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Please come and see us at the Independent Schools Show on 21 May. COME AND SEE US AT THE ISS SUMMER FAIR! We will be at the Independent School Show Autumn Fair on Thursday 9th October 2025 We'd love to tell you more about us and find out if we could be the perfect school for your family. We are very proud to be different. We have a refreshingly modern style of educating which makes for a vibrant, innovative learning environment. Have a look around our website and come and see us at the ISS Summer Fair - or come and see us at school. We'd love to meet you! VISIT US FOR AN OPEN MORNING 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

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.

Frensham Heights School puts the Safeguarding of our children at the forefront of all we do and Safeguarding has the highest priority across the school. SAFEGUARDING Frensham Heights School puts the Safeguarding of our children at the forefront of all we do and Safeguarding has the highest priority across the school. Our policies and procedures are regularly reviewed, updated and ratified by our governing body. Safeguarding our children is the responsibility of all staff at Frensham, all of whom are regularly trained and updated on changes in the Safeguarding landscape, statutory requirements and the best ways to keep our children safe. Online Safety forms a crucial part of our Safeguarding provision, training and support. The children are educated through our Horizons programme throughout their time at Frensham on the many issues related to Safeguarding and given the skills and knowledge to make responsible decisions in order to help them to stay safe. If you have any concerns about the safety or welfare of a child please contact us at dsl@frensham.org or get in touch by phone or in person with our DSL (Jack Talman) or any of the members of our Safeguarding Team. Safeguarding Policy

