Roedean School

Charity Registration No. 307063

ROEDEAN SCHOOL

(Incorporated by Royal Charter)

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019 www.roedean.co.uk ROEDEAN SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019

INDEX PAGE

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION 1-3

REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES 4-42

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 43-44

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 45

CONSOLIDATED AND CHARITY BALANCE SHEETS 46

GROUP CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT 47-48

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 49-70

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President Lady Patten of Barnes MA (OR) ∞ (retired at the 2019 AGM – new President is to be appointed)

Vice-Presidents Sheila Fowler-Watt RG (OR) Dr Jean Peacey MB BS MRCGP (OR)

Chair of Council of Trustees Roger Sanders OBE * Ω ≠ ± ∞ β (resigned 11 November 2020) Vivien Smiley BA MA DipIPR (OR) ± β (appointed Interim Chair 10 November 2020)

Vice-Chair of Council of Trustees Anne-Marie Martin MBE BSc MSc §† (appointed Vice-Chair 5 October 2018 and resigned 31 December 2019) Vivien Smiley BA MA DipIPR (OR) ± β (appointed Interim Vice-Chair 13 February 2020 and appointed Interim Chair 10 November 2020)

Elected: Jenny Barnard-Langston BA MA DipCouns JP Ω # § (resigned 31 August 2019) Katherine Cowell BEd MBA (OR) # Frances Dale BEd (OR) (elected 11 March 2019 and resigned 31 August 2019) Toyin Fani-Kayode BSc (OR) ~ # Frances Graham BSc PGCE MCIPD (OR) (elected 11 March 2019) Victoria Jenkins MA PGCE (Oxon) MEd (OR) † Claire Jenkins M (Theol) (OR) (elected 11 March 2019) Camilla Nightingale BA MBA (OR) ≠ ~ (retired by rotation 11 March 2019) Teresa Outhwaite BA PGDip (OR) ~ Andrew Pianca FCA * Ω ≠ ∞ β (resigned 19 July 2019) Dr Gary Savage MA (Cantab) PhD FRSA Ω § (resigned 10 April 2019) Vivien Smiley BA MA DipIPR (OR) ± β (retired by rotation 11 March 2019)

Nominated: Anne-Marie Martin MBE BSc MSc * Ω ± § (resigned 31 December 2019) Cecilia Oram MA (Cantab) ACIB Dip Trans * ± ∞ (resigned 6 December 2019) Roger Sanders OBE * Ω ≠ ± ∞ β (resigned 11 November 2020)

Co-opted: Joanna Clark BA Hons ≠ § Dr Anne Edwards MA (Oxon) FRCP § (resigned 9 July 2019) Dr Henry Fajemirokun BA Hons (Oxon) PhD Ω β Sasha Glynn BSc LLB (OR) (co-opted 24 September 2020) Sebastian Hepher BEd Hons Ω § Spirit de la Mare FRSA (co-opted 24 September 2020) Karoline Molberg (co-opted 24 September 2020) Camilla Nightingale BA MBA (co-opted 24 September 2020) Delva Patman FRICS Ω ≠ Vivien Smiley BA MA DipIPR (OR) ± β (co-opted 15 March 2019)

Officers Oliver Blond BA PGCE NPQH Executive Head Talia Keller BSc PGCE Head of School Richard Poffley BA FCCA Director of Finance & Administration and Clerk John Fawcett Ellis LLB LLM MBA (Oxon) Clerk to the Council of Trustees (retired 31 August 2019) Dr Helen Mawby BA MPhil PhD Clerk to the Council of Trustees (appointed 15 December 2019) Page | 1

ROEDEAN SCHOOL

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019

Principal Address, Registered Office and Website Roedean School, Roedean Way, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 5RQ www.roedean.co.uk

Membership as at 31 August 2019

* Member of Finance Committee ≠ Member of Estates Committee ∞ Member of Remuneration Committee β Member of Project (RGoS) Committee † Member of Risk Group ± Member of Nominations & Governance Committee § Member of Education & Safeguarding Committee Ω Member of Chair’s Committee # Member of Awards Group ~ Member of Development & Marketing Group (OR) Old Roedeanian

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ADVISERS

Auditors

Crowe U.K. LLP Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors 55 Ludgate Hill LONDON EC4M 7JW

Bankers

National Westminster Bank plc 153 Preston Road BRIGHTON East Sussex BN1 6BE

Solicitors

Veale Wasbrough Vizards Orchard Court Orchard Lane BRISTOL BS1 5WS

Insurance Brokers

Marsh Limited SFS Group Limited Education Practice Spring Court Capital House Station Road 1-5 Perrymount Road DORKING HAYWARDS HEATH Surrey West Sussex RH4 1EB RH16 3SY

Investment Support

Integrated Financial Arrangements plc Clarity Ltd Domain House 1 Crown Square 5-7 Singer Street WOKING LONDON Surrey EC2A 4BQ GU21 6HR

Health and Safety

Assurity Consulting Limited 26 Redkiln Way HORSHAM West Sussex RH13 6HR

ROEDEAN SCHOOL REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019

The Council of Trustees of Roedean School presents its eightieth annual report and audited financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2019 and confirms that they comply with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011, Roedean’s Royal Charter and the Charities SORP 2015.

Roedean School was founded by the Lawrence sisters in 1885, and moved in 1898 to its present site which provides an iconic location between the South Downs and the English Channel. The School was originally incorporated under the Companies Acts 1908 and 1917. It was reincorporated by Royal Charter in 1938. It was registered as a Charity in 1966 (registration number 307063).

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Group Structure The Roedean Group of Schools formed on 1 September 2017. Under the Charities SORP (FRS 102) it is a requirement that where Roedean School controls assets of other charities their assets, income and expenditure are consolidated within the accounts.

The Group comprises Roedean School and the following wholly owned or controlled subsidiaries:

Moira House School Limited - a charitable company limited by guarantee (company registration number 00434590, registered charity number 307072). Its registered office is Moira House School Limited, Upper Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7TE. The School was founded by Charles Ingham in 1875, moving to the Eastbourne site in 1887, and incorporated on 24 June 1947. Roedean School became the sole Member of Moira House School on 1 September 2017.

Since incorporation, Moira House's Memorandum of Association has been amended by special resolutions passed on 24 February 1950 and 30 June 1990 and the Articles of Association have been updated by special resolutions passed on 28 October 1953 and 20 February 1959. The last amendment to the Articles was on 6 September 2017. The trading name of Moira House School Ltd is now Roedean Moira House School.

During the academic year 2019-20 pupil numbers did not progress as expected and Roedean Moira House School sought additional investment into the model in order to ensure sustainability in a competitive market. Although several offers were received, none were acceptable. This meant that closure of the School at the end of the academic year 2019-20 was announced on 4 March 2020. The Governors of the School remain in place to oversee a sale and still very much hope that education will recommence on the Eastbourne site at some point in the future.

Roedean School Enterprises Limited – a private company limited by shares and incorporated in the UK (registration number 2921272). The Company was incorporated on 21 April 1994, and it operates from its registered office address Roedean School, Roedean Way, Brighton, BN2 5RQ.

Roedean Moira House School Enterprises Limited – a private company limited by shares and incorporated in the UK (registration number 11960353). The Company was incorporated on 24 April 2019, and it operates from its registered office address Roedean Moira House School, Upper Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, BN20 7TD.

