Admissions
At the Holywood Steiner School we are committed to ensuring that admission decisions will be made by a process that is free from any discrimination on the grounds of disability; race; ethnic or national origin; gender; religion or belief (assuming that, in the case of the latter, the prospective student and parents agree to support the ethos of the School as described in the prospectus, website and other literature).
The school must also feel reasonably sure that we are able to educate and develop the prospective student to the best of his or her potential and in line with general standards achieved by the student’s peers, so that there is every chance that the student will have a happy, fulfilling and successful school career, whilst maintaining effective education for the rest of the class. These aims must continue to be met throughout the student’s time at the school.
Admissions Process
As our approach to education is unique, it is important that parents understand our methods and some of our educational philosophy. Experience has shown that if there is a mutual understanding of child development and our curriculum between parents and the school, the students will benefit.
1. Walkthrough It is therefore important that parents attend a walkthrough as a first step in the application process. A brief description of curriculum and methodology will be given at this time, and prospective parents will be given application documents. After attending a walkthrough, an application form can be completed.
2. Application and Interview
There is an application fee of £75 that must be paid before the application for the student is accepted. Once the school receives an application form and other documentation (such as reports from previous schools), it will be passed to the Headteacher who will coordinate the interview process through the school office. This interview will normally be conducted by the Head of School and the teacher responsible for the applicants class. Depending upon the age of the child they will meet with a teacher who will chat with them and may ask them to complete some work. After this the parent/guardians will meet with the teacher. We will endeavour to find a time for the interviews that are mutually convenient but timings are dependent on availability of staff.
3. Decision on Application
Following this interview the school will contact the family to let them know of the outcome of the application. After a child has been accepted into the school an enrolment pack is sent to parent/guardians which includes the paperwork for finances. Fee information is available on the school website.
If you are interested in our Early Years, Lower School or Upper School, please contact reception for an application form and to arrange a visit.