Students in certain courses will really benefit from completing a bit of work over the summer. Please find a list of courses and the relevant work. SUMMER WORK FOR SIXTH FORM STARTERS Students in certain courses will really benefit from completing a bit of work over the summer. Please see below a list of courses and the relevant work. Not all subjects are shown so don’t worry if you don’t see your course, it just means your tutor has chosen not to ask for any work to be prepared in advance. Suggested Summer Work Biology Please read and complete the OCR A-Level Biology transition test and the OCR A-Level Biology (Maths element) transition test 3D Design Visit at least one exhibition/ museum (Design Museum, V&A, British Museum – Ideally that has a Product Design / Technology / Architecture / Jewellery focus, but if you can’t find anything as relevant visit an Art or Photography exhibition. Complete an account of the experience, both visually (drawings, sketches, photographs) and some written thoughts on the work seen (try to talk about what particularly draws you to specific pieces and talk about the design choices that have been made to make it aesthetically pleasing). Start a Pinterest board or scrap book to collect images of products and buildings that interest and inspire you - Focus on Architecture, Furniture, Lighting, Jewellery. Business Business students need to complete the Business A Level Year 11 to 12 Bridging Resources which they can find here . You can find the mentioned numeracy assessment here. Computer Science You are going to be introduced to Object-Orientated Programming (OOP) as part of your A Level. You may already be familiar this from your own projects, but your task is to install a suitable IDE and learn the basic syntax to deploy OOP in Python. (If you are completely unfamiliar with Python, please let me know and I will set you up with the resources you need.) Decide which IDE you would like to use. Download and install the software from their websites. You may need to get some help from YouTube to do this but that is all part of A Level thinking and getting yourself to independently learn. Python works well in the following IDEs: Thonny PyCharm Visual Studio (only use if you are a very confident programmer already) Learn the basic Python syntax to: Create classes & Objects Understand Methods & Parameters Build an understanding of inheritance and polymorphism Use W3 Schools to help you complete this task: Python OOP (Object-Oriented Programming) Once you have these skills learned you could apply the to something a little more interesting – maybe get started on a game or find another way to use them. Chemistry Please use the information in the PowerPoint to help you complete the questions in the OCR transition from GCSE to A-level maths skills document. Powerpoint OCR Transition Document Drama During your course you will explore a wide variety of live theatrical performances, play texts, practitioners and theatrical genres. Over the summer, before you begin the course, we would recommend that you see at least one live production and begin to consider how directors, performers and designers work together to produce a show that makes an impact on a live audience. Your set texts for the course will be MACHINAL by Sophie Treadwell and THE TEMPEST by William Shakespeare, and we would suggest you familiarise yourself with these either by reading them or watching a film/live theatre version. You will explore a variety of practitioners and other play texts, none of which will be decided until the course is underway and we have had the opportunity to work together. We do not require any specific advance learning but would encourage you to use the reading list below over the summer to begin preparing for your course. SUGGESTED READING LIST As A level students you are expected to conduct independent study, including research and reading around your subject. Outside your lesson times you are expected to conduct an equal amount of study (so for 5 lessons a week this would be just over 4 ½ hours). There will be plenty of time beyond your set prep for you to access the list below. All of these will give you a greater understanding of the world of theatre and those who work in it. Most of these are available through the Drama department or the Library, and if you would like to borrow a copy you are most welcome. Anything we do not currently have can be ordered for you. Please note – this is just a selection of the texts we recommend and you may also wish to read others. We would be happy to recommend a further selection once you have exhausted these! It is also not essential that you read the Practitioner texts in their entirety but select chapters to gain a flavour of the methodology. Practitioners/genres: An Actor Prepares – Stanislavski Brecht on Theatre – Brecht The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre– Scott Graham Games for Actors and Non‐Actors – Augusto Boal The Empty Space – Peter Brook Shakespeare on Stage– Julian Curry The Theatre and its Double– Antonin Artaud Immersive Theatre– Josh Machamer Play Texts: A Doll’s House – Ibsen Eight – Ella Hickson Look Back in Anger– John Osborne 4.48 Psychosis– Sarah Kane (WARNING – contains strong language/imagery) A Midsummer Night’s Dream– Shakespeare Dance Dance students will be understanding the history and work of Rambert. Take a look at their website https://rambert.org.uk. Make notes on key parts of their history and where they are as a company now. We will be studying practitioners such as Matthew Bourne, Jasmin Vardimon and Christopher Bruce. Watch some of their works to see the style of dance and choreography they use. Alongside this make sure your staying physical. Work on your strength, flexibility and stamina. Keep yourself healthy and strong ready for September. Economics Please find resources here. English We are thrilled that you have chosen to study the English literature A level course with us here at Frensham in September. A level style allows for freedom of thought and interpretation and with this in mind, you need to read the two texts detailed below over the summer so you can bring your fresh ideas to the lessons in September. Atonement by Ian McEwan: ISBN:978-0-099-42979-1 Vintage (£9.99) The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald: ISBN: 978-0-141-18263-6 Penguin Classics (£6.99) Both texts are readily available on Amazon. It might be useful, but not