The Gard'ner Memorial Ltd
IA company Limited by guarantee)
Trading as More House School
Governors, Report and Financial Statements
For year ending 31" August 2023
Registered Charity number. 311872
Registered Company number. 523768

The Gard'ner Memorial Lirnited known as More House School
Report and Accounts for the year ended 31" August 2023
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The charity iscontrolied by itsgoverning documents, comwising lis Memorandum 8n
Articles of Association. and consiituiesa privat& bmit&d CDmpÈny. limitèd by
gu8rantee.as d81ined by the Comp8niesAct 2006. Thè ctsmpènywas incorporatEd in
England.
GovfrmoTS IDir8Ctorsl
Mr Glenn Handlèy MBA IChairl'l"3
Mr5 Pèmelo Edworthy BSC IHonsl PGDip PGCE (Deputy Ch8irl'2,'4
MrAndrEW Routiey lappointed 29.09.20221'1
Mr5 Suzie Brand'3'4
Mr Robert Forsier Msc Bsc'l
Ms Lindsay Gowland MA IEd.IACIS IresSgned 02.06.20231'3
Mr Gary Hay BA IHoll51'1.'3
Mrs Alison REynolds lappointEd 15.D6.20231
Mr Graham Spawlorlh MA Mpd PGce"2
Fr NicholasGosnell'2
Mr Michael Sicely (resigned 31 Decetnber 20231.1
Mrs Christlne Goodyear LL.8
Ms Kyla Desousa lappoinied 5 February 20241
Metnb8r5hi
of Sub-comffliltee
'l- Finance & General Purposes
'2-Teaching, L8arning & Therapy
'3- SafEguaiding & Welfare
'4- Governance & Nominations
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Audiiors
Bankers
Soltcilors
Key E¥8culiv89
www morehDU5eschaol co.uk
Haysmacintyre LLP. Fairlax House.15 Fullwood Place, London, WCIV 6AY
Barclays Bank PLC, I Churchill Place, Can8ryWharl, London El4 5HP
G8H Law. 718 Innovation Place, Douglas Drive.God81ming, Surrey. GU7 IIX
Mr lonaihan Heiheringion BAIHonsl Msc (Ed.) QTS, HEadtnastgr
Mr stephen johnson FFA FFt4 Bursar & Clerkto thÈ GDvpfnDf5
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The Gard'ner Memorial knmited known as More House School
Report and Accounts forthe yearended 3151 August 2023
Reportof the Chair of Trustee5
This tsaschoolwhere hwh aM￿￿onsU￿der￿n everyaspettof day-to.tY8ylife.'
TheschoolhasbeenfatedoutstanÉ*ns7 forsome tNne.)*thasA)otsroodsttllinits8mbirion to evofve 8ndtomJpmbv.'
Ofsred, A48rth2023
The 2022-23 academic and finantial year has been one ol excitement and high athievemerrt for our sch(K)I communty, guided by our
shared vision, mission and values
We aim to providethe best possible environment In whleh out pupils a￿ empowertd to trnn$form theli futtJTtI 9¢)¥emed by our
Communitys commitmefit to the values of kindne55, 5Plrit and re5ponsibifity.
This sentence describes evetwhtng we do and gives a clear sense of dI￿rtiOn for the luturtt
Too rnany children are failed by the limit8tions of their edut8tional environment. Experiencing weakness in their development31 language,
in their literacy, in their ability to man89e competin9 sensory information and to sustain attentiory they become certain they are not clever,
and losetheirconfidence in themsefves and in theirsvrroundings. Frightened of a future in which they ¢annot see themselves8s successful,
they struggle to Sh¢￿ the resilience necessaryto tsce the challen9e of the Classroo￿ a classroom in thich the narrow f¢KUS of assessment
emph85ises theirweaknesses and hide5 from them their n¥tural strengths. One-to-one interventions ¢xwithdrawal from the class cement
theirsocial isolation and feelings of inadequ8ry.
At More Hoyse School, we believe in helping our students io find their talents afid Interes￿ We show them an ÉXCÈPt￿na1IY broad,
ambitious mainstream curriculum in svhich classroom teaching, in every lesson, is adapted to meet theif learning support needs. We teach
them the ski115 to enable their independence in the cla55room aad socially. We fostertheir a5piralion.
Ours is a unique school, in which our inspiratKJnal teachers, therapists, pastoral and residential rtaff, and all our community, work together
to make ourchildren pDwerful in their own lives, realising Éxteptional rèsutts in public exarninations and in their social experiences, leadirg
to successful transitions into university, ftsrtherstudy. vocational training and the work place.
We were thrilled with our students, exam results this summer 2023, in which 77% of GCSE and equivalent BTEC grades were awarded at 9
to 4 IA. to C, or Dittin£tion' to Level 2 Passl., 68% of our Year Eleven pupls achieved at least five A. to C equivalent grades and 57% of
candidates 8£hieved at least five A. to C equivalent grades including GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics. Half of students achieved at
least one grade 8t 9 to 7 lequnialentto A. toA or Distinchon. to Distintionl, and they beat the national averages forgood passes in GCSE
English and in GCSE Mathemètics.
In our Sixth Form, students £chteved 8 91% Pass rate 8tGCSE and equivaknt Level 3 BTEC combined with 55% of grades awardÈcl at A. to
C (Distinction. to Merit). A large maj(Hity of our Sixth FoFrn leaver5 pro9￿$S¢d to university degree ttudy in courses as varied 45 Acting,
Animal Behawour, Archrceclure, Biomedicine, B￿hÈmIsIry, ComputerGames Desi9n, Computerscienceand Cybersecurity, Film, Mechanical
Engineering, Paramedic Science, Politics, and Telwsion Producbon and Media.
In February 2023, the success of our senior pupils. musical theatre production of RtKkbeth- an innovative ￿rr￿ng of Shakespeare with
popular rock anthems- led to a project to take it to the Edinbur9h Fring¥, the world's largest arts festival. After some wh&e community
fundraising the cast musicians and crew perfomied a week's run in Edinburgh during August 2023, to sell-out audience5.
In March 2023, the school undewent ts¥o routine inspections by the Department for Education's schools and social care inspettorate,
Ofsted. The inspection teams found our school communityand provfrsion to be of the highest POS5ible standard4 reaffimiing thÈtop grade
in every Single judgement area, of both inspection t*portL The inspectors recognised the strength of aspiration ¥vhich drwes every aspert
of our school, publishing..
Tris is&schoolwhere hwh8mtsttonSUnder￿n every8spettofd&y-to-d6ylife.'
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And recogn￿IDg the tiTele55 eneryy of our leadership team..
7heschoolhè5beenratedouisranding forsome tim¢ jethasnotstoodstillin itssmbition to evoAÉandtoimprove.'
Careful stewardship of the charity's res¢urce& and prudent financial management during a period of chzllenge for the independent school
sectorand for charit2ble school% isvf(èliothe continued 9rthth and Suc￿sS01m0re House School. ￿COgniS1ngthe majority ofthe school's
income is from local govemrnent. The sub5t8nti81 jumps in employers, contributions towards the national Teachers. Pension Scheme, in
2019, and expected again in 2024, present 9re4t additional burden on independent schoo15 for no impri)vement in teache￿ condition&
During theyear, the school's governors revi51ted previous years. examination of the associated risks 4nd presented to the school's teaching
#aff a proposal for exiting the national 5cherne replacing itwiih a defined contribution scheme in which costs could &È controlled. This
took ihe form of a forn)al consultation with affected Staff, leadin9 to industrial action by members of two trade-union& A successful
resolthion, welcomed on both sides, was secured early in thÈ autumn of 2023, protecting the chèrity from future increase& wich the
employets contribution rate, for teaching staff pensbons at 21.3% of salary, tsking effect from 1$1 Septernber 2024.
In JUFY 2023, we presented ourannual Founde<s Day ceremony and celebrations, marking the succe55ful conclusion of the school year and
celebrating Èvory indiwdual puwl's progre55 and 5ucce5s over the year. Wewere honoured to host l¢xal double Paralympic Gold m￿8111¢
Rachel Morris MBE, who presented pupils, award5 and deliVe￿d an inspirational 8ddress. Such events are powerful in demonstrating to our
S￿dentI Èxplicitly, their achievements and worth, entoura9lng their sense of self-efficacy and wtsnti31. As ever, we were delighted to
welcome back 50 many More House alumni.
Core to the School's mission is the qualty of its staff and support for their continued profession81 development. The 5chool'5 nationèlly-
accredf(ed Level 3 and 4 training 8nd awards complernent a much wider pragr8mme of in-serwce training activities. including extemal
trainers and the Sharing. internallyand through our outreach work of our own knowledgÈ and best-prattice. An important project through
the year and into the ILrture is the adoption of 8 coaching model, enabling colleagues to support one another to be 5ell-reflectwe
practitioners. a5pirational lor their professio￿1 development in order to benefit our pupils. £ng£9ing more of our expert practitioners in
delivering outreach training, supporting e￿eMaI professionals, other schoo15 and pupils, parents has m8ny benefrts.
Planning lor the £ontinued invesbnent in our school campus and lacilÈtie5 has also remained a priority. We have developed plans for
replacing buildings, for extending pupils. sports ￿sourceS and for improving the sèfety of pedestrians and vehicles, with a key ambition
b*n9 to reduc* as faras possible. the impart of the school's day-to-day operdtions on neighbouring residents, especialty relating to traffic
congestion.
Our long-ierm ambition, as our school ha5 grown 50 significantly over the years, remains to expand our operBtions to afford a 9reater
numberof children and young peoplewith leatning Ihallenges, accessto our uniquely powerful and transformatnfe educational model. We
sh to be in 8 position to support female pupils as well as male, and continue to explore possible cpportunities for developin9 a second
school site whil# ensuring the quality and sustainab*lity of the outstanding prowsion of More House School. Frensham, ￿MainS assured.
Signature..
Date,.
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G. Handley, Chairof Trktstee
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The Gard'ner Memorial Limited known as More House School
Report and Accounts forthe yearended 31. August 2023
ort of the trustees
The Irustse5 of the Gard'ner Mernorial Limited, who are also the charitys directors for the purposes of the Companies Act 2W6, are
pleased to present their annual report, together with the financial Statements of the Charity for the year ended 31. August 2023, which
3re also prepared to meetthe requirerneThts for a directors. report and accounts for Companies Act purp05e&
Objectives and activities
The objects of the charity are".
The advancement of education including, but not limited to, running the More Hwse School. Fren5ham. and eilucating child￿n, particularty
those with leaming difficultie& but 31so disseminating best practice in techniques of teaching and lezrning through training. con5ultstion.
a$5essmenL research and related achwties both in the UK and intsmationally, so continuing the tradition of the late Reginakl Joseph
fjird'nerforthe public benefrt.
Too rnany children a￿ failed bythe mainstream education systern where typical methods of teaching and support in the cla55reom fail to
uncover the twe cognitive potential of chIld￿n who expÈrience weaknesses in their literacy and devebpmentsl language s*ills and thos
affected by 3s5QCiated difficulties including Developmentèl Coordination Disorder and attention deficit conditions. Such children myy be
intell￿tuallY very capable but are left bplieving thetn5elve5 not clever, disadvènta9ed by an education system which focu5es the primary
me3n5 olassessing ability on their¥rea5 of 5kill-weakness, and leawng their strengths unrecognised. Too many children believe themselves
failures amongst their peers and the thre* to mental health and wellbeing istoo frequenty explicit.
Andyet SLKh children offerhuge value forthe futu￿ of our societyandworld. Manycompanies now recognise immense value in recruiting
euro-diverseteatn5. Our pupi15 have a great part to playin the future of ourcountry, in all areas of education. industry and bu5ine55. With
the right educational approath 8tthÈ right rx)int in their lives, children and young people with Specific leaming difficukies developrneDtal
language delay and è550ciated condf<ion% can be enabled to see their strengths and their future. Once they are taught to believe in
thernselves. they can grow the couragp to tsckle the thallenges in their educational paths and rezlise their true intelligence. wr(h an
appropriate educational enwronment. theycan achieve success 8t GCSE and A Level, and pursue lurtherand higher educètFOn and training,
leadin9 to promising career5 and contributing to our swiety. Such a pathway is essential in order for su<h young people to becorne truly
independent 5UPPOrting the stste 8nd Society through maintèining strong mental and physical health. participating ID worthwhile
employment Ènd paying t8A rathef than failing to realise such outcome& necessitating continuous sUPPOrt frotn Society ond the public
purse throughout their adult lives.
Ouf Vision i
To lead in transforming the futuw of inte111oent <hildren who experience Specifjc Learning Difficulties. Developmentsl Language Di50rder
and associated conditions by empowering them.
Our mission 15..
To empower our pupils to translomi theirfuture5.
Ourvalues are..
Kindnes5. Spirit Responsibility
Our specific atms are..
To support the indiiridual needs of each pupil. as individua15. $0 that each thrives, 8dapting continuously teaching and support strategies to
challenge appropriately pupils, diverse strengths and weakne55e5.
To prowde all pupils wfth an environment in ¥vhich they feel, and are. safe and Confident in being themselves, and through which tlw
develop effective skn'lls to promote their mental health and wellbeing.
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To foster in 311 pupils a powerful desire to question and to learn, and to realise high aspirations for their futur& in temis of continued
education arKI learning, t￿1r professional iaTrer, and Social relètion5hips.
To provide a trènsformative1eaming enwronmentand opportunities for our pupils so thattheyachieve outstanding academic results above
the national age-related averages. b)th at level two IGCSE level) and three fvdvan￿ level), despite having Specific Leaming Difficultiu,
Developmental language Disorderand associèted £ondition5.
To develop our pupiL4 to become confident and resilient youn9 pÈople, with the experience and skills that allowthern to lead independent
Itveswithin a modeffl wodd. and with the desire to be involved in s(Kiety.
