has sensible footwear, including waterproof or walking boots and everyday shoes. 03 Can students have bicycles on site? Yes, from Year 7 – please make sure it is insured and in good working order with a strong lock. All students who have a bicycle at school are asked to sign a Bike Contract, which states the basic expectations on safe and considerate use of bicycles in and around school. Apart from those in the Sixth Form, all students need to wear a bicycle helmet. 04 Can students bring medication to school? All medications, including over-the-counter medications, must be handed to the Health Centre on arrival for safe keeping. 05 Do students need a school bag and stationery? Yes, please make sure the bag is suitable for students to carry their books around our vast site. Please also bring a pencil case, pencils, pens, erasers, colouring pencils, etc. It's a good idea to name all personal items. 06 What proportion of students board? We offer boarding from Year 7 upwards - roughly 25% of the students board either as full, weekly or flexi 3 day boarders. Where we have space, students are welcome for an 'occasional night' boarding as well. This should be booked with the boarding house. During the school week there is no differentiation between day and boarding students. 07 How do you handle discipline? Our disciplinary measures are based on mutual respect and self-discipline. We use discussion rather than detention and set targets for changes in behaviour. Depending on the nature of the situation, discussions will occur between the student/s and their teacher or with the Head of School, Deputy Head or Head and if the situation escalates disciplinary sanctions may be used. Aggressive language, shouting and detentions are not used by any staff at Frensham. 08 Can my child take part in competitive sports? We have over 450 sporting fixtures each year for students who love competitive games. If you want your children to love sport, love going to matches and know how to win or lose well, then that’s what they’ll get here. As well as the main sports, we also offer mountain biking, high ropes, surfing trips, hill walking, rock climbing. At the end of the day, our goal is for students to be fit and healthy. A message from the Director of Support for Learning If your child has had a previous or current specialist teacher, speech and language therapist or occupational therapist’s report, can you please ensure that we have this information in the Support for Learning Department. Equally, I would be grateful if you could please send in a copy of any Educational Psychologist’s report that you may have for your child. These reports are vital in informing class and subject teachers of relevant needs. - Jennie Sullivan Assistant Head SENDCO A message from the Head of Boarding Full, weekly, 3 day flexi and occasional boarding are available to all our students from Year 7 upwards. Occasional boarding is adhoc on a first come, first serve basis - 2 days equivalent per week/per term for Years 7-9 and 1 day for Years 10 and up. The occasional boarding rate is £93 per night. - Sian Owens Head of Boarding A message from the Frensham Heights Library Find amazing people: come to the library. This busy environment has a full-time librarian and is found in a light and airy skylit, recently refurbished gable space of Flottage. The reading club meets here weekly and the rooms are frequently used for teaching. The walls are lined with nearly 14,000 books, magazines and DVD’s, with a strong bias towards Young Adult Fiction. There are also digital resources and ebooks available. Visitors can sink in to the leather armchairs or sofa or make use of the seating/workspace for 34, including networked workstations. Wifi is available throughout. Students and staff can also make use of the mini café and the enquiry station where anyone can search the web-based library management system. - Noel Rasmussen Librarian JUNIOR SCHOOL JUNIOR SCHOOL KEY CONTACTS Junior School: 01252 797408 | click to email Main School: 01252 792561 After School Club: 01252 797431 Head of Junior School: Nick Oram-Tooley Junior School Administrator: Olivia Hannon MIDDLE SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOOL KEY CONTACTS Main School: 01252 792561 Years 7, 8 & 9: Karen McBride - Pastoral Lead Clare Esterhuysen - Assistant Pastoral Lead Years 10 & 11: Tori Edwards - Pastoral Lead Millie Forrest - Assistant Pastoral Lead QUICK A TO Z (YRS 7 & UP) SENIOR SCHOOL INDUCTION BOOKLET SIXTH FORM KEY CONTACTS Main School: 01252 792561 Roberts House: 01252 797490 Kat Pinnell (interim) - Head of Sixth Form Pippa Gaut - Head of Year 13 Becky McKellar - Head of Year 12 Jennie Burrows - UCAS Lead Boarding: Will Paskell - Head of Roberts House David Lloyd _ Deputy Head of Roberts House Colette Hill - House Parent SIXTH FORM SIXTH FORM SPECIFIC LINKS PREPARATION WORK VEHICLE CONTRACT BOARDING KEY CONTACTS Main School: 01252 792561 Hamilton House: 01252 797422 Roberts House: 01252 797490 Head of Boarding: Sian Owens Head of Hamilton House: Lynn Goodburne Head of Main House: Jack Scullion Head of Roberts House: Will Paskell EMAIL SIAN EMAIL LYNN EMAIL JACK EMAIL WILL BOARDING BOARDING SPECIFIC LINKS TAXI CONSENT FORM WEEKEND ARRANGEMENTS FORM BOARDING BOOKLETS HAMILTON HOUSE MAIN HOUSE ROBERTS HOUSE Frequently asked questions 01 When should boarders arrive in September? You will receive an email from our admissions team detailing your arrival times for the start of term in September. Please don’t hesitate to contact the boarding teams if your child is likely to arrive earlier or later than listed – mainly so that we know when to expect you and make sure there is someone on duty to welcome you. 02 Who can we contact during the school holidays? The boarding teams will all be checking their emails periodically over the school holidays so you can email them directly, but if your query needs to be answered more urgently, please copy in our admissions team at admissions@frensham.org as they may be able to help you in the meantime. You can always contact the school office on hello@frensham.org or call 01252 792561. 03 What if we're arriving from overseas? Please ensure that the Head of House is aware of your child’s flight and their plans from when they enter the country to when they arrive at school. This is important to comply with our UKVI obligations. For airport transfers we use VGT (01252 613613) 04 Should boarders bring their own towels and bedding? School bedding and towels are provided but your child is welcome to bring their own towels, duvet cover and pillowcase (duvets are single in size). Please make sure that all personal and valuable items, including all clothing, laundry bag and shoes, are clearly named. 