mandatory, to consider purchasing alongside these core texts, the accompanying York notes for A Level study which are priced £7.99 and are available for both texts (visit www.yorknotes.com for details.) The above two texts will form the basis of your coursework, which is worth 20% of your final A Level grade. The emphasis of the coursework is designed to promote love of literature, critical, independent and thought-provoking responses which are not necessarily designed to be prescriptively taught; so, wider interpretations are of the essence. So having an understanding and familiarity of the coursework texts before you start the course will be invaluable. If you have any questions before September, please feel free to contact us on the emails below. We do of course hope that the prospect of reading these two outstanding novels over the summer is a welcomed one; we think you are in for a real treat! Happy reading! Samantha Stuart (Head of English) Teachers of A Level: Alison Bundy and Zoë Richardson You can contact us via email by using the format firstnamelastname@frensham.org Fine Art Visit at least one art exhibition or museum in person . If you are unable to visit any galleries in person, use online museums or galleries web sites to explore their collections. Complete an account of the experience, both visually (drawings, sketches, photographs, postcards…) and some written thoughts on the work seen (try to talk about specific pieces). Complete at least 4 drawings or paintings made from direct observation (not from photographs) A3 or A4 scale, possible larger if you have the opportunity. Your own choice of subject matter, but getting outside for fresh air would be a nice option! Film Studies We would like students to watch the films during the holidays that are being studied next term. (film list for Autumn term) 1.      Watch the Hitchcock film Vertigo and any other Hitchcock from the list 2.      Watch any of the complimentary films from the long list. (film list for the summer) Autumn Term List Summer Term List Geography Please read and complete Bridging the GCSE to A Level Geography Gap and Keep Learning Geography and The Definitive Guide to ALevel Geography Graphic Communication Visit at least one exhibition/ museum (V&A, British Museum or Design Museum – Ideally that has a Graphic Design focus, but if you can’t find anything relevant visit an Art or Photography exhibition. Complete an account of the experience, both visually (drawings, sketches, photographs, postcards…) and some written thoughts on the work seen (try to talk about specific pieces). Start a scrap book or collection of pieces of graphic design that interest and inspire you – pages from magazines, packaging, flyers – photograph posters you like. History Please click below for a suggested reading list Plus this podcast: The Rest is History Modern Foreign Languages Revise tenses with Languages Online Read online newspapers in the chosen language (French – TV5 Monde, Courrier International; Spanish – BBC Mundo, El País, ABC) Watch films on Netflix or Prime (30 mins with audio and subtitles in your chosen language, 30 mins with audio in French or Spanish and English subtitles) Listen to French or Spanish music, finding the lyrics online Maths Students will be emailed directly with summer preparation work during the first week of the holiday. If they do not receive anything by the second week, please contact Katherine Howes PE During the summer, please download the AQA full specification and familiarise yourself with the units that we will cover over the next two years. Make a list of any topics that are completely new and take the opportunity to read the key points on these from within the specification. AQA A-Level PE In Addition, for your practical sport you need to continue to take part in this. Stay fit, stay active and ensure you playing your sport on a regular basis. To link with your coursework, make a list of your strengths and weaknesses in your sport and we can look to address these in September. Photography •Visit at least one photography exhibition. • Complete an account of the experience, both visually (thumbnail photographs) and some written thoughts on the work seen (try to talk about specific pieces) so you can include them in your coursework at a later date. • Be prepared to present your visit to the group in September • Below are suggestions but you can also find your own: The Photographer’s Gallery Artsy Time Out Photo London Masters of Photography Photography Now Serpentine Galleries Southbank Centre V&A Museum National Portrait Gallery Tate Foam Amsterdam Physics Please complete the GCSE to A Level transition sheet in readiness for your first lesson. Philosophy We would suggest that all philosophy students subscribe to the ‘Crash Course Philosophy’ YouTube channel and watch a few clips introducing key areas, such as ‘What is Philosophy’, ‘How to argue – Philosophical Reasoning’ and ‘Introduction to Ethics’. We also recommend subscribing to ‘In Our Time’ on BBC Sounds. It has lots of great podcasts on different philosophical thinkers ancient and modern. If you enjoy reading: · A Little History of Philosophy’ by Nigel Warburton would be a great starting point for Western Philosophy. · ‘The Puzzle of Ethics’ by Peter Vardy explores a range of ethical questions and the approaches of major philosophers, making it a great introduction to moral philosophy. Psychology We would suggest that all psychology students subscribe to the ‘Crash Course Psychology’ Youtube channel and watch a few clips introducing key areas, such as ‘Intro to Psychology’, ‘Remembering and Forgetting’ and ‘Social Influence’. We also recommend signing up to the British Psychological Society Digest so you can get a feel for current psychological research. You can sign up here. Finally, we would highly recommend reading The Psychopath Test by Jon Ronson and anything by Malcolm Gladwell, in particular, Blink. Sociology We recommend that you put the BBC News and The Guardian apps on your phone, so you can keep up to date on current affairs and social/educational issues. On BBC Radio 4 there is a brilliant show called Thinking Allowed which you can listen to here. You could also read The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell. Politics Please see a list of recommended podcasts, websites, TV and Radio plus these three podcasts: The Rest is Politics The Rest is Politics Leading The Rest is Politics USA