To foster 3mongst all pupils an under£tanding, care Hnd tolerance ol all others. within the school's Catholic ethos and in accordants with
the fundamentsl values of dem(Kr&cy, the rule of law, indiwdual liberty. and mutual respect and tderènce of those with different f81ths and
beliefs.
To £dlaborate with ènd promote research into the education and support of children and young people with lan9uage-relèted educatiooèl
difficulties and use research to improve educètionèl ovt¢omes forall pupil4 and those in other education31 setting&
During the yearup to the 314 August 2023, the school's govemors monitored the impletnentation of the School Development Plan, realised
through a comprehenstve proce55 01 organisation-wide 5elf-evaluation and development-planning. The plan is informed by the followng
51¥ targets approved by the Board of Governor&
Curriculurn
To be 8 tentre of excellence in the delivery of a l)road academic and social developrnent curriculum. en5ullng pupils with Specific Leaming
Difficulties, DÈvÈloptnentsl Language Disorderand associèted conditlOn5rnakethe greatest P055ible progress. 3reernpowered and prepared
in the best possible manner fortheir hrture
Extr•-Curiicular
To be a centre of excellence in the delivery of developmental opportunities beyond the academic curriculum so that pupils with Speofic
LÈaming Difficulties Developmental LBnguage Di50rder and o550ciated conditions extend theirexpefience, developing social confidence.
Pastoral
Tc be a centre of excellence in the delivery ol pastoral cire for pupils wth Specific Leaming DiNiculiies Developmental Language Disorder
and associated conditions, promoting the Safeguarding and wellbeing of all pupils and adulis pupils. positive SDcial developtnent, and t
best P055ible learning erwironment.
Residential
To be a centre of excellence in the deliveryof residential care for pupils 5pÈtilic Leaming Difficultie5. Developmental Language Disorder
and associated condition5. ensuring pupils, Safeguarding and wellb•ng, and promoting their personal and social development.
Therdpy
To bÈ a centre of excellence in the delivery of Sppeih and Language The￿py, Occupational Therapy, Li(eracy intervention and NUme￿{Y
intervention for pupils with SpÈcifit Leaming Difficulties. Developmental Language Disorder and associated conditions so that they tnake
the greatest Possible Pro9￿5$ and are empowered.
Outreach
To be a centre of excellence in the prowsion ol the highest quality trainin9 and 9JPPOrt of exterrTral org3lli5ation& PrOfe￿onal$. thildren
and young people ￿lating to Specific Leaming Difficulties, Developmental Language Disorder and a%ociated conditions including
collaboration ￿th and pèrticipation in research.
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Organisational structure
The Board ofGovernors ofmore HouseSchoolcomprisesthetrusteÈs ofthe ¢harity. who are a150the non-executive director5and fflembers
of the company. The full board rneets zt least three times a year, with the Headrnaster and Bursar in attendance. Appointinents to the
Board of Governors are conducted through 8 pfiKess of identifying opportunitie5 for augmenting the complement of skn'lls and exper¢ence
afforded by the board, and recruiting 8ccordingty. The process 15 overseen by the board's Governance and Nominationscommittee. which
makes recommendations to the full board for such appointments. appointments are approved at 8 meeting of the lull Board of
Governors. Newgoveinors art wuiredto en9age In 3 programrne of induction to ensuretheyijnderstand theirduties and responsibilities,
the objectives and opetst#)ns of the schcol. and the role5 01 senior managers. It Is important that members of the Board of Govemors
have the capacity both to support the school's executive. and to provide robust professional challenge to promote the be# interests ol all
pupils and of the ch3rity. Ongoiry development for governors is supF¥)rted through training eveiits on and off-site, inc(watsng in-
house and erternal expertw.
Members of the Board of Governor5 serve on one or more of the govemor committeÈs'.
Fin3n£e and General Purposes
Governance and Nominations
Safeguarding and Welfare
Teaching, Learning and Therapy
Each ¢ornrnittee 15 chaired by a governor and comprises other govemoN Each cornrnittee rneets Tegularfy acco￿1￿9 to an agreed
programme and. with the exception ofthe Governante and Nominatron5 Comtnittee, 15 norm311y attended by one or rnore rnembers of the
school's most Senior executive tsarn, the Core Leadership Group, and often member5 of the 5chool'5 wider Senior Managernent Team.
Cornmittee and board meetings are supported by the newlyappointed Assistant Clerkto the Governors who ensures aCcU￿te minute5 and
5UPPOrt5 the scheduling and arrangements for meetings.
The governors determine the general policy of the charity and schod in accord8nce with thè Metnorandum and Arbcle5 01￿5{KI3t10n. and
th the adopted 5trategicdevelopment plan. The governors have responsibility forthecompèny'ssystem of internal controls forevaluating
its effectiveness in meeting its zims, and for continuous improvement. They delegate the d3y-to-day rnanagerneDt ol the school to the
Headmaster. 5UPPOrted bythe BUr￿r and the Core Leadership Group.
The Core Leadership Group ICLGI £ornprises the following executwe positions..
Headmaster
Bursar
Deputy Head (Curriculum)
Deputy Head (Head of Keydentiall
Deputy Head (Pastorall
Director of Assessment and Therapy
Chaired by the headmaster, the wrpose and operation of the CLG is direrted by its Terms of Reference document. Thp group has lead
responsibility for school evaluation, strategic developmenL validation of decision-making and professional challÈn9e. During terrn-tim<
the Head of Safeguarding attends the first part of weekly CLG meetings to provide 8 Safeguarding briefing.
The extended Senior Management Team ISMD comprises the members of the Core Leadership Group as well as the following employee
roles..
Director of Extra-curricular Edutation
Director of Pastoral Care
Director of Pupil Progross
Di￿tOr of Staff Trainiftg and Developrnent
Head of Human Resour
Head of l.T. SeNicÈs
Head of Junior Years
Head of Safeguarding
Head of Sixth Forrn
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Head of the Leaming Development Centre
Chaired by the he8dmastÈr, the tomposition and opÈrations of the extended SMT 30 described in the school's SMT policy. Each rnember
has ￿ponsibIl￿ for managing and developing a different aspect of the school's provision. and togetherthe team ensures the day to day
mènagèmèntof the School. and supports the CLG in itsfourprirnaryt05k50fschool evaluation, Strategic developmen¢ validation of decision-
making, and professional challenge.
Atademic teaching departments are each led by a Head of Department reporting to and supported by the Deputy Head Icurriculvml. EB£h
pupil year-group's team of pastoral tutors is bytheir respective Head ofyear, reporting triand supported bythe DÈputy Hèad IPa5torall,
who ha5 responsibility for managing pupil through the schwl, supported by the Director ol Pastoral Care. The resident￿1
boarding staff, cornprising houseparents, is led by the Deputy Head (Head of Residentiall. The school's 5t3ff of Speech & Language
Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Literacyand NumeracyTutors is led bythe Head olthe Learning Developrnent Centre. who reports
to and is supported by the Dirertor of ksessrnent ond Therapy. The Deputy Heod IPa5torall leads the school's pastoral therapeutic
provision, intluding the Mental Hea￿h Le3d and other therapeutic ioun5ellors. The full-tirne Head of Safeguarding oversees the school,
safeguardifig team, and is SUPPOrted by deputy DSL5. The school's adrninistrntive. catering. estates, ftnance. and information technology
network and support functions dre overseen bythe Bur￿r.
Thepayand remuneiationforthe keyrnanagement personnel are set bythegovernors forthe Headmasterand Bursar, and bythe 9overnofS
frorn recommendations made by the Headrnaster and Bursar, in respect of the other members of the Core Leadership Group. Governors
Use è nurnber0lc￿terK￿ sn theirdecision-makn'ng, such as natureof role and responsililitiel SectOr￿13r1es asindi¢4ted byvariou5 benchtnafk
and other market reports. cost of living incre88es and trends in pay.
Main aims and achievements
Our primary airns through the 2022-2023 zcademic year comprised..
the provision ol outstanding. transformative education for our pupi15, all of whom experience challenges associatrd with Specific
Learning DifficultYé& Developmental Language Disorder and associated conditions..
the re31isation of extrptional outcomes for More House School pupil5,'
ensuring the highest standards of educational and residential provision, recognised by external audit partners-.
5ucce55ful external audit in the form of an antKipated whole-schod Of#ed inspection and aligned Ofsted Social Care inspettion
of the residential provision..
the furtherdevelopment ofour prow%on forsupportin9 pupils. and employees'wellbping and prornoting postive rnental health..
the further development of our teacher-training, staff-development and professionals. training progratnmes. prornoting our
integrated and èspirational approèch to supporting neuro-diverse learners within mainstreatn cla55rootn settings-.
the implementation of the third yearof our ambitious, three-year l.T. siratew,
the design and adoption of è sustèinable financial strategy relating to the <¢sts of teachers. Pens￿￿&
the design and irnplementation of a new proce55 for supporting the continued profe55bonal devebprnent ol employees in pupl-
facin9 roles.
Education and outrornes
The number of children and young people supported by the school's special¢st approach and provision fdl forthe 2022-23 4cadernic year,
with an average of 477 on the pupil roll compèred wth the previous yearfs 493 8nd previously 491 12020-211. Thss fall was taused by an
unusually low retention of pupils from Year Eleven into the Lower Sixth coinciding with 8 larger than usual number of pupils completing
only a single year in the Sixth Form, pursuing Level 2 IGCSE 8nd equivalentl programmes of study in pret￿ratIon for progression to Further
Education elsewhere. However, the pupil-roll for the start of the new academic year, in September 2023, dernon5trated clear indicatEon of
recovery, wi(h 489 on-rolL and additions to roll eKPÈrted through the course of the yeBr, in line with previou5 experience. ID fact. I0￿caSts
through the toursÈ of the 2022-23 year. forfuture years. led to the school subrnitting to the Department for Education IDfEI, an application
for material change in respert ol increasing the pupil-roll capacity of the school, frorn 490 to 515. At the time of the year-end, on 31$1
A￿U$l 2023, this had not yet beeri proce55ed by the DIE.
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Average number of puti15 on-roll
495
490
480
475
470
465
460
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
ISei)tember
20231
Average number of pupi15 on-roll
Outcomes for pupils in the2022-23 academic yearremained eX￿lIent, wth our seniorschool pupils and oursixth Fom) students celebrating
impressive results in their final award5 forGCSQ A Level and equivalent qu3lification
Public exam ￿sUlts
Our senior pupils realised IMP￿sS￿e results in their final grade5 for accredited courses at Level 2 IGCSE and equivalentl and at Levd 3 IA
Level and equivalentl.
Year Eleven results, summer 2023..
All 68 candidates overcame the challenges of DysleKia. Developmental Language ￿'sorder or associated Special Educational Needs, and
77%160% in the 2021-22 atademic yearl of condidate5 held Education. Health and Qre plan5. Thi5 indicates a weaker cohort in the 2022-
23 atsdemic year compared with previou5 years requiring a greater levd of sUPPOrt. In 5Pite of thi5.
77% of grades awarded at 9 to 4 IA. to C, or Distinction. to Level 2 Passl..
68% of candidates achieved at least five A. to C equivalent grade&
57% of candidats achieved at le45t five A. to C equivalent grade5 including GCSE English and GCSE Mathematic4
50% of candidates Achieved at least one grade at 9 to 7 lequivalentto A. to A or Distinction. to Di5tinctioTrl.'
69% of candidates achieved at least one grode at 9 to 6 (equivalent to A. to B. or Distinction. to Merit)..
62% achieved a 9 to 4 Pass in GCSE English (beating the England Male national average by4%1.'
71% achieved a 9 to 4 P355 in GCSE Mathematic5 Ibeatlng the England Male national average by 10%1,'
81% achieved a 9 to 4 Pa55 in GCSE Science. orthe equivalent Level 2 Pa55 in BTEC Science.
Whilst the number of candidate5 h35 luctuated overthe past five years there has been a trend ola greater proportion of Candida￿ being
the subjert of an Educ*ion, Health and Care Plan IEHCPI, indicating a greater degree of special educational need.
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Year 11 candidates year-on-year comparison
74
loo
72
90
80
70
70
68
66
64
40
30
62
20
60
io
58
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
Nvmber of candidates
% of c3ndidare5 holding 3n EHCP
Ye8r 11 reSU￿S year-on-year comparison
loo
80
60
40
20
% 9-61A'_B/Oisi'_ % 9-4/A'_CIDist'.L2 9-4 GCSE English % 9-4 GCSE Maths % 9-41equiv. 5ciÈnte %Five 9.4/eqiv Inc.
Merit
Pass
En9. & Math5
2018-19
2019-20 (Teacher-assessed gradesl
2020-21 ICenire-asse55ed 9radesl
2021-22 (Retum 10 Iociral exainiiiaiionsl
2022-23
Upper Sixth results
All 21 Level 3 IAdvanced Level and equivalentl candidates overcame their ch8llengÈs of Dyslexia, Developmental Language Disorder or
associated Special Educational Need5, hnd 62% held Educ6tion. Hehtth and Care plan5 Icornpared with 56% in the previous yearl.
5% of A Level and eouivalent Level 3 BTEC grades awarded at A. to A (Disbnrtion. to Distinction)..
55% of grades awarded at A. to C (Distinction. to Merit)."
91% Pas5 fate at A. Level and equivalent Level 3 BTEC combined.
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Upper Sixth candidates year-￿-ye¥r compariscn
45
loo
40
90
35
80
30
70
60
25
20
40
15
30
io
20
io
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
Number of candidates
% of candidates holding an EHCP
Upper Sixth re5uts year-on-yearcomparrison
100
60
40
20
11
'ts A'_A/Dist'_Disi
%A'_C/DIsi'_Meril
Pass rate A LevellL3 BTEC
42018-19
2019-20 ffeacher-35sessed graclesl
2020-21 ICenire-a55e55ed giadesl
2021-22 IReluin 10 forinal examinaiion51
2022-23
Leavers, destinations
Of our 24 Upper Sixth stL#8ents who cotnpleted their studie5 in 5umrner 2023, 71% yogre55pd diredly into Higher Education Icompared
with $7% in the previous academic year), 17% to specialist Further Education OTVOC8ti0n81 training, 4% into employmeftL 4% into a modem
apprenticeship, and 4% into a 9ap-year, pending deferred entryto university.
