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JUNIOR SCHOOL
FOR GIRLS
AG E D 3 -11
FURTHER INFORMATION
2020 -21
S p r i n g 2 0 2 1
S E V E NOA K S • K E NT
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Contents
If there is additional information that you require, which is not
included in this booklet or at www.walthamstow-hall.co.uk, please contact
the school directly on 01732 451334 or at jsoffice@whall.school
Statement of Ethos and Aims 3
Our School Rules 4
Staff and Board of Governors 5
Junior School Structure 7
Senior School Places Offered & Accepted 2020 9
Co-curricular Activities 10
Junior School Admissions Procedures 11
Fees 13
Travel 14
List of School Policies 15
General Information & Practicalities 17
Complaints & Concerns Procedure 19
Term Dates 2021-2022 22
Directions 23
Key Contacts 24
Notes 25JUNIOR SCHOOL
Statement of Ethos
and Aims
“ Walthamstow Hall educates girls with academic potential to lead
confident, challenging and fulfilling lives.
”
Walthamstow Hall was founded in 1838 to provide WA LT H A M S TOW H A L L’ S C O R E VA L U E S
a home and school for the daughters of Christian
• Respect
missionaries. The School is now a day School with a
Christian non-denominational ethos and a tradition • Integrity
which respects all faiths. • Aspiration
Today, we aim to provide the highest quality education • Community
for our pupils from age 3 - 18, with a common vision in
• Individuality
both Junior and Senior sections of the school.
The two school sites offer excellent facilities appropriate
to Early Years, Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior girls at two WA LT H A M S TOW H A L L
well-equipped locations in Sevenoaks within easy reach IS A SCHOOL WHERE:
of each other. • All individuals are respected and their individuality valued
• Pupils are encouraged to achieve and expectations
are high
• Intellectual, creative and sporting effort and achievement
is recognised and a love of learning is fostered
• Independent thinking, resilience and initiative are
encouraged in a stimulating and supportive environment
• Consideration for others and self-discipline are
promoted and good behaviour is the norm
• Pupils learn both to lead and to serve and develop a
sense of responsibility both within the school and in the
wider community
• Rewards and sanctions are applied consistently and fairly
• Pupils, staff, governors and parents work in partnership
We aim to provide a broad education, rich in opportunity,
in a Christian setting that will foster confidence and prepare
girls for challenging and fulfilling lives in the 21st Century.
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Our School Rules
Always treat other people in the way Always inform the teacher if you
that you would like to be treated. need to be late or to miss a lesson.
Always look after your property and Always use good table manners.
make sure you have what is needed
for each lesson.
Always think before you act.
Always respect other people’s
Always try to behave in such a way
property and treat it carefully and
that your parents and teachers will
sensibly.
be proud of you.
Always respect school property and
Never bully or tease others.
treat it with care.
Never use bad language.
Always be polite and helpful to staff
and visitors.
Never do or say anything which you
might later regret.
Always stand when a visitor or the
Head of the Junior School enters
your classroom (unless you are Never behave in a way which may
advised not to do so). put yourself or other people in
danger.
Always be punctual to lessons and
activities. Always do your best.
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Staff &
Board of Governors
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
CHAIRMAN: Mrs J ADAMS, BA (Joint Hons), CPE Dr Clare Kevis, BSc, MSc, D Clin Psychol, AFBPsS
Mrs C Crosley, BSc G Lacey Esq, MA, PGCE, NPQH
Sir Jeremy Elwes, CBE, ACIS, FRSA (Governor Emeritus) J Lewis Esq, BSc, FCA
A Evans Esq, BSc Econ, FCSI Mrs S Lewis-Davies, BA
J Froud Esq, LLB (Hons), LPC I Philip Esq, FCA (Governor Emeritus)
P Gloyne Esq, MA Mrs B Rattray
S Heather Esq, BA, PGCE Mrs D Wallace
P Hewlett Esq, MA (Governor Emeritus) BURSAR AND CLERK TO THE GOVERNORS:
Dr N Jepps, MA, PhD, FRSC (Vice Chairman) P A Horner Esq, MBA, CMgr, FCMI
Mrs J Joynes, BA, PGCE, NPQH
STAFF
HEADMISTRESS:
Miss S Ferro, MA (Oxon), MA (Lond)
JUNIOR SCHOOL
ASSISTANT HEAD Mrs S Downs, BSc Hons (Lincolnshire Miss F Ody, BSc Hons (Loughborough),
KEY STAGE 2: & Humberside), PGCE (Canterbury) PGCE (UCL) (Assessment & Data Leader)
(Pupil Welfare Leader)
Mrs C Conway, BA Hons, Mrs G Palmer, BA Hons,
MA (Johannesburg), PGCE Mrs K Fassnidge, BA Hons (Cardiff), Early Years Studies (Canterbury)
(Canterbury Christ Church) TEFL, QTS (Holiday Club Leader/Wraparound Care)
HEAD OF KEY STAGE 1: Mrs A Fear (Classroom Assistant, Dr C Parr, MBChB, PGCE (Leeds)
Breakfast Club Supervisor) (Maternity Cover)
H Andrews Esq, BA Hons, AKC
(King’s College) Mrs M Fewster, BSc Hons, PGCE (Bath) Miss T Perry, BA (London), NNEB Diploma
(Classroom Assistant)
Mrs M Heather, BSc Hons
SENIOR TEACHER: (Southampton), QTS Ms A Richards, BEd Hons (Cantab)
Mrs P Potter, BEd (Southampton), (After School Supervisor) (Maternity Cover)
Dip M Ed (Roehampton Institute) C Hughes Esq, BSc Hons Cert Ed
(Loughborough), NPQH (Maths) Mrs S Robertson, BA Hons (Reading),
Mrs H Archer BA Hons with QTS PGCE (Canterbury) (Modern Foreign Languages)
(Surrey) (Acting Early Years Leader, maternity cover) Mrs L Ireland, BA/QTS (Roehampton),
Dip.RSA (Head of Learning Support) Mrs F Taylor, Dip European Languages,
Mrs N Armitage, BA Hons NAMCW (Classroom Assistant)
(Nottingham) GTP (Deputy Designated Miss N Mead, BA Hons, PGCE (London)