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This page contains all the links to the course specifications for our A Level choices. SUBJECT SPECIFICATIONS 3D DESIGN BIOLOGY BUSINESS CHEMISTRY COMPUTER SCIENCE 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

The creative arts are a key part of a Frensham education. All children from Nursery up through Year 9 will have specialist art lessons every week. Children in Years 7-9 have three hours a week - fine art, ceramics and design & technology. There are four GCSE and A Levels offered - Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Photography and 3D Design CREATIVE ARTS Enter Frensham's Art & Design Centre and be captivated. It's more than just exceptional facilities - it's a celebration of every student's unique creative journey. Here, courage meets craft, and individual expression thrives. Step into Frensham's Art & Design Centre and prepare to be inspired. Beyond the state-of-the-art facilities, you'll discover a vibrant tapestry of student creativity. Here, every voice is celebrated, showcasing a diverse and often thought-provoking range of work. This isn't about following a formula; it's about fostering the courage to explore, experiment, and discover a unique artistic path. The Creative Arts at Frensham At Frensham Heights, Creative Arts are central to the school’s educational philosophy and are woven deeply into the curriculum from the earliest years through to Sixth Form. The Art & Design Centre, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, serves as a hub for cultivating individual expression, courage and experimentation . Students are encouraged to explore, investigate and develop their unique artistic voice rather than follow a formula-based programme. From Nursery onwards , students embark on a creative journey that builds foundational skills and enthusiasm; in Years 7–9 they engage in intensive weekly study across 2D art, ceramics and design technology, emphasising drawing, investigation and exploratory practice. As students progress to GCSE and A-Level options in Fine Art, Graphic Communication, 3D Design and Photography , they are supported to take increasing responsibility for their creative decisions, shaping intent and meaning within their work. They work in small classes that foster discussion, collaboration and personalised feedback. This approach reflects Frensham’s broader curricular aim to treat creative subjects equally with academic ones, nurturing confidence, critical thinking and a lifelong passion for the arts as part of a broad, thoughtful education. Art Exhibitions Yr 7 & 9 Exhibition 24th February 2026 5.30pm - 8.30pm GCSE Exhibition 8th June 2026 5.30pm to 8.30pm A Level Exhibition 15th June 2026 5.30pm to 8.30pm Surrey Artists Open Studios We are really excited to be taking part in the Surrey Artists Open Studios again this year! Our exhibitions are always open to the public, but our A Level Exhibition will also be part of Surrey Artists Open Studios catalogue of amazing open studios. We hope you will add us to your list of visits. If you fancy getting your hands dirty, then why not sign up for one of our workshops. No events at the moment

Dance is woven into life at Frensham Heights from the very beginning. From Nursery through to Year 9, every student experiences dance as part of their curriculum — developing not just technical skill, but creativity, confidence, and the ability to express themselves through movement. DANCE Join us for an A Level Discovery Workshop Dance is woven into life at Frensham Heights from the very beginning. From Nursery through to Year 9, every student experiences dance as part of their curriculum, developing not just technical skill, but creativity, confidence and the ability to express themselves through movement. From First Steps to the Stage. Our structured dance programme grows with your child. Curriculum dance in the early and middle years gives students a rich grounding in movement and expression, building a vocabulary of physical storytelling that stays with them for life. Dance at Frensham Dance is at the heart of our creative curriculum. From Nursery through to Year 9 , every student explores movement, expression and performance as part of their structured dance education - building confidence, creativity and physical literacy from an early age. This strong foundation leads naturally into GCSE Dance and A Level Dance qualifications for students who wish to pursue dance more seriously, making Frensham Heights one of the few schools to offer a truly continuous dance education from early years through to Sixth Form. Beyond the timetable, students can extend their passion through a vibrant range of extracurricular dance classes including ballet, street dance and commercial dance, ensuring every style and interest is catered for. Performance is central to the Frensham Heights dance experience. Our students perform on a fully professional stage at the Aldridge Theatre, gaining real-world experience of what it means to present to a live audience. This exposure to professional performance develops not only technical skill but also resilience, stagecraft and artistry - qualities that set our students apart. Whether a student is taking their first steps in dance or preparing for an A Level showcase, every performance opportunity is approached with ambition and care. We are immensely proud of our Arts Award programme, which is open to Sixth Form students with a passion for the performing arts. This award offers meaningful financial benefits alongside an exceptional enrichment programme designed to broaden horizons and deepen understanding of the professional arts world. Through direct engagement with professional dancers, our students gain invaluable industry insight, mentorship and inspiration that simply cannot be found in a classroom alone. It is a programme that reflects everything we believe about arts education at Frensham Heights -that great teaching, real experience, and genuine passion create artists who are ready for the world. Frensham Arts Awards

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

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.