05 Can boarders decorate their rooms? Yes, students can decorate their rooms, so they are welcome to bring posters, battery-operated fairy lights, photographs etc. All boarders have their own noticeboard so don’t forget to bring pins and white tac (not blue tac please). 06 What essentials do boarders need to bring? Please bring: sensible, comfortable clothing, pyjamas, dressing gown and slippers, a smart outfit to wear to the Christmas Dinner Dance, a warm, waterproof coat suitable for all winter weather, a named laundry bag, named PE, swimming, Outdoor Ed and dance kit (see our Essential Kit section), any kit you've been asked to bring for camps and venture days, two number padlocks for a cupboard used to store valuables, chargers for phone, tablet, laptop etc a supply of usual toiletries (eg shampoo, soap etc), stationery - pencil case, pencils, pens, erasers, colouring pencils, etc, a school bag suitable for students to carry their books to and from school, a small amount of snacks, which should be stored in a sealed container. 07 Can boarders keep medication in the boarding houses? No, all medications, including over-the-counter medications, must be handed to the Health Centre or house staff for safe keeping. 08 Can boarders do their own laundry? Yes, each boarding house has its own laundry area as some students prefer to wash their own clothes rather than using the school laundry, but they will need to bring their own washing tablets. 09 Can boarders have pocket money? Yes, it is a good idea for your child to have access to a sensible amount of money to cover their individual requirements during term. 10 What forms should we have filled in? If you have not already done so, please can you ensure that you let us have the following completed forms (all of which can be downloaded here): • The standard weekend arrangement form • The single consent form • The taxi form 11 What is the Boarders' Weekend? The Boarders’ Weekend is held on the first weekend of term: from Friday evening through to Sunday. We do expect all boarders, current and new, to remain in school for this weekend as it has proved an excellent way to help children settle in, make friends and get used to their surroundings. Please email Sian Owens if you have any queries (sianowens@frensham.org).

Hear a few words from Andrew Fisher, our Head, about his 15 years heading up Frensham Heights and his return to Frensham to pave the way for our incoming Head, Ben McCarey. MEET BEN In a series of 3 new videos, we invite you to meet our Head, Ben. Discover why he chose Frensham, what makes us distinctive and how we do things differently. Part 1: Why I chose Frensham - Meet Ben MEET OUR HEAD, PART 2 MEET OUR HEAD, PART 3 Welcome to Frensham People often ask me why I chose Frensham Heights, both for my career and for my family. The truth is that, when I first visited, it felt different. There was a warmth to the community, a confidence in the students and a sense that this was a place where young people were genuinely known and valued as individuals. As a parent, that really resonated with me. Like all parents, I want my children to do well and to leave school with the qualifications and opportunities they need for the future. But I also want them to be happy, kind, curious and confident in who they are. Frensham has always understood that those things are not in competition with one another. People often describe Frensham as different. I think what makes us different is our belief that there is more than one way to succeed. Every young person is different, and part of our job is helping them discover what they are good at, what they enjoy and where they can make their mark. We encourage students to follow their interests, develop their talents and make the most of the opportunities around them, whilst being part of a community built on kindness, creativity, courage and mutual respect. As a teacher, I believe that a traditional, linear, education system does not adequately prepare children for the world they will inherit. This world is a rapidly changing, uncertain and, sometimes, scary place. If an education only equips children with an armoury of facts and knowledge and the ability to pass exams, but it doesn't furnish them with the ability to think creatively, critically and empathetically, then we have failed them. A Frensham education is one which ensures our children are well qualified and well educated and, most importantly, free to be kids in a world where we all grow up too quickly. Whether you are exploring schools for the first time or thinking about what comes next for your child, I hope you will come and experience Frensham Heights for yourself. It is a very special place, and I feel incredibly privileged that my family and I are part of it. Ben McCarey

An introduction to Frensham Heights, a progressive independent day and boarding school for 3 to 18 year olds in Surrey - refreshingly different since 1925. JOIN US FOR AN OPEN EVENT ADMISSIONS BOOK A VISIT SAFEGUARDING ISI INSPECTION 2025 GOOD SCHOOLS GUIDE COME TO OUR WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING THURSDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2026 BOOK HERE Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied HAVE YOU FOUND IT YET? The best way to discover Frensham Heights is to come and see us for yourself, but we hope our film and website will give you a strong insight into who we are. WHO WE ARE A progressive day and boarding school, refreshingly different since 1925. When looking at who we are, it’s also really important to look at where we came from. The things that make this school truly different were given to us by our founders 100 years ago and have not only stood the test of time, but are arguably more relevant now than ever before. CONTINUE READING OUR APPROACH One of our main goals is to put each student's learning into their own hands. They will learn to learn using the best methods for them – experimenting, exploring and collaborating – trying new things, getting things wrong and trying again. CONTINUE READING OUR BROAD CURRICULUM Our students explore an amazingly diverse timetable made up of mathematical and scientific, creative and performing, linguistic and literary, physical and technological, spiritual, moral, social and cultural subjects - all held in equal importance. CONTINUE READING THE FRENSHAM SPIRIT There is an energy. A feeling of happiness and calmness. It comes from all the children being comfortable in their own skins. With no prefects or head boys and girls, everyone is on a level playing ground. They can be who they are. CONTINUE READING BOARDING In our boarding houses, great