Safeguarding Lead) (Classroom Assistant) Mrs A Tindall, BSc Hons (Exeter),
PGCE (Kingston) (Early Years Leader,
Mrs H Ashton, BSc Hons (Liverpool), Miss S Mehaffey, MA, PGCE maternity leave)
PGCE (Canterbury) (Edinburgh), (English)
Mrs E Vickers, BSc Hons, PGCE (Brunel)
Mrs E Bradshaw, BA Hons (Surrey), J Moor Esq, BA Hons with QTS (Head of PE)
QTS (East London) (Art, Design & Technology) (Northampton)
D Wallace Esq, BMus Hons, MMUS, LRSM
Mrs A Carr, BEd Hons Primary Mrs V Newman, BA Hons (Oxon), (Head of Instrumental Music and Performances)
(Cheltenham) PGCE (Wales), BSc Hons (Open), Dip SpLD
(Learning Support) Mrs S Wells, CACHE Level 4
Mrs L Carter, BSc Hons (Durham) (Before/After School Club Supervisor)
Mrs D Nicholls, HND (Westminster),
Mrs C Clarke, CACHE Level 3, Dip CIPD, CACHE Level 3, PGCE (Canterbury)
NVQ3 (Classroom Assistant) (Reading Leader, Classroom Assistant)
Ms N Cosby, Early Childhood Studies Mrs C Nicklin, BA Hons (Sussex), Cert Ed
Level 4 (Greenwich) (Kent) (Reading Leader, Classroom Assistant)
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VI SITING STAFF
R Connell Esq, BA Hons (Canterbury), Miss V Longhurst, BMus Mrs G Townsend, Diploma in Music, LTCL,
PGCE, ATCL (Guitar) (Trinity College of Music) (Harp) ALCM, (Newcastle), PG Diploma in Orchestral
Studies (London) (Singing, Piano)
Miss A Goodwin, BA Hons (Bristol), Miss A Murray, ATCL, LTCL
PG Dip (TCM), MA (RAM) (Cello) (Trinity College of Music) (Recorder) D Wallace Esq, BMus Hons, MMUS,
LRSM (Violin)
Miss J Hamlet, (Ballet, Dance) Ms S Oakley, BA Hons (Surrey)
(Trinity Drama) Miss E Wiggins, BMus Hons, LRAM (Brass)
Miss L Jeffery, BMus (Trinity College of
Music), PG Dip (Royal Academy of Music) (Flute) Mrs J Rhind, GRSM Hons, LTCL,
LRAM (Clarinet)
MEDICAL CENTRE S PORTS COACHES
Mrs L Mottram, Undergraduate Diploma in Nursing Studies Mrs A Borrell (Gymnastics)
(City University, London)
Mrs G Cameron, Foundation Degree (Netball)
Mrs E Leisinger, Diploma in Nursing (Brighton University)
Mrs J Dymond MSc (Sheffield), BA (Scotland) (Swimming)
Mrs C Baker, MBACP (School Counsellor)
S Hadlow Esq (Taekwon-Do)
Ms A Longhurst (Taekwon-Do)
TECHNICAL SU PPORT P McDonagh Esq (Tennis)
AND AS SI STANTS Mrs N Norris (Netball)
Miss H Olver (Sports/Badminton)
P Cole Esq (Network & Data Manager)
S Seffens Esq (Tennis)
A Hayter Esq (ICT Technician)
R Smith Esq, ASA Level 2 Coaching, NPLQ (Head Swimming Coach)
Miss C Wimble (Tennis)
ADMINI STR ATIVE /SU PPORT STAFF
Mrs J Alcock, BSc (Greenwich) (Estates Manager) A Jayatilaka Esq, BA Hons, MBA, FCCA (Finance Manager)
Mrs N Brown, ( Junior School Office Manager) Mrs A Knight, (Admissions Registrar)
Mrs J Butler, BA Hons (Sheffield) (Marketing and Admissions Assistant) Miss C Laurie, (Payroll Administrator)
Mrs O Cornes, BA Hons (Bristol) (Marketing Assistant) Ms K Lippiatt, (PA to the Headmistress, Miss Ferro)
Mrs C Crofts, BA Hons (Birmingham), PGCE (Greenwich) Ms S Pelling, BA Hons (Keele) (Head of Marketing)
( Junior School Administrative Assistant)
Miss O Rayner, (Admin Assistant, Bursar’s Office)
Mrs C Hudson, BA Hons (Durham), ACA
( Junior School Co-Curricular and Clubs Administrator) Mrs H Yates, (Purchase Ledger Clerk)
Mrs F Kirkpatrick, (Catering Manager)
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Junior School Structure
Starting School
Pre-Preparatory classes, from
Girls can join Early Years from the term immediately
Early Years through to Year 2, and before their third birthday. We believe that at this first
Preparatory classes from Year 3 step into education, parents know best how much time
their daughter is ready to spend in a school setting. We
through to Year 6, combine to form offer ten half day ‘sessions’ for girls in Early Years 1 and
ask parents to choose, increase and change the number of
Walthamstow Hall Junior School. sessions that their daughter attends each term, depending
on her needs. This flexible approach enables each girl to
F E AT U R E DAY S enter school life at a pace which suits her and her family’s
needs. Girls in Early Years 2 attend school full-time.
Feature Days take place each term to enable girls from
Early Years to Year 6 to work together and foster a spirit
of curiosity, collaboration and creativity. YEARS 1 AND 2
Girls move into Year 1 the September after their fifth
PRE-PREP birthday and into Year 2 the September after they
are six years old. In Years 1 and 2, girls continue to
The Pre-Preparatory Department includes Early Years
follow a carefully planned, broad programme ensuring
(Nursery and Reception-aged girls) and Years 1 and 2.
progression. A wide range of workshops, visits and
extra-curricular activities will be offered to enrich their
E A R LY Y E A R S education and provide many opportunities to explore
their interests and discover their talents. Girls also
The core Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum is
participate in our Pre-Prep Wellbeing initiative, which
delivered through an exciting Creative Curriculum
includes Mindfulness, Yoga and Forest School sessions.
approach, where teaching and learning is enquiry-based,
New girls may join these year groups if there are spaces
led by a key question each Half Term. Personal and social
available.
confidence, communication and language and physical
development are key areas of learning for every girl in The National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 provides the
our care. These are nurtured and developed as topics are foundation on which our broad curriculum is built – but
explored through play and adult-led activities, both inside we don’t stop there; our curriculum goes beyond the
and outside. national curriculum recommendations and the standards
achieved are often in advance of national expectations.
