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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. WELCOME Welcome to Frensham I am honoured and humbled to be leading the Frensham Heights community as it enters its second century. I am part of this community both as Head and as a parent and my family is incredibly excited to begin our lives within this wonderful and unique school. As a parent, I want my children to grow up being open minded and willing to embrace new experiences; I want them to be free to explore their own paths and experience the beauty and joy which exist in our world (without being naive to its many flaws). Most importantly, I want them to learn within a community of individuals who understand the importance of kindness, compassion and optimism. 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. Ben McCarey

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

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

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

Frensham Heights policies and reports POLICIES & REPORTS ACCESSIBILITY PLAN ADMISSIONS ANTI-BULLYING POLICY BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT POLICY DISCIPLINE EXCLUSIONS AND REQUIRED REMOVAL POLICY COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE In the 2024/25 academic year, there were two Stage 2 complaints CURRICULUM POLICY DISABILITY POLICY DRESS CODE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES & DIGNITY AT WORK FIRE EMERGENCIES POLICY FIRST AID AND MEDICAL EMERGENCY POLICY HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY IMAGE USE LOW LEVEL CONCERNS POLICY MEDICATION AND TREATMENT POLICY MISSING CHILD PROCEDURE PROVISION FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH PERSONAL, SOCIAL, HEALTH AND MORAL EDUCATION (PSHME) PREVENT POLICY RELATIONSHIPS & SEX EDUCATION RISK ASSESSMENT POLICY RISK ASSESSMENT POLICY FOR PUPIL WELFARE ANNEX SAFEGUARDING & CHILD PROTECTION POLICY SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES SCHOOL ATTENDANCE POLICY SEN POLICY SPIRITUAL, MORAL, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL POLICY SUBSTANCE USE & MISUSE SUPERVISION AND STAFF DUTIES UNCOLLECTED CHILD POLICY WHISTLEBLOWING POLICY EXAMS CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFEGUARDING POLICY ANNEX REPORTS ISI SCHOOL INSPECTION REPORT 2025 ISI COMPLIANCE & EDUCATIONAL QUALITY REPORT 2022 ISI REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 2018 ISI INTEGRATED 2015 DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2014-2024 HIGHLIGHTS

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 Hamilton 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

At Frensham Heights Sixth Form, we pride ourselves on offering an extensive choice of A Level subjects—over 25 options across academic, creative and practical disciplines. Our goal is to help every student build a personalised A Level curriculum that reflects their passions, strengths and future aspirations. SIXTH FORM ADMISSIONS IMPORTANT ADMISSIONS DATES 31 OCT 2026 DEADLINE FOR: Sixth Form Registrations Arts Awards Applications 13 NOV 2026 Sixth Form Entrance Day Arts Awards Auditions and Portfolio Viewings OVERVIEW SIXTH FORM LIFE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM ARTS AWARDS FUTURE PATHWAYS Finding Your School Choosing your Sixth Form is an important step, and we know it’s a personal decision for every student. At Frensham Sixth Form, we offer something different - an education that prepares you for the future, nurtures your talents and helps you become a confident, happy, and fulfilled young adult. Our unique ethos focuses on independence, creativity and personal growth - giving you the skills and experiences to thrive academically, socially and personally. There’s no better way to understand the Frensham Sixth Form experience than to visit us, meet our teachers and students and see our community in action. OPEN DAYS Come along and see our facilities and meet our academic team. BOOK HERE REGISTER Register here to join the admissions process for September 2026 entry REGISTER HERE GET IN TOUCH If you have any questions, please just reach out to our admissions team on 01252 792561 or admissions@frensham.org