emphasis is placed on the creation of a caring community which shares a philosophy based on mutual respect, enthusiasm and enjoyment of each other’s company and achievements. CONTINUE READING FIREFLIES Nursery & Preschool Our nursery environment keeps imaginations alive and curiosity glowing. READ MORE SENIOR SCHOOL Years 7 to 11 Our aim is to give our students the knowledge and thinking skills to take on whatever may turn up on exams and also in life beyond. READ MORE JUNIOR SCHOOL Reception to Year 6 A uniquely child-centred education that embodies the refreshingly progressive values of the wider school. READ MORE SIXTH FORM Years 12 to 13 A lively, vibrant part of the school supporting students through their A-Levels and in choosing their path to the wider world. READ MORE JOINING FRENSHAM We want every parent to be sure that Frensham is the right place for their child to grow. We'd love to help you find out more. READ MORE WHO WE TEACH From 3 to 18 years, we welcome students at all stages of their educational journey. REGISTER If you would like your child to take part in our assessment process, please register here. You will also receive invitations to school events throughout the year. REGISTER YOUR CHILD 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 GET IN TOUCH VENUE HIRE We have many facilities available for hire to the local community from our stunning Aldridge Theatre and Recital Room to our astroturf and playing fields. VENUE HIRE WHAT'S ON AT THE ALDRIDGE Find out what's going on at Frensham, from school events to professional theatre companies and visiting speakers. WHAT'S ON CONTACT US Whether to book a tour or just have a chat about whether Frensham might be right for your family, we're always happy to help. CONTACT US Back to Top

One of the real differences about Frensham is our open, equal environment. There is no forced deference or demanded respect. We are all in this together. A strong basis of mutual respect and equality creates an innovative, lively place to work. WORKING AT FRENSHAM TEACHING STAFF As a progressive school, our teachers will find an exciting innovative opportunity to really engage with the students. Their role is not just to disperse knowledge, but to instill lasting learning and skills. Beyond a specific subject, our teachers engage students in cross-curricular projects and social, moral and ethical discussions and above all create genuine, lasting relationships built on mutual respect. SCITT Trainee Teacher We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to train as a tuition-fee trainee teacher at Frensham Heights School in partnership with South Farnham SCITT, an Ofsted Outstanding provider of Initial Teacher Training. We currently have trainee opportunities in a range of subject areas including Art, Design & Technology, Chemistry, Physics and English. Please do still enquire if you are interested in other subject areas. Please send the completed application to Lou Wheeler, PA to the Head, at head@frensham.org . Download Job pack Frensham Heights is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires its staff to share this commitment. All candidates will have a Safeguarding Suitability interview and child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, checks with past employers and a Prohibition from Teaching and Management Check. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. SUPPORT STAFF As a cohesive community, it is just as important that our support staff are onboard with the communal vision and ethos of the school. There are many events throughout the year, not to mention lunchtime everyday, where students, teachers and support staff come together. It's more than just a day job, but something that you can become passionately involved with. School Site Maintenance Apprentice We are looking for a Site Apprentice who will support the smooth day-to-day operation, presentation and maintenance of the school site. Working under the guidance of the Head of Estates and the facilities maintenance team, the postholder will develop practical skills in site maintenance, health and safety, compliance checks, security, grounds support and contribute towards a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment for students, staff and visitors. Please send the completed application to: susiebirdsall@frensham.org . Download Job pack Head of Governance The Company Secretary and Head of Governance will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth administration and governance of Frensham Heights Educational Trust and its subsidiaries. This role involves ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, providing strategic advice to the Board of Trustees, and maintaining high standards of corporate governance. Please send the completed application to: head@frensham.org . Download Job pack Minibus Drivers We are looking for friendly and responsible Minibus Drivers to join our transport team, providing safe and reliable journeys for students travelling to and from Frensham Heights. Drivers will work Monday to Friday during term time, covering morning and afternoon routes across the local area. Please send the completed application to: susiebirdsall@frensham.org . Download Job pack Frensham Heights is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires its staff to share this commitment. All candidates will have a Safeguarding Suitability interview and child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, checks with past employers and a Prohibition from Teaching and Management Check. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

At Frensham Heights we offer a really good robust academic environment alongside a much richer experience for students from the age of 3 to 18. Our wider school is split into Early Years, Junior, Middle, Senior and Sixth Form - all on one site. OUR SCHOOL For our students from Nursery through Sixth Form, our aim is to provide a really good robust academic environment alongside a much richer experience as well. Our students go on to be doctors, dancers and engineers. They go on to follow a whole range of careers with a personal self-belief that helps them succeed. But more importantly they learn the skills, the future skills, to build a life not just a living. Our School QUICK LINKS EYFS JUNIOR MIDDLE SENIOR SIXTH FORM EYFS EYFS Nursery and Reception Our Nursery and Reception children spend most of their day learning through a method called Planning in the Moment. Our quick-thinking Early Years teachers mould the day’s learning around whatever interests the children may bring in with them. There are woods to explore, trees to climb - far too much to explore to sit down inside