As girls progress with us, their Literacy and Numeracy
We believe in the curriculum being comprehensive,
skills are developed through an appropriate mix of
interesting and fun.
formal teaching and child-initiated activities within each
topic. Girls also enjoy specialist teaching in PE, Ballet, Core Literacy and Numeracy skills are developed
Music and French. This carefully-planned programme is through daily lessons with much 1:1 attention.
tailored to the different ages and stages of development
There are weekly lessons in Religious Studies, Science,
of Early Years pupils. It is delivered by qualified teachers
Computing, History, Geography and Art/Design
and Classroom Assistants in an environment where
Technology. Specialist teachers lead lessons in P.E.,
learning is lively, fun and full of stimulating variety. Firm
Swimming, Ballet, Art, Music and French.
foundations and enthusiasm for learning are built in our
Early Years class. In Year 1 the girls have daily reading, with Mathematics
and spellings homework at the weekend.
Our Early Years class includes Nursery and Reception
age children. Within the class, the different age groups In Year 2 the girls are given daily reading homework and
are referred to as Early Years 1 and Early Years 2. Girls twice weekly Mathematics and English homework and
in Early Years 1 are rising three or four years old, girls weekly spellings.
in Early Years 2 are rising five years old. The different
groups access key areas of the curriculum appropriate to
their age and stage of development.
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PREP: YEARS 3 – 6 • Music – 1 lesson
The Preparatory Department includes girls in Years • Art and Design Technology – 2 lessons
3 – 6. Girls progress to this part of the School in the • Games – 3 lessons
September following their seventh birthday. At this
stage, girls are prepared for entry into the senior school • Swimming – 2 lessons
which is right for them. • PE – 1 lesson
From Year 3, the girls follow a more structured timetable. • Study Skills (in Year 6) – 1 lesson
The Art Room, ICT Suite, Music Centre and Science
Laboratory are fully equipped with everything pupils need • Touch Typing – 1 lesson
to facilitate a fast pace to their learning. All girls enjoy • Time is also allocated daily to Quiet Reading and
swimming every week at the 25 metre, 6-lane Senior Form Time.
School pool, playing Netball, Rounders and Cricket and
practising Cross country and Athletics. In Year 3, girls are expected to spend 20 minutes
an evening on their homework as well as reading.
In Year 6, Study Skills lessons are introduced to the By Year 6, the girls will have two pieces of homework
timetable. In these sessions girls explore how they on most evenings, each taking about 30 minutes.
learn best as individuals and establish strategies and
techniques to assist independent study, reasoning skills,
revision and examination techniques. This helps them
prepare for their senior school education as well as
for entrance examinations. The girls also develop
self-confidence through taking part in productions,
concerts and gymnastics displays each year and leading
school assemblies.
Whilst the national curriculum for Key Stage 2 provides
the foundation for the Prep curriculum, we go far
beyond national curriculum recommendations and
achieve standards which exceed national expectations.
Our World Studies lessons encourage pupils to develop
cross-curricular links and understanding between
History and Geography. In Years 5 and 6, girls are
introduced to our online platform which allows them to
select and drive their own independent learning journey
from a timeline of 3000 years.
The Prep school day is divided into 9 lessons and each
Form follows a weekly timetable which includes the
following subject allocation:
• English – 8 lessons
• Mathematics – 8 lessons
• Science – 4 lessons
• Modern Foreign Languages – 2 lessons
• World Studies - 5 lessons
• Leaps & Bounds - 1 lesson
• ICT – 2 lessons
• Religious Studies – 1 lesson
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Senior School Places Offered
and Accepted 2020
Pupils benefit from the individual attention of Individual support and advice is given to parents to help
well-qualified teachers and well-paced, tailored them make the right choices for their daughters.
preparation for senior school entrance exams It is not uncommon for girls to apply to a number of
including the Walthamstow Hall Senior School exam. senior schools before accepting the offer which is
right for them.
S enior S chool Place s O f fered S cholar ships O f fered Place s Accepted
2 - Tonbridge Grammar
Grammar Schools 6 -
4 - Weald of Kent
Kent College, Pembury 2 1 Sports Scholarship 2
Sevenoaks School 1 - 1
Walthamstow Hall
30 2 Academic Exhibitions 21
Senior School
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Co-Curricular Activities
Art, Performance, Music and Sport all play a very opportunities for girls to make new friends and promotes
important role at Walthamstow Hall Junior School and the development of team work and leadership skills.
are led by specialist teachers; Mrs Bradshaw for Art
Some clubs take place at lunch time and others after
and Design Technology, Head of Instrumental Music &
school. We recommend that at the start of Pre-Prep
Performances Mr Wallace; and Head of PE Mrs Vickers.
pupils do not undertake more than one after school club
An extensive co-curricular programme enables Junior to start with.
School pupils to explore a diverse range of academic,
Some co-curricular activities, which are taught by
sporting, musical or artistic interests. Pupils are
external expert coaches, are offered as ‘paid for’ extras;
encouraged to try new activities alongside their
Dance, Gymnastics, Taekwon-Do, Tennis, Trinity
existing interests.
Drama and Yoga. For these activities parents need to
Co-curricular activities provide great scope for give a half term’s notice of cancellation in writing to the
accomplishment and a sense of achievement which feed Headmistress, Miss Ferro.
the growth of self-confidence. The programme provides
PRE- PREP CLU BS AND ACTIVITIES PREP CLU BS AND ACTIVITIES
Clubs available to Year 1 and Year 2 include: Clubs available to Year 3 – Year 6 include:
SCHOOL CLUB SCHOOL CLUB
• Choir: Years 1 & 2, open to all • Art and Craft • Recorder Consort:
• Swimming ‘Riverbank’ Year 3 - 6, by invitation
• Badminton
• Table Tennis • Running
• Book Club
• Science
• Bridge Club
PAID FOR EXTRAS • Spanish Club
• Chess
• Gymnastics • String Group:
• Choir: Years 3 & 4 Years 3 – 6, by invitation
• Dance Fusion open to all
• Taekwon-Do: Early Years – Year 2 • Swimming - Riverbank
• Choir: Years 5 & 6
• Tennis open to all • Swimming - Squad
• Yoga • Gymnastics - Elite • Table Tennis
• Minimus Latin • Wind Group:
Years 3 - 6, by invitation
• Netball Club
PAID FOR EXTRAS
• Ballet • Tennis
• Gymnastics • Trinity Drama
Year 4 - Year 6 pupils
• Taekwon-Do
• Yoga
• Tap Dancing
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Junior School
Admissions Procedures
The first point of entry to Walthamstow Hall Junior A D M I S S I O N S P RO C E D U R E
School is at the Early Years stage but it is not uncommon
Once an application form and registration fee have
for girls to join the school in other year groups, right up
been submitted, prospective pupils are invited to attend
to Year 5.