Pro
All pupi15' developtnent of independent living skills is tracked through the annual review system and remains a focus within the schoDI's
Leaming DÈvelopmènt Centre Cuffrpculv￿ especial￿ in Occupational Therapy sessions and Residential boarding curriculum. PLJpils are
supported to develop social conf4dence and Social inference. £nd to lessen potential vulner3bilitie5. They build cornpetence in managing
moneyand in using public amenities. such as shops and public transport. They are taught to develop independence in preparing food. The
independent liwng skills facility within our senior boarding house, St Anthony's. continued to afFord older boarding pupils access io a
worbng, dotne5tiC-5tyle kitchen. including domestic faciif(ies for clothes-laundering. Boarders are supported to develop Confidence and
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skills in managing domestic function5 in prepar3tion lor independent living after s¢hod, and they have enjoyed preparing their own
breakfasts and evening mea15, rnarAging their laundry. and ironiThJ.
Externol audit
015ted
Mowe House School is 5ubjectto e￿emaI quality-assurance processes implemented by the regulator, the Department forEducation. During
the year ended 31" August 2023, the school undoThventt¥vo inspections, which took place simultaneousty, in March 2023. These comprised
routine, full school inspÈction, and a r¢xJtine, full Social Care inspection of provision for residential pupils IbDèrdersl. The highest grade
was awarded in every£ategOty of each inspertion."
March 2023 Otsted inspECtton ol More House School
Over011 ¢ffertivene55
The quality of education
Behaviour and ¥ttitudes
Outstanding
Outstanding
Outstanding
Outstanding
Outstanding
Outstanding
Outstanding
Yes
PeTSonal developrnent
Leadership and rnanègement
SiKth-form prowsion
Overall efFectivenesS at previous inspection (March 20191
Does the school meet the independent school standards?
The inspection report offered recotntnendatlDnS for improvernetrt.
March 2023 Ofsted (Social Carel inspertion of More House 5ch¢d Iprowsion for residential pupils)
Overall Èxperiences and progre55 of children and young people, taking into account
How wdl chIld￿n and young people are helped and protected
The effettivene55 of leader5 ènd manager5
DatÈ of last Inspection.. 18 January 2022
Overall judgementat last inspection.. Outstanding
Outstsndiny
Outstanding
Outst4ndin9
In their reports. the inspectors wrote..
(More House Schooll prowdeshuhtyeMectivesenp¥ces thatconsistent/yexceedthe standards olgood. The act￿$ oltheschool
contrybute toNgnificantlyiinFrovedoutcomesandpositrye exper&7cestsrchildren È7ndyoungpeople.
Ihs schoolwhere underwn everyaspectof d&y-ro-day/ih.
Students'pr¢gressas o resultof fh*rtimeot thiss¢hoolo excellent
Students t81kpéssi£)n8tety&iJout ￿￿t￿.1MprOVem￿ntslrt t￿rperSt)naIé￿d￿oCl&1dÉVQ￿prn￿￿l.
Theschaolh￿been rL7tedoutst47nding lor50me &177¢￿tha5no￿slo0dth1/1n to eth L7ndtoiMpro￿.
rhe5cITooI￿lanlèstKan£1hJsbeena/Ife5dVerlor￿Y5cV1
IthankGodfvthisschool. Theyèredoing wonderful ￿￿[OrMYs0n. lam verygratelul
Theyh8¥e transformednot¢mtyotsrclJAldbutour4vhole lami
Staffpro￿$tudent5 ￿th care6ndsupport thich has • tr8nsforfnotAona/impart<)n th*rl￿$.
sfudent5talkpass￿1ety￿￿Q￿t ￿￿ntIC,1￿Fr0Vefflentsln theirpersonJland50cialdevelopment.
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st£￿￿ts'PrO￿reSs asaresultoftheirtime 8tthlsschuolise￿I}e￿1.
Feedh7ck fromparentsandpmfess￿￿/S￿sCOrt&S1ent￿P0s11IVeaboUt the/1fe<ha￿i7gpr0gresS thatsltsdentsmake.
Studentsfe8/deep&connertedtO fhesthool fomingclose bonds withstaffandlellowstudents
Staff enjoy ènd v8luLTr ￿ Students uni<iueness ￿￿r&S￿5 8nd p8tsonalty. staff create 6 ¢u/t4re t￿1 s inclusive al
celebr6tesindiv￿￿oldlffere￿(e. Studentssaythat theyran be themselves ￿thOut fé8rofst￿M8.
CR¢STeD
More House School is approved by the Council for the Registiatiofi of Schools Teaching Dy51exic pupils ICReST801. within th&Sr
Spec1811st Provision calegory. The school's accreditation in Ihis iespect is reviewed three-yearly reouiring 8 quality-assurance visit
conducted by CReSTeC>. Our m05t recent re-accredltalion visil was in February 2020,. the outcome was the school's ie-8¢¢ieditation
for a lurlher Ihree year5. 31though CReSTeD h8s extendèd this to 2024 owing to a backlog of qualily-assurance visiis resulting from
the COVID-19 pandemic.
The report of the quality-assuiance visit conducted by CReSTeD is published by CReSTeD on their website, and on the s¢hool'5
web51te, logelher with Lhe assessor's overall summary comment..
I lully recomménd th8t Alore House School conlinues to be r6Eistered In th& SPS c8Èegory ￿th CResfeD. Te•¢hlng and
learning a￿ very sound and Meeting the soci81 &nd emolion81 needs the pupils Continues to be & hwh priority. Ihe
extensive mainstr￿￿ Gurricultsm8ndsupportsessionsare su¢¢essfully timetobledlorindividu8lneeds, Si&ff8re energetic
8ndlh8J)upils wÈr& seerp lo respond well to Ihem. rhe School w85 recenl/yjudgedas 'Oulstandin&'by Ofsted8nditis Very
6vid8tsltosee whywhén vlsiting. fheschooloims fo continudllymove forw8rdembrBcinsnewidesst08dv8nce 1hepmvl￿on
for the pupils SEND work in the wider community. A new 6th Foim C8lltrÉ, 'Cmss18nÉs', was opened 18Styear and
houses an LDCdrop-in supportservice forllye sixth lormers. rh& schoo/rtsns conferences 8nd tr81ning ltsrlocalschools 10
help enhance thepro¥ision lorSENDpuplls beyondits doors. Ills apopulardayandbo8rdingboys 5choo15etin the Surrey
Gounfryside with 8 comm/lment towards ensuring that thepupi15 Jchiewehighlyanddevelop a5 Indi￿d￿al5.
CReSTeD, 2020
Independent Schools Teacher Induction Panel IISTIPI
The school use5 the Independent Schools Teacher Indu¢tlon Panel to support its provision for newly qualified teachers (Dow known
as Early Career Teachers, oi ECTS) as they ¢Dmplele the Early CaieeT Framework IECFI. The ISTIP con¢Juct5 quality-assurance vi51ts
of its partner schools to ensure ¢ornpliance with the standards. and to promote be5t-practice. The most recenl qualily-assur8nct
islt by ISTIP foT More House School took place on 9U, May 2023. The consultant's reportconlirmed thal Ihe School remains compliant.
and required no further aclion to be taken.
Th8 8ssessoi wrote..
rhe sense of ¢ommunily¢7ndfhe GU1¢y￿ of supporlis evidentin 811 fhatfv8ppens at More House 8nè kwlljotst eX￿PIlon all
st8ff from Ihe Induction le&d lo the Ecls, commen16d on how well thtry 8re stspported&nd how &8sy comfftuniG8tion is
with everyone.
Perh8PS the moststrikingelefflent of vi5Rt was Ihe consislenl thre&din myconvers8tlQRTS wilh the ECTS of the stspport
rheyre¢elve.
The He&dm8steris v8rycle8rly8W8re of IhÉprogress of the Ecls. He meels theDepulyHe8d ¢Curn¢ulumJ every week
keeps him informed and he discusses e•¢h ECI with the IL at the o/ every fenn before 5ignRng th&ir Progress
Re¥iews/Assessmertis. rhe governor5 are llPÈ7de 8w8re of theirresponsibilities, ¢7S set our in seclion 5.13 of IhÉ Slatutory
Guid¢7nce. the Autumn 16rm of e8chye8r, wllh up68Èes on the EClsgiv8n by the H886m8sterin the SprlngaTrdSummer
rerm meelinzs.
Isrip, 2Q23
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Teacher-tra￿n1ng, staff-development and external prof8ssionals'_training
DuiinE the 2022-23 academic year we tontinued our commitment to developing the kllls and effic8cy of Ihe school's pr8Ctitioner5 and
of professionals working with Deuro-diver5e pupi15 beyond More House SchDoI, IhrDugh ieacher-training programmes, oftgoing staff-
development. and the Ir3ining of educational professiona15 external to More House School.
Teacher-tralning
During the 2022-23 ocadefflic year, we Supported one unqualified leacher in the school Ihrough our More House Introduction to
Teachifjg piogiafflme, completed successfully. We 5UPPOlted three other teachers in the school through Iheir initial teacher-training
year, with 811 being 8waided Qualified Teachei Status IQTSI.
We guided four qualified members of our leaching staff through ihe first year of their Early Career Teacher IECTI induclion course.
and a furlhei four through Iheir second ECT year. We were supporled by the Independent Schools Teach8r Induction Panel (Isllpl
who mOn￿t0[ our work in this area lo ensure ¢ompliancp and quality.
New Staff Inducllon
The school continued 10 Dperate a cotnprehensive induction training programme fDr all fiew etnployee5, Wlth spe¢ial focus arèas
for those whose roles Bre involved in the delivery of le3ching, therapy. cla55room or teaching depaTtmellt suppoit, or the residential
provision. especially promDting employees, underslanding of, and compelence Sn rneeling ihe needs of pupils With Dev81opmental
Language weaknesses, Specifit LeaTning Dilficullies, 8nd associaled conditions. 33 employees embarked on this induction
progiamme through the course of Ihe year ending 31. August 2023.
Nalional Professional Quèlific81ions Iprovided by The Best Practice Network and Ouls18nding Leaders Partnershipl
More House School has t8ken adv8nlage of fully-funded National Professional Qu81ific8tions INPQSI, wlth six staff engaged on
progr8mmes during the 2022-23 acadeinic year..
I X NPQLBC (National Pfofe55i0n31 Qualification in Leading Behaviour and Cultuiel
2 X NPQLT (Nalional Profe55iOll31 Qualification in Leading Teaching and Learning, in a subject. year-group or phase)
I X NPQLTD IN8tlOn81 Professional Qualification in Leading Teacher Oevelopmentl
I X NPQH (National Prolession81 Qualificallon for Headship)
I X NPQEL IN8tional Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership)
Four of these were twelve-monlh course5. 5ucce55fully completed by the 31yi Augusi 2023. The NPQH and NPQEL afe
eiEhteen-month programmes, wllh expecled completion in April 2024.
National Vocational Qualifications INVQI in Residential Care
During the COUTse of the year. three members ol the residential staff teèffl have been supported to study on the lolltswing NVQ
courses..
2 X NVQ Level 3
I X NVQ Level 5 (Tnanagementl
One middle-leèder amongst the teaching staff h8s been supporled by the school to pursue the Master of Arts Apprenllceshlp
progTamme= MA EiJu¢ational Leadership Apprenlice5hip, awarded by Coventry University,
Other mlsce118neo￿s training opportunities
Other training to SUPPDrt the school'5 Staff has included:
Mandatory trainine courses in many areas.
Exaffj board and Subject IraininE courses.
Learning Development Centre staff HCPC (Heallh Care Professionals Council) 8ccredilation update Courses for
Occupation81 Therapists Ènd Speèth & L8ngu8ge Therapists.
CPD vi5Its lo other schools.
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Accredited CPD cour5e5
The school SUPPOTled its staff other, external professiona15. to develop theii ufjder5landing and skills relating lo pupils with
Specific Learning Dif*icullies. Developmental LanguaÈe Di50rder. Autism and a550ciated Special Educational Needs. through it5 Sulte
of Level 3 8nd Level 4 CPD Si8nd8rds accredited tr8inlng and awards. Thesè professional-development programmes are design8d,
publlshed and dèllvèred by More House School.
Level 3 Award 'Effective SENO Support.
25 More House Scttool employees enrolled on this couise during the 2022-23 academic ye8r'.
Level 3 Award 'Executive Function.
2 More House School employees enrolled on this course during ihe 2022-23 academic year.,
Level 4 'Approa¢he$ lo SEN in the Classroom,
2 More House School employees enrolled on this course during the 2022-23 acadefflic year.
Spotlight Seminar Serles
We Continued delivery ol our Spotlight Seminar presentations, accessible by More House school staff and by external practilioner$
nationwide. rhe Iopic5 addressed through thi5 5erie5 were..
What Is language? 139 viewed Ihe recording.. 79 accessed the slides)
Supporting vocabulary135 viewed the fecordlng.. 54 accessed the slides)
Supporting abstract language126 viewed the re¢ording,. 41 accessed the slides)
Inference114 viewed the recording,. 36 accessed the 51ide51
Adapting verbal language ifj the cla55roorn 116 viewed the recor(Jing.' 26 acce55ed ihe slides)
Adaptlng resoufces112 vlewed the r&cording', 9 accessed the slldesl
Professlonals engaging with the Iraining and resources came from 8 mix of stale-maint8ined and Independent school 5ettlngs. and
mix of primary and se¢ondary environments.
Lecwring/fraining
Pr￿S1On of external, outTrath troining activitie5 during the course of the year ending 31 Augutt 2023 included..