Members of the Corporation The Members of the Corporation are known as Governors. The Corporation in General Meeting may from time to time elect to be a Governor any person whose election may be deemed likely to further the interests of the Corporation and it shall be the duty of the Corporation whenever the number of Governors falls below 50 to elect not less than five Governors at the next ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Governors of the Corporation include the President and any Vice-President, and Members of the Council of Trustees both past and present.

Governing Body The business and affairs of the Corporation are managed and administered by a governing body known as the Council who are the Trustees under charity law. This is constituted as follows:

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Elected Members of Council of Trustees Ten Members elected by the Governors

Nominated Members of Council of Trustees Not more than nine Council Members may be nominated as follows: One Member by the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex Two Members by the University of Oxford (note: the University discontinued making appointments of school Trustees in January 2016) Two Members by the University of London Two Members by the Council of Newnham College, Cambridge One Member by the Council of Girton College, Cambridge One Member by the Head and Teaching Staff (not a past or present member of staff) Where the Nominating Bodies do not exercise their right to nominate, Council may co- opt to fill these positions under Bye-Law 32 of the Royal Charter.

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Co-opted Members of Council of Trustees Not more than six persons may be co-opted by the Council of Trustees unless under Bye-Law 32 of the Royal Charter.

The Council of Trustees appoints such Committees as are deemed necessary. At present the following standing Committees report direct to the Council of Trustees. In addition, there are School Groups which include Councillors as members. Membership of these committees and Groups is shown on pages 1 and 2 of this Annual Report. Each Committee has Terms of Reference, including purpose, duties and responsibilities.

• The Finance Committee deals with all financial and investment matters. • The Chair’s Committee monitors and advises on the Strategic Development Plan. • The Nominations & Governance Committee reviews those proposed for membership of Council, puts forward selected nominations with appropriate qualifications for the approval of Council, and provides an overview of governance matters. • The Education & Safeguarding Committee advises on and monitors safeguarding and educational matters and oversees readiness for inspection. • The Estates Committee advises on maintenance and buildings provision. • The Projects (RGoS) Committee explores future projects in relation to the strategy of the School and the Group, and monitors current projects. • The Remuneration Committee determines the remuneration, and is responsible for the welfare and appraisal of senior staff. • The Risk Group advises on and monitors key risks for the School. • The Development & Marketing Group advises on and monitors marketing of, and fundraising for, the School, and considers the strategy for alumnae relations. • The Awards Group advises on the allocation of bursaries and awards.

The Council Members as at the date of this report are shown on page 1.

There are a number of Trustees who sit on the Boards of both Roedean School and Roedean M o i r a House School, and when acting for Roedean Moira House School they act entirely as a Trustee of Roedean Moira House. The Chair of Roedean School attends all meetings of the Board of Roedean Moira House School as the representative of Roedean School. Roedean School is the sole Member of Roedean Moira House, and the Chair attends as an observer in order to ensure that the interests of Roedean School are protected.

Induction and Training of Council Members Every Council Member will undertake an enhanced DBS check and prohibition from management check. For Elected Council Members, the two longest serving must retire each year and special provisions deal with the situation of equal lengths of service. The two retiring Council Members can put themselves forward for re- election. For Nominated and Co-opted Council Members, they shall hold office for five years, but can continue for further periods of five years if they are re-nominated or co-opted again.

Although not a requirement of the Charter and Bye-Laws of the Corporation, as a matter of best practice, individuals who are proposed to stand for election to Council and individuals whom nominating bodies are minded to nominate to Council are invited and encouraged to submit a CV, have a meeting with the Nominations & Governance Committee, and a meeting with the Headmaster, Director of Finance and Administration, and Chair of Council. Co-opted Council Members are co-opted by Council following a selection and approval procedure which includes, as a matter of best practice, submitting a CV, having a meeting with the Nominations & Governance Committee, and having a meeting with the Headmaster, Director of Finance and Administration, and Chair of Council.

Council Members are recruited from a wide range of backgrounds, and there is an induction procedure for all new Members of Council which includes the provision of minutes of relevant committees, financial information, the Royal Charter, relevant Charity Commission publications, minimum attendance required at meetings, signing of Conflict of Interest, Trustee Eligibility and Confidentiality documents and Council Member training requirements. The School also arranges for all new Council Members to receive a thorough induction in safeguarding, and in the compliance and fiduciary duties of governance. New Council Members spend a day at the School in order to meet the key personnel, and to gain an insight into the curriculum and meet other members of the School community as an ongoing process, and in order to keep in touch with developments at the School. 6

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As soon as circumstances allow, the School will be reinstating ‘A Day in the Life of Roedean’ where Council Members can visit, and sit in on lessons and see best practice being carried out in the classroom. Presentations by departments and pupils also occur before Council meetings and visits to the School, so that Council remain in touch with key developments.

The School arranges an annual governance training course for Council, incorporating the latest safeguarding legislative changes and sector updates, and external courses and online materials are also available.

Matters requiring Council oversight and approval include (and are part of the Council and Committee Terms of Reference, and the Royal Charter): • Child Protection and Safeguarding • Constitutional Responsibilities • Appointment of the Head, Head of School, and Director of Finance and Administration • Financial Issues including agreement of fee levels • Strategic Vision • Development and Fundraising • Employment Responsibilities • Property Development and Management • Health and Safety Management • Legislative and Regulatory Compliance • Interface with Parents • Curriculum Oversight • Public Benefit • Pastoral Oversight • Roedean Group of Schools Related Matters.

Implementation of Strategy The individual Committees meet regularly throughout the year, and the full Council meets at the end of each term.

The Executive Head oversees the Senior Leadership Teams of both Roedean and Roedean Moira House, and is a member of the Roedean Senior Leadership Team. The Council Strategy is implemented by Roedean School’s Senior Leadership Team comprising the Executive Head, the Head of School, the Director of Finance and Administration, the Senior Deputy Head, Pastoral, and the Deputy Head, Academic. The Senior Leadership Team at Roedean Moira House is led by the Principal, supported by the Head of School (Deputy Principal and Seniors), Head of Years 11-13, Head of Years 7-10, Head of Teaching & Learning, Head of Junior School & Nursery, Head of Sports & Activities, and Head of Operations. Together these two Senior Leadership Teams are the key management personnel shown as part of Note 10 of the Financial Statements (Page 58-9).

The Senior Leadership Team provides the Council and its committees with regular strategic updates, progress report and statutory annual reports and documentation to achieve these aims.

ISI Regulatory Compliance Inspection - March 2019 In March 2019 the School underwent a Regulatory Compliance Inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Roedean met every one of the required standards in the numerous areas of regulation after the in-depth review and assessment by this external body of highly-trained specialists.

Every one of the numerous regulations were met in each of the following areas of school life: • The quality of education provided • Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural Development of Pupils • Welfare, Health and Safety of Pupils • Other Legislation • Suitability of Staff, Supply Staff, and Proprietors • Premises of and Accommodation at Schools • Provision of Information • Manner in which Complaints are Handled • Quality of Leadership and Management of Schools 7

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• National Minimum Standards in Boarding

The quality and commitment that makes Roedean such an outstanding school was very evident to the inspectors as well as providing an environment where every student is safe, supported, and can flourish. It is wonderful to have this confirmed and acknowledged by an in-depth review and assessment by our external inspection body.

The four inspectors were suitably thorough and demanding. They surveyed and sought comment from every girl, every parent, and all members of staff; they met and questioned teams of staff and individuals with responsibility; they met and questioned some Trustees; they met groups of girls to hear first-hand about their experiences; they observed lessons and Chapels, assemblies, activities, boarding, and tutor time; they looked at all our policies, administrative files and records, and scrutinised all areas in terms of record-keeping, policy, practice, and impact.

