Explanation of the School Search packages and their prices
Introduction We offer a Basic, Standard and Gold Standard School Search package. If a School Search does not exactly fit your requirements it can be tailored to suit your individual needs. SUMMARY OF A SCHOOL SEARCH After the School Search package has been decided the search begins with a consultation with the parents to decide the criteria for the school search. When the search has been completed the School Report giving details of the schools that fit the criteria and have places is sent, usually by email to the parents. A Schedule of Unaccompanied School Visits is arranged as part of Standard and Gold Standard package but not for the Basic School Search. After the visits support is given with the decision making and the application process. The three School Searches packages are explained in detail after the Notes. NOTES ABOUT THE SCHOOL SEARCHES
An additional charge is made for consultations lasting longer than one hour at £47.50 per half hour or part of a half hour for telephone consultations and £52.50 for face to face consultations. Consultations arranged out of normal office hours (9.00am -5.00pm) and at weekends incur a supplementary charge of £10.00 per hour. If another consultation is required this is charged at the full consultation rate outlined above. Consultations held at a venue other than at School Guidance’s premises incur travel expenses charged at 70p per mile for travel by car and travel time expenses charged at £60.00 per hour.
A Standard or a Gold Standard School Search package is appropriate for a Nursery School search.
A Gold Standard School Search is appropriate for children with mild, moderate or severe Special Educational Needs.
Cheques are made payable to "Penny Bysshe". Bank details are available on request. BASIC LEVEL SCHOOL SEARCH £550.00 The Basic Level service is for families moving within or to the UK who have a good understanding of the UK education system and whose children have straightforward educational needs. The Basic Level School Search is not appropriate for children with Special Educational Needs or for Nursery School searches. SCHOOL SEARCH PROCESS Preliminary Stage The completed Questionnaire is sent, usually by email to School Guidance. The child’s latest school report is sent, usually by email to School Guidance. Education Consultation The School Search starts with a consultation. Your aspirations for your child and his or her educational needs will be discussed. Your child’s academic ability, hobbies, interests and character will be discussed in detail. Information will be given about the different types of schooling available in the search area. The timescale will be agreed. The area for the school search, the type of schooling required and the Criteria for the School Search will be agreed. School Search and Education Report When the School Search has been completed the Education Report containing information about the schools that meet the criteria and have places, is sent to the parents, usually by email. Depending on the level of service the report will contain information on a selection of the following: When the School Search has been completed the Education Report containing information about the schools that meet the criteria and have places, is sent usually by email to the parents. The information included in the report depends on the type of school that has been researched. A Basic School Search Report includes a selection of the following:
If a place at a boarding school is required information regarding boarding will be included. Additional Information Information may be sent to parents by email on educational topics. Titles include:
Parents arrange their own visits to the schools. Decision Making Process After the visits there is a short telephone consultation for not longer than 30 minutes when the family is de-briefed. Guidance is given with the decision making process and the application process. Supplementary Fees There is an extra fee in each of the following cases:
For each additional area searched there is an extra fee of:
The Standard Level service is for families moving within or to the UK who need more detailed information about schools than is offered in a Basic School Search, would like schools visits to be arranged for them and whose children have straight forward educational needs. The Standard Level School Search is appropriate for Nursery age children but not for children with Special Educational Needs. State and independent schools are researched in the agreed search area. SCHOOL SEARCH PROCESS Preliminary Stage The completed Questionnaire is sent, usually by email to School Guidance. The child’s latest school report is sent, usually by email to School Guidance. Education Consultation The School Search starts with a consultation. The consultation by telephone normally takes an hour. Your aspirations for your child and his or her educational needs will be discussed. Your child’s academic ability, hobbies, interests and character will be discussed in detail. Information will be given about the different types of schooling available in the search area. The timescale will be agreed. The area for the school search, the type of schooling required and the Criteria for the School Search will be agreed. School Search and Education Report When the School Search has been completed the Education Report containing information about the schools that meet the criteria and have places, is sent to the parents, usually by email. The information included in the report depends on the type of school that has been researched. The report includes a selection of the following:
For boarding school searches:
Additional Information Information may be sent to parents by email on educational topics. Titles include:
School Visits Parents choose which schools they want to visit from the schools short-listed in the Education Report. After the visits there is a short telephone consultation for not longer than 30 minutes when the family is de-briefed and guidance is given with the decision making process. Assistance is given throughout the application process until school places are confirmed. Supplementary Fees There is an extra fee in each of the following cases:
For each additional area searched there is an extra fee of:
The Gold Standard School Search is a very helpful service for busy families who may not be familiar with UK education and culture. It is also appropriate for families who require a high level of support and assistance. A Gold Standard School Search is also appropriate for Nursery age children and for children with Special Educational Needs. Both state and independent schools are researched in the agreed search area. SCHOOL SEARCH PROCESS Preliminary Stage The completed Questionnaire is sent, usually by email to School Guidance. The child’s latest school report is sent, usually by email to School Guidance. If the child has Special Education Needs, reports, IEPs and any other relevant documents are also sent, usually by email. Consultation A face-to-face consultation is held with the parents for up to an hour and a half. If it is not possible to have a face to face consultation it will take place over the telephone. Your aspirations for your child and his or her educational needs will be discussed. Your child’s academic ability, hobbies, interests and character will be discussed in detail. If the child has Special Education Needs this will be fully discussed. Information will be given about the different types of schooling available in the search area. The timescale will be agreed. The area for the school search, the type of schooling required and the Criteria for the School Search will be agreed. School Search and Education Report When the School Search has been completed the Education Report containing information about the schools that meet the criteria and have places, is sent to the parents, usually by email. Specific information requested by the family is included in the report. The information included in the report depends on the type of school that has been researched. The report can include most of the following:
For boarding school searches
Additional Information Information may be sent to parents by email on educational topics. Titles include:
Other information available on schooling requested by the family Parents choose which schools they want to visit from the schools short-listed in the Education Report. Decision Making and Application Process After the visits there is a face-to-face or telephone consultation for not longer than 1 hour when the family is de-briefed and guidance is given with the decision making process. Assistance is given throughout the application process until school places are confirmed. Supplementary Fees There is an extra fee in each of the following cases:
For each additional area searched there is an extra fee of:
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Penny Bysshe.
School Guidance Consultancy Orchard House, High Road, Cookham, Berkshire SL6 9JT Tel. +44 (0)1628 810696. Email. consult@school-guidance.co.uk |
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