Independent Schco15 Assocvotion professional development ¢outsEs- deliVe￿d th￿e ¢)n Langu8getsthe B￿s0￿E￿¢￿1￿g,
Eyecufrve Functlonand SENDin the c/￿5r00￿1
Indeppndent Schools Council national conference for Special Educatyonal Needs- delivered a semin8rtr8ining session on
EyecutiveFunct￿
Two training videos recorded and circulated to M(Ke House Sch(Jol parent> on or98nts8t￿and Deb*loon9
APPEER Chèrty SUPPOrt- a series of six 90-minute online webinars suppotyng volunteers in their ALP wot* wth autisDc gid&
plu5 an in-person workshop during a visit to the provision..
Consultancy visit to All HallDw5' School in Farnham.,
Develcprnent ol a resource handbook for parents-ongoing projett
SENCO Hub for local Schools. h05ted at More House School-4 5e55iDnsthrough the course of the year
Professionals Open Day. 25￿ April 2023, attended by 25 extemal professionals from a range of state-maintsjned a
independent schools..
Staff training for Hemdean House School. delivered in-person in January 2023.. 8ndiveurothiÉtstyin the dassroom,
Staff training for Dorset House School, delivered in-person in January 2023.. Dy51ew andNeurodNersty
Visit to Chartethouse School to discuss possible conferences for educational prof￿510￿015 and Mwe House School expert
support for the 121 SCITT Ischool-based initial teacher training) programrne,-
Hosted a visit by a group of local stste-rnaintained headteacher& Marth 2023,.
Hosted a visit from a group of charity trustees operating 3 specialist prov15ion sch¢x)l.
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Other achievements
Engagement in our community
Promoting amongst our PUFN15 re5pon5ibiltyforthe le5sfortunate in our intemational soctetyhas continued to be a very important element
of the school's aCti￿lIeS.
In the year ending 31" August 2023, the More House School community donated more than £3&000 to charitable cause% supporting the
following charities..
Agè UK
Brain Tumour Research
British Red Cro
Change olscene
Children In Need
Cornic Relief IRed Nose Dayl
Disaster5 Emer9ency Committee
Farn￿M Food Bank
Fauna & Flora International
Helen Aikell Dyslèxia Charity
Pancreatic C3ncer Action
Royal Brit15h Legion
Salv8tk)n Army
The Trussell Trust
Unlimbited
Young Mind5
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During the 2022-23 acèdemic year, More House School pupils continued to engage with elderly eare-home resident5 throu9h the school's
pen-pal letter-writing progrèmme, celebrated in the local press. Students Studwng the Level 2 8TEC in CouDtry5ide & Environment 8nd the
Level 3 BTEC in Countryside ManagÈmÈnt engaged wth conservation volunteering wth the local countryside ranger5.
Perforrnanc
In February 2023, senior years pupi15 staged their music31 theatre production. Rockbeth An innovative concept students cornbined
Shakespeare's famous Scottish playwith popular rock music. performing to full audiences in the school's Simkins Centre for the Pertcmiing
Arts. Such were the reviews. that a dec¢5ion wzs taken to take the production to the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2023. A community-wide
fundRising campaign was launched, rzising sufficient fvnds to reduce the transport, accommodation and venue costs toa sum manageab
for those participating. A week's long run wès delivered, Mth four out of six performances being sell-outs. This was a twly rema￿al￿e
experience for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
The school's musicians performed at the Frensham Fèyre, providing entertainment for the crowds Mth the Steel Pan Band and the Jazz
Band. They also provided music at the Christmas and Easter swvices and at a rnuhr(ude Of concerts and other events throughoutthe year.
Theyé8rwitnessed the final year ofourthree yea15tTrtegic I.T. development plan. During theyear, we cotnpleted thecarnpus-wde reMiing
to suprx)rt 8 newwireless-IntemÈt prowsion, realising sigrtifi¢8nt irnprovement in userexpe￿efi¢e.
Self-evaluotion and developmwt-planning
In the year to 31" August 2023, the School Development Plan ISDPI, adopted by the 8oaril of Governots. guided the work of the Core
Leadership Group and extended Senior M4n4getnent Team in itnpleTnpnting ifflprovements to the school and to it5 prov15i9n foT all pupil5.
Focused on our Khool-wide vision- To lèad in transfoming thè futurès of intelli9Ènt thildren v4ho experientÈ Specific Learning Difficultiei
Developmental Language Disorder and associated conditions. by empowering thern-and ￿ our specific aims.
The plan prowdes strategic development planning in eight keyfunttions..
Curriculum
Pastoral & Safeguarding
Residential
Therapy
Training & Outreach
Leèdership & Management
The school prides itself on a relentless pursuit of improvement and development informed by a process of continuous self-evaluation, at
all levels of the organisation. Thus, the SchoDI Developrnpnt Plan ￿maInS under constant review. In addition to maintsiniThg the highest
Possible quality of provision in re5pettof the education delivered, theoutcomes8chieved by our pupils and the qualityof pupils. experience,
including in the boarding provision, our kÉy aws of focus for continued improvement were..
the furtherdevelopment of ourprovision forsUPPOrting pupls. and employees, wellbeing, and promoting positive mentsl health..
the further development of our teacher-trnining, staff-development and professionals. training programmes, promoting our
integrated and 35pirat￿n31￿pproaCh to 5upporbng neuro-diverse learners within mainstream classroom settings.,
the Irnplementation of the third yearof our arnbitiou5. three-yÈgr l.T. sttstegy,.
the design and adoption of a sustainable financial Strategy relJting to the costs of teachers. pensions,.
the design and implementat￿￿ of 3 new proce55 for supportin9 the continued professional development of employees in pupil-
lacing roles.
Strong progres5 was made in each ol these area&
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Safeguarding
Safeguardin9 has continued to be o central priorty for the school communty. A lull-time, dedicated Head of Safeguarding bu1￿ on her
strong start in the 2021-22 academic year, and continued to develop training and support for all adults in our school Community, and for
all pypilA fulfilling the role of Designated Saf￿U8rdIThg Lead IDSLI. Throughout the yearending 31. August 2023, she continued to bÈ well-
supported by & team of deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (deputy DSLS), and the school invested in extemal supetvision suprx)rt,
recognising the comple¥ znd ernotional demands of the role. The Head of Safeguardin9 also completed supÈMsion training to ÉnakA2 her
to 5UPPOrt more eflectively colleagues wthin the Khool.
Capital projects
At the 31, August 2023 we had still not received an outcome to our planning application to install an all-weather sports pitch on the 50Uth-
e35tem side of our playing fields. e￿ct a 5ingle-5torey 5POrts pavilion and improve traffi'c congestion by increasing wrking and roadwzy
fzcilities within the school site. The govemor5 continue to pursue this project with the aim of realising greatly improved 5POrts facilities for
puyls. and for the local comrnunty and local youth cluts. rt will also reduce the congestion of traffic at key times of the day, significantly
reduting impact of the 5chool'5 operations on neighbouring residents, and will improve the safety of pedestrians on the campus.
Our other planning application, to repla￿ the dilapidated wooden buildings to the east of our Main Reception entrance with three new
Science lèboratories. and to rebuild the school surgery, addin9 welfare facilr(ies forsupport-services teams, was approved during the 2021-
22 year. Owing to a Steep rise in contrartors. quotations, the governors h8ve not yet committed the schod to this projert toking 4 prudent
approach in orderto ensure sustainèbility and good value for money. This projeu is being examined to assess opportunitie5 lor reducing
Costs 3nd rninimi￿ng disruptiDn during con5truclion.
Governance
The School continue5 to benefit fvom a team of tommittÈd and highly experiented xhool governors. who also perfofrn the role5 of charity
trustees and non-executive dirertors of the not-for-profit cornpany. limited by guarantee.
Through the course ofthe 2022-23 academic year. the governor5 Conduc￿ an external appraisal of the headmaster which provided high-
quality support for his professional development. They also approved the headmaster's application to. and engagement in the Nètional
PrOfe￿iDna1 Qualification for Executive Le3der5hip," a fulty-funded eighteen-month programrne, comrnenced in September 2022, towards
an accredited qualification iwarded by the Departrnent for Education. The course prowder select￿ was The Best Practice Network in
collaboration Mth the OLrt5tsnding Leaders Partnership.
The 9ovemors have Continued to recruit valuable expertise and skills to the board. to ensure its ca￿CIty to offer hi9hly-effective suprM)rt
and chèllenge to the school'5 headmaster and leadership team. This recognises the expettations on governors and associated workloads,
seekino to Sp￿ad such work in order to make effective and ambitious governance OF More House School sustainable in the longer-term.
The following Standing cornmittees operated through the course of the yÈar'.
Finance and General Purposes
Governance and Nominations
Safeguarding and Welfare
Teaching, Learning and Therapy
The govemors prowded 5UPPOrt to the headtn45ter and bur5arto pursue a project with the potential to lead to the expansion of the More
House School educational prwsion to a wider population ol children ?nd young people. through the estsblishment of a second school
campjs. This project prornotes a long-held ambition to spread the impact of the More House model of education through the SÈtting up
of additional schools. A nurnber of meetings were held between the school and a group potentially interested in supporting MO￿ House's
vision for expansion through the contribution of finance. At the year-end, on the 31" August 2Q23, these tèlks were still at an eady stage.
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School and Community
More House School continued to provide an essential resource to the local and widw community. The School tonfirms that it has hacl
regard to the Charty Commission's guidènce on Public Benefi't. Through the year ended 31M August 2022 More than 480 pupils were
educated bythe school. Those pupils came from a wide breadth of social backgrounds and from a wide geographical are3. 66.46% of the
rents made no financial contribution to their sons, educations ￿nCe, owing to the severity of the young per50ns' special educational
needs, those placements We￿ funded by local a￿thOrities- approximately thirty separate Ioc81 authorities. The school affLKOed discounts
to local authorities funding placps in the school dependent on the totsl numberof pupils funded by each authority. A third of pupils in the
school were fundÈd prrv8tely, 8nd approximatolya fifth of pupils received bursaries. Sixth Fonn ttudents are provided bur5arie5 relevant to
thetime spent in the school priorto entering the Sixth Form, and this support is afforded to privately funding familiesand to local authorities
Although rn05t ol the school's incorne was from public money, through fe￿ assoti3tÈd vrith placements of pupils who are the subject of
Éducatiory Health and Care plans the school was able to support a Small number of families experiencin9 financial hardship. through the
provision of exceptional bursaries or defemient ol payrnent xhernes. according to the 5ehool's me8ns-tetting process and funded by
income not derived from Iccal authority payrnents.
During the 2022-23 academic year, the school continued to support other educational profe55ionols and their s￿dentS fèr beyond the
school's g8te& through the provis¢on of free-of-charge, specialist SEND training. This wa5 delwered throu9h the well-established Spotlight
Training seminar series. The school continued to deliver its Level 3 and Level 4 professional devek)pment awards, accredited by the CPD
Standards Office (part of the Professional Developrnent Cons¢rtiurnl. The tourses are prowded to More House School employees free-of-
charge. and to non-more House School profes5iona15 at cost. We also continued to provide infomial consultsncy and advice lor many
individual te3cher5. Other e(5u¢ational profetyonals, parents ond sthi)ols thfoughout the year. We contributed our expertise wthin the
delivery of è university-led initial teacher training progrdrpme.
Additionally. More House school 5UPPOrts a variety ol othei sthools and charitable trusts by sharing expertise directly through 5eMng on
committees and boards. These include several stète-rnaintained and non-maintained schoot governorship5 and independent xhool
governorship5. 5eMng on the CReSTeD pre-registration tommittee, on the Independent Schools Council Advisory Group- SEND
(Special Education81 Needs and DI￿bilitIes1, serving as a trustee and director of the Independent Schools A550ciation. ttU5tee5hip of the
Helen Atkell Dy51exia Charity, and Safeguarding Officer for local children's sports clubs and forthe Guildford Dioce58n Guild of Church Bell-
ringers.
More House Sch¢x)I continues to svpport the development of SEND understanding and best-prachce in the independent schools. sector
through the delivery ol training ¢ourse5 for school professionals and leadership boards across the country on behalf of the IndepetKJEnt
Schoo15' Association, irKluding the traiTring of Khool Special Educational Needs ènd Disabilities Coordinator5 ISENfK051.
More House School has continued to supporttrainee Speech and LanguageTherapists from the Univer5tyof Readingthroughthe provision
of professional experience placernents. It also provided f￿¢ consukanoj for the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity relating to Safeguarding and
the relevance ol developrylentsl ￿r￿juage s￿11$ for chIld￿n and adults wrth recogni5ed literacy difficultie5.
During the year. More House School pupils arTrd staff parbcipated in a multitude of fundraising activitie5 on behalf of other charities and
projects. These included the annual Whole School Sponwred Walk for Charity, a Christmas Jumper fundraiser. and performing at the
Frensham Fayre. the course of the year. pupi15 donated more than £38,OQO to local. national. and internatK)nal charitie& including
appeals of the Disasters Emergency Committee and the British Red Cross.
More House School pupi15 continued to support eldedy and vulnerable people within the local area through the Pen Pals letter-writing
scheme, coordinated by the school's Leaming Oevelopment Centre Literacy dep8rtment stèff. Many indiwdual residents ol local residential
care-homes are now supported through the scheme. In the lead-up to Chiistmas, pupils ￿l$lted care-homes to deliver performances of
Christmas carols on the school's handbells.
The school has continued to support the local communty, and especially youth groups, through the provision of specialist facilities and
accomrnodation free of charge. During the 2022-23 academK year this included providing free atcess to sports pitches and ttsining for
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Churt JL¢niors Football Club, fvee use ol sporting facilitie5 for the Hampshire Youth Disability Cricket programme, free use of our Music and
Drarna facilities for Farnham Music and Drama, free use of school multi-passenger vehicle5 for lool Girl-Guiding, R￿￿edge'S 5t James,
Chvrch Youth Group and Boundstone Ranger5, and free use of our Music facilitie5 lor Farnharn Youth Choir.
