What time does school start and finish?
Children can arrive at school from 8.30am and registration is at 8.50am. Pre-school and Reception children finish at 3.30pm, Year 1 and 2 children finish at 3.40pm and Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 children finish at 3.50pm

How easy is drop-off and pick-up at the start and end of the school day?
The school is on private land and there is ample and safe parking for all parents at all times during the day.

Can you provide extended before and after school care?
Children are supervised from 8.30am until the end of the school day. Most After-school Clubs finish at 5.00pm. We have very strong links with Stables Daycare, who offer supervision from 8.00am until 6.00pm and we advise parents who are looking for After-school supervision to contact them. Stables is located on the school site and their staff will drop-off or collect any children from Fosse Bank School.
> www.stablesdaycare.co.uk

What After-school Clubs are available?
We offer a range of After-school Clubs which generally run from 4.00pm until 5.00pm. Most clubs are free, but some incur a fee if they involve external coaches. For a full list of clubs, please click here.

Does the school provide transport to and from school?
At present we do not operate a school bus service.

How easy is it to get to the nearest Mainline Railway Station?
Hildenborough Station is a 10 minute walk from the school and there is a fast and frequent service to London Bridge and Charing Cross in London.

How will my child cope with their first day?
Your child will be given a 'buddy' who will take special care of them for their first week at school. The staff will call you immediately if there are any difficulties but in our experience, all children settle very quickly and become part of the Fosse family immediately.

What is a typical class size?
Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 18 children.

How much sport will my child do each week?
All children have a swimming lesson, a games lesson and a dance or gym lesson each week. In addition, most children participate in Lunchtime Clubs and carry out a sporting activity daily.

Are parents welcome to help in school?
We welcome parental help in a number of ways, including help with swimming, the library and for additional activities. All parents are part of the PTA, the Fosse Association, and can be as active as they choose to be. There are many opportunities for parents to share their skills with us by offering a regular club or a 'one-off' event during our 'Specialist Days'.

Do you offer scholarships?
We offer Dance Scholarships on an annual basis. These are offered to children in Reception, Years 1, 2 and 3 who show an aptitude for dance. An audition process is followed before scholarships are awarded. Scholarships are reviewed each year and more information can be obtained from the School Office.

How can I arrange to view the school?
We hold regular Open Days where you can meet the Head, view the school and talk to our older children. Please contact the School Office to book a place at our next Open Day.

Do you cater for dietary needs?
All children have a school lunch which is included in the fees. Dietary requirements are catered for following consultation with the child's parents.

Where do other parents live?
We have a wide catchment area that extends from Bromley in the north and West Malling in the east to Tunbridge Wells in the South, although the majority of our families live in Hildenborough, Tonbridge and the surrounding villages.

What is the rate of staff turnover?
The staff turnover at Fosse Bank School is very low. It is one of our main priorities to maintain our quality and highly motivated team and we invest in them and their career development.

If you have a question that is not answered above, please do not hesitate to contact the School Office.