The regulators were duly impressed with everything they saw, but the Trustees were even more pleased with the recognition of the hard work and vigilance as these standards are the foundation of a School committed to excellence for its pupils.

Although the results of the surveys were fully confidential, the inspectors were able to share the general findings. The surveys showed a very positive picture. Approximately 400 parents, 600 pupils and 200 staff gave direct feedback to the inspectors, answering 31 questions about all aspects of the School. Additionally, 94% of respondents across parents, pupils, and staff agreed or strongly agreed with the positive survey statements. With 1,200 individual responses from across the school community commenting on every areas of school life, this provides a thorough review of the School from those who experience it and live and work in it every day.

The full report from ISI is available via the following link www.roedean.co.uk/isi-reports.

Risk Management The major risks, to which the School is exposed, as identified by the Council, have been reviewed and systems have been established to manage those risks. The Council manages risks through the activities of its various Committees and through the Senior Leadership Team structure. A risk register is maintained, which is used to ensure that appropriate effort is directed at managing the risks identified.

The key risks that Council has identified, and the methods used to manage those risks, within the risk register are as follows:

Key Risks Method to manage risk Lack of Effective Governance and Knowledge Recruitment of strong Council Membership and thorough of Regulatory Changes induction process, as noted in external reviews by both AGBIS and ISI and regular updates and training for Members of Council. Active engagement with regulatory bodies, including the Charity Commission, and professional advice sought.

Out-of-date Governance Arrangements Independent governance review commissioned by Council in order to enhance governance arrangements and ensure the Trustees are working in line with current regulations and best practice, whilst still maintaining the significant privilege of being governed under a Royal Charter.

Recruitment and retention of Trustees Active work to resolve issues impacting on Trustee recruitment and retention. Nominations and Governance Committee working to improve pipeline of suitably qualified prospective Trustees. Communication of skills gaps to Governors. Loss of senior staff destabilising the School Active engagement with senior staff to address any concerns and leading to a loss of pupils identified and put in place additional resources where required.

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Insufficient income from parental fees and Targeted growth in pupil numbers both day and boarding, downturn in the market and diversification overseas, together with a balanced approach to funding places through awards. Close debtor control, increase in alternative funding sources including letting and investment income, and close monitoring of costs and benchmarking against KPIs. Expansion of the group to increase pupil recruitment.

Increase in automatic cost levels, in Always continue to assess the risks and other options available, particular Teachers’ Pension contributions, while building the pupil numbers and revenue in order to auto-enrolment pension contributions and provide financial capacity on the bottom line, and review the minimum wage, and the impact of potential five-year model taking account of the number of variables.

Further work on cost control measures and benchmarking. statutory changes to VAT on school fees and removal of business rates relief

Legal Risks to the Charity Manage risk via professional advisors being appointed and consulted. Proactive work to resolve issues where they arise, and improve governance to reduce future issues. Threat to Charitable Status Continued increase in public benefit provision via partnerships and collaborations with local state schools. Consideration being given by Trustees to alternative models, and contingencies built into the financial model for increase in taxation notably Corporation Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Stamp Duty Land Tax and VAT, and removal of Gift Aid on Donations and Business Rates Relief.

Roedean Group of Schools and impact on the Increase the capacity of leadership and the teams at Roedean Model Roedean, as well as appropriate agreements in place with other Members of the Group in order to protect Roedean’s interests. In the challenging all-girls school market, as the above proposals have not resulted in the necessary growth of pupil numbers and income at Roedean Moira House, a sale has been actioned with a strong preference for education to continue into the future. Multiple expressions of interest are being considered by the Board of Moira House.

Decline in take up of single sex education Significant growth in pupil numbers at the School in line with the strategy, and reviewing the Roedean offer and strategic options within the group of schools and extension of the model to junior school level. Breach of data protection and GDPR regulations P olicies and training for Trustees, staff and pupils, and using e xternal consultants. A system is in place to break down and analyse every data process within the organisation to ensure that every process is compliant. “Privacy by Design” Risk Assessments are carried out and then approved by the Senior Team, and all data sharing agreements are regularly reviewed. Two-factor authentication for external access to the School IT system.

Safeguarding incident Internal and external training in place for both Trustees and

members of staff, and strong leadership of safeguarding within the School as noted in recent ISI inspections. This area is overseen by a designated Member of Council responsible for safeguarding. Capacity of the Estate to educate the increased T he masterplan has allowed for increased capacity for number of pupils classrooms, bedrooms and social spaces, and previously unused areas have been brought into use. New builds are planned over the next five years.

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Decrease in the level of academic results Investment in staffing and the educational programme, as well as an increase in the breadth of co-curricular activities and pastoral care to enhance learning. This has been reflected in the recent improvement in grades attained.

Condition of the Estate, especially given the Ongoing investment and upgrades to on-site facilities, via location of the School refurbishments and ongoing planned preventative maintenance as part of an external structural survey conducted by Carter Jonas. Health and Safety Act, Equality Act and Disability Discrimination Act requirements are always considered with the estate works, alongside affordability, and monitored by Council, its Estates Committee and external consultants.

Inability to deliver the educational model and The risks associated with Covid-19 have been closely collect fees to the Covid-19 pandemic monitored by the Trustees. Full details of the mitigation plans are included under the “Covid-19” section including a full assessment of pricing model, and the adaptation of costs to fit with new fee levels. Operations have been risk assessed to ensure adherence to the statutory regulations whilst providing education to the students.

The overall key controls used by the Charity include: • formal agendas for all Committee and Council activities; • detailed terms of reference for all Committees; • comprehensive strategic planning, budgeting and management accounting; • established organisational structure and lines of reporting which are reviewed on a regular basis; • formal written policies; • clear authorisation and approval levels for both invoices and cheque payments; • vetting procedures as required by law for the protection of pupils; • independent voluntary external audits and inspections of different areas of school life; • reviewing new Estate developments against the masterplan, budget and growth in pupil numbers; • regular training and continuous professional development for Members of Council and staff.

The Trustees are aware of The Charity Governance Code published in 2017 (“Code) which sets out the principles and recommended practice for good governance within the sector. The Charity, via the Nominations and Governance Committee, reviews its current governance arrangements against the principles within the Code and will continue to address issues raised where required in 2020-21, seeking sound external advice where necessary. This will link with a further review of governance arrangements, the last externally facilitated review being in autumn 2015 conducted by AGBIS.

The Costs of Governance As shown within Note 9 of the Financial Statements (Page 57), the costs of governance during the year have increased to a figure of £471k (2018: £289k) meaning that £760k has been expended in the last two years and this is a level that is not sustainable for the Charity. The governance costs incurred for the year by Roedean were £441k and for Roedean Moira House £30k. The breakdown of Roedean’s governance costs are: audit fee £34k, financial salaries £16k, Trustees expenses £5k, and legal fees £386k (legal actions taken against Trustees £306k, and other matters involving governance and the Royal Charter £80k).

The Code of Fundraising Practice Fundraising is only carried out internally and fundraising activities are not outsourced to professional fundraisers or commercial participators. The Charity is registered with the Fundraising Regulator and is committed to adhering to the Code of Fundraising Practice.

No complaints have been received about the fundraising carried out by the Charity. The Charity has signed up to receiving suppressions under the Fundraising Preference Service. All of our fundraising and customer service staff follow best-practice guidelines for dealing with vulnerable people.

