Terms & Conditions
Our aim is to ensure that Happy Feet School is a constantly developing community of children, staff and parents. We are committed to providing a happy, safe and secure environment in which each child can develop at his/her own pace. Parents/Guardians are expected to give their support and encouragement to the aims of the School.

Admissions
Children will be considered for entry to the School when a completed Admission Form has been returned to the School on the given dates (28th September-1st October) between 9am to 12 noon. The fee structure and the payment date will be given on that day.

Standard Terms and Conditions
Acceptance of a place is on the basis that changes may be made from time to time to these standard terms and conditions, to the level of fees and to the curriculum and services.
Notice of any change will be given as soon as practicable but on occasions it will be less than one month.

Opening Hours
The School opening hours are from;
Nursery: 9:15 - 11:30am
Lower KG: 9.15am – 12.00pm.
We are neither registered nor insured outside these times. Parents must collect their child by 11:30 am if attending in the Nursery or by 12.00 pm if attending the Lower KG.
If you know you are going to be late, please arrange for somebody else to collect your child and call the School to inform us of who will be collecting the child, , so that the staff are aware of who to expect.

The Child’s Health
Parents must inform the School if the child has a known medical condition or health problem or has been in contact with infectious diseases. The child must not be brought to the School if he/she is unwell.

Parents/Guardians Authority
In Loco Parentis: The parents authorise the School to act in loco parentis in all respects. Parents/Guardians consent to the use of such physical contact with children as may be lawful, appropriate and proper for teaching and to provide comfort to the child in distress or to maintain safety and good order. Parents/Guardians consent to emergency medical treatment including surgery and /or general anaesthetic, if certified necessary by a doctor and if Parents/Guardians cannot be contacted in time.

Payment of Fees
You will be invoiced on a termly basis and these should be settled by the end of the first week of each term. If the fees are still outstanding in spite of the reminders and no attempts have been made to settle the account the School reserves the right to hold back the Transfer Certificates and report cards.

Responsibility for payment
Fees are the joint responsibility of each person who has signed the Admission Form.
Fees will not be refunded or waived for absence through sickness or holidays or for any other causes.

Extras
Parents need to provide a nutritious packed lunch.
Nappies, wipes and an extra set of clothes are to be provided by the parent, which is to be kept in the school.

Withdrawals
A 30 day written notice is required to withdraw your child from the school. On withdrawal, no amount of money will be refunded in any case.

Baby-Sitting for clients
Parents/carers are discouraged from asking staff to baby-sit outside school hours.

Weather restrictions/Act of God
If the weather becomes severe or causes us to have concern for the welfare of the children or staff, we will call and ask for parents to collect their child from the school.

Settling Sessions
We would like to ensure your child is happy and settled, however sometimes children need parents/carers to help with this transition and you may be requested to stay in such circumstances.

Liability
We accept no responsibility for any loss suffered by parents, arising directly or indirectly, as a result of the School being temporarily closed or the non-admittance of your child to the School for any reason, this applies to absence due to sickness and holidays. We accept no responsibility for children whilst in their parents care on School premises, i.e. prior to arrival or after pick up. We will not be liable to parents and/or children for any economic loss of any kind, for damage to the child’s or parents property, for any loss resulting from a claim made by any third party or for any special, indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind. We will make reasonable endeavours to keep parents and / or children’s property in good order. Liability for damage of such property is excluded except where caused by our negligence.

Special Precautions
The School must be notified in writing immediately of any court orders or situations of risk in relation to the child for which any special precautions may be needed.

Concerns / Complaints
Parents/Guardians who have cause for concern must inform the School without delay.

Waiver
Any waiver of these terms and conditions is only effective if given in writing by or on behalf of the School Management.