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

We are very proud to have a strong, involved Board of Governors who are dedicated to upholding the ethos of the school and work selflessly with the leadership teams to ensure that the school remains distinct and true to its founding principles. OUR GOVERNORS OUR SCHOOL GOVERNORS – CURRENT GOVERNING BODY 2025/2026 Simon Wilcox Chair of the Governing Board FInstL M, MSc, CMgr. Appointed March 2023. Senior Executive in Aviation, former Chair of Governors at a London FE College. Richard Fry Vice Chair, Treasurer MA (Cambs), MEng, Engineering. Appointed December 2018. Co-founder and now consultant to Titian Software Ltd producing software products for scientific research in the pharma-ceutical industry. Former Chair of Frensham Heights Parents’ Committee. Th ree children - two OFs and one at Frensham Heights. Gregory West Vice Chair BA. Appointed in Mar ch 2023. H eadteacher at Highfield South Farnham. David Armitage MBE, MSc, BSc. Appointed October 2023. Consultant. Former Director of Finance and Strategy at Charterhouse and Bursar at King’s College School, Wimbledon. Former Bursar at Frensham Heights. Catherine Bloodworth (OF) Governing Board Member BA, MA. Appointed July 2025. Founding partner of Bright Culture Consultancy with twenty years' experience in cultural and community engagement. Formerly at English Heritage. Experienced school governor, coach and facilitator. Neil Clutterbuck Governing Board Member BA, Cll. Appointed September 2024. Senior Advisor at Sicsic Advisory. Former Chief Underwriting Officer at Allianz Insurance Plc and former NED at the Fire Protection Association. Two children at Frensham. Emma-Jane Hendry Governing Board Member BSc, MNSPsy, FRSA Appointed July 2025. Director of Business Development at BBC Studios, leading global news distribution and streaming partnerships. Chair of Women@theBBC. Board Member for Partnerships & Philanthropy at UN Women UK and Strategic Advisor for Make-A-Wish Foundation. Former senior roles at Microsoft, 20th Century Fox, and Rakuten TV. Sally Marriott (OF) Governing Board Member Appointed March 2020. Paintings Conservator and Art Lecturer and Researcher. Three children, two at Frensham Heights. Will Marriott (OF) Governing Board Member Appointed March 2020. Solicitor and Partner with Charles Russell Speechlys LLP. Three children, two at Frensham Heights. Sean Pereira Governing Board Member BSc (Econ), ACA, CFA, ACSI. Appointed July 2025. CFO in Financial Services sector with a background in corporate governance, audit and risk management. Former investment banker within Equities Sales & Trading. Danuta Staunton Governing Board Member MA, PGCE. Appointed in March 2023. Headmistress of St Mary’s School, Ascot. Catriona Sutherland-Hawes Governing Board Member MA. Appointed September 2024. Former Director of Admissions at Latymer Upper School and Wycombe Abbey. Consultant working with RS Academics and Oppidan Education. Joris Wonders (OF) Governing Board Member BA MSc. PCC. Appointed June 2023 Leadership coach and career strategy advisor. Former HR Consultant and Business Leader. Two children, one an old Frenshamian. Proprietorial Body The School’s Proprietorial Body is the Governing Body of Frensham Heights Educational Trust Limited Registered Office: Rowledge, Farnham, Surrey GU10 4EA Registered Charity No.: 312052. Company Registration No.: 207173 The Chair of Governors, who can be written to at the above address, is currently Simon Wilcox.

It's here, the premiere of our NEW School Film.✨ Capturing the heart and soul of Frensham, our staff and students tell the Frensham story as it should be told, in their voices. It's very hard to sum up Frensham Heights, but we think our new film has done the job. The energy, the happiness, the hard work and the creativity are all here. If this feels like the kind of place your child and your family would love, then please have a look around our website and come and see us. Come to our 8 May Open Evening

Book tickets to events - performances, workshops, exhibitions - at Frensham Heights School WHAT'S ON With our amazing facilities, such as the Aldridge Theatre, we are fortunate to be able to put on a wide range of performances, concerts, exhibitions and talks throughout the year. Some are just for students, but many are available for the wider community. Have a look to see what's coming, we'd love for you to join us. 1/2 School Productions School Open Events Events & Workshops Sign Up to Our Mailing List School Productions School Productions No events at the moment Events & Workshops Easter Children's Pottery Throwing Workshop Wed 01 Apr More info Details Woodland Warriors Holiday Camp Tue 07 Apr More info Book Here That Four Letter Word Fri 15 May More info Book Here A Level Dance Discovery Workshop Mon 18 May More info Book Here Brobed Stils - A Concert in aid of Malawi Schools Trust Fri 12 Jun More info Book Here SAOS Children's Pottery Throwing Workshop Sat 13 Jun More info Book Here SAOS Children's Pottery Throwing Workshop Sat 13 Jun More info Book Here SAOS Lino Printmaking Workshop Sun 14 Jun More info Book Here

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. Our focus has never been exam results. Our focus is the children - their individuality, their happiness and their unique potential - and the importance of retaining all this as they grow up through their educational journey. SENIOR SCHOOL Our focus is the children Our focus has never been exam results. Our focus is the children - their individuality, their happiness and their unique potential - and the importance of retaining all this as they grow up through their educational journey. If we can help them all achieve more than they believed they could, then we have succeeded. If we can do that while keeping them emotionally happy and strong, then we have more than won. OUR APPROACH YR 10 OPTIONS CURRICULUM PASTORAL CARE ADMISSIONS We really pride ourselves on being that bit different. We offer a place where children can grow and find their own strengths through a balanced, diverse and individual education. We believe strongly in the power of creative thinking, empathy and courage - readying our students to be not just exam takers, but forward thinkers and problem solvers. This all sounds very well, but how do we actually do this? What is so different about our classes, our teachers, our school? We have teachers and students, just like all schools, but it is the relationships and interaction between them that creates a different learning environment and a different style of learning and teaching. Our first-name basis naturally leads to a more informal atmosphere and a firm foundation of respect and expectation develops strong, genuine relationships. The result is a safe, inspiring place to learn and teach. Students are encouraged to explore, share ideas, challenge conventions. Teachers are encouraged to be innovative and creative with their lessons. All with the common goal of keeping that inspiration and love for learning alive and well. TEACHING & LEARNING: YRS 7 & 8 Years 7 to 8 are important and exciting years for teaching and learning at Frensham. With exams not quite on the horizon, we continue to offer a purposefully broad curriculum allowing students to find the subjects which really interest them. Teaching practices are innovative and progressive allowing for student-led initiative and flexibility. With small class sizes, teachers can really offer bespoke teaching always considering the unique group of students in front of them. Less tied to lesson plans, if something isn’t working, they can discuss and work with the students to find a better way to keep everyone engaged and participating. TUTOR GROUPS Students are split into tutor groups with their tutor taking a pastoral role, gently supporting and getting to know each of the students in their care. Tutor groups will normally stay the same through Years 7 and 8 with three tutor groups per year. TEACHING & LEARNING: YRS 9-11 Years 9 to 11 are formative years for all students not only academically, but emotionally and socially. As with most mainstream schools, we follow the GCSE curriculum and assessment processes. This does mean that during these years our teaching and learning 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. TUTOR GROUPS Students are split into tutor groups with their tutor taking a pastoral role, gently supporting and getting to know each of the students in their care. Tutor groups will normally stay the same through Years 9 to 11 with four tutor groups per year. Year 9 is a common entry point, particularly for boarders, with a handful of spaces sometimes available in Year 10. YEAR 10 & 11 OPTIONS Most students take 10 GCSEs or alternative qualifications. English Language, English Literature, Mathematics and Science: Trilogy (three strands leading to two GCSEs) or Separate Science (leading to three GCSEs) – are compulsory. In addition, it is expected that all students choose at least one Creative or Performing Arts subject and it is recommended that students choose one Humanity and one Modern Language to create their own broad curriculum. Students have 30 lessons a week. Years 10 and 11 have six 55 minute lessons. The number of lessons listed below is per week: English Language: 2 lessons English Literature: 2 lessons Maths: 4 lessons Science: 6 lessons PE/Games: 3 lessons Options: 3 lessons Tutor Time/Morning Talk: 1 lesson PE, Games, Outdoor Education, PRE and PSHE will continue to be an integral part of your curriculum at Frensham. PSHE will take the format of a series of short courses throughout Years 10 and 11. GCSES PATHWAYS: GCSE & BTEC We pride ourselves on offering a wide range of subjects to ensure that you can create your own unique broad curriculum. Our option blocks are built each year based on student choices - therefore, they differ every year. This gives us a much greater flexibility to make sure that you can create your own curriculum. We are always looking for ways to ensure that we are offering our students a wide range of subject choice for our Year 10 students. However, it is important that we regularly review our offering to ensure that we are meeting the needs of each new cohort of students. YR 10 OPTIONS BOOKLET RESULTS YR 10 OPTION BLOCKS 25/26