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We comply with all legal requirements relating to data protection under GDPR and do not share any data for the purposes of fundraising with third parties or data sharing schemes.

Gender Pay Gap Report - Roedean Under the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017, all organisations with more than 250 employees are required to publish the difference in pay between their male and female employees by 5th April each year.

The Report was based on data as at 5 April 2018 at which point Roedean employed 305 full-pay relevant employees, of whom 31% were male and 69% female.

The Gender Pay Gap Report shows the difference between male and female average earnings, and is expressed as a percentage of male earnings.

There are further key definitions for the table below: • The mean gender pay gap - the measure of the difference between the mean hourly rate of pay of male and female members of staff. • The median gender pay gap – the measure of the difference between the median hourly rate of male and female staff

Total Comment

Gender Pay Gap - Mean -1.0% Significantly below the national average of 17.9%

Gender Pay Gap – Median -39.5% Overall women are paid more than men reflecting the differing numbers and roles of men and women at Roedean

Total Comment

Bonus Gender Pay Gap - Mean 65.4% Bonuses are non-contractual and two male and one female employee were paid bonuses Bonus Gender Pay Gap – Median 65.4% during the year based on performance

Proportion in receipt of bonus – Male 2.1%

Proportion receipt of bonus – Female 0.5%

Female Male Upper Quartile 68% 32% U pper Middle Quartile 76% 24% Lo wer Middle Quartile 63% 37% Lo wer Quartile 67% 33%

Total 69% 31% Upper Quartile

Roedean School is committed to being inclusive as we see the diverse population of both pupils and staff as one of the School’s greatest strengths. In order to ensure everyone can thrive and meet their full potential it is essential that inclusion and equality of opportunity be at the core of all the School’s activities, including pay and terms and conditions.

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The data above reflects the fact that the School’s Gender Pay Gap is significantly lower than the UK average for all employees which is 17.9%; in fact, for all employees, it is reversed. In addition, the proportion of males and females across each quartile is relatively stable indicating that the roles are awarded evenly.

In order to ensure that the Gender Pay Gap remains close to parity, the School will continue to ensure equality of pay and opportunity, and review its pay structures in-line with best practice. The School will always recruit the best individual for a role, regardless of gender or any other attributes, and promote a positive gender balance for all appointments.

Roedean is an equal opportunities employer and the School is committed to ensure a working environment free from any discrimination. Training and continued professional development opportunities are provided for all staff.

Remuneration Remuneration is proposed by the Senior Leadership Team and approved by the Council, with the policy objective of providing appropriate incentives to encourage enhanced performance and of rewarding, fairly and responsibly, individual contributions to the School’s success.

Specifically, the remuneration levels of the Headmaster, the Head of School and the Director of Finance and Administration are based on performance and agreed via the Remuneration Committee.

The appropriateness and relevance of the remuneration policy is reviewed annually, including reference to comparisons with other independent schools to ensure that the School remains sensitive to the broader issues of pay and employment conditions elsewhere, and maintains salary levels within appropriate boundaries.

The School continues to aim to recruit, subject to experience, at a competitive level whilst providing scope for rewarding excellence. Delivery of the School’s charitable vision and purpose is primarily dependent on the key management personnel, and staff costs are the largest single element of the charitable expenditure.

Roedean Group of Schools After an extensive process of evaluation and assessment, the Council of Roedean School formed the Roedean Group of Schools, with effect from 1 September 2017, to explore ways to develop Roedean’s educational model beyond the limits of Roedean School, in order to enable more pupils to benefit from Roedean’s educational success, vision, and leadership. The model offers a genuinely holistic and academic education which enables pupils to enjoy their education, develop their own interests, and discover their academic passions, within a supportive atmosphere. The group enables the promotion of girls’ education in both single- sex and co- educational settings.

The aim of growing the Roedean Group is to build a strong group of schools which share a holistic educational vision, and which can thrive long-term. The group enables the sharing of expertise across both state and independent schools with Roedean School at its heart. Roedean School was joined by Roedean Moira House School in Eastbourne, as a Founder Member, and Deepdene School in Hove, as a partner school, meaning the group educated nearly 1,000 pupils.

The Group of Schools is not a group as defined by Section 38 of the Companies Act 2006 as the relationship between Roedean School and Deepdene as at 31 August 2019 was restricted to a commercial loan via Roedean School Enterprises Ltd.

Moira House School joined as a “Member School” meaning that Roedean School is the sole Member of that organisation. This provided a real depth to the relationship between the schools and enabled the development of the Moira House model. The School was subsequently re-branded Roedean Moira House and was contractually referred to as Roedean Moira House, a trading style of Moira House School Ltd.

Deepdene School is a “partner school”. Due to the restrictions of Roedean’s 1938 Royal Charter, the Deepdene relationship does not take the form of a contractual joint venture and thus does not establish a partnership within the meaning of the Partnership Act 1890. The reference to "partner" is simply intended to

ROEDEAN SCHOOL REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019 highlight the collaborative nature of the relationship between the parties.

In order to enable other schools and educational establishments to flourish and to support their pupils’ development, the Roedean Group’s flexible partnership model provides strategic leadership and expertise, and staff training and mentoring to schools which share a commitment to Roedean’s educational vision.

Roedean Moira House and Deepdene retain their own Boards with Roedean oversight, designed to allow the schools to benefit from shared experience. Their pupils and staff gain from being a part of a schools’ group, for example via access to a greater pool for professional development and the sharing of ideas across schools. The move also aims to enable cost efficiencies through greater purchasing power, sharing administration fees and insurance.

The aim of the Roedean Group is to build schools which can thrive long-term and maintain their individual positions of strength. At the heart of the Roedean Group offer is our vision of a stimulating environment in which pupils want to learn through excellent teaching, take responsibility for their own learning, both in the classroom and outside of it, and achieve the very best results of which they are capable, in the spirit of our founders.

The Roedean Council of Trustees closely monitor developments in the Roedean Group of Schools via visits to the schools, meeting the staff, analysing data, receiving reports from the Executive Head and at all times assessing the risk reports, and ensures that the resources required are not detracting from the provision at Roedean School but actually enhance further the skill sets of those Roedean staff involved.

The independent sector prides itself on providing choice, and through the Roedean Group, we work to ensure that the area continues to offer an excellent choice and high-quality standards of education.

Impact on Pupils With education at its heart, and specifically the education of children from all backgrounds and all locations, the Roedean Group provides benefits directly to children in a number of ways:

• More children than ever before benefit directly and indirectly from the founding vision of Roedean School to provide a high quality, all-round and rigorous education. • More pupils, who would not otherwise be able to access the educational opportunities on offer at the School, are able to gain bursaries. • More state school pupils, some with high levels of deprivation, living in close proximity gain educational support and share their talents and aspirations. • More local independent school pupils, including many on bursaries and scholarships, benefit from additional support and leadership. • More overseas pupils are able to benefit from the inclusive international vision of a holistic academic education.

Roedean Moira House School Roedean Moira House benefited over the year from a sharing of expertise and good practice, and the leadership of the Roedean Executive Head, Oliver Blond, and the Roedean Moira House Principal, Andrew Wood. The Executive Head’s role enables an oversight of the Roedean Group of Schools and focusses on strategic developments, monitoring of standards and implementation of the development plans.

Each member of Roedean’s Senior Leadership Team had an oversight of the key areas at Roedean Moira House providing strategic direction and monitoring for the Nursery, Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form, as well as Operational, Estates, IT, Financial and Admissions Functions.