‘Taster sessions’ in the year group they will join.
Y E A R G RO U P A N D C L A S S S I Z E S Pre-Prep taster sessions are informal and activity based.
In Years 1 and 2, prospective pupils are assessed using
At Walthamstow Hall, the traditional Nursery and age-appropriate activities.
Reception classes are combined into one ‘Early Years’
class. The core Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum In Prep, from Year 3 upwards, the taster session can
is delivered through an exciting Creative Curriculum include more formal elements including assessment
approach (see page 7). From Year 1 upwards, the papers. This is particularly important for those girls
School can accommodate two parallel classes per year joining the school in Year 5 or 6 who wish to go on to sit
group, if needed. 20 is usually the maximum class size entrance papers for the Senior School in Year 6.
and typically class sizes are smaller than that, especially In addition to the taster session a Head’s report is
in Pre-Prep. Having two parallel classes in each year requested from the girl’s current school.
group enables optimum-sized classes for learning in the
classroom alongside a wider social circle in the year
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
group as a whole.
Places are offered to girls who demonstrate their
B E F O R E M A K I N G A N A P P L I C AT I O N academic potential and the likelihood that they will
benefit from the ethos of the School, and the broad and
Before applying to Walthamstow Hall, parents are invited challenging education provided by the School. Selection
to read the School’s prospectus, this Information Booklet is made by the Headmistress, assisted by appropriate
and the School’s Admissions policy (All school policies senior staff as she wishes.
are available at www.walthamstow-hall.co.uk).
The selection will be based on:
VISITING THE SCHOOL • a Head’s report from the pupil’s current schools,
We invite prospective parents to visit the School before including assessment data e.g. base-line test score
they make an application. Appointments can be booked • the results of the ‘taster’ session
by contacting the Registrar, Mrs Alex Knight,
• the parents’ expressed preference in choice of schools.
registrar@whall.school
In the instance of oversubscription, Walthamstow Hall
may take into account whether it is the first choice of
M A K I N G A N A P P L I C AT I O N school. Decisions are posted to parents within one
Parents who wish to apply for a place must complete week of their daughter attending her taster session.
the ‘Application for Admission’ form which can be found Where year groups are full, a waiting list is established.
in the prospectus pack. The completed form must be
returned to the Registrar together with a registration fee
of £100.
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SELECTION IN AN AC C E P T I N G A P L AC E – T H E D E P O S I T
OV E R S U B S C R I B E D Y E A R
The deposit paid when accepting a place is half a term’s
Where all things are equal the following criteria fees or the cost of one session for a term in the case
will be used: of Early Years pupils. (Fees for 2018/2019 are detailed on
page 13).
a) a daughter of a missionary
The majority of the deposit will be offset against a girl’s
b) a sibling whose sister is in the school at the date of
first terms fees.
the application
£500 of the deposit will be retained by the School to be
c) in the event of a ‘tie-breaker’ proving necessary,
offset against any outstanding charges at the end of the
the school will, as a last resort, take into account the
girl’s time at Walthamstow Hall. Once outstanding extras
proximity of home to school.
have been paid the remainder will be returned to parents
when their daughter leaves the school.
AC C E P T I N G A P L AC E –
TERMS AND CONDITIONS For more information see the Financial Terms and
Conditions on page 14 and the Parent Contract on
www.walthamstow-hall.co.uk/ page 17.
walthamstow-hall/about/terms-and-conditions/
Once the Contract has been signed parents are
The Parents’ agreement with the School to pay fees, committed to paying a full term’s fees even if a girl does
extras and fees in lieu of notice (“Fees”) is set out in the not take up the accepted place.
School’s Terms and Conditions.
To signify acceptance of the offer of a place, parents are ADMISSIONS APPEALS
required to sign the Acceptance Form sent with their
The Headmistress’s decision is final, but if a parent has
offer letter and pay a deposit of half a term’s fees or in
a concern or complaint about the admission process it
the case of Early Years parents the costs of one session
should be discussed first with the Headmistress, and
for a term. In signing the Acceptance Form parents are
if there is no satisfactory outcome, a complaint can be
confirming that they have read and accept the Terms and
made to the Governing Body. The complaint should
Conditions which it contains, including those relating to
be put in writing to the Clerk to the Governing Body.
the admission and withdrawal of a pupil.
A committee of the Governing Body will consider the
The Terms and Conditions may not be modified in complaint and make a ruling.
any way without the written agreement of the School.
The Terms and Conditions may be amended from ADMISSIONS REGISTER
time to time and their provisions, subject to any such
amendments, will apply for the whole of a period during An Admissions register is pulled and stored on the first
which a girl continues to attend the school, irrespective day of every month.
of age. Admission to or retention in the School of a
pupil is conditional on acceptance of them, and on For additional information please refer to the school’s
the recognition that the Headmistress has complete Admissions Policy at www.walthamstow-hall.co.uk
discretion in the imposition of sanctions.
All communication should be addressed to her.
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Fees: Academic Year 2020-2021
TERMLY FEES AND E X TR A SU BJECT CHARGES FROM AUTU MN TERM 2020
Walthamstow Hall’s fees for 2020-2021 academic year remain the same as
those for the Autumn and Spring terms of 2019-2020 academic year.