The schod took its Senior-y￿r$. drama and music theatre production to the Edinburgh Fringe, putting on six perfomances across a week
in August 2023,. a run which included four sell-out shows, Èarnin9 the cast and crew the much-£oveted sell-out laurel. During the wee
pupils also enjoyed a wealth of other productions and perforrDance5.
Strategic report
The average number of pupils on roll during the year was 477, realising a small decrease on the previous academic yearfs average of 493.
This reflected èn exception81 dip in an otherwise continuously upward trend over recent years and. by the close of the 2022-23 acadernic
year, the registrations secured forthe followng acadernic year demonstrated a strong ￿(0very. Predictions for admissions over the cotnin9
year indicated a concem that the 5chool-roll might breach its regISte￿d cbpacity of 490. znd an application was made to the Department
for Education to increase the registered Capacity by a further 25 pupils." from 490 tc 515. At the 31*1 August 2023, this appliC￿lOn was Still
being processed by the Departrnent for Education.
Average Pupil Roll, year-on-year cornparrison
495
490
485
480
475
470
465
460
455
2017.18
2018-19
2019-20
2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
(September
Average Total Pupil Rtrll
Of those 477 pupils, placements, 66.46% were fundeis publicly. by approximatety thirty different local authorstie& for pupils in receipt of an
Educatio￿ Health ènd Care Plan. This ￿p￿sented an irKrease in funded placements compared 63% in the 2021-22 academic year, and
continuing a trend over previous yeark
2019-20
2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
Local Authority funded
Local Authoriry funded
Lotal Authority fullded
Locèl Authority funded
PrivatÈly funded
Privately funded
Privately funded
In March 2023, the schrK)l underwentiwo simultaneous routine inspettions bythe Department for EdU￿tion'S Of#ed Education and Social
Care departtnent> Priorto these inspections, the school was graded at the highest possible rating in ￿ery inspection judgement area. The
2023 inspections confirmed the continued excellente of the5chool's education and residentkl care provisions Fetaining thetop Judgemen￿.
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March 2023 Otsted inspection of More House School
Overall effectivene5S
OLrt5tanding
Outstanding
Outstanding
Outstanding
Outstanding
Outstanding
Outstsnding
Yes
The quality of education
Behaviour ond attitudes
Personal development
Leadership ènd management
Sixth-fomi provision
Overall effertweness at previous inspectton (March 20191
Does the schi)ol tneetthe inLlependent school standards?
The inspecbon report offered no r8cornmendation5 for improvement.
March 2023 Ofsted (Social Carel inspection of More House School (provision for residential pupilsl
Overall experience5 and progress of children and young people, taking into account
How well children and young people are helped and protecred
The effectivene55 of leaders and managers
Date of la51 inspection- 18 January 2022
Overall judgement at last inspection.. Outstanding
Outstandln9
Outstanding
Outstanding
The inspectors wrote..
'Theschoolhasbeenratedoutstanding forsome *in¢ yethasnotstoodsiillin it$8mthttt￿ ro evolve 8ndioirnprove.'
Ofsted Al6r¢h2023
The schoDI is approved by the (r￿jn(lI for the Regi5tr8tion of Schods Teaching Dyslexic pupils ICReSTeDI, under their Specialitt Provision
category. The three-yearlyquallty-a￿UranCeVlsrt as part of the re-accreditation process most recentlytook place in FebftJary2020. resulting
in the sthcol'5 re-accreditation for the coming three years, and realising some ektremely encouraging comments from the visiting CReSTeD
CCn5ultant. This accreditation was extended through to 2024 omng to the backlog of re-accreditstion and initial accreditation visits
experienced by CReSTeD following the disruption ofthe pandemic years.
Managing the heakh and Safety arrangements for ernployees. pupils and wsitors to the school site remains a high priority. Durin9 the year
to 31° August 2023 many actions were implemented in accordance with a￿lce and recommendations prowded by our eklemal Health &
Salety. Fire and other consultant&
Student outcomes in respp¢t of accredited courses at Leve5 2 IGCSE and equivalentl and at Level 3 IA Level and equivalent) remained
exceptionally strong. and a majority of Sixth Form leavers were supported totransition to university. Others, plans included apprenticeships,
other Level 3 studies. and planned gap-yeafs priorto onward progression.
The school continued to implement its ambitious three-year strategic l.T. development plan, the year ending 31° August 2023 completing
n ambitious three-year plan. This included the completion of the rewring of the entire campus and installation of an upgraded wireless
Intemet system.
A formal consultstion between the govemors and affetted ernployees commenced in spring 2Q23, concerning a proposal to rnèlla9e the
financial risk associated with the Te8chers' Pension Scheme by Mthdtswing from the scheme and replacing it 8 defined Contribution
scheme. This consultation was affected by industrial artion coordinated by trade-unions. in which approximate￿ 50% ofthe 5chool'5
teaching staff engaged. In spito of this the school m8n8ged to deliver on-c3mpus educational provision to the vast majority ol its PLspiIs
throughout. The fomial consultation concluded befo￿ the end of the 2022-23 academK year, although thÈ dispute ￿th trade-unions
remained unresolved at the 31" Au9USt 2023. In Spptpmber 2023, the govemors sought the assistance of the inde￿ndent dispute-
resolution service, ACAS, inwting the unions to engage. This led to ? suctèssful resolution early in the Mithaelmas lautwhnl school tem)
which will maintain the employerfs contribution rate at 21.3% of salary. with effect from 1" September 2024.
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The school's ￿StleSS ambition lor continued improvement in all aspects ol the delivery ol its mis510n- to empower our pupils to transform
their fUtU￿s- was refieited in a wide consultation informing a comprehensive. whole-school self-ev£luation exercise and review of the
school development plan. to re31ise a new set ol irnprovernent priorities, recomrnended to, and adopted by the school's board of governors
and trustees. These improvement projects were described in detailed im￿ementation plans owned bythe school's senior leadership (Core
Leadership Group) and engaging members of the wider Senior Management Team, middle leaders, and wder staff team. The school
evaluation and iMprovem￿t plans were afforded extemal scrutiny during the March 2023 Ofsted inspections.
Future plans
The key a￿a$ of focus for strategic rnanagetnent 6nd development plènning for the 2023-24 year beyond comprise".
responsive strategic financial planning to protect the qualityand sustain3bilityofthe school's provision. and support its expansion
¥vithin a dimate of financial <hallerYJe for independent charitable schools..
delivery of 311 aspects of the School Development Plan..
effective, contlnUOU5 evaluation and strategic-developrnent planning zddressing strengths and Opportunitie4
development and expansion olteacher-training, ongoing 5taff-development and ofthe school's outreach programm< including
provision of trasning for external Inon-more House School) educational professionals and development of resources for
supporting porents..
adoption of £ new strategic l.T. development plan. including the approach to pupil devices,.
capital development of the site and facilities in accordance with the School Development Plan.,
development ofthe charity's wider stratÈ9y.
School Development Plan
Directed by an adopted, SCI￿01 Development Plan, reali5Éd through a process of cornprehensive 5elf-evaluation and external evaluation.
the governors and lÈèdership are commitied to pursuing art arnbitious programme of continuou5 development Tn all areas to prornote
excellence in è118SPÈCts of thÈ school's prDVi510n forpupi15 and in its Outreach artivitie5. The governors identifythe operation ol continuou%
rigorous and objertbfe self-evaluation and strategic development-plènning a$ an essentièl element of the school's continued success in
realisin9 its ambition a5 a centre of excellence in 311 a5pert5 of it5 work. and as a world leader in the education and sUPPOrt of intelligent
pupils vlith Specific Leaming DiffituhiÈx Developmental Language D150rders and associ3ted conditions transforming such children'5 futures
by empoweiiE)g them.
Embedded pro￿$Se5 of departmental evaluation and developrnent-planning feed into whole-school arrangement5for identifying strengths,
V4e¥kne55e5 opportunities ensuring effective evalL¢ation. Reflecting this documentation and processes sUPPOrting departmental and
indkvidual employee evaluation and development-planning ensure coordination with the school-wide development priorities.
Governance
The developmentolgovernance arrangernents continuesto be a priority, ensuring effective succession-planning for governan￿ and robust
wovision of support and challenge for senior leaders and the wKler staff and school c¢)mmunity.
Staff and professionals, trainin9
More House SchoDI remains tommitted to the effertive training èrKI continued profe5sonal development of r(5 Staff. Transferring the
school's approach to supporting the professional tlevelopment of Its employees to a coaching model 15 an important School Development
èn projetl External training for all ernployee& and for man3ger5 ha5 been conducted. and will l￿d to further training and support in the
20Z3-24 academic year.
It is interKled to continue the school's engagement in initial teacher-training, and to the upskilling of all staff in supporting pupils with
Developwental Language weaknesses. Specific Leaming Diffi'culties. including Dyslexia. and 3SSOCl8ted conditions. We recognise that our
pupi15 are intelligent and capable, providing they are supported to recognise their natural aptitudes, and to hamess their stTrngths. The
quality of professionals, practice in all areas, including academi< therapeutic, pastoral, ènd residential, greatly InflUen￿S pupils. social and
academic outcomes.
The governors are ambitious foi the expansion of this provisioiL ￿t09￿151n9 the benefrt for teachers and pupils far beyond More House
School's gates at a time when the physital constraints of the 5ch¢)ol facilities make continved growth in pupil number5 unfea5ible. It
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therefore intended to widen access to this tr8inin9, developing a sUstsi￿b1e fomiat and expanding the offer to include other course5 and
associated resources. This is èn excitin9 projÈtt which the governors recognise as yielding direct benefit to increasing number5 01 children
and young people, as a greater numbei ol educational professionals improve their understanding, confidence and skn'll in supportin9
effettwely neuro-dwerse learners.
l.T. Strategy
With the successful implementation of all aspects of the school s three-year l.T. strategic development plèn, concluding on the 31" August
2023. the school recognises the vital importance of strategic planning forthe fijture. ensuring that l.T. planning is integratedwith all asperts
of the School Development Plan. The focus for the coming year is the￿fOre thè èdoptiorTr of a new ttrategit plan for the dÈveloprnent of
the 5chool'5 1.T. infrastructure, pmvision and staffing. A key focus of this will be defining the luture pathway for student dewces in the
school.
Capital development
The nature of the school site requires ongoin9 commr(mentto the mainlenance development olthe schcol'5 fabric and f3olibe5. This
ensures the school's resources support effertively the needs of pupi15 and the school. and address Issues ol ageing temporary wooden
structures ererted in the 1990s. The following projetts hève been approved prowsionally. by the Board of Governors..
re-development of thè St Matthew'5 and Coach House buildings adj3£ent to Main House. realising improvement to the surgery
facilities andtothe tea¢hing 3nd prep.-room facilities forthe Science department ond providing facilities for catering and eststes
empl¢iyees Iplanfiing has been approved, but Steep increases in quoted costs necessitste further due diligen￿ and evaluation of
plans),.
(￿atron of an all-weather mU￿1-use garnes pitch IMUGAI usingthecrosslanes paddocK addre551ng the identified lackofsufficient
facilitie5 for trTreeting p￿P115. physical education and 5POrts development needs including the provision of a small pavilion
comprising two changing-room5 3nd space to SuP￿rt the 3Ctivities ol The Friends ol More House School. and also including
development of a n•v access roadbvèy irnproving pedestrian5' safety and the management of vehicles Iwryth delay5 to the
planning-proce55, it 15 ew5aged that this project will take place in 2024-25- however. again, increased costs necessitate review
of financial planning forthis proje¢t),'
re-developrnent of the St David'5 and l.T. Support Setvice5 block (expected completion 2027),.
re-development of the Don Bosco Mathematics department block (expected completion 20281..
replacement of the facilites for swimming and indoor-5POrtS W¢th a new 5PDrts centre. providing indoor-swimrning facilitie5,
sports-h311 and fithess-gym lexperted complebon 20301.
Expanslon
The èmbition to afford access to 8 MO￿ House Èducation to 8 muth wider KK)pulation of childrèn and young people with Specific Leaming
Difficulties Developmental Language Disorder and 3ss(Kiated speci81 educational neÈds remains strong, and the sthool continues to
investigate possible avenues to expanding the PTQViSion through the opening ol a second school slte. Enabling acce55 lorfernale pupils is
key aspettof this8mbition. wognising the lackof svitable prowsion for intelligentchildren, of both sexes, who benefrtfroma mainstream.
academic curriculum delivered in a rnannerwhich SUPPDrt5 their cognitive profile and le4rning difficultie>
Strate9y
The 9ovemors and trustees keep underreviewthechariws wider strategy in respect of growth, ￿Cognis1n9 a constant ambition to improve
the educational Jnd social experience and outcornes ol a wider popul*ion of children and young people who experience challenge owing
to special educational need5 and di5abilitie5 ISENDI.
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Risk
The Goveming Body, which recognises its statutory obligations in respect of risk rnanagemeni works ￿th the Headmaster and Bufsar
on an on-going b85is, to keep the school's artivities under review, particularly with regard to any tn3jor risks th* may arise from time
to tirne. as well as the systems 8nd procedures estsblished to manage thetn. The Headtna5ter and Bursar tnonitor the effectivenes5
of the system of internal controls and reports to the Governing Body in detail on an annual ba515. The Govemors believe the major
risk5 identified by this proce55 (fire, acciderit5 & injuries, 1055 of incotne, fraud, cyber-attacksl have been mitigated to an acceptable
level through the exrensDiÈ Ènd tomprehensive use of risk Jsse55rnents recorded in a risk register. robust internal control systems
extensive insurance cover, and gther appropriate controls.