A number of departments at Roedean School also contributed time to support the work at Roedean Moira House with centralisation of Group functions such as Admissions and Payroll. Specific areas included Open Day activities, Marketing and Design support and advice, as well as significant contributions from academic departments, such as English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Mathematics. Members of Roedean Moira House staff also had access to Roedean, attending events such as Open Days, Roedean Day, and attending meetings, such as the weekly Roedean School / Roedean Moira House Working Party Meeting, to ensure a

ROEDEAN SCHOOL REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019 strong group mentality and the development of best practice.

These contributions by the team at Roedean enabled the development of skill sets across both schools, whilst still ensuring that there is no detraction from the high-quality provision at Roedean itself.

During the academic year 2019-20 pupil numbers did not progress as expected and Roedean Moira House School sought additional investment into the model in order to ensure sustainability in a competitive market. Although several offers were received, none were acceptable. This, with no other funding options being available, meant that closure of the School at the end of the academic year 2019-20 was announced on 4 March 2020. The Governors of the School remain in place to oversee a sale and still very much hope that education will recommence on the Eastbourne site at some point in the future.

A full list of the activities and developments at Roedean Moira House can be found within the latest Trustees Report and Accounts on the Charity Commission website https://beta.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity- details/?regid=307072&subid=0.

Deepdene School Roedean School provides strategic support to Deepdene School to enable Deepdene to develop its provision and expand its reach in the local area. In addition, since September 2019 the support has extended to the focus on key areas of Leadership and Staff Development, Safeguarding and Compliance, Academic, Finance, Estates, Admissions and Marketing.

The support has enabled the continued development of strengths of Deepdene including the quality of education, the commitment of the leadership team and staffing body, the happiness and purpose of the pupils and the strong location and market.

The Executive Head, Head of School and Director of Finance and Administration and a Roedean Trustee sit on the Deepdene Advisory Board and provide expertise on strategic, educational, financial and safeguarding matters. The Trustee for 2018-19 was Jenny Barnard-Langston, and the position is currently vacant.

Over the last year, Deepdene has continued to bring the children in the top two year-groups to Roedean on a weekly basis to undertake sporting activities, with Deepdene staff. From September 2019, a programme has been developed which brings all the children in Years 4-6 to Roedean every Thursday; in two groups, the children take part in a carousel of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics over three weeks in our dedicated laboratories with Roedean staff, and they also play sport using Roedean’s facilities. This includes a combination of the expertise of Roedean staff in certain sports and that of the Deepdene members of staff who come with the children. The children also benefit from the use of Roedean transport. More Deepdene pupils have transferred to Roedean as a result of the partnership.

St Mark’s Primary School Roedean works closely with St Mark’s CE Primary School Brighton to support the future development of St Mark's. Both schools are committed to protecting the Christian ethos of St Mark's as set out in its Trust Deed, and to working within the requirements of Roedean’s Royal Charter and charitable objects.

The aims of the partnership are to ensure that both schools are able to share and celebrate expertise and resources to enable improved outcomes for pupils at Roedean and St Marks, and this is primarily undertaken by both schools working in collaboration with each other to share and develop expertise, practice, resources and facilities. Roedean pupils themselves benefit from volunteering opportunities at St Mark’s.

An Executive Group monitors the activities of the Partnership and agree the projects and parameters for the work undertaken by both schools, and the Group consists of: • The Headteachers of Roedean and St Marks (2). • A representative from both Governing Bodies (2). • A representative from both Staff Bodies (2). • A representative from the Diocese (1). • A representative from the Local Authority (1).

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The Trustee representative for 2018-19 was Jenny Barnard-Langston, and the position is currently held by Teresa Outhwaite.

The Executive Group produces a termly Partnership Development Plan (PDP), which in turn initiates sub- committee projects. The PDP is shared with the Governing Bodies of both schools.

Each school incorporates elements of the PDP into their own school development plan, as appropriate, and shares with individual governing bodies. The Executive Group reports termly on the impact of all Partnership activities and services.

Roedean South Africa Roedean South Africa, a sister school of Roedean, was founded in 1903 by Katherine Margaret Earle and Theresa Lawrence, younger sister of the founders of Roedean - Penelope, Millicent, and Dorothy. They acted as joint Heads of School during the years 1903–1930.

Many girls are still in touch with students at Roedean South Africa, both from their visit to us in April 2018, and our visit there in November 2018, and also via the e-PenPal buddying we set up for the junior years. Our joint half- yearly review, entitled OneRoedean, has been produced twice, the first at Roedean, and the second at Roedean South Africa, with input from both schools. We continue to explore the possibility of having GAP students coming from Roedean South Africa to Roedean.

OBJECTS, AIMS, OBJECTIVES AND ETHOS

Charitable Objects The principal objects of the Corporation of Roedean School, as laid down in the Royal Charter 1938, are:

• To carry on at Roedean or elsewhere a school for girls in which they may receive a sound education including physical and moral training. • To establish and carry on at any place or places which may be thought fit any subsidiary affiliated or other schools for the education of girls in connection with the above mentioned School. • To establish, maintain and subsidise boarding houses for mistresses, teachers, pupils and others connected with or attending such schools. • To provide in connection with any school maintained by the Corporation means for training student teachers and students in the theory and practice of education.

Key Objectives This year, the School has continued working towards a number of objectives which include the implementation of the Council of Trustees’ strategy to ensure that the School continues to be seen as an acknowledged centre of excellence in girls’ education.

There are three main areas of focus: • A unique education for every individual. • High professional standards in every area of the School. • High expectations throughout the School.

Ethos Roedean School is a charity which seeks to benefit the public through the pursuit of its objects and objectives. Its fees are set at a level to ensure the financial viability of the School, and at a level that is consistent with our objective of providing a sound education for girls.

Roedean welcomes pupils from all backgrounds. The admissions process strives to ensure that all pupils who receive a Roedean education have the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Entrance interviews and assessments are undertaken to satisfy both the School and parents that potential pupils can cope with the pace of learning and benefit from the education Roedean provides.

The strength of pastoral care has been consistently acknowledged in ISI inspections over the last 10 years.

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Roedean is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all its staff to share this commitment. This covered the 2011 ISI Inspection, the Boarding Welfare Interim Inspection in 2013, the ISI Integrated Inspection of 2016 and the ISI Regulatory Compliance Inspection of 2019. In addition, the School has had an ISI Material Change Inspection in autumn 2017 to allow for the increased capacity of the School that again showed the necessary areas to be fully compliant. Parents are given regular information about their children’s social and academic progress, and they also receive the weekly Head’s Review, as well as a number of less formal contacts; this is further reinforced via the Parent Portal. All pupils have a Head of House, Head of Key Stage, Head of Year and Tutor responsible for pastoral care and academic development.

Roedean is also vigilant concerning its Health and Safety responsibilities, and it contracts Assurity Limited to monitor all systems externally alongside the Risk Group (including Trustee membership) and the internal Health & Safety Committee; there is also an internal Health & Safety Officer.

Assurity Consulting reported that ‘the standard of health and safety management at Roedean School continues to be good. There is a good and thorough set of policies and procedures, it must be ensured that these are maintained. A visual inspection of many areas of the School during the Assurity Consulting annual health and safety review showed a safe working environment’.