all day. Plus our youngest children also have specialist teaching in art, performing arts, music, PE and modern foreign languages. As they move up to Reception, the children won't waste any time sitting at desks. Their curiosity is too eager and their imaginations too strong. Instead the teachers will filter Mathematics, Phonics and English through short games and activities. It’s the kind of education that keeps the children’s spirits alive and keen to learn more while giving them crucial skills for learning. It teaches them that their opinions and interests are important, that their voices, no matter how little, will be heard and most importantly, that school is a lot of fun. FIND OUT MORE FIREFLIES NURSERY JUNIOR JUNIOR SCHOOL Years 1 to 6 At Frensham, we are not prepping for anything. From the day each child joins they are each starting off on their own educational journey – it’s the real thing, not a run up. We welcome them with the full understanding and expectation that they each have different interests, personalities and strengths and different paths to follow. This is a wonderful release for the children and the teachers. They can fully embrace the unique combination of characters within a class and dive together into their learning adventure without limiting themselves to ticking boxes or ranking and rating each achievement. We know genuine learning happens when you’re happy, unhindered by external pressures, and that is our true focus here, for every child. Our Junior School children have active, varied days. We tend to stick to a timetable, but we also have the freedom and flexibility to break from the norm if it boosts curiosity, creativity and a passion for learning. FIND OUT MORE SENIOR SENIOR SCHOOL Years 9 to 11 Years 9 to 11 are formative years for all students not only academically, but emotionally and socially. Like most mainstream schools, we follow the GCSE curriculum and assessment processes. Our teaching and learning during these years is closely curriculum-led, but we do our best to continuously support our students’ personal passions and interests. Rather than focusing only on the exam results, our aim is to give our students the knowledge and the thinking skills - creativity, problem solving, flexibility, resilience - to take on whatever may turn up on the exams, but also in life beyond. Emotionally and socially, these can be tricky years for all teenagers to navigate and this is where the strong relationships and outstanding pastoral care at Frensham can really give them the chance to enjoy what can be very stressful years. In Year 9, all students take part in a trip to the Peak District. It is unique and beneficial in so many ways. It is technology-free. It is far enough from home for a true independence and self-confidence to grow within each child. They step outside their comfort zone, leave teenage stresses behind and are able to really appreciate the beauty of their environment and the relationships they have with friends and teachers. FIND OUT MORE SIXTH FORM Years 12 to 13 SIXTH FIND OUT MORE Frensham Sixth Form is a really unique place. It offers the freedom and responsibility of a Sixth Form setting with the vibrancy and opportunities of a whole school community. These are the years when students are on the brink of adulthood, readying for their first big step into independence, whatever that might be. A-Levels mean that during these years our teaching and learning is more curriculum-led, but our classes are very small and teachers are able to offer bespoke teaching to the class in front of them, continuously engaging with their students’ personal passions and interests. Rather than focusing purely on exam results, our aim is to give our students the knowledge and the thinking skills - creativity, problem solving, flexibility, resilience - to take on whatever may turn up on the exams, but also in life beyond. The strong relationships and outstanding pastoral care at Frensham can really give students the confidence to be themselves, take things in stride and go beyond their own expectations.

Each of our boarding houses has its own dedicated residential team and, as the children grow up through the school, there is a natural progression of increased freedom matched with increased responsibility. Boarding at Frensham, like the whole school, is built on a very firm basis of mutual respect. BOARDING OPTIONS YEARS 7 TO 9 YEARS 10 & 11 SIXTH FORM INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS COEDUCATIONAL BOARDING All our boarding houses are proudly co-educational, reflecting our belief in the social, personal and educational benefits of boys and girls living and learning together. Co-educational boarding helps students grow into confident, empathetic, and independent young adults while forming positive, respectful relationships. Boys and girls enjoy thoughtfully arranged bedrooms and separate sleeping corridors, giving them privacy and personal space while feeling safe, comfortable and respected. Clear routines and expectations support a secure, caring environment where every student can thrive. Students also come together in welcoming communal spaces for socialising, recreation and study. These shared areas encourage friendships across genders and year groups, nurture communication and emotional intelligence and foster a true sense of belonging in our diverse and supportive boarding community. OUR BOARDING COMMUNITY Our boarding houses are vibrant, close-knit communities, more like extended families where students share conversations, laughter and moments of excitement balanced with calm reflection. While nothing can replace home, our houses provide a warm, welcoming environment built on genuine care. With pastoral care at the heart of every house, we foster nurturing, inclusive boarding communities where mutual respect, shared achievements and student wellbeing are central. Students are encouraged to form positive relationships, develop empathy and tolerance, and build lasting friendships. We ensure no distinction between boarding and day students, so everyone feels equally included and valued. Our international boarders bring diverse cultures and perspectives, enriching daily life and creating a strong sense of belonging and pride in the shared community. Full Boarding Full boarding is 7 days a week. Weekly Boarding Weekly boarding is Sunday pm to Friday pm Flexi Boarding Flexi boarding is the same three days every week. Occasional Boarding Occasional boarding is adhoc on a first come, first serve basis - 2 days equivalent per week/per term for Years 7-11 and 1 day for Sixth Form INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Frensham offers a