The1m￿￿l￿on from 1"SepteTnbeT2019olan increase in ernployer5' cont¥ibutions from 16.48%to 23.￿, and8 furtherimpending increase
in 2024 (now known to be 5% frorTI April 20241 to the Teachers. Pensions Scheme has highlighted the risk of ever-increasing contributions
of indeterminate amount This led the Governors to review the risk to the School's ability to fund future development of the school, and
therefore the Schocl's membership of the scheme. In the year, Governors entered into 8 consultation process with tnernber5 of the 5chetne
in respect ol potential withdrawal from the Teachers, Pension Kheme, and ti betng replaced th è Defined Contribution scheme. The
consultation process proved to be a difficult one, with considerable opposition from some members of the scheme, leading to industrial
acbon. The settlement of this dispute required the school's recognition of the NEU ènd NAsuwf, the retention ol the Teachers, Pension
Scheme as a hybrid scheme, and the option of joining a new Defined Contribution scheme. The total employer'5 contribution to both
schemeswill be 21.3%. These schemes will be effecbve from the 151 September 2024.
Although the decline in boarding numbers was arrested in the yeaf. the viability ol oflering this facility in its current forniat is still at risk,
and therefore risks an adverse emecf on pupil nurnbers Bnd the School's finances.
With many of the School's building5 being of wooden construction. P￿ventst1Ye maintenance for all buildings is an essential part of
mitigating the risk of major repair5 and ￿construCtion in the future. which could lead to risks to the School's ability to deliver education to
the pupils at the some high level. Planned development ol the 51te. including the redeveloprnent of the St Matthew's complex of building,
St David'5 and the IT Setvices Support Semces block and the Don B05co Mathematics department will see further mitlgation of the risks as
these building a￿ replaced. However. ccmmitment to these project5 is a risk to the school's hawng sufficient funds to deliver its primary
purpose, the education and well-being of its pupil& This risk is mitigated by forward planning to ensure that reserves remain at the level
nÈcessatyto fulfil all the school's commitrnents.
The risk ol failure of the School's IT fatilitie5 has been mitigated by the Head of IT Services. planning and investment in the upgrading ol
school'5 IT inlra5twcture and resources. This is, however, kept under constant rewew.
A bJrther risk to the school's ability to provide the apprOpri￿e level of education and 5UPPDrt 15 the recwitment retention of suitabty
qualified staff. Therefore. the school has undertaken a review of the leve15 of rernunerEtion offered by the tnainta1ned and independent
sectors as is that offered by the NHS A9enda for Change in respert ol our Learning Development and Nursing staff. The introduction of
defined pay scales and è ￿vIsion of the pèy politywill tak2 place in 2023-24.
The politKal debate surrounding the charitrble stotU5 of independent 5chool& and in particular. the imposition of VAT on independent
sthool fe25 is taking on a higher profile. It appear5 likely that il there is a change of government, a Labour administration will enact this
change With 60% of the 5chool'5 lee income coming from Local Authorities who, it is anticipated, will be able to recovertheir VAT, the risk
to the school 15 the effect on pnvate ￿rents, ability to fund an 8dditional 20% Icurrent rate of VATI on the 40% fee income that they
p￿sent. which could lead to a fall in privately funded pupil numbers. Govemors are closety monitoring this risk and looking at Way5 to
rnitigate its impact. In particular the potential for the fees for Independent Special Schools being exempt orzero-rated.
Similarty, this could remove the school's discount o* Busine55 Rate& Thi5 is 4150 being d05ety monitored by governor5 and cost efficiencie5
to mitigate this increase in costs will ￿ consid@￿.
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Finance review
The net income forthe yearcornprised..
2022-23
2021-22
Variance
Charitable IncotrTre
£9.686.923
£9,283.072
£403,851
£15,147
£18,140
£437.138
Investments
£16.796
£1,649
Don8tions etc.
£34.102
£15.962
Totsl Gross In¢offle
£9.737.821
£9,300,683
Raising Funds Expènditu
Charitable Expenditure
Totsl EMpenditu¥e
£142,311
£83,798
£6,746,154
£￿29,952
-£58.513
£9,42I267
-£676.113
£9.564.578
-£734,626
Net Income
£173.243
£470.731
-£297,468
With fee rates increasing by 3.75%. and increased income from grants and lettings income was £437,138 higher than last ye3f.
Expenditure overall w05 £734.626 higherthan lastyear, of whith just over half1£371,5261 was in respert of increased staffiry costs.
including a 5% in(￿aSe in ba￿£ rate5 and the cost of additional ￿sOUrC￿. The £363,71￿ inc¥e8se in eKpenses reP￿sentS an overall
increase in all cost centye5, and an increased depreciation charge.
Investment in Fixed A$5ets during the yearcomprised..
Freehold Land & Buildings
St Matthews Developrnent
MUG*i Pawlion & Roadway
£89.947
£17,838
£107,785
Furniture and Equipment
Gym Refijrbishment
IT Strategic Project
£19,574
£273,274
£292,848
Totsl Additions
£400.633
Funds have been retained in preparation for the Site Development Project scheduled for 2023-24. This exciting proje£tcomprlses the
-development cf the St Matthews and Coach House buildings adjacent to Main House, realisin9 improvement to the surgery facilitiès.
to the teaching and prep.-room facilities for the Science department, and proMdin9 lacilities for catering and estates emplo
(planning has been approved expeded cotnpletion 20251.
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Resources
The programrne ol improvement to building5 was paused this year, since fund5 were retsined for the Site Oevelopment Projert. Further
improvementand refurbi5hrnent is conterTiplated in line Mth the school's ten-year building developrnent plon and the school's main overall
str8tegic developrnent plan that address￿ oll a5pert5 Qf the school's composition. The school'5 mana9ÈmÈnt bolieves it is well resourced.
but resources Can go out of date quickly and need renewal rÈgu18rly. Renew31 is very important in the lilecycle of the school and therefore
staff undergo regiJl3r training, including safeguard training. the curriculum taught at the school undergoes regular ￿le￿, its technology is
updated in order to keep staff and students at the leading ed9e of innovation and this includes updating to the newest Softwa￿ packages
ndpr a licenced Microsoft scheme for schools and othertechoologie5. Boarding accommodation is maintained so as to offer a welcorning,
(Jean and homely feeling to boarders and classroom5 are resourced so as to provide an environment conducive to teachirq and lÈtrnin
The GoverrK)r5 believp the 5ch¢ol is appropriately resour￿.
Fundraising
The School carries out no fundraising artniitieswiih the public and consequently ha5 had no complaints in this respect. ILastyearthere were
no fundraisirrfj activities With the publii either).
Investment powers. policy and performance
The income and property of the company whence50ever derived shall be appli￿ solely towards the promotion of the charitable objetts of
the company as set forth in the Memorandum. To achieve thi& the School aims to implement an efficient stwctured and effÈrtive method
of working to Ensure ma￿ House School finances are kept sale and Secure 50 8S they c8n be made readily available to service the growng
needs of the school. Investment ￿gardIng capital projects are authon5ed bythe Board of Govemors in conjunction with recomtnendations
from the Finance & General Purposes Committee. More House Schty)S's Finantial Policy is for progression ofthe schoo5 to be achieved only
as funds allow without the aid of additional borri)wing. Here at More House pducational needs must èlways be the driving influence. We
are always attentive to the opportunities available that will optimi5e the teachin9 our students receive and the leaming potential th3t can
be gained. Financial mana9etnentwill show evidence whether sufficient funds can be made available to change a suggested possibility into
reality. This policy has proved its worth overthe many years that More House School has been growing and adapting itsellto the'future5'
environrnent. Using extetnal funding for the purchase of external assets such as land and hwsing which could in the future be sold off
without detrirnent to the School 15 permissible under this policy.
Reserves
The khool's policy is to generateand maintain ￿SerVeS primarilyto fund projects aimed at maintaining or improving the fabricand facilities
ofthe school and dependent upon ri5kto which the org8nisation may be exposed from time to time. As a Schwl operating'n¢t for profit,
our reseNesare kept tothe lowest ba5elinethatwill ensu￿ its continuance. Therefore. the specific level of resetve5that15 deemed necessary
may change from year to year as determined by the Board of Govemors but never less than 1.5 month5. total $8lary costs equivalent to
8.75% of incijrne. As most ttaff are on two/three months, notice. it 15 IntendÈd as funds allow to seek to mzintoin reserves equivalent to 3
months. total salèry costs, currently £1,700,OCKJ, equivalent to 17.5% of income. At times, when larger project5 are planned OT underway
this may mean retaining reserves from one year to be used in the subsequent year(sl. Reserves must be realistic and it Is recogni5ed that
they will not be able to coverevÈry riskto the organi5ation. butcan go sornewayto gbving the management ofthe School time to undertake
damage limitation and rnanage the prevailing conditions. The Govemors require re5etve fund5 ordinarity to be kept on deposit and thus to
gain bank interest15u4ett tothe prev6iling etonomic environmentl. Generated funds at thè Ènd of each fi'nancial year are transferred into
School reserve5 and thereafter c¢ntrDlled underthe authorisation of the Governors.
The Governors monitor the rese￿e5 ol the school by considering the availability ol cash compared with the demands of the School's
expenditure against the timing ol its income. As with ￿h￿r schools our cash flow is affected by the tirning of the fees and receipts fvom
parents and LEA%. The school continues to be exposed to the weight of LEAS withholding payments in an attempt to influÈnce/dÈtide upon
the Setting of our feès ès opposed to the school's Trustee5 and Board of Directors. This continues to be particulady distutbing both
operationally and finaficially for the school and is therefore causing the Governors to keep greater funds in re5erye due to the behaviour of
some LEAS each autumn term. At the end of 31 August 2023. the SchoDI held ￿serveS of £3,060,484. This level of reserve5 reflerts the
school'5 financial cornmitment, its preparation for the School Devebpment Project and the contingency of three months. salary cost5. The
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The Gard'ner Memorial knmited known as More House S¢hool
Report and Actounts forthe year ended 31$1 August 2023
School h8S 81so designatedthe Sum of£11,570,844 in a fixed asset fund, which represents the historical investment in the fabricofthe estate
nd is therefore not deemed to be readity avai13ble. Restrirted ￿elveS for the exception of £15,532 were expended for the puwe for
which they were given.
Statement of Governors, responsibilities
The Govemors a5 director5 of the charitzble company, are responsible for preparing the Governors, Report and the finantial statements in
accordance with applicable law and regulation&
Cornp3ny law require5 the directors to prepare financial Statements for each ffnancial year. Under that law the directors have elected to
prepare the financial statements in accord8nce with UnitÈd Kingdorn Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting
Standaid5 and applicable lawl. Under company law the dirertors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that
they give a true and fair view of the state of 8flairs of the cornpany and of the proff( or loss of the company for th8t period. In preparing
these financial statements, the directors are reoijired to..
select suit8ble accounting PDlicie5 and then apply them Consistent￿,.
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.,
make judgments and a￿ounting estimate5 that are reasonable and prudenL
state whether applicable UK accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures diKlosed and explained
in the financial statements,. and
prepare the financial statements on the going con￿rn basi5 unle55 it is inappropriate to presume that the compawwll continue
in business.
The directors are responsib￿ for keeping adequate atcounting record5 that are sufficwdnt to show and explain the companys transattions
and disclose with reasonabte accuracy at any time the financial position of the cornpany and enable them to ensure that the finanoal
ststementscomptywith theC¢)mpanie5Act 2006. Theyare also responsible lorsafegu£rding the assets olthecompanyand hence lortsking
reasonable steps forthe preventH)n and detection of fraud and otherirregularff(ies.
So faras each of the directors is awa￿ at the tirne the report 15 approved..
there is no relevant audit tnfomww)n of whith the cornpanys auditors are unaware,. and
the directors have taken all steps th4t they oughtto have taken to rnake themsefves aware of any relevant audit information and to
estsblish that the auditors ale aware of that infoirnation.
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The Gard'ner Memorial Limited known a5 More House School
Report and Accounts for the year ended 31" August 2023
AUDITORS
A re501ution proposing the re-appointment of Hoysmacintyre LLP as auditors to the companywill be put to the annual general meeting.
In approving this Govemors, Report the Govemors are also 3pproving the Strategic RetK)rt included here in their capacty as Cornpany
Directors.
Approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on P March 2024 and signed on its behalf ty.
Glenn Handley (Chairof Gove
norsl
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The Gard'ner Memorial Limited known as More House Sthotsl
Report 8nd Accounts for the year ended 31" August 2023
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF
THE GARD'NER MEMORIAL LIMITED, MORE HOUSE SCHOOL
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of More House School, The Gard'ner Memorial Limited for the year
ended 31 August 2023 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, Balance SheeL Statement of Cash
Flows and notes to the financial ststements. including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial
reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom
Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 rhe FinancialReporting Standardapplicable
in the UKandRepublic oflrelandlunited Kingdorn Generally Accepted Accounting Prarticel.
In our opinion, the financial statements..
give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 August 2023 and of the
charitable company's nel movement in funds, including the income and expenditure. for the year then
ended-,
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice,. and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companie5 Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We condutted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUK)l and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the
audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the
ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S
Ethical Standard, and we have fvlfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our
opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the ISAS IUKI require us to
report to you where=
the governors, use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial
ststements is not appropriate,. or
the governors have not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material uncertainties that
may cast significant doubt about the charitable company's ability to continue to adopl the going
concern basis of accounting for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial
statements are authorised for issue.
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The Gard'ner Memorial Limited ktbowll a5 More House School
Report ènd Accounts for the year ended 31" August 2023
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF
THE GARD'NER MEMORIAL LIMITED, MORE HOUSE SCHOOL {continuedl
Other infom)ation
The governors are responsible for the other information. The other irnformation comprises the information
included in the Governors, Annual Report and the Report of the Chair of Governors. Our opinion on the financial
statements doe5 not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our
reporL we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and,
in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or
our knowledge obtained in the audit or othenNise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material
inconsistencies or apparent material mi55tatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material
misstatement in the financial statements or a material misststement of the othef information. If, based on the
work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are
required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the
course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Governors. Annual Report (which
incorporates the strategic report and the directors, report).