Aims of the School The School’s aims continue to be developed to encapsulate the ethos, and are actively promoted in our pupils. Roedean aims to ensure that its pupils:

• Enjoy their school days and flourish as individuals, developing healthy and balanced approaches to their own well being. • Develop their intellectual curiosity, passions and rigour as a foundation for a lifelong love of learning. • Engage in a range of activities and opportunities beyond the curriculum to develop their skills, talents and interests. • Learn to think independently, creatively and critically to develop their resilience and enjoyment of challenge. • Develop the confidence to express their own voice and the self-belief to realise that anything is possible. • Develop a sense of active social responsibility, respect for others, generosity of spirit, tolerance and compassion.

And to achieve this by working on the key areas of Care, Community and Challenge as follows: • Care – to ensure every girl is known and supported in all areas of school life to help them progress. • Community – to ensure every girl is provided with the best teaching and pastoral departments with a strong team and open door ethos, and exciting opportunities. • Challenge – to ensure every girl is challenged and motivated in every subject area by fantastic and inspirational teaching.

The overall aims of the School are reviewed and evaluated annually by the Senior Team to ensure they tie in with current issues and directions, and this is translated into new annual priorities which are rolled out to each department at the start of the academic year. The current sectional priorities are as follows:

Holistic Priorities: Developing leadership ethos • Develop leadership strategies in all areas that focuses on delivering our vision for students. • Develop strategies to ensure the centrality of the student experience in decision making. • Continue to improve our understanding and knowledge of students and their integration.

Academic Priorities: Developing academic ethos • Develop high academic standards for all through high quality teaching and learning that engages, motivates and challenges all. • Develop academic structures to reinforce and support positive learning habits and behaviours. • Develop an academic ethos and strategies that enable all students to become successful learners. 16

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Pastoral Priorities: Developing confidence • Support pupils and teaching staff in developing ‘Growth Mindset’ characteristics and contributions. • Provide frequent opportunities for pupils to explore their responsibility towards other members of the School. • Increase the importance and frequency of face to face interaction with others.

Co-curricular Priorities: Developing passion • Events and trips to broaden horizons and experiences as a preparation for life. • Commitment to increased ‘real world’ outcomes for co-curricular activities. • Opportunities will be created beyond lessons to extend academic interests and passions.

Support Services Priorities: Supporting the Roedean Community • Capacity Finance – action an increased income generation and cost stabilisation programme to enable increased investment in key academic facilities. • Services and Coordination – highest level of parent and pupil service delivered in a fully coordinated manner by every member of staff in support of the pupils’ academic environment. • Leadership and Delivery – leadership and delivery in every role to enhance the pupils’ academic performance.

In developing these key areas the School aims to provide: • A positive environment in which every girl is valued and can flourish. • An aspirational and challenging academic education for every girl. • Dynamic and inspirational teaching and learning in every subject. • An enriching all-round arts, sports and activities provision. • Individual support, challenge and mentoring for every girl. • Community action and partnerships at the heart of the school experience for all. • Social opportunities in a co-educational enrichment programme. • Leadership and teamwork opportunities for all girls to develop self-confidence. • A flexible day and boarding school model to suit all families. • A British school with a diverse international provision. • An accessible school with opportunities for girls of all backgrounds. • Support and advice to those schools within the Roedean Group of Schools.

In line with the aims many new initiatives have continued to be introduced over the last year to enhance the girls’ academic, pastoral, boarding and co-curricular experiences at the School.

There is a holistic welfare plan, with weekly ‘thinking’ and ‘academic’ time, screen strategy and fuller supervision for every pupil, and this has been enhanced with the development of social, pastoral and academic spaces across the school similar to the Sixth Form Centre. The timetable has been further reviewed to support the pastoral and academic strategies, and part of this has been to incorporate Prep Time within the school day.

With the introduction of the Head of Experiential Learning since September 2017 there has been a significant development in and out of the classroom learning, examples are opportunities to actively participate in the running of the farm and the increase in the number of outbound residential trips. Outdoor sport has been further encouraged with the opening of the new floodlit all-weather pitch providing a state-of-the-art facility within the School’s grounds.

Opportunities for public speaking and independent research have increased and the benefits are clearly visible when you hear from the pupils and learn of their breadth of knowledge, and see them speaking at events such as Speech Day, Open Days and multi-school events.

There continues to be a consultative forum developed for staff, as well as an increased provision for health support and pastoral managers for the pupils.

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The Roedean Group of Schools has enabled Roedean to help Roedean Moira House, Deepdene and St Mark’s by providing resources to the three organisations via service agreements covering areas such as teaching, estates, finance, pastoral and admissions.

Overall, the School has developed a conversation beyond Roedean about girls’ education, and this has been further enabled through the development of the Roedean Group of Schools.

It is the dedication, effort and commitment of every member of staff that creates the environment in which the students can flourish and enjoy all the opportunities on offer and make a difference to their future.

ACCESS AND PUBLIC BENEFIT

Roedean ensures that the education that it provides is not restricted to those who can afford the fees. Both Scholarships and Bursaries give financial assistance. Scholarship awards are given on the basis of excellence; a bursary can be given in recognition of financial need, and may also enhance the value of a Scholarship award.

Public Benefit Aims and Intended Impact In meeting its objects, Roedean’s Public Benefit aim is to provide a first- class independent education, both through strong academic tuition, and through developing wider sporting, artistic and social skills in all its pupils. This is intended to provide an environment where pupils can develop and fulfil their potential, thus to help build self-confidence and inculcate a desire to contribute to the wider community.

In the furtherance of these aims the Members of Roedean’s Council of Trustees have complied with the duty in s.17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s published general and relevant sub-sector guidance concerning the operation of the Public Benefit requirement under the Act. Its Bursary Policy is summarised below under “Access”.

Bursary Policy The Council of Trustees views bursary awards as important in helping to ensure that pupils from families who would otherwise not be able to afford the fees can access the education the School offers. Roedean’s bursary awards can be made available to all who meet our general entry requirements and are made after assessing parental means either before a girl joins the School or to relieve hardship when an existing pupil’s education would be at risk, for example in the case of parental redundancy. In assessing means the School takes a number of factors into consideration including family income, investments and other assets as well as looking at family outgoings. Bursary awards for pupils applying to the School can be up to 100% remission of fees. The 100% bursarial funding is part of the Brighthelm awards scheme, and for the girls in receipt of these awards there is also a fund to assist with the costs of co-curricular activities, school trips, uniform and travel to and from the School. Bursaries are also awarded to pupils already in the School to relieve hardship and these can be for any amount but are typically between 10% and 50% remission of fees.

This year the value of means-tested bursaries within the Group totalled £1,637k. The schools provided assistance to 429 of their pupils of whom four girls benefited from a full remission of fees, and a further 18% benefit from fee remission of 70% or over.

The bursary policy has been expanded using the permanently endowed funds held by Roedean St Mary’s Hall Trust, and has continued to be supported by income generated from the Charity’s operations at a similar level to the previous year.

Scholarships Roedean has a number of awards to recognise excellence in a particular field including academic, performing arts, musical, art and sports, and these are available to girls joining the school in Year 7, Year 9, and Year 12. Each year, we attract high-calibre applicants who enrich the school not only in their specialist fields, but also in all areas of school life.

UK Scholarships Academic, All-Rounder and Specialism (Art, Dance, Drama, Music and Sport) Scholarships are available. They

ROEDEAN SCHOOL REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019 are worth a fee-reduction which ranges from 5% to 40%, and all are awarded based on performance in the entrance tests, assessments if relevant, and interview.

Brighthelm Awards (Year 7 and Sixth Form)

These awards are means-tested scholarship awards for girls from local state schools and are worth up to and including 100% of the day fees. They are designed to enable exceptionally talented girls to attend the School. These girls will thrive academically and will make a significant contribution.