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 2025-26 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) Charlie Bennett Head of Sixth Form J a ck Talman DSL Louise Moore Director of IT Sara A cworth Director of Marketing, Communications & Admissions Sian Owens Head of Boarding Pastoral & Progress Leaders Assistant Heads School Office HEADS OF YEAR Karen McBride Head of Years 7 & 8 Kate Forster Head of Year 9 Paul Hughes Head of Years 10 & 11 Alis on Bundy Sixth Form Pastoral Leader Pippa Gaut Sixth Form Academic Leader SCHOOL OFFICE Lindsey Boyce PA to the Head email Lindsey Susie Birdsall PA to the Support Directors and Head of Governance email Susie Julia Black School Secretary and PA to 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 Joanne Van Campen Marketing & Events 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 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 Year 1 Esme Lee Lauren Jelley Year 2 Katie Wright Year 3 Elana Pickering Sam Wright Year 4 Jade Lefevre Year 5 Kat e Middleton Ranjani Ravichandran Sarah Davies Year 6 Clive Esterhuysen 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 Louise Wheeler 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, Head of Careers Barry Carr Business, Economics and Sociology Teacher COMPUTER SCIENCE & ICT Karl Byrne Head of Computer Science Tim Tester Digital Lead and Curriculum Lead - ICT & IT Teacher 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 Charlie Bennett Film Studies, History and Politics Teacher Joe Riley Subject Lead Film and English Teacher GEOGRAPHY James Bell Head of Geography 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 Charlie Bennett Film Studies, History and Politics Teacher Amanda McCallum History, Geography and Horizons Teacher Jennie Burrows History and Politics Teacher Sophia Colley History Teacher HORIZONS/PSHE Jack Talman Head of Horizons/PRE Teacher Karen McBride Geography, Horizons and PRE Teacher Aman da McCallum History & Geography & Horizons 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 Hannah Savory Maths Teacher Jack Scullion Maths and PE Teacher Katherine Howes Maths Teacher Paul Hughes 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 Teache r Kat e Middleton MFL and PSHE Teacher OUTDOOR EDUCATION Linn Kathenes-Mcguigan Head of Outdoor Education Matt Brown Outdoor Education Assistant Jon Gilpin Forest Class Teacher PE & GAMES Phil Stanway Director of Sport Ollie Baker PGCE Graduate Student PE Rory Burwood PE Teacher Jo Dalziel PE Teacher Millie Forrest PE Teacher David Lloyd Sports Coach Sian Owens PE Teacher (Maternity leave) 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 Clare Esterhuysen Drama Teacher Josh Edwards Music Teacher Tori Edwards Music Teacher (Maternity cover) PERIPATETIC MUSIC TEACHERS Adam Jennings Alex Canadine Brigitte Subkov Bryony Rawstron Claire Bradder Claire Hasted Dani May Dylan Kirk Jenny Randall Jenni Harper Laura Caister Laurence Hall Mandy Morgan Phil Taylor Roland Chadwick Sally Cartwright Tori Edwards 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 Barry Carr Business, Economics and Sociology Teacher 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 Charlotte Douglass Science Teacher Jeff Loomis Science Teacher Pippa Gaut Science Teacher Richard Jones Acting Head of Science Janette Wiggs Senior Science Technician Amy Norman Science Technician Kerry Howard Science Technician LEARNING SUPPORT Beverley Wrigglesworth Director of Learning Support Kelly Hewitt Junior School Head of Learning Support Angharad Bullock PA to the Director of Learning Support Anneli Lowe Senior School 1:1 HLTA Julia Harrison Senior School 1:1 HLTA Lindsay Morrison Learning Support Teacher Sarah Parker Learning Support Teacher VISITING TUTORS Clare Brown (FH Named Specialist Teacher Assessor) Cheryl Cran 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 Jon Gilpin : Deputy Head of Hamilton House Kate Greening : House Parent Hector Walker: Graduate Gap Student Main House (Years 10 & 11) Jack Scullion: Head of Main House Lauren Jelley : Deputy Head of Main House 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 ESTATES Jim Miller Head of Maintenance Mark Blyth Maintenance Assistant Richard Castine Maintenance Assistant Tristan Petch Maintenance Assistant/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 Resources & IT Support Caroline Eaton Data Administrator Noel Rasmussen Librarian Sally Vivian Music School Secretary Jane Porter Receptionist Tamsin Paola Receptionist Laura Bell Receptionist Kerry Guy Enterprises Manager Boarding Staff Support Staff

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 REPRESENTATIVES PARENT REPRESENTATIVES Parent Year Representatives (Reps) are volunteer parents who play a key role in creating a welcoming, inclusive and vibrant parent community at Frensham Heights. Each year group has its own rep who is a friendly point of contact and helps parents stay informed, feel welcomed and connected to school life. They share useful information and reminders, support new families as they join the school, and help bring parents together through informal socials and events. They also play a wider role in supporting the school community, working collaboratively with staff, other Year Reps and Friends of Frensham, and occasionally helping to welcome prospective families at events such as open days. Parent Year Reps are an important link between families and the school, helping to ensure that every parent feels informed, supported and part of the community.