Booking and Fees
Booking a visit
The best way to book a visit is to call us. This way we can compare diaries over the phone and agree upon a date which is suitable to both parties. We will then confirm in writing and request a deposit, which is part-payment of the full amount. It is advisable to book well in advance to avoid dissapointment - especially if you wish to come in the summer term.
Fees 2005-2006
The fees listed are per head per day for School visits. Note that they vary with the Key Stage and the time of the year. High season is the summer term, the Standard season is the first half of the autumn term and second half of the spring term. Low season is the period between autumn to spring half term breaks, when we are likely to have the most vacancies.
Teachers and adult helpers are not charged and there is no VAT. Special schools are normally charged at the appropriate KS rate. Visits from Nursery and other foundation stage schools are welcomed and a half-day rate is available.
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Term
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KS1/2
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KS 3
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KS 4
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A-level
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| Summer 05 | ||||
| Autumn 05, first half |
6
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7
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10
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17
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| Autumn 05, second half |
4.50
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6
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8
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15
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| Spring 06, first half |
4.50
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6
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8
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15
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| Spring 06, second half |
6
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7
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10
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17
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| Summer 06 |
6.50
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8
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10
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20
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Small groups …
Note that for very small groups at popular times of the year we may have to ask for a minimum charge; this is based on an average class size at each stage.
Private and out of County schools...
While the Centre is subsidised by Essex County Council, we welcome Private and non-LEA schools and are normally happy to charge the rates above. However we reserve the right to levy an additional charge towards tuition for regular or multiple bookings during the High season.
INSET...
A course arranged for a particular school or cluster either at school or at the Centre is charged at £40 per hour, £200 per day.
For teachers' courses at the Centre, fees will vary
but are approximately,
Whole day - £40 per teacher Half day - £25 per teacher Twilight
- £20 per teacher
Working within Schools...
We are very happy to work with students within your school or school grounds. We charge the same rate per pupil as for a Centre visit, plus an additional small amount for travelling expenses. For example if we were working in primary school in the winter, with a class size of 30, we would charge £4 x 30 = £120 for a full day (£60 for half day) plus travel costs.