Newnham Scholarships (Year 9 and 12) The Newnham Scholarships are the most academic awards available at Roedean, worth up to 40%; they are awarded to the best academic scholarship applicants. (Applicants may be invited for additional testing to help the decision-making process.)

Lawrence Scholarships (Years 7 and 9) The Lawrence Scholarships are the most prestigious all-round scholarships available at Roedean, worth 40%. They reflect the holistic ethos of the school, and they are, therefore, awarded to students who combine excellence in three areas of school life, such as academic excellence with a further two areas of specialism (for example, in both Music and Art).

International Scholarships The International Scholarships are honorary scholarships which carry a small award for scholarship-related activities, and are awarded to overseas applicants for academic excellence or musical ability. These scholars will be provided with a scholarship or musical programme to help extend and challenge them and enable them to fulfil their potential. Those entering Year 12 may be awarded an academic Newnham Scholarship, worth 10%.

Expectations of Roedean Scholars At Roedean, every girl is an individual and has equal opportunity to access all parts of school life.

Scholarships are awarded as recognition of both excellent previous achievement and potential for further development, but the development of the scholarship is an aim of the School that applies to all girls. Our aim is to provide each girl with the encouragement, support and guidance she needs to develop her talents and excel in her specialist area.

Our scholars are role models who always set an example to those around them; their diligence and conscientious approach in school has a positive influence on others, and their support for their peers is highly valued. While we do not want our scholars to feel that they must always achieve full marks, we do expect them to apply themselves enthusiastically and try their best in everything they do at school.

The scholars champion the area of school life for which they hold an award, and they are leaders within it. They are expected to participate fully in the extra-curricular activities of the relevant department, and always to prioritise commitments within school over others, wherever possible. Scholars in practical subjects are strongly encouraged to take any relevant subject at least to GCSE level, and perhaps also in the Sixth Form.

Roedean is committed to the development of Scholars, through tailored provision and support in their area of specialism throughout their school career. In return, Scholars and award holders are expected to maintain the highest standards, representing Roedean, in order to enhance the academic, sporting, and creative life of the School.

Roedean St Mary’s Hall Trust The Roedean St Mary’s Hall Trust (Charity number 307063-2) holds funds as a permanent endowment, which are invested on a total return basis to produce a return for the Trust’s objects. Funds allocated as income are used to enhance our current bursary offering, thus furthering opportunities for girls to gain access to the education provided by Roedean. Roedean St Mary's Hall Trust has provided significant levels of support to our pupils. In selecting beneficiaries Roedean (as Trustee of the trust) may exercise the following preferences in the following order:

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• secondly, daughters or sons of HM armed forces.

Roedean has continued to increase the availability of bursaries to further widen access. Details of the bursaries and scholarships offered by Roedean will be made available to beneficiaries in a variety of ways, and the new awards are funded by both Roedean and Roedean St Mary’s Hall Trust.

Local Community Links and Public Benefit Roedean is linked to the local community of Brighton and further afield in Sussex by the pupils actively assisting in, and making a difference to, local charitable organisations.

The School is a major employer in the local area, and the number of day girls in the School has steadily increased in recent years and now represents half of all pupils. The School is fully part of the wider community, and staff and pupils are encouraged to participate in it in as fully as possible.

The School’s links with both the local community and charitable organisations have continued to grow and flourish this year in a variety of ways, including the Community Action Programme for the Sixth Form. In addition, the School has continued partnerships with local state primary schools, focusing on developing enrichment opportunities, sharing academic expertise and enhancing careers advice.

A number of local schools and other organisations use Roedean’s sports facilities, chapel and theatre. The schools and charitable organisations that used the performing arts facilities included the Brighton Academy, Apollo Productions, Sussex Festival of Performing Arts, and Deepdene School, and sports facilities included St Margaret’s Primary and Rottingdean and Saltdean Lions. There are numerous occasions throughout the year when the School hosts charity events and other events where children from local schools, in particular state schools, attend, including workshops with visiting authors and the Shakespeare Schools’ Festival. Students from St Mark’s attended the Alice in Wonderland Tea Party and Fashion Show.

A continuing tradition is the Roedean Chapel acting as a concert venue for the opening concert of the Brighton Fringe Festival.

Partnerships continued this year with a number of charities. This includes the use of the School’s minibuses to transport pupils from St Mark’s to Roedean School and local destinations for enrichment. The School uses the Schools Together website to record, share and celebrate partnership work.

Local State Schools where Roedean is making an impact There are many local state schools that benefit from the time and resources of Roedean’s pupils and staff over the course of the academic year. Part of this work is provided via the Community Action Programme where all Year 12 students spend one afternoon per week in over 20 placements working towards a community service project. Students in other year groups join in weekly activities at St Mark’s and Downs View Schools.

St Mark’s Primary School, Brighton Roedean made a marked difference to the experience of St Mark’s students in a number of ways.

Activities include Football Coaching, Creative Writing, Junior Choir, Reading Buddies, Language Buddies, Sports Leaders, and Mathematics Stretch and Challenge. Overall, Roedean Staff and pupils contributed 116 person-days to the St Mark’s partnership, and the children at St Mark’s received 374 pupil-days’ worth of benefit. The case- studies produced indicate that the experience is hugely beneficial for the pupils in both schools. Here are a couple of comments from the case-studies: ‘It is great to see the children’s faces light up when they do the activities, and seeing how proud they are when they succeed’ and ‘Everyone has different backgrounds, and it has made me appreciate how lucky I am to be able to share what I have learnt with the children’.

Sports Activity Day: St Mark’s children experienced sporting activities at Roedean with specialist training and coaching on specialist equipment and pitches, all of which they do not have access to in their own school. Teachers also benefitted from the opportunity to work with specialist coaches.

Roedean Sports Scholars’ Coaching: 10-15 students provide weekly PE sessions to 30 children with extra coaching and support; they also provide more specific coaching and resources which they would not otherwise have access to e.g. tag rugby kit; there is also the Football Club, and weekly swimming at Roedean’s pool.

Supporting Pupils in Lessons: Roedean Year 12 students support classroom teachers (equivalent of three classes) with the running of lessons; this may include helping children with reading, writing, crafts, sports, literacy

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Reading ‘Buddies’: Year 9 students (approximately 25) from Roedean read with pupils each week to assist in their development of fluency and comprehension reading skills. The girls help in every class in the school, which means they interact with all the pupils at some point (70 pupils). St Mark's pupils benefit from improved literacy skills and interacting with role models. The students at Roedean benefit from learning social responsibility and leadership skills.

Language Buddies: There are pupils at St Mark’s from a variety of countries, and some are struggling to develop their level of English – a number of Roedean pupils with the same mother-tongue have visited on a weekly basis to help support learning English, a notable example being a Hungarian girl who helped two siblings at St Mark’s, and their English has improved dramatically.

Practical Support: A team of Sixth Formers go on an ad hoc basis to give practical support (digging vegetable patches, making displays, painting corridors, etc.), and on Community Day, the girls painted the corridors and worked on displays.

Library: The Roedean Community donated £25k to St Mark's in order to fund the building of a new Library at the primary school, making a big impact.