vibrant, inclusive boarding community where students from around the world live, learn and thrive together. Our overseas students are a valued part of campus life, bringing diverse perspectives that enrich learning and foster global citizenship, cultural understanding and lifelong friendships. With outstanding pastoral care, our experienced house parents support each boarder as an individual, creating a warm, home-like environment where students feel safe, supported and inspired to reach their full potential. In this nurturing setting, young people develop confidence, independence and meaningful connections. When they return home, they carry with them lasting relationships and the knowledge that Frensham and its global boarding community will remain an important part of their lives. MORE ABOUT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS YEARS 7 TO 9: HAMILTON HOUSE Welcome to Hamilton House, our co-educational junior boarding house for Years 7–9, offering a warm and relaxed introduction to boarding school life. With a true home-away-from-home feel, students share meals together and enjoy cosy communal spaces. A wide range of evening boarding activities helps boarders build friendships and discover new interests, while dedicated prep support ensures strong academic progress. At the heart of Hamilton House is exceptional pastoral care, nurturing confidence, independence, and wellbeing. More than just accommodation, it’s a supportive boarding school community where every student feels valued and at home. HAMILTON YRS 10 & 11: MAIN HOUSE Main House is our co-educational senior boarding house for Years 10–11, offering a supportive and structured boarding school environment where students live, study, and socialise together. With girls’ and boys’ wings connected by shared common rooms, it provides the ideal balance of independence and guidance, underpinned by clear expectations and mutual respect. Boarders enjoy access to the house at lunchtime and after school, alongside dedicated prep time and strong academic support. Students are encouraged to engage fully in school life through clubs, sport, and social activities, with regular house events such as cooking nights, football, and movie evenings supporting wellbeing and friendships. More than accommodation, Main House is a welcoming boarding school community that helps teenagers grow in confidence and responsibility. MAIN HOUSE BOARDING BOOKLET MAIN SIXTH FORM: ROBERTS HOUSE Roberts House is the heart of our Sixth Form, home to both boarders and day students as well as the Sixth Form team. It is a vibrant hub for study and socialising, where students can work, relax and connect in a supportive environment. Male and female boarders have single rooms on separate sides with shared common areas that encourage friendships, collaboration and community. International students bring diverse perspectives, enriching life in the house and fostering a global outlook. With dedicated pastoral care from the Sixth Form team, students enjoy the freedom and responsibility of Sixth Form life while feeling fully supported. Access to the common areas, on-site kitchens and quiet study spaces ensures they can thrive academically, socially and personally. ACTIVITIES Boarding life doesn’t stop when the school day ends. Evenings and weekends strike a balance between homework, quiet time and fun. In keeping with our aim to make boarding life feel as close to family life as possible, Saturdays tend to be lively and activity-filled, followed by a quieter, more relaxed Sunday. ACTIVITIES EVENING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: basketball in the sports hall using the fitness suite cooking and arts and crafts movie nights Esports spa evenings open art centre WEEKEND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: shopping trips to London and Guildford trips to leisure centres and water parks supermarket runs to stock up on essentials trips to restaurants and cinemas theatre trips strawberry picking vintage clothes fairs theme park visits BOARDING WEEKEND At the beginning of each school year, we host a Boarders Weekend during which all full, weekly and flexi boarders stay on site for an activity-packed programme. Designed to help boarders and staff get to know one another, the weekend provides a warm and welcoming introduction to both the school and our boarding community.

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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. 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. 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 and you can find our full Staff List here. 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 they 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 housekeeping team can be contacted for lost property to see if it has been turned in - lostproperty@frensham.org 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 & 8 have a parents evening in the spring term and a progress report and a full report each year. Year 7 & 8 also has a Meet the Tutor and Parent Info evening each year. Year 9 have the same as Year 7 and 8 but have an additional progress report each year. Year 10 have two parent evenings a year, a written report and two progress reports each year. Year 11 have a parents evening, a written report and two progress reports each year. Year 12 has two parents evenings a year, along with two written reports and a progress report Year 13 has one parents evening, a written report, a progress report and a final report. 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. 24 Performances Frensham has many incredible performances across the school year. 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. All performances are open to family and friends. 25 Phones Students in N through to Y11 must not use a mobile phone or smart watch anywhere in school during the school day. All students should have a charged laptop in school each day in order to be able to access lessons. Sixth Form Students Sixth form students may use their mobile phones in and around Roberts House and in lessons with their teacher’s permission. We ask Sixth Form students and staff to model good behaviour to younger students with their mobile phone use around the school campus. No one should use their phones in the dining hall during any mealtimes, breakfast, lunch or dinner. 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 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 the Trips and offsite visits form to allow your child to attend any spontaneous local trips. This can be found here: Forms | Frensham Heights. Any additional costs are 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.