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006
require5 US to report to you if, in our opinion..
adequate accounting record5 have not been kept by the charitable company,, or
the charitable company financial ststement5 are not in agreement with the accounting records and
returns,. or
certain disclosures of governors, remuneration specified by law are not made,. or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of governors for the financial statements
explained more fully in the ststement of governors, responsibilities set out on page 20, the governors (who
are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the
preparation of the fi'nancial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such
internal control as the governors deterrnine 15 necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that
are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error.
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The Gald'ner Memorial Limited known as More House School
Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2023
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF
THE GARD'NER MEMORIAL LIMITED. MORE HOUSE SCHOOL Icontinuedl
In preparing the financial statements, the governors are responsible for assessing the charitable company's
ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the
going concern ba515 of accounting unless the governors either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to
cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our
opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of a55urance. but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with ISAS IUKI will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise
from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be
expected to Infl￿enCe the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial ststements.
Based on our understanding of the charitable company and the environment in which it operates. we identified
that the principal risks of non-compliances with laws and regulations related to the regulatory requirements of
the Charity Commission and OFSTED, and we considered the extent to which non-compliance might have a
material effect on the financial statements. We also considered those laws and regulations that have a direct
impact on the preparation of the financial statements such as the Companies Act 2006, Charities Act 2011,
Charities SORP120191 and payroll taxes.
We evaluated managemenys incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial
Statements lincluding the risk of override of controls) and determined that the principal risk was related to the
recognition of voluntary income. Audit procedures performed by the engagement team included..
Enquiries of management regarding correspondence with regulators and tax authorities,.
Review of relevant committee meeting minutes,.
Discussions with management including consideration of known or suspected instances of non-
compliance with laws and regulation and fraud-,
Reviewing the controls and procedures of the charity, Particularly in relation to the recording of income
and processing of payments and payroll, to ensure these were in place throughout the year,.
Evaluating management's controls designed to prevent and detect irregularities.,
Reviewing and testing journal entries made in the year, particularly those made as part of the year-end
financial reporting process.. and
Challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in their critical accounting estimates
which comprise depreciation and bad debts provision.
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The Gard'ner Memorial Lifflited known as More House School
Report and Accounts forthe year ended 31$1 August 2023
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF
THE GARD'NER MEMORIAL LIMITED. MORE HOUSE SCHOOL Icontinuedl
Because of the inherent limitstions of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detett all irregularities, including
those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This
risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions
reflected in the financial statements. as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance.
The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves
intentional concealmenL forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial
Reporting Council's website at.. www.frc.or
-uk/auditorsres
onsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's
reporL
Use ofour report
This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part
16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable
company's members those matter5 we are required to state to them in an Auditor'5 report and for no other
purpose. To the fvllest extent permitted by law. we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than
the charitable company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work. for this reporL or
for the opinions we have formed.
LLP
Kathryn Burton (Seniorstatutoryauditor)
forand on behalf of Hoysmacintyre LLP, StatutoryAuditor
10 Queen StreetPlace
London
Date..
2nd February 2024
EC4R IAG
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Tht Gard'ner Memorial Limited known as More HoLtse School
Report and Accounts forthe year ended 31" August 2023
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Fund5
2023
2022
INCOME FROM:
Notes
Charitsble artivities:
School fees receivable
9,310,971
9,310,971
375,952
9,087,282
195,790
Other School income
375,952
Investments- interest
16,796
16,796
1,649
Voluntary sources..
Appeal and other donations
3,096
31,006
34,102
15,962
9,706,815
31.006
9,737,821
9,3(X),683
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising fund
Fundraising and development
Finance and other costs
8,641
8,641
133,670
14,195
69,603
133,670
142,311
142,311
83.798
Charitable Expenditure:
School operating costs
Teaching costs
Boarding and catering
Premises
5,373,269
1,416,134
25,012
5,398,281
1,416,134
1,469,7S4
1,138,098
5,096,014
1,334,903
1,305,102
1,010,135
1,469,754
1,138,098
Support and governance costs
Total expenditure
9,539,566
25,012
9,564.578
8,829,952
Net Income/net movement in funds
167,249
5.994
173.243
470,731
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
14,464,080
9.538
14,473.618
14,002,887
Total funds carried forward
12
£14,631,329
£15,532 £14,646,861
£14,473,618
A summary Income and Expenditure account has not been prepared as this information 15 given above. The results
above are in respect of continuing artivities.
The notes on pages 36 to 55 form part of these financial statements.
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The Gard'ner Memorial Limited known as More House School
Report and Accounts for the yeaf ended 31" August 2023
BALANCE SHEEr
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2023
COMPANY NUMBER 523768
2023
2022
Notes
FIXED AsS￿s
13,478,999
13,315,691
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
211,076
4,074,032
133,475
3,380,716
Cash at bank and in hand
4,285,108
3.514.191
CREDITORS: Amounts falling due
within one year
Fees in advance
1755,8121
1483,2841
1315,537)
{471,6891
Other creditors
11,239,096)
(787.2261
NET CURRENT ASSETS
3,046.012
2,726,965
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
16,361,703
16.205,964
CREDITORS= amounts falling due
after more than one year
11.714,8431
11,732,346)
TOTAL NET ASSETS
£14,646.860
£14,473.618
FUNDS..
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
12
- GENERAL
3,060,484
11,570,844
2,767,430
11,696,650
DESIGNATED
RESTRICTED FUNOS
12
15,532
9,538
TOTAL
£14,646,860
£14,473,618
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Govemors on 7, March, 2024 and were
signed
elow on its behalf by..
Glenn Handley Ichairt
Pam Edworthy (Deputy Chairl
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The Gard'ner Memorial Limited known as More House khool
Report and Accounts for the year end￿ 31. August 2023
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
2023
2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash providedbyoperatsng
activities (Note 78}
1,209.065
643,568
Cash flow5 from investing activitie5:
Interest from investments
16,796
194,4071
1,649
172,8491
Interest payable on loans
Purchase of tangible fixed asset5
Proceeds from sale of tangible fixed assets
1400,633)
1660,1521
1,790
Net cash usedin investing artiwties
1478,2441
(729,5621
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of loan
137,5041
147.3581
Ivet cash usedin financing artivities
137,504}
147,3581
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year
693,317
1133,3521
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the year
3,380.716
3,514.068
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
£4,074,033
£3,380,716
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT
At1
Other
September
2022
non-ca5h
At 31 August
2023
Cash flows
changes
Cash and bank
3,380,716
693,377
4,074,033
The notes on pages 36 to 55 form part of these financial statements.
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The Gard'ner Memorial Limited knowrh as mts￿ House School
Report and Accounts for the year ended 31. August 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
Basis of Accounting
The financial ststements have been prepared in accordance with the Ststement of Recommended Practice
for Charities ISORP 20151 (Second Edition, effective I January 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006.
The Gard'ner Memorial Limited More House School meets the definition of a public benefit entity under
FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unle55
otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notels).
b)
Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis
Having assessed the school'5 financial position ond plans for the foreseeable fvture, the risks to which the
School is exposed including the ongoing impact of the rising Cost of living and inflationary pressures, and
the detsiled cash projections and budgets to August 2024, the Governors are satisfied it remains
appropriate to prepare the accounts on a going concern basis. There are no material uncertainties
regarding the School's going concern status.
Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the accounting policies, Governors are required to make judgement estimates.
and assumptions about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from
other sources. The estimates and underlying assumptions are based on historical experience and other
factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affected current and future
periods.
In the view of the governors, no assumptions concerning the future or estimation uncertainty affecting
a55ets or liabilities at the balance sheet date are likely to re result in a material adjustment to their carrying
amounts in the next financial year.
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The G8id'nÈr Memorial Limited known as More House School
Report and Accounts forthe yearended 31, August 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
dl
Income recognition
All income is recognised once the School has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income
will be received and the amount of income can be measured reliably.
Fees receivable and charges fof services and use of the premises, less any allowances, scholarships,
bursaries granted by the School against those fees, but including contributions received from restricted
funds, are accounted for in the period in which the setvice is provided.
Voluntsry incoming resources are accounted for as and when entitlement arises, the amount can be
reliably quantified and the economic benefit to the School is considered probable. Voluntary income for
the School's general purposes is accounted for as unrestricted and is credited to the General Reserve.
Where the donor or an appeal ha5 imposed trust law restrictions, donation income is tredited to the
relevant restricted fund and incoming endowments are accounted for as permanent trust capital or
expendable trust capital, according to whether the donor intends retention is to be permanent or not.
Investment income from bank balances and fixed interest securities is accounted for on an accruals basis.
Government grants
Govemment grant income represents the total amount received from the Department of Education under
the Coronavirus Recovery Scheme).
Expenditure
Expenditure is accrued as soon as 3 liability is considered probable, discounted to present value for longer-
term liabilities. Expenditure attributable to more than one cost category in the SOFA is apportioned to
them on the basis of the estimated amount attributable to each activity in the year, either by reference to
staff time or the use made of the underlying assets. as appropriate. Governance costs comprise the costs
of complying with constitijtional and statutory requirements. Irrecoverable VAT is included with the item
of expenditure to which it relates.
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The Gard'ner Memorial Limited known as More House School
RepK)rt and Accounts for the year ended 31$1 August 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
gl
Fixed Assets
All fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Expenditure on fixed assets is capitalised where the
cost lor the value if donatedl is in excess of £5,000.
Depreciation is provided to write off the cost of fixed assets, other than freehold land, using the following
methods..
Freehold buildings
Furniture and equipment
Computer equipment
Motor vehicles
50 years
10 years
4 years
S years
Over the life of the lease
Leased assets
h)
Hire Purchase and Finance leases
Assets obtained under hire purchase and finance leases are capitalised as tangible fixed assets. These
assets are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives. Finance leases are those
where substantially all of the benefits and risks of ownership are assumed by the company. Obligations
under such agreements are included in creditors net of the finance charges allocated to future periods.
The finance element of the rental payment is charged to the Statement of Financial Activities so as to
produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the net obligations outstsnding in each period.
Pensions
Retirement benefits to employees of the School are provided through two pension schemes, one defined
benefit and one defined contribution. The pension cost5 charged in the Statement of Financial Activities
are determined as follows..
The Teachers, Pension Scheme this scheme is a multi-employer pension scheme. It is not Possible to
identify the College's share of the underlying assets and liabilities of the Teachers, Pension Scheme on
conslstent and reasonable basis and therefore, as required by FRSI 02, account5 for the scheme as if it
were a defined contribution scheme. The School's contributions, which are in accordance with the
recommendations of the Government Actuary, are charged in the period in which the salaries to which
they relate are payable.
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The Gard'ner Memorial Limited known as More House School
Report and Accounts for the year Ènded 31" August 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES ICONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
Personal Pension Plan this is a defined contribution group personal pension plan with Prudential or
NEST. Employer's pensions costs are charged in the period in which the salaries to which they relate are
payable.
Funds
The different funds are defined as follows..
Restricted funds are those funds which are to be used in accordance with specific instructions imposed
by the donor or trust deed.
Unrestricted fvnd5 are those funds available to the School for its general purposes. It is the F)olicy of the
governors to retain in unrestricted funds, amounts which in their judgemenL can help to mitigate the
short-term effects of income volatility and retain funds to generate sufficient incorne to meet current and
future operational activities of the School.
k)
Debtors
Fee and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes bank accounts, cash and short term highly liquid investments with
short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar
account.
m) Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the School has a present obligation resulting from a past
event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third paty and the amount due to settle the
obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at
their settlement amount after allowing foi any trade discounts due.
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The Gard'ner Memorial Limited known as More House School
Report and Accounts for the yearended 31" August 2023
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YLqR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
FEES RECEIVABLE
2023
2022
Fees receivable consist of..
School fees
9,959,111
1648,1401
9,826,827
1739.5451
Less.. bursaries, grants and allowances
£9,310,971
£9,087,282
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES- OTHER INCOME
2023
2022
Extras and other educational income
94,066
34,497
119,018
128,371
87,937
23.162
52,670
Registration feeslFIL
Government grants- job retention scheme
Sundry income
32,021
£375,952
£195,790
ANALYSIS OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE - 2023
Total
Total
Staff costs
Other
Depreciation
2023
2022
Raising funds:
Fundraising and
development
Finance costs
8,641
8,641
14.195
133,670
133,670
69,603
Charitable Activities:
School operating costs..
Teaching
Boarding and catering
Premise5
4.965,760
432,521
5,398,281
1,416,133
5,096,014
1,334,904
814,420
601,713
251,746
768,840
654,066
369,259
563,942
1,469,754
1,138,099
1,305.101
1,010.135
Support and governance
£6,800,766 £2,199,870
£563,942
£9.564,578
£8.829,952
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The Gard'ner Memorial Limited k[￿wn as More House School
Report and Account5 for the year ended 31" August 2023
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
ANALYSIS OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE - 2022
Total
Total
stsff costs
Other
Depreciation
2022
2021
Raising funds:
Fundraising and
development
Finance costs
14,195
14,195
19,635
69,603
69,603
96,670
Charitable Activities..
School operating costs-.
Teaching
Boarding and catering
Premises
4,637,623
458,391
5,096,014
4,945,496
852,008
241.352
482,896
621,219
311,878
1,334,904
1,305,101
1,010,135
1,299,222
1,123,946
707,081
442,530
Support and governance
698,257
£6,429,240 £1,958,182
£442,530
£8,829,952
£8,192,050
Support and governance cost5 all relate to the direct operating costs of the school and principally comprise the
following:
2023
2022
Administrative stsff costs
768.840
698,257
24,771
Termination settlement
Office running costs
Professional fees
37,707
166,992
411
52,493
84,222
1,371
132,291
16,730
Travel
Other
134,084
30,065
Governance costs
£1,138,099
£1,010,135
Expenditure includes-.
Auditors remuneration.. Audit
19,338
34,282
94,409
563,942
13,200
36.435
72.849
442,530
Operating lease payments- plant, machinery and minibuses
Interest payable on loans
Depreciation
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
STAFF COSTS:
2023
2022
Salaries and wages
Social security costs
Pension contributions
5,496,094
537,650
758,724
8,298
5,178,017
517,019
722,806
10,827
Apprentice Levy
Termination Settlement
24,771
£6,800,766
£6.453,440
The average number of employees during the year was made up as follows..
2023
2022
Teaching
Other
124
115
58
60
182
175
The number of staff on a full time equivalent basis was as follows..
Teaching - full-time
Teaching - part-time
75
72
29
27
104
99
Other- full-lime
22
26
Other- part-time
24
22
46
48
Total full-time equivalent employees
150
147
No trustee earned any remuneration in either the current or previous financial years. The School paid for
eight governors to obtain training and to attend forum meetings amounting to £9,107 (Course fees only,
no travel}. 12022 The School paid for seven governors to obtsin training and to attend forum meetings
amounting to £1,540 Course fee5 only, no travel). There were no reimbursed expenses to trusteès ir7 the
year.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
The company is a registered charity and therefore not liable to taxation on its charitable income or capital gains.
During the year there were three higher paid employees earning between £60.000-£70,000,' one between
£70,000-£80.000,' one be￿een £90,000 - EI 00,OOO', and one between £120,000-£130,00012022= three between
£60,000-£70.000.' one between £800,000-£90,000 and one between £110.000-£120.0001. The school made
employerfs pension contribution5 of £69,52212022.. £62,506) on behalf of the higher paid employees.
Staff benefits paid to key management personnel amounted to £ 608,60412022 - £587,599).
FIXED ASSETS
Freehold
Freehold
Furniture &
Motor
Land
Buildings
Equipment
Vehicles
Total
COST
As at I September 2022
Additions
1.321,036
15,225,980
107,785
1,418,262
292,848
49,052 18,014,330
400,633
Disposals
As at 31 August 2023
1.321,036
15,333,764
1,711,110
49,052 18,414,962
DEPRECIATION
As at I September 2022
Charge for year
Disposals
3,859,921
293,487
629.684
45,726
487
4,535,331
563,943
269,969
As at 31 August 2023
4,153.408
899,653
46,213
5,099,274
NET BOOK VALUE
At 37 August 2023
£1,321,036 £11,180.356
£811,457
£2,839 £13,315,688
At 31 August 2022
£1,321.036 £11.366,059
£788.578
£3,326 £13,478,999
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Report and Accounts forthe year ended 31" August 2023
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Icontinuedl
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
DEBTORS
2023
2022
Fee debtors
50,08S
96.7S8
64.233
28,144
36,141
69,190
Sundry debtors
Prepayments
£211,076
£133,475
OTHER CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year
2023
2022
Trade creditors
144,402
130,757
121,018
113,236
126,239
162,556
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Accruals
57,107
30,000
19,658
50,000
Bank loan (see note 9 below)
£483,284 £471,689
CREDITORS: amounts falling due after one year
2023
2022
Bank loan (see note 9 below)
1,714,843
1,732,346
£1.714,843
£1,732.346
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {Continuedl
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
BANK LOANS
2023
2022
Bank loans are payable as follows..
Within one year
Within one to two years
Between Iwo and five years
After five years
30,000
50,000
30,000
50,000
100,000
150,000
1,584,843 1,532,346
£1,744,843 £1,782.346
The above loan is was renewed in the year at a rate of 1.75% above base rate This agreement runs until
2027 when it is expected to be renewed.
The loan is secured on the school's freehold property.
10.
MEMBERS GUARANTEE
The Gard'ner Memorial Limited is a company limited by guarantee. There is therefore no share capitsl.
At 31 August 2023 there were nine members of the company. who were also the Governors. Each
member guarantees to contribute Sp in the event of the company being wound up.
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Report and Accounts for the year ended 31" August 2023
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
11.
MOVEMENT
Balance at
Balance at
IN FUNDS- 2023
1 September
2022
31 August
2023
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Unrestricted
General Fund
2,767,430
11,696,650
9,706,815
19,539.5661
125,806
3,060,485
Designated Fund
Restricted
{125,8061
11,570,844
Facilities Fund
9,538
31,006
(25,0121
15,532
£14,473,618
£9,737,821
£19,564,578)
£14,646,861
Facilities Fund consists of various donations towards various school facilities. The balance will be spent
in 2023124.
Donations and other income relating to the School Appeal were added to the restricted fund and used
to mark the 75th Anniversary of the School by raising funds for a new Library and Media Centre. Any
unspent incorne from the Appeal remains as restricted funds to be used in subsequent years.
The designated fund represents amount5 tied up in fixed assets less mortgage loans in respect of those
assets.
MOVEMENT
Balance at
Balance at
IN FUNDS- 2022
1 September
2021
31 August
2022
Income
Expenditure
Transfer5
Unrestricted
General Fund
2,551.599
11,445,003
9,285,809
18,820,331)
1249,6471
251,647
2,767,430
11,696,650
Designated Fund
Restricted
Appeal Fund
Facilities Fund
2,000
4,285
12.0001
14,874
19,6211
9,538
£14,002,887
£9,300,683
1£8,829,9521
£14,473,618
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
13.
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS- 2023
Fixed
Net Current
Long Term
Liabilities
Assets
A55ets
Total
Unrestricted
13,315,688
3,046,012
(1,732,3481
14.629.352
15,532
Restricted
15,532
£13,315,688
£3,067,544 £11,732,348) £14,644,884
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS- 2022
Fixed
Net Current
Long Term
Liabilities
Assets
Assets
Total
Unrestricted
13,478,998
2,717.427
9.538
11.732.348)
14,464,077
Restricted
9,538
£13,478,998
£2.726,965 £11.732.3481 £14.473.615
14.
CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
2023
2022
Commitments for future capitsl expenditure not provided for in these
accounts are..
Authorised and contracted for
1.754.085
1,754,085
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGusf 2023
15.
PENSION COMMITMENTS
Retirement benefits to employees of the School are provided through pension scheme5, one defined
benefit and one defined contribution. The pension costs charged in the Ststement of Financial Activities
are determined as follows..
The School participates in the Teachers, Pension Scheme (England and Wales} I'the TPS'I for its teaching
staff. The pension charge for the year include5 contributions payable to the TPS of £605,348 12022=
£583,758) and at the year-end £73,358 12022 - £67,862) wa5 owing in re5pert of contributions to this
scheme.
The TPS is an unfunded multi-employer defined benefits pension scheme governed by The Teachers,
Pensions Regulations 2010 las amended) and The Teachers, Pension Scheme Regulations 2014 las
amended). Members contribute on a "pay as you go" basis with contributions from members and the
employer being credited to the Exchequer. Retirement and other pension benefits are paid by public
funds provided by Parliament.
The employer contribution rate is set by the Secretary of State following scheme valuations undertaken
by the Government Actuary's Department. The most recent actuarial valuation of the TPS was prepared
as at 31 March 2016 and the Valuation Report, which was published in March 2019, confirmed that the
employer contribution rate for the TPS would increase from 16.4% to 23.6¥0 from 1 Septernber 2022.
Employers are also required to pay a scheme administration levy of 0.08% giving a total employer
contribution rate of 23.68%.
The 31 March 2016 Valuation Report was prepared in accordance with the benefits set out in the scheme
regulation5 and under the approach specified in the Directions, as they applied at 5 March 2022. However,
the a55umptions were considered and set by the Department for Education prior to the ruling in the
'McCloud/Sargeant case., This case has required the courts to consider cases regarding the
implementation of the 2015 reforms to Public SeNice Pensions including the Teachers, Pensions.
The TPS is subject to a cost cap mechanism which wa5 Put in place to protect taxpayers against unforeseen
changes in scheme costs. The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, having in 2018 announced that there would
be a review of this cost cap mechanism. in January 2019 announced a pause to the cost cap mechanism
following the Court of Appeal's ruling in the McCloudlSargeant case and until there was certainty about
the value of pensions to employees from April 2015 onwards. The pause was lifted in July 2020, and
following a public consultation in 2021, the Government have accepted three key proposals
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
15.
PENSION COMMITMENTS Icontinuedl
recommended by the Government Actuary, and are aiming to implement these changes in time for the
2020 valuations.
The 2016 cost control valuations were completed in January 2022. and the results indicated that there
would be no changes to benefits or member contributions required. The results of the cost cap valuation
are not used to set the employer contribution rate, and HM Treasury has indicated that any changes to
the employer contribution rate resulting from the 2020 valuations will take effett in April 2024.
Until the 2020 valuation is completed, it is not possible to conclude on any financial impact or future
changes to the contribution rates of the TPS. Accordingly no provision for any additional past benefit
pension costs is included in these financial statements.
Other staff are enrolled into the School's defined contribution scheme to which the School contributes
6% of gross salary. There were contributions of £15.094 12022 - £14,553) outstanding at the year-end.
16.
OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS
2023
2022
At the year-end the school had future minimum lease payments under
non-cancellable operating leases as follows..
Within 1 year
Between 2- 5 years
33,995
41.364
36,867
77,477
£75.359
£114,344
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
17.
REL4TED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
There were no related paty trar)saction5 in the year12021-22 there was one related paty
transaction. Goods to the value of £1,637 were purchased from Robert Hammond, husband of
Ruth Hammond who is a member of the charity's Core Leadership Group). At the year-end there
were no amounts owing or owed {2021-22- £175 was owed to Robert Hammond).
18.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
2023
2022
Net income for the reporting period las per the statement of financial
activities)
Depreciation
Profit on disposal of fixed assets
Interest receivable
173,243
563,942
470,731
442,530
11,7901
11,6491
116,796)
Interest payable
Ilncreasel in debtors
Increase/ldecreasel in creditors
94,407
177.6011
471,870
72,849
157,1771
1281,9261
Net cash provided by operating activities
£1.209,065
£643,568
19.
CONTROL
The school is controlled by the Board of Governors as disclosed in the Reference and Administrative
Information on page 1.
20.
SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
The More House Foundation is a connected entity that is headed up by Mr Barry Huggett OBE. the former
Headmaster of More House School. B Huggett has overall control of the Foundation which operates
separately to the School, although promoting the services of the School but offering in its own capacity
educational consultancy services. These services are delivered by B Huggett and other5 Wlth specialist
knowledge from their working experiences and qualifications. Separate accounts are collated by the
Foundation.
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Report 8nd Accounts for the year ended 31" August 2023
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
21. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES - 2022
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
2022
INCOME FROM:
Charitable activities:
School fees receivable
9,087,282
9,087.282
195,790
Other school income
195,790
Investments- interest
1.649
1,649
Voluntary sources:
Appeal and other donations
1,088
14,874
15,962
9,285,809
14.874
9,300,683
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds:
Fundraising and development
Finance and other costs
14,195
69.603
14,195
69,603
83.798
83,798
Charitable Expenditure:
School operating costs
Teaching costs
Boarding and catering
P￿rnISes
5,084,393
1.334,903
1.305,102
1,010,135
11,621
5,096,014
7,334.903
1.30S.102
1.010,135
Support and governance costs
Total expenditure
8,818.331
11,621
8,829.952
Net Income/net movement in funds
467,478
3.253
470.731
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought fO￿ard
13,996,602
6,285
14,002,887
Total funds carried forward
£14,464,080
£9,538 £14,473,618
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DETAILED ANALYSIS OF INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023 UNAUDITED
2023
2022
FEES RECEIVABLE
Gros5 fee5
9,959,111
1648,140}
9,826.827
1739,5451
Les5 bursaries, grants and allowances
9,310,971
9,087,282
Extras receivable and other educational income
94,066
87,937
9,405,037
9,175,219
BANK AND OTHER INTEREST
16,796
1,649
9,421,833
9,176,868
DONATIONS
3.096
1,088
OTHER INCOME
Registration fees
Other school income
34,497
247,389
23,162
84,691
281,886
107,853
TOTAL OPERATING INCOME
9,706,815
9,285,809
TOTAL RESTRICTED INCOME
31,006
14,874
TOTAL INCOME
9,737,821
9,300,683
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DETAILED ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE
2023
2022
TEACHING COSTS
Teaching staff salaries
Cost of extras
4,965,760
107,470
41,744
4,637,623
95,428
43,846
Courses
Teoching materials
283.307
319.117
5,398,281
5.096.014
BOARDING AND CATERING
Catering stsff salaries
Catering costs
Cleaning staff salaries
Cleaning costs
Laundry- staff salaries
Laundry-other
Care stsff salaries
230,891
514,467
206,098
215.891
447.276
241,111
61.870
846
26.543
22,035
9.144
25,376
376,585
372.903
1,416,133
1,334,903
PREMISES
Insurance
51,887
46,203
255,012
50,763
37,440
163,402
Rates and water
Light and heat
Maintenance staff salaries
251,746
79,610
196,026
241,352
96.799
246.353
Garden and grounds
Repairs and maintenance
Trade refuse
25,328
563,942
26.463
442,530
Depreciation
1,469,754
1,305,102
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DETAILED ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
2023
2022
OTHER SUPPORT COSTS
Staff salaries
768,840
14,082
411
698,256
12,805
1,371
Staff recruitment
Staff travel
Printing, postage and stationery
Telephone
Motor
2.772
34.934
39,702
53,455
25,501
1.344
14,251
38,241
41,401
51,600
Sundry costs
Subscriptions and donations
H M Discretionary
Professional and other costs
24,223
2,265
166.992
84,222
Termination settlements
24,770
1.108,033
993,405
GOVERNANCE COSTS
Audit and accountancy
Governor expenses
20,958
9,107
15,270
1,460
30.065
16,730
PUBLICITY AND FUNDIiAISING
Promotion
8,641
14,195
FINANCE COSTS
Bank charges and interest payable
Loan & mortgage interest
Bad debts
9,040
94,407
30,224
8,162
72,849
111,408)
133.671
69,603
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
9,564,578
9,737,821
8,829.952
8,972,043
TOTAL INCOME
SURPLUS FOR YEAR
173,243
47Q,731
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