Year 9 girls go to St Mark’s every Wednesday to listen to children read, providing an uncritical ear, and as a result of the evident success of this project with the children, the Roedean girls’ obvious enjoyment of it, and the lack of a dedicated reading space at St Mark’s, Roedean made the decision to build the children a library from scratch. Thanks to a programme of fund-raising activities with a target of nearly £30k, and the girls donating their favourite childhood books, The Secret Garden Library, with heat, light, and too many books to be displayed, opened at St Mark’s on World Book Day in March 2019. The children’s faces when they watched the Mayor in her official chains cutting the ribbon along with a local children’s author, and seeing their reactions when they went into their Library for the first time was wonderful. This building also provided tangible evidence of the partnership, to complement the anecdotal evidence from the pupils at St Mark’s and Roedean.

The funds were not from the Charity but personal and Roedean Mission donations, and the Library will encourage the children to read widely from an early age, thus providing a major boost to improving literacy levels which is a key educational objective. The Library is used on a weekly basis for Creative Writing with a local children’s author. The hope is that by concentrating various resources in one place, Roedean will be able to make a significant difference to St Mark’s.

Roedean Academy and UCAS Day The Roedean Academy provides academic enrichment for girls in Year 10 and 11 on a weekly basis, over a period of six to eight weeks to support and inspire girls from local state schools, Blatchington Mill School, Longhill School, and Peacehaven Community School, working alongside Roedean pupils. The total number attending the sessions each week was about 40. More than 12 teachers were involved in delivering the masterclasses and enrichment sessions.

The content of the different courses was intended to be beyond that of GCSE specifications, and therefore providing genuine stretch and a challenge for all involved; the girls had the opportunity to study Blake, Mao’s China, looking at poetry, classical Tragedy, and a variety of other topics.

The Academy will run again in 2019-2020, and will include the same schools, with further schools to be added. These schools, including Dorothy Stringer School, also have the opportunity to attend the UCAS day hosted by Roedean.

Downs View School, Woodingdean Roedean students go weekly to spend time in a social (lunch time) and academic (classroom) environment (for 24 pupils) to assist pupils with disabilities. The pupils at Downs View benefit from interacting with the wider community and building healthy relationships. The students at Roedean learn essential life skills including social responsibility and leadership, and were chosen after an application process to ensure they were resilient and willing to show initiative in a challenging environment.

Further activities increasing Roedean’s impact on the local community Roedean also provided the following activities to enable further increased engagement with the local community.

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HHH (Head, Heart and Hand) Programme Year 9 Roedean students spend a term planning and preparing an event for a group of local state primary school children. This event is then hosted at Roedean and the Roedean students oversee the delivery.

Examples included running 'treasure hunts' and 'team-building games'.

Chailey Heritage Textiles Day Eight Roedean students ran a bespoke sensory textiles activity for the differently abled students at Chailey Heritage. Students enjoyed interacting with each other, as well as having choices in the texture and pattern of their stuffed mouse. Wool from Roedean's very own sheep was used to stuff the mice, adding an extra personal sensory experience.

Primary Schools’ Science Day This is an annual event that involves approximately 180 pupils from six local state primary schools (Saltdean, Lourdes, St Margaret’s, St Bernadette’s, St John’s and Westdene) who gain hands-on practical science experiences. Working in our fully equipped science laboratories provides them with facilities that their schools would otherwise not have access to.

Physics Partnerships Twice-termly, Roedean leads a science hub of four local state secondary schools (Patcham High School, Blatchington Mill School, Sir Robert Woodard Academy and Cardinal Newman School – 15 teachers) in supporting the training of non-specialist Physics teaching and promoting the further study of Physics to girls. Roedean is leading this in conjunction with ‘Physics Partners’.

Southern Schools’ Book Awards An annual event, involving nearly 30 state schools (and other local independent schools) and approximately 250 pupils, hosted in Roedean's Theatre. Pupils from participating schools read a short list of children's novels and vote for their favourite book and author, and have opportunities to meet authors and have their books signed. School librarians regularly meet to gain feedback on pupils' reading; librarians and pupils contribute book reviews to the SSBA's website.

Areas of Charitable Engagement Our many in-School charity events are always well supported. Over the year £30,709 was raised for our main School charities which were ten PlanUK girls around the world, Off the Fence, and the building of the Library for St Mark’s. The Library was completed in time to be opened by the Mayor of Brighton and a local children’s author on World Book Day in March. We are committed to maintaining the stock in the Library and its condition, and also to on-going support for the ten PlanUK girls.

Off the Fence is a local homeless charity, which also has a Women’s Refuge arm. Over recent years the girls have been keen to do something to help the homeless, so we have recently made this work more formal, holding an own clothes day to raise funds, and inviting in the CEO of Off the Fence to attend as guest speaker for the School’s Prize Giving at the end of the Summer Term who provided an inspirational speech highlighting the important work of the charity in the City. During the Summer Term this link became more concrete, and the Roedean catering team now prepare 50 additional lunches every Thursday, and these are cooked and delivered to Off the Fence for the homeless. The girls felt that it is important that we do not just donate left-overs to the charity, but actually prepare additional food which is meaningful and appreciated.

Other campaigns have also raised significant funds for national charities, including Cancer Research’s Race for Life, Macmillan Cancer Support, DEBRA, Little Princes Trust, Blind Veterans UK, WaterAid, WWF and the Roedean School Mission Fund. These have been through events such as charity concerts, pop-up tuck shops, cake sales and other charity events.

Roedean School Mission Fund The Roedean School Mission Fund has been registered as a charity since 1965 (Charity number 244996) and was originally set up by the Old Roedeanian Association and Roedean School. The mission provides grants to significantly under privileged children, often focusing its awards to groups which give restorative holidays to abused and emotionally deprived children. This year grants totalling over £10k were awarded to charities helping children aged 16 and under in the UK, including a significant donation to the St Mark’s Library project.

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Other Areas of Local Community and Charitable Engagement Further significant contributions made by Roedean to the local community and in providing public benefit were shown in a number of areas.

Pupils helped with one-off projects such as the lovely mural designed and painted by girls in the Reception area of the Royal Alexandra Children’s hospital. Students this year have undertaken the Duke of Edinburgh Award. A significant proportion of this award is ‘service’ to the community.

Professional Teaching Institute (Formerly Prince’s Teaching Institute) During the course of the year, the Headmaster contributed his time and experience as Academic Director of the Professional Teaching Institute (PTI), a national educational charity, aimed at giving state school teachers access to the highest quality professional development at each level of school experience. This year, the PTI has run several one-day CPD courses focusing on bringing state school teachers together to share good practice and to hear the latest research in their subjects from university lecturers and educationalists. As course-designer for the residential programmes, the Headmaster has also designed and overseen residential professional development courses for state school Heads of Department across 10 different subject areas. In addition, the PTI also runs subject enrichment courses for NQTs. The PTI also runs a residential leadership course for Headteachers each year, which the Headmaster designs and runs. This course has reached over 250 Headteachers in State Schools. In the course of a year, the PTI’s work reaches hundreds of state school teachers and through them thousands of state school pupils. The evidence of the evaluation of each course shows that the PTI’s work has a deep and sustained impact on improving standards and opportunities across its state school partners by giving the resources, opportunity and encouragement to teachers to develop their passion for their subject and for communicating it to their pupils. The Headmaster is a founding member of the charity and has worked for it since its inception.

Pastoral and Welfare – Key Developments

ISI Inspection 2019 – Pastoral Aspects The ISI inspection team looked in considerable detail at spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils in school, as well and their health, welfare and safety. Therefore, a significant amount of the inspectors’ time was spent meeting with key members of the pastoral team. The inspectors were impressed by the depth of preparation of the team and the many examples provided which illustrated how pupils are taught to be responsible, tolerant, law-abiding citizens. School strategies relating to behaviour, attