Brighton Steiner School has an inclusive finance structure which endeavours to permit all pupils to benefit from Steiner education regardless of financial background. However, Steiner schools in the UK receive no government funding or commercial sponsorship, unlike some Steiner schools in other countries. For this reason, parental fee contributions are essential for the running of the school.

At Brighton Steiner School, the fee on entrance is fixed - excepting inflation changes - for the duration of the pupil's education. Brighton Steiner School operates a means-tested Reduced Fee Concession scheme in accordance with its policy of striving for the broadest educational community possible.

Main School Contribution Details

2011/12	One Child	2nd Child	3rd Child	Additional Children
Application Fee	60	60	60	60
Refundable Deposit	200	200	200	200
Fee Per Term (12 weeks)	2,130	1,704 (20% discount)	1,491 (30% discount)	Free

There is also a materials charge of 40 for the Lower/Middle School and 50 for the Upper School payable per pupil per term.  Afternoon sessions (for children aged 3 - 9 yrs) are 4 per hour.

Reduced Contributions:  Unlike most other schools the amount paid by families does not increase for older Classes. At Brighton Steiner School one is not purchasing ones own childs education but is contributing as much as possible towards the existence of the entire school. The School operates a means-tested Reduced Contribution (RC) scheme in accordance with its policy of striving for the broadest educational community possible.

If you can prove a net income below 40,000 per annum you will be entitled to apply for a Reduced Contribution which will be based on the following sliding scale. If you wish to apply for a Reduced Contribution please obtain a form from reception.  You will need to provide proof of income.

Net Income Per Annum	Contribution Per Term
40,000+	2,130
30 - 40,000	1,870
20 - 30,000	1,660
14 - 20,000	1,500
Under 14,000	1,235

Early Years Contribution Details:

Playgroup (3-4 yrs) and Kindergarten (4-6 yrs):  We have Early Years free entitlement for every child from the term after their 3rd birthday until the end of the term of their 5th birthday.

Families of eligible children attending 3 mornings a week will pay 478.00 per term plus a maximum of 3 x 2 hourly Afternoon Sessions completely free if required (these must be booked in advance).

Families of eligible children attending 4 mornings a week will pay 514.00 per term plus a maximum of 3 hours of Afternoon Sessions completely free if required (these must be booked in advance).

Families of eligible children attending 5 mornings a week will pay 550.00 per term.

Standard Contribution Details:

Kindergarten (4-6 yrs): Families whose children are not eligible for the Early Years free entitlement will pay as follows:

3 sessions	870 per term
4 sessions	1,050 per term
5 sessions	1,230 per term

Other Charges
Parent & Child	12 per session
Parent & Baby	5 per session
Afternoon Sessions	4 per hour (discount for block booking)
Application Fee	60 per applicant
Refundable Deposit	200 per pupil
Materials Charge	40 per pupil per term

Deposits: Families joining the school are required to pay a one off deposit of 200 per pupil on acceptance of a place. The school holds this deposit until such times as the child leaves the school, whereupon it is returned, providing there are no outstanding fees and proper notice of withdrawal is given. The deposit may also be used to pay for any damage caused or additional expenditure incurred due to the actions of the child.

Payment Terms: Fee Contributions and Materials Charges are invoiced termly in advance and are payable no later than the first day of the term to which they apply. All new pupils are expected to contribute the standard fee 2,130 for the first term, thereafter the agreed Reduced Fee Concession may become applicable. Extras are charged termly in arrears and are payable immediately upon receipt. A 10% surcharge is levied on all invoices remaining unpaid at the close of business on the first day of term.

Monthly Payment - Holmwoods Credit Scheme: Under the Holmwoods Credit scheme, your family's annual contribution is divided into twelve equal payments, which are collected from your bank account by direct debit. Further details are available from Reception.

Reduced Fee Concession: At present there is only limited support available to existing parents from the fledgling Bursary scheme, however applications for a Reduced Fee Concession may be made to the Management Team. The application form can be collected from Reception.

Bursaries: In September 2005 Brighton Steiner School Bursary Fund was launched. The main purpose of the independently managed fund is to maintain places for children who have been educated for a long time within the Steiner system and who would be exceptionally disadvantaged by having to leave this educational environment. It is anticipated that in its first years the fund will aim to 'top up' parental contributions rather than provide full fee coverage.