1. F E E S £
Early Years 1 - Nursery age girls per session # 325.00
Junior School Early Years 2 - Reception age girls to Year 2 *†^ Termly Fees 4,045.00
Year 3 to Year 6 *^ Termly Fees 5,100.00
Registration Fee Junior School 100.00
Tuition fees are discounted for second daughters (5%) and third and subsequent daughters (10%)
2 . E X TR A S U B J ECT S (10 LE S SO N S PE R TE RM) £
Music (Individual) 228.00
Music Theory (Group of 7–10 girls) 47.00
Trinity Drama (Pairs, per person,Year 6 upwards) 155.00
Trinity Drama (Group,Year 5 only) 98.00
Dancing (Ballet) (Group,Year 3 - Year 6) 65.00
Dancing (Modern) (Group,Years 1 & 2) 65.00
Gymnastics (Years 1 to 6) 82.00
Gymnastics (Potential Squad) 96.00
Gymnastics (Elite Squad) 144.00
Tennis (Years 1 to 6) 55.00
Tennis (Squad) 65.00
Learning Support and English as a Foreign Language Coaching: (Individual) 206.00
3. A D DITIO N A L E X TR A S £
Breakfast Club 5.15 per session
After School Club 9.80 per session
150.00 Return, paid termly
13.00 Return, paid weekly
Minibus New Beacon to Walthamstow Hall
1.50 Single trips charged
per journey
4 . HO LI DAY C LU B £
Full Day (07:15 - 18:00) 32
Morning Session - Half Day (07:15 - 13:00) 20
Afternoon Session - Half Day (13:00 - 18:00) 20
Cancellation or changes in excess of 10 working days’ notice (i.e. two weeks) – no charge payable
Cancellation or changes between 10 and 6 days’ notice (i.e. one week) – 50% charge payable
Cancellation or changes less than 5 working days’ notice – full charge will be payable
C A N C E L L AT I O N O F PA I D F E E E X T R A S # An Early Years session for Nursery
aged girls is half a day (where a
Half a term’s notice, in writing to Headmistress Miss Ferro, is required to morning and afternoon session are
cancel Junior School paid for ‘Extra Subjects’ apart from Music & Trinity Drama taken on a given day, lunch is
lessons and the Gymnastics Squads where a full term’s notice is required. provided without additional
charge, otherwise the additional
FEE REVIEW charge for daily lunch is £42 per term)
* includes a charge for school lunch
Fees are reviewed by the Governing Body on an annual basis.
† includes the charge for Ballet
Governors reserve the right to change other charges without notice.
^ includes Recorder Group as a
www.walthamstow-hall.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ curriculum subject
Fee-Payment-Policy-Sept-2019.pdf
www.walthamstow-hall.co.uk/
walthamstow-hall/about/terms-and-conditions/
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Travel
In 2018, the Junior School introduced a new minibus AFTERNOON
route between Walthamstow Hall Junior School and
The afternoon run departs from Walthamstow Hall
The New Beacon in order to reduce traffic and to assist
Junior School at 16:00 arrives at The New Beacon by
busy parents.
16:15. There is no facility at New Beacon to look after
The route enables parents to drop both their sons and Walthamstow Hall Junior School pupils so parents must
daughters off at one school, either The New Beacon or pick up promptly at 16:15.
Walthamstow Hall Juniors. The School minibus does the
rest of the school run. The journeys work in reverse at
COSTS
home time, giving parents just one school pick up.
Termly Return £150.00
MORNING Weekly Return £13.00
The New Beacon minibus collects boys from Single trips, per journey £1.50
Walthamstow Hall Junior School front gate at 07:45.
The Walthamstow Hall minibus collects girls from BOOKINGS
New Beacon’s Pre-Prep Playground, opposite the
Parents who wish to use The New Beacon morning
swimming pool at 08:05. The bus is available to board
service from Walthamstow Hall should contact
from 07:50.
The New Beacon School Office.
School staff will not be available to watch children whilst
Parents who wish to use the Walthamstow Hall minibus
they wait for either bus and so parents must stay with
should contact the Junior School Office.
their children and put them onto the buses. There are
also no additional staff on the buses and so children
using the service must be self-sufficient in boarding,
disembarking and happy to travel without an
additional adult.
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List of School Policies
Walthamstow Hall has school policies relating to the following areas, all of which can be freely viewed and downloaded
from the school website www.walthamstow-hall.co.uk All polices are also available on request from the school.
All school policies are reviewed at least once a year and all have regard to the guidance issued by the Secretary of State.
P O L I C I E S A N D P RO C E D U R E S R E L AT E D TO
S A F E G UA R D I N G C H I L D R E N
• Able Gifted and Talented Policy • Staff Recruitment Policy - Recruitment of
Ex-Offenders
• Admissions and Attendance Policy
• Sun Protection Policy for Early Years
• Anti-Bullying Policy (including Cyber-bullying)
• Taking, Storing and Using Images of Children Policy
• Behaviour and Sanctions Policy
• Whistleblowing Policy
• Catering Policy
• Walthamstow Hall Junior School Educational Visits
• Code of Conduct for Staff
for EYFS Children
• Curriculum Policy
• Walthamstow Hall Junior School Educational Visits
• Discipline and Exclusion Policy for Year 1 – 6
• Drugs and Drug Testing Policy • Walthamstow Hall Junior School Missing Child Policy
including EYFS
• Equality Policy
• Walthamstow Hall Junior School Supervision of
• E-Safety Policy for Staff and Students
Pupils including EYFS
• Food Hygiene Policy
• Whistleblowing Policy
• Health Questionnaire for Pupils
• Induction of New Staff, Governors and Volunteers
in Child Protection
• Medical Questionnaire Policy for Staff & Pupils
• Pastoral Care, including PSHEE
• Pupils on Confidentiality Policy
• Records, Retention and Storage Policy
• Recruitment of Proprietors, Governors, Trustees
and Volunteers Policy
• Safeguarding Child Protection Policy
- School Child Protection Policy Addendum
- Return to School Child Protection Policy Addendum
• School Visits Policy
• Sex and Relationships Education Policy
• SMSC Policy
• Staff Recruitment Policy and Procedures
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OT H E R P O L I C I E S A N D P RO C E D U R E S AVA I L A B L E AT
W W W.WA LT H A M S TOW- H A L L .C O. U K
• Alcohol and Tobacco Policy • Governor Induction and Training Policy
• Archive Policy • Guidelines on Teaching Political Issues
• Assessment Policy • Health and Safety Policy
• Bring Your Own Device to School Policy • Health and Safety Statement
• Careers Policy • Information for Parents of EYFS and Early
Years Children
• Collective Worship Policy (Prayers)
• Learning and Teaching Policy
• Complaints and Concerns Procedure
• Pupil Sanctions Record
• Data Protection Policy for Employees
• Risk Assessment Policy (including Fire
• Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notices
Risk Assessments)
• Data Protection Privacy Notice Staff
• School Statement on Smoking
• Disability and Accessibility Policy
• Security Access Control Workplace Safety
• Driving Policy and Lone Working Policy
• Fee Payment Policy • Special Educational Needs and Disability
(SEND) Policy
• Finance Policy
• Stress Management Policy
• First Aid Policy for Parents
• First Aid Policy Staff Guidance
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General Information
Practicalities
E Q UA L I T Y, I N C L U D I N G H E A LT H C A R E
R AC I A L E Q UA L I T Y
Walthamstow Hall has qualified nurses based at the
Walthamstow Hall has a Christian ethos but welcomes Senior School site during the school day. They can
applications from parents of all faiths or none. Every quickly reach the Junior School and attend to everyday
effort will be made to allow pupils to demonstrate their accidents, assist pupils who are taken unwell during the
faith, as far as is consonant with the ethos and rules of school day, help pupils manage ongoing conditions (e.g.
the school. asthma, diabetes, allergies) are a source of support when
pupils have medical questions and respond to medical
Pupils and parents whose first language is not English may
emergencies on site. Whilst fully qualified they are not
also apply for admission and appropriate assistance will
a replacement for the care of a family GP. The school
be given.
nurses are supported by members of staff trained in first
The School aims to assist pupils to acquire an aid and paediatric first aid at the Junior School.
appreciation and respect for their own and other
The School also has a school counsellor who is available
cultures in a way that promotes tolerance and harmony
to meet with pupils and who plays a key role in the
between different cultural traditions.
provision of elements of the school’s PSHEE (Personal,
The School will not discriminate against any pupil on the Social, Health and Economic Education) programme.
grounds of race, religious belief or sexual orientation in
If a girl requires emergency treatment every effort will
accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
be made to obtain the prior consent of the parent.
Should this be impossible the Headmistress, acting
PUPILS WITH DISABILITIES in loco parentis, will give consent to such treatment
The school aims to provide appropriate access to (including anaesthetic or operations) as may be
the curriculum and to the School’s facilities as recommended by a doctor.
far as reasonably practicable. The School has Throughout the time that a girl remains at the school, the
a Disability and Accessibility Policy which can be found at School Nurses shall have the right to give to her parents
www.walthamstow-hall.co.uk. Parents are invited to or the Headmistress and the Head of the Junior School
discuss their child’s particular needs with the Headmistress. any confidential information about the girl if they consider
it to be in the girl’s best interest or necessary for the
P U P I L VO I C E protection of other members of the school community.
Pupil’s views on matters which affect them are welcomed. The Headmistress and the Head of the Junior School
There is an elected School Council where pupils can must be informed in writing of cases of infectious illness
formally discuss school issues for example, snacks and or contact with an infectious illness.
lunches and propose innovations with the Head of the
Junior School and other members of senior staff. When a student is absent from school for illness a note
of explanation, from the girl’s parent should be sent to
The E-Safety Council and Charities supported by the the Head of the Junior School.
Houses are also areas where pupils are heavily involved.
NUT FREE
Walthamstow Hall Junior School operates a strict nut
and sesame seed free policy. Every effort is made to meet
the medical and special dietary needs of individuals.
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AT T E N DA N C E L AT E N E S S
• The Junior School is open, with a senior member of It is expected that pupils will make every effort to arrive
staff on site, from 8.00am – 6.00pm. at school in good time for registration and assembly.
• The school day for Early Years, Year 1 and Year 2 Pupils who arrive at school after 8:45am must report to
begins at 8.30am and ends at 3.15pm. the School Office where they will be asked to sign in and
• The school day for Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 begins at will be marked as late in the register.
8.30am and ends at 3.50pm.
All instances of pupils arriving late to school will be
• Girls are supervised from 8.00am. Pre-Prep girls who recorded and parents informed.
arrive before 8.20am should go to the Tennis/Netball
courts. Prep girls who arrive before 8.20am should Parents may also be asked to explain habitual lateness/
go to the playground. There will be supervision in absence, and to co-operate with the school in ensuring
both areas. These arrangements will be reviewed in better attendance.
Spring 2021.
Parents must contact the School Office by 9.00am if their
daughter is going to be absent, 01732 453815 or
W R A PA RO U N D C A R E jsoffice@whall.school. A message can be left on the
Situated in Bradbourne Park Road, just a short walk answer phone before 8.00am. An email explaining the
from Sevenoaks station, the school is perfectly placed for absence must be brought into school when the pupil
parents commuting to London. returns.
Wraparound Care is available for pupils from Early Years As far as is possible appointments should be made outside
to Year 6. Breakfast Club runs from 7.15am and After of school hours. If this cannot be done, requests for
School Club runs until 6.00pm every day, Monday - Friday.
absence in advance should be addressed to Miss Ferro by
email. Should your daughter need be collected early from
H O L I DAY C L U B school before the end of the school day, she must go to
In October 2020 Walthamstow Hall Junior the School Office and sign out and an appropriate note
School extended its wraparound care provision will be made in the register.
by launching a new Holiday Club, available to pupils
from the very youngest in Early Years right up to Year 6. If a pupil is absent for an unknown reason, parents will
be telephoned.
The Holiday Club runs through all School holidays,
with a week off over the Christmas and Easter If a pupil is taken unwell during the school day, she can
breaks and with the exclusion of Staff Inset Days. only be sent home if collected by a parent.
The Club offers breakfast from 7:15 – 8:00. A mid Pupils absence can be given prior authorisation by Miss
morning snack is provided, together with a cooked lunch. Ferro if parents email explaining the reason. Consent for
The afternoon session also has snacks and a tea. absence can only be granted in cases of urgent necessity
Pupils enjoy a range of exciting activities and spend time as when lessons are missed the individual is disadvantaged.
with their peers in a relaxed environment. The Holiday An ‘ unauthorised absence’ can be ‘authorised’ after the
Club has been designed to provide flexibility for parents event if an acceptable written reason is given (e.g. illness).
who can select which days their daughters attend to suit
their working schedules. The School reserves the right to ask parents to explain
See Fees page on page 13 for Holiday Club fees and pupils’ absence if no reason is given.
cancellation charges.
Walthamstow Hall is very much a community
where teachers, pupils and parents work in
partnership. Offering streamlined wraparound care in
term time and the School holidays is an essential way
of easing the pressure for parents who are juggling
the demands of family life with their careers.
The Holiday Club has much more of a holiday feel to
it than normal term time whilst utilising the strengths
of the pastoral care and extensive co-curricular
programme at Walthamstow Hall.
Parents can book Holiday Club sessions by emailing
jsoffice@whall.school
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Complaints & Concerns
Procedure
INCLUDES EA RLY YEA RS FOUNDATION STAGE (EYFS)
INTRODUCTION TIME FR AME FOR DE ALING WITH
CONCERN S OR COMPL AINTS
Walthamstow Hall strives to offer the highest standards
of teaching and pastoral care to its pupils. However, if All complaints will be handled seriously and sensitively.
parents do have a complaint, they can expect it to be They will be acknowledged within five working days if
treated by the School with care and in accordance with received during term time and as soon as practicable
this procedure. The Procedure is available on the school’s during holiday periods. It is in everyone’s interest
website; a printed copy is available from the School to resolve a complaint as speedily as possible: the
office during the School day. In accordance with Part School’s target is to complete the first two stages of
7, paragraph 33 of The Education (Independent School the procedure within 28 days if the complaint is lodged
Standards) Regulations 2014 , Walthamstow Hall will during term-time and as soon as practicable during
make available to parents of pupils and prospective pupils holiday periods.
and provide, on request, to the Chief Inspector, the
Stage 3, the Appeal Panel Hearing, will be completed
Secretary of State or the ISI for the purposes of section
within a further 28 days, if the appeal is lodged during
157 (1)(g) of the Education Act 2002 (as amended),
term-time and as soon as practicable during holiday
paragraph 109 of the Education Act 2008 (as amended),
periods.
details of the complaints procedure and the number of
complaints registered under the formal procedure during
the preceding School year. RECORDING CONCERNS
OR COMPL AINTS
W H AT C O N S T I T U T E S A Following resolution of a complaint, the School will keep
CONCERN OR COMPL AINT? a written record of all complaints and whether they are
resolved at the preliminary stage or proceed to a panel
A concern or complaint is an expression of dissatisfaction
hearing. At the School’s discretion, additional records
with a real or perceived problem. It may be made about
may be kept which may contain the following information:
the School as a whole, about a specific department or
about an individual member of staff. A complaint is likely • Date when the issue was raised
to arise if a parent believes that the School has done
• Name of parent
something wrong, or failed to do so something that it
should have done or acted unfairly. • Name of pupil
Parents can be assured that all concerns • Description of the issue
and complaints will be treated seriously and • Records of all the investigations (if appropriate)
confidentially. Parents can be assured that their child
will not be penalised for a concern or complaint that • Witness statements (if appropriate)
they or their daughter raises in good faith. • Name of member (s) of staff handling the issue at
each stage
• Copies of all correspondence on the issue (including
emails and records of phone conversations)
• We shall record any action taken by the School,
regardless of whether or not the complaint is upheld,
in the complaints register.
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Correspondence, statements and records relating to • If the complaint is against the Headmistress, the
individual complaints will be kept confidential except Chairman of the Governing Body will call for a full
to the extent required by sub-paragraph (k) of Part 7, report from the Headmistress and for all the relevant
paragraph 33 of The Education (Independent School documents. The Chair may also call for a briefing from
Standards) Regulations 2014, by the Secretary of State members of staff, and will in most cases, speak to or
or where disclosure is required by the ISI under Section meet with the parents to discuss the matter further.
157 (1)(g) of the Education Act 2002 (as amended), or Once the Chair is satisfied that, so far as is practicable,
paragraph 109 of the Education Act 2008 (as amended) all of the relevant facts have been established, the
or under other legal authority. parents will be informed of the decision in writing. The
Chairman of the Governing Body will give reasons for
STAGE 1 - INFORMAL RESOLUTION their decision.
• It is hoped that most concerns or complaints will be • If parents are still not satisfied with the decision, they
resolved quickly and informally. should proceed to Stage 3 of this procedure.
• If parents have a concern or complaint they should
STAGE 3 - PANEL HE ARING
normally contact their daughter’s Form Tutor, Head
of Key Stage or one of the Deputy Heads depending • If parents seek to invoke Stage 3 (following a failure
on the nature of the concern. In many cases, the to reach an earlier resolution) they will be referred
matter will be resolved straightaway by this means to The Chairman of the Governing Body or Vice
to the parents’ satisfaction. If the Tutor or Head of Chairman of the Governing Body as appropriate who
Key Stage cannot resolve the matter alone it may be has been appointed by the Governors to call hearings
necessary for him/her to consult a Head of of the Complaints Panel.
Department, a Deputy Head or the Headmistress.
• The matter will then be referred to the Complaints
• The member of staff contacted will make a written Panel for consideration. The Panel will consist of three
record of all concerns and complaints and the date persons not directly involved in the matters detailed in
on which they were received. Should the matter not the complaint and one of whom shall be independent
be resolved satisfactorily within 14 days then parents of the management and running of the School and
will be advised to proceed with their complaint in shall be selected by the Chairman of Governors.
accordance with stage 2 of this procedure. The Convenor, on behalf of the Panel, will then
acknowledge the complaint and schedule a hearing to
• A complaint against the Headmistress should be made
take place as soon as practicable and normally within
directly to the Chairman of the Governing Body.
14 working days.
STAGE 2 - FORMAL RESOLUTION • If the Panel deems it necessary, it may require that
further particulars of the complaint or any related
• If the complaint cannot be resolved on an informal matter be supplied in advance of the hearing. Copies of
basis, then the parents should put their complaint such particulars shall be supplied to all parties normally
in writing to the Headmistress. The Headmistress not later than 7 working days prior to the hearing.
will decide, after considering the complaint, the
appropriate course of action to take. • The parents may attend the hearing and be
accompanied to the hearing by one other person if
• In most cases, the Headmistress will meet/speak to the they wish. This may be a relative, teacher or friend.
parents concerned, normally within 7 days of receiving Legal representation will not normally be appropriate.
the complaint, to discuss the matter. If possible, a
resolution will be reached at this stage. • If possible, the Panel will resolve the parents’ complaint
without the need for further investigation. Where
• It may be necessary for the Headmistress to carry out further investigation is required, the Panel will decide
further investigations. how it should be carried out.
• The Headmistress will keep written records of • After due consideration of all facts they consider
all meetings and interviews held in relation to the relevant, the Panel will make findings and may make
complaint. recommendations.
• Once the Headmistress is satisfied that, so far as • The Panel will write to the parents informing them
is practicable, all of the relevant facts have been of its decision and the reasons for it, normally
established, a decision will be made and parents will be within 7 days of the hearing. The decision of the
informed of this decision in writing. The Headmistress Panel will be final. A copy of the Panel’s findings and
will also give reasons for her decision. recommendations (if any) will be sent by electronic
mail or otherwise given to the parents, and, where
relevant, the person complained about as well
as the Chairman of the Governing Body and the
Headmistress.
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WRITTEN COMPLAINTS RELATING TO THE CONTACTS
REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE STATUTORY
Mrs Jayne Adams, Chair of the Governing Body
FRAMEWORK FOR THE EYFS: As Specified in
chairofgovernors@whall.school
the Statutory Framework for the EYFS, 2017: ‘All
c/o Walthamstow Hall, Holly Bush Lane,
providers must investigate written complaints relating
Sevenoaks, TN13 3UL
to their fulfilment of the EYFS requirements and notify
complainants of the outcome of the investigation within The Independent Schools Inspectorate
28 days of having received the complaint. The record of CAP House
complaints must be made available to Ofsted on request.’ 9 – 11 Long Lane
The record of any such complaints will be kept for at London, EC1A 9HA
least three years. Parents may also complain directly info@isi.net
to ISI on 020 7600 0100 or Ofsted on 0300 123 4666
www.isi.net
if they wish.