Clothing and technical equipment specifications for different courses and activities. ESSENTIAL KIT Essential Kit ESSENTIAL KIT 01 PE Kit PE kit can be bought online at www.schoolblazer.com where you will be able to see the full range of kit on the dedicated Frensham Heights pages. Nursery to Year 3 PE Kit Please note, Schoolblazer recommends buying the older PE kit for Year 3, we don’t require this for Year 3, we recommend the kit as shown above, but it is your choice if you want to buy big to wear in Year 4 as well. They will be wearing their PE kit all day in Year 3, so choose something they will be comfortable in. Yrs 4 & up PE Kit (to see all items in Schoolblazer, you need to select 'prefer not to say' for your child's gender) Essential items: Fitness t-shirt Bottoms, choose from below*: * if none of these are comfortable for your child, they may wear navy or black 2-in-1 running style shorts like these - click to view Long socks Shin pads and mouth guards are also essential for everyone Shin pads can be bought from any sports store and should be the correct size for your child. Mouth guards can be bought before your child starts school but parents will be able to buy a custom-fitted mouth guard from Opro. Our Sports Department will send you more details in September about booking your child in for an appointment to be fitted for these at the beginning of term. Swimwear Boys are asked to bring swimming trunks/shorts (not beach wear) and swimming goggles. Girls are asked to bring a one-piece swimsuit in a plain colour, swimming goggles and a swim hat Footwear Boots - can be used for football and rugby. Something simple like this will work. Trainers - Astro trainers are perfect for all year round. For summer term, some more comprehensive running/athletic trainers are useful. Sports bags As you will see when you log on, Schoolblazer also stock a sports bag, but students can bring any sensible sports bag as long as it is clearly named and not too bulky. Desirable items: Optional items: Hockey stick - not needed as we will provide one for lessons. However, if you would like to buy a basic stick its always nice for students to bring their own, especially if they aspire to play in matches. (Wouldn’t be needed until January). Cricket Whites - not essential. Rugby - only additional kit needed is a gumshield, this is also a requirement for hockey so must be purchased before January! You can find these cheaply online (Amazon/Sports Direct) or we have partnership with Opro if you wanted a more specific product but is quite expensive - click here. 02 Outdoor Education & Forest School Children in Nursery to Year 3 get their first taste of the wonder and excitement of outdoor learning through Forest School, which they have as part of the weekly curriculum. Wellington boots are definitely required. Waterproof jackets and trousers are provided. Children in Years 4 to 6 can take part in Forest Class as an extracurricular activity. All Junior School students will require a waterproof jacket. For general one-day OE activities and extracurricular activities (ECAs), the essential list for all Middle School and Sixth Form students is: 1 quick-drying t-shirt 1 pair of quick-drying trousers 1 waterproof jacket 1 pair of waterproof trousers 1 pair of walking boots or sturdy trainers 1 fleece Students taking part in longer OE activities, including Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, will be given a relevant kit list in advance. 03 Maths Students in Years 7-11 need the usual equipment for writing and drawing, plus a ruler, compass (for drawing circles), protractor (measuring angles) and a calculator. For calculators we recommend the Casio FX-83GT CW or the slightly more expensive Casio FX-991CW (which has better functionality suitable in Y10/Y11 but can also be used in Y7/Y8/Y9). Students in the Sixth Form studying A Level Maths need a calculator (we recommend the FX-991CW) but a graphical calculator Casio FX-CG100 would benefit all those studying A Level and Further Maths (but this is not essential). We can often get the graphical calculator at discounted rates so please ask your Maths teacher before purchasing. Note: For students that are planning to study A-Level or Further Maths it would be worth considering purchasing the Casio FX-CG100 (in year 10 or 11), this can be arranged through the school usually at a discounted rate so please speak to your Maths teacher before purchasing to see if appropriate for your child. 04 Dance Junior School School PE kit is preferred. Hair needs to be tied back. Year 7-11 Students School PE kit is preferred. Other suitable clothing includes jogging bottoms, leggings, footless tights or shorts with a T-shirt, vest top or leotard. Feet need to be bare or suitable soft sole dance shoes. Long hair needs to be tied back. ECA Students Suitable clothing includes jogging bottoms, leggings, footless tights or shorts with a T-shirt, vest top or leotard. Feet need to be bare or suitable soft sole dance shoes. Long hair needs to be tied back. Note: External providers may require specific uniform. These will be outlined at sign up. 05 Laptops All students in Years 7 to 13 must have a laptop. In the 2025/26 academic year we introduced a laptop lease scheme for student devices. The aim is for all students to attend school with the same device, which makes it easier to support and to manage in the classroom. We have chosen a Lenovo – 13w 2-in-1 Gen 3 device as our specified school device and we have various fixed term lease/purchase options available. This device will come with a stylus and a shock proof case. They also come with an accidental damage support package and we have a swap out facility available whereby we lend a laptop to the student should their laptop need to be sent off for repair. The school will manage the repair service for you. The devices will be built to a school specification and managed by the school. If ordered by the 1st August they will be ready for collection at school at the beginning of the September term. The attachment below gives information about the scheme and how to place an order for a laptop, but a more detailed walk through of the scheme is available from this YouTube link Making 1:2:1 devices schemes at Frensham Heights Easy4u! (youtube.com) If you have any questions regarding the laptops and the lease, please contact Easy4U (their email address is on both the flyer and the video) in the first instance. All other IT queries please do contact IT@frensham.org 06 Photography Students studying both GCSE and A Level should have their own DSLR or similar – it hasn’t got to be top of the range but it must have the feature to change the shutter speed / aperture / iso.    The major contenders as we know are Canon or Nikon but there are a lot of other options.  The school cameras are Canon 1300D (think this model is now obsolete, look at something like 250D or 2000D, the more zeros the lower the spec) - if students want to be able to use the lenses that school have then they should obviously take this into consideration.  Most standard camera bodies come with a standard lens (18-55) any additional lenses are a bonus !  Students could also consider mirrorless which is a smaller/ less chunky alternative (ie. Canon EOS R100 - Compact Mirrorless Digital Camera or similar) or there are compact camera that you don’t have the facility to change the lens.   A good place to benchmark price is www.wexphotovideo.com   https://www.wexphotovideo.com/canon-eos-2000d-digital-slr-camera-body-with-18-55mm-is-ii-lens-1655053/ Most cameras come with just one battery, a spare can be useful and remember all cameras need an SD card – better to have a couple of lower size storage than one big one, just incase of damage or losing it.

This page contains all the links to the course specifications for our A Level choices. SUBJECT SPECIFICATIONS 3D DESIGN BIOLOGY BUSINESS CHEMISTRY COMPUTER SCIENCE CREATIVE DIGITAL MEDIA (RSL) DANCE DRAMA & THEATRE STUDIES ECONOMICS ENGLISH LITERATURE EPQ FILM STUDIES FINE ART GEOGRAPHY GRAPHIC COMMUNICATON HISTORY MATHEMATICS FURTHER MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICAL STUDIES MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES FRENCH SPANISH MUSIC CREATIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY (RSL) PHILOSOPHY PHOTOGRAPHY PHYSICAL EDUCATION PHYSICS POLITICS PSYCHOLOGY SOCIOLOGY TECHNICAL THEATRE SIXTH FORM OPTION SPECS ALEVEL GCSE Specs YEAR 10 OPTION SPECS 3D DESIGN BUSINESS STUDIES (BTEC) COMBINED SCIENCE: TRILOGY COMPUTER SCIENCE DANCE DRAMA ENGLISH LANGUAGE 2024-26 ENGLISH LANGUAGE 2026-28 ENGLISH LITERATURE ESPORTS (BTEC) FINE ART GEOGRAPHY GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES GRAPHIC COMMUNICATON HISTORY MATHEMATICS MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES FRENCH GERMAN 2024-26 SPANISH MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHY PHYSICAL EDUCATION RELIGIOUS STUDIES SEPARATE SCIENCES BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY PHYSICS

Our Health Centre sits inside Main House. It is staffed by qualified nurses every school day during term time, with an out of hours on-call service Sunday – Friday. Students can visit the Health Centre during surgery times and should ask their teacher’s permission if this is during lesson time. HEALTH CARE HEALTH CENTRE Our Health Centre sits inside Main House. It is staffed by qualified nurses every school day during term time, with an out of hours on-call service (for boarders) Sunday – Friday. Students can visit the Health Centre during surgery times and should ask their teacher’s permission if this is during lesson time. Parents can contact the Health Centre on healthcentre@frensham.org MEDICAL QUESTIONS 01 When is the Health Centre open? Term Time Monday – Friday 8.05am – 8.30am 10.30am – 10.50am 12.45pm – 1.45pm 4.10pm – 5pm 02 Do parents need to complete a medical form? Yes! It is essential that parents complete a medical questionnaire form for each child before they start school at Frensham. This includes a consent form for any treatment that may be necessary and any medicines needed while your child is at school. Please inform the Health Centre about medication for children with chronic conditions, such as asthma, diabetes or epilepsy. If your child has diagnosed asthma, they must bring their reliever inhaler into school each day and off site on trips incase needed. If your child has a prescribed adrenaline device, they must carry two auto adrenaline injector pens/adrenaline nasal device on their person at all times in school/off site if on a trip etc. Junior school students with an inhaler/adrenaline device – the class teacher will keep this for safe keeping in case required during the school day/off site. We do encourage students in Year 5 and above to take responsibility for their emergency medication in preparation for year 7. If you have not already completed the Medical Information form for your child, please could you do so as soon as possible and no later than the first day of term. It can be found with our other forms here. If you child has diagnosed asthma, please email their asthma action plan tohealthcentre@frensham.com, otherwise please complete, sign and email the relevant care plan below to healthcentre@frensham.org Child asthma plan – for students aged < 12 years old. Age 12 years and over asthma action plan – for students aged 12 years and over. AIR action plan – for students who have a combination inhaler prescribed containing an inhaled corticosteroid and formoterol such as Symbicort. If your child has an allergy but has not been prescribed an auto adrenaline device, please complete this care plan Allergy Action Plan, sign and email to healthcentre@frensham.org If your child has an allergy and has an auto adrenaline device prescribed, please complete, sign and email the relevant care plan below to healthcentre@frensham.org. If you already have a completed care plan from your child’s Dr, please email this to healthcentre@frensham.org EpiPen Jext EURneffy 03 Frensham Heights Over the Counter (OTC)/Emergency Medications Administered in the Health Centre, boarding houses, school trips and at offsite fixtures. If your child has a medical condition and/or is taking medication, please update the health centre. If your child is excused from games due to a medical reason, please send a note in with your child for the PE staff or please email the teacher.All medicines (over-the-counter and prescribed) brought to school by day or boarding students should be handed over to the School Nurse for safe keeping. For students age 16 years and over, they are able to self-administer medications as appropriate. A discussion with the school nurses needs to take place and a signed self administration of medication form completed by the student and the nurse. Authorised medicines such as asthma inhalers and auto adrenaline injector pens/nasal devices are to be kept by students for their own use in line with the school Medication policy. All students with diagnosed asthma must carry their reliever inhaler on their person at all times on/off school site and all students with diagnosed anaphylaxis must carry two in date auto adrenaline injector (AAI) pen/nasal devices on their person at all time on/off school site.Controlled MedicationsDue to the additional safety and legal requirements associated with controlled medications, the following procedures must be followed:Prescriber’s letterStudents who are prescribed controlled medication that require administration by school staff, either on the school premises or during school trips, must have a letter from the prescribing clinician held on their school file. The letter must confirm the reason for the prescription, the medication name and the prescribed dose.This information must be emailed to the School Nurses at healthcentre@frensham.org before the medication is brought into school. If the required documentation has not been received, the medication will not be able to be administered to your child by school staff. Handing in controlled medication- During term time, controlled medication must be handed directly to the School Nurses in the health centre between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm on weekdays. Wherever possible, medication should be handed in by a parent or guardian. If this is not possible, a student aged 13 or over may hand in their medication with parental consent. The receiving member of health centre staff must record the medication in the controlled medication book with the parent/guardian/student present and follow the school’s procedures for secure handover.