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for UK & International Assignment Consultants
Module 2 - Standard Family Programme
NEEDS - Suitable for children with more
complex educational needs
SECTORS - Both State and
Independent
LEVELS - We are able to provide specialised
expertise and experience to conduct school searches from Pre-school,
through Primary / Secondary and 6th Form.
SINGLE AREAS - All levels of service cover
a SINGLE AREA of search only. This could be city or county based
and includes schools within the "travel-to-school area".
MULTIPLE AREAS - Multiple Area Searches
- Larger search areas can be covered by taking the next higher level
of service or a supplementary fee.
ONE CHILD - All levels of service cover
a SINGLE CHILD only. For a second or subsequent child going to the
same school, there will be no additional fee.
ADDITIONAL CHILDREN - Where the second
or subsequent child is going to a different school in the same geographical
area then a supplementary fee may be applied.
HOME VISIT - The Assignee may wish to
meet the consultant at our offices in Oxford.
SCHOOL VISITS - We can arrange a Schedule
of School Visits (Unaccompanied)
ACCOMPANIED SCHOOL VISITS - We can arrange
a Schedule of Accompanied School Visits (at additional cost)
INITIAL CONSULTATION - Telephone Consultation. The
Assignee may also wish to come to our offices in Oxford
DOCUMENTATION - Questionnaire + School
Reports
APPRAISAL - Intermediate Appraisal based
upon the results of the telephone consultation + analysis of the
questionnaire & school reports.
REPORT - The assignee will be provided
with a comprehensive SCHOOL SEARCH REPORT detailing schools that
meet their requirements. The report also contains sources of additional
educational information in the new location depending upon the types
of schools selected. These sources include information on the National
or other Curriculum, Appeal procedures, etc.
DETAIL - Select listings are given of
potential schools (independent and / or state as specified) within
the new location. The listing details who to contact & how to
contact the school, including school Website (if available). Size
& breakdown of the school population is given as well as dates
of inspection and assessment / examination results / destinations.
Details of any special provision to meet Academic / Extra-curricular
/ Special Needs is provided. Admission arrangements, including examinations
and interviews are discussed. Comparative costings of short-listed
independent schools can be provided detailing both compulsory and
optional charges. The availability of Scholarships, Bursaries and
other fees reduction schemes are identified.
PROSPECTUS & ENTRY - Prospectus / Admissions
Documentation - Schools are requested by us to send Documentation
directly to the Assignee.
APPLICATIONS - General Advice - On entry
requirements, testing & assessment, etc.
SUPPORT - Telephone Support - Available
for two weeks after school entry.
TIMEFRAME
Initial Contact - We aim to
contact the assignee within one day of receiving instructions. However,
we are not generally available at weekends or after normal business
hours and account must be taken of different time zones and the
availability of the assignee.
Production of the Report - We aim
to complete our research and produce the School Search report within
two weeks of the Assignee confirming their detailed requirements
for schools. This period may be extended due to the time of year
and the complexity of the school search brief.
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