0207 7768849
Ofsted: 0300 123 4666
Walthamstow Hall Junior School received
one complaint in the academic year 2019 - 2020.
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Term Dates 2021-2022
S PRING TERM 2021 AUTU MN TERM 2021 SU MMER TERM 2022
Tuesday 5 January 2021: Wednesday 1 & Thursday 2 Tuesday 19 April &
Staff INSET Day September: Wednesday 20 April:
Staff INSET Days Staff INSET
Wednesday 6 January:
Term begins Thursday 2 September: Thursday 21 April:
New Student Induction Day Term Begins
Monday 15 – Friday 19 February:
Half Term Friday 3 September: Monday 2 May:
Term Begins Bank Holiday
Thursday 25 March (12 noon):
Term ends Monday 18 – Friday 29 October: Monday 30 May - Friday 3 June*:
Half Term Half Term
SU MMER TERM 2021 Thursday 9 December (12 Noon): Thursday 7 July (12 noon):
Term Ends Term Ends
Monday 19 April 2021:
Staff INSET Day * May/June 2022 Half Term includes
S PRING TERM 2022 two Bank Holidays (Thursday 2
Tuesday 20 April: Term begins
Tuesday 4 January: June and Friday 3 June) to celebrate
Monday 3 May: Bank Holiday the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Staff INSET Day
Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June:
Wednesday 5 January:
Half Term
Term begins
Thursday 24 June:
Monday 14 – Friday 18 February:
New Staff Induction Day
Half Term
Saturday 26 June: Senior
Thursday 24 March (12 Noon):
Prize-Giving Provisional
Term Ends
Compulsory for Years 10 – 13)
Thursday 8 July (12 noon):
Term Ends
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Directions
DIRECTION S TO WALTHAM STOW HALL JUNIOR SCHOOL , SE VENOAKS
By Car From A25 heading East
From M25 - Exit at Junction 5 carefully following signs As for M25 directions.
for A21 and Sevenoaks (not usual exit layout). Do
not join A21 but leave by slip road to join A25 for From A25 heading West
Sevenoaks. After approximately 1 mile turn left at mini-
Pass through Seal. Cross first set of traffic lights, then
roundabout, then immediately right at second mini-
after a further ½ mile turn left at traffic lights onto
roundabout remaining on the A25 to Maidstone. After
A225 towards Sevenoaks. Then as for ex M25 at St
approximately 1 mile, turn right at traffic lights onto the
John’s Hill.
A225, St John’s Hill, towards Sevenoaks town centre.
After approximately ¾ mile, turn right onto Bradbourne
From A225 heading South
Road. Take the next turning left into Bradbourne Park
Road. The Junior School is on your left after 300 metres. Pass through Otford then over the motorway, then
straight on at miniroundabout at retail area. After
From A21 approximately ½ mile continue straight on at traffic
lights. Then as for ex M25 at St John’s Hill.
Exit at the junction South of Sevenoaks. Take the third
exit off the roundabout to Sevenoaks (A225). Remain on
On foot from Sevenoaks Railway Station
A225 through town centre, forking right on approach,
cross the traffic lights, pass cricket ground on right, Leave by the main station exit, cross the road (London
then take the turning left after Holly Bush Lane onto Road) and turn left. Take the first right into Mount
Bradbourne Road. Take the next turning left onto Harry Road and cross the road again. Follow the
Bradbourne Park Road. The Junior School entrance is on road as it branches left into Bradbourne Park Road.
your left after 300 metres. Walthamstow Hall Junior School is located on the right,
some 200 metres later, after Woodside Road.
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Key Contacts
All staff may be contacted via their email. Your daughter’s Form Teacher is the first point of contact.
Mr Andrews, Mrs Conway and Miss Ferro are also always happy to help and advise regarding your daughter.
Junior School Address Senior School Address
Bradbourne Park Road Holly Bush Lane
Sevenoaks Sevenoaks
Kent TN13 3LD Kent TN13 3UL
Junior School Office Senior School Office
General Enquiries 01732 451334
01732 453815 whoffice@whall.school
jsoffice@whall.school
Registrar
Headmistress Mrs Alex Knight
Miss Stephanie Ferro 01732 451334/468703
01732 451334 registrar@whall.school
headmistress@whall.school
Bursar
Head of Key Stage 1 Mr Andy Horner
Mr Harry Andrews 01732 454227
handrews@whall.school bursar@walthamstow-hall.co.uk
Assistant Head – Key Stage 2 Chairman of Governors
Mrs Chrissie Conway Mrs Jayne Adams
cconway@whall.school
Please address correspondence for Mrs Adams to
Senior Teacher Walthamstow Hall, Holly Bush Lane, Sevenoaks,
Mrs Phyl Potter Kent TN13 3UL or to chairofgovernors@whall.school
ppotter@whall.school
Holiday Club Bookings
holidayclub@whall.school
Holiday Club Contact Number We hope that you will find this booklet and
07395 7892101 information helpful. We would be pleased to
receive feedback and suggestions via our website
SAFEGUARDING CONTACTS or at marketing@whall.school
Any Safeguarding concerns should be directed to one of This Further Information Booklet and the
the following: School prospectus are not contractual documents.
Miss Stephanie Ferro, Headmistress and Walthamstow We reserve the right to develop the curriculum,
Hall’s Designated Safeguarding Lead facilities or organisation in accordance with
headmistress@whall.school changing circumstances. If you attach specific
importance to particular points in the prospectus
Out of hours Safeguarding concerns please call
07948 508990
please check with us that it holds good. Your
contract will be based on the Terms and Conditions.
Mrs Nicky Armitage is Walthamstow Hall’s Deputy
Designated Safeguarding Lead narmitage@whall.school www.walthamstow-hall.co.uk/
walthamstow-hall/about/terms-and-conditions/
Mr Carl Hughes, Deputy Head and Walthamstow Hall’s
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
chs@whall.school
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Notes
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Notes
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Junior School Further Information 2020-2021 | 27To arrange a visit, please contact the Registrar:
01732 468703 registrar@whall.school
Walthamstow Hall Junior School, Bradbourne Park Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3LD
@walthamstowhall
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