- Outside of these hours, controlled medication may be handed directly to the boarding staff member on duty, by a parent or guardian or, where appropriate, by a student aged 13 or over. The receiving member of boarding house staff must record the medication in the controlled medication book with the parent/guardian/student present and follow the school’s procedures for secure handover.- On the evening boarders return at the start of each new term, the Health Centre will be open to allow controlled medication to be handed directly to the School Nurses.Designated handover pointsControlled medication must never be left at School Reception or handed to staff in any other unauthorised area. It must be handed directly to a School Nurse or an authorised member of boarding staff, as appropriate, to ensure that it is received, recorded and stored securely.Emergency medicationSalbutamol inhalerAdrenaline intra muscularly – in case of anaphylaxis, dose given dependent on age (Administered by School Nurses only)Auto adrenaline injector pen – in case of anaphylaxis, dose given dependent on ageGlucogel – low blood glucosePain reliefParacetamol 500mg tabletsParacetamol 500mg dispersibleParacetamol suspensionIbuprofen 200mg/400mgIbuprofen suspensionIbuprofen gelDeep heatArnica creamAllergies/insect bitesCetirizine tablets/suspension (such as Piriteze)Anti histamine cream (such as anthisan)Low blood glucoseDextrose TabletsIndigestionGaviscon suspension/meltsRenniesUrinaryCystitis sachetsRehydrationDioralyteSore throatsDifflam mouth washDifflam SprayThroat lozengers (Such as Strepsils, Tyrozets)Cold symptomsCold and Flu sachets/capsules (Paracetamol and a decongestant)Cough linctusCold soresAcyclovir creamMouth ulcersBonjelaSkin ConditionsCetrabanDoublebaseTravel sicknessHyoscine hydrobromide (Kwells) 04 Does Frensham follow a vaccination programme? All routine vaccinations are carried out by the NHS Immunisation Nurses from the Department of Health. Currently, these are: Flu nasal spray vaccinations for Junior School students HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is offered to all girls and boys in Year 8 Final School Booster (diphtheria, tetanus and polio) is offered to all students in Year 9 Men ACWY is offered to all students in Year 9 05 Do you undertake school medical examinations? In line with Department of Health recommendations, we will undertake routine health screening, physical and wellbeing of all new starters. This will be completed on admission and will include height, weight and a basic vision screening by the School Nurse. This is also an opportunity for your child to meet with the school nursing team. Please note the basic vision screening does not replace an eye test by a trained eye health professional and as per NHS recommendations, children and young people should receive an eye test every 2 years. Parents/Guardians can consent for this new student nurse health check on the medical form. 06 When can my child attend medical, dental and optician appointments? Whenever possible, please arrange dental, medical and optician appointments outside school hours or during school holidays. If a student must attend an unplanned appointment during school time, a staff member will accompany the student to this appointment in a taxi. The cost of the taxi journey will be charged to your child’s school bill. If the student is 16 years of age or over and it is appropriate to do so, and the student is happy to they can attend the appointment on their own in a taxi booked by school. The taxi would again be charged to the student’s school account. 07 Do you have a school counsellor? Our School Counsellors provide a confidential service if students feel they would like to have time to talk. Students can make an appointment through the School Nurse or by contacting the Counsellors directly on counsellor@frensham.org 08 Which GP Surgery do the Boarders use? GPs from Holly Tree Surgery, Rowledge are the Medical Officers for the school. All boarders are registered with Holly Tree Surgery unless you inform the Health Centre that you want to opt out on admission. To register your child, we will need a completed medical form before your child is due to start. The form can be downloaded here. The doctors hold a surgery at the Health Centre on Tuesdays at 2.15pm and Thursdays at 10.30am. Any boarder registered with the practice can make an appointment through the School Nurse and, if required, can request to see a male or female doctor. If your child needs to see a doctor at home during the holidays or at weekends, they should be seen as a temporary resident with a local GP. Please do not re-register your child as this will mean they are no longer registered at the school GP practice. Boarders requiring travel vaccines (after parental consent has been obtained) can be taken to the travel clinic at Holly Tree Surgery and any fee will be added to your school bill. Parents should inform the school nurses of any unscheduled vaccinations given by other centres to enable us to keep your child's vaccination records up to date. Boarders registered with the school GP practice may have an initial consultation as needed with the GP when they start at Frensham Heights. 09 Confidentiality & school healthcare professionals The Fraser Guidelines and Gillick Competency framework are legal frameworks that guide healthcare professionals in assessing a child’s ability to make informed decisions about their health and treatment. At Frensham Heights Health Centre, these guidelines are applied to ensure that children receive appropriate medical care whilst respecting their rights and responsibilities of healthcare providers. Learn more about this framework from the NSPCC Gillick competence and Fraser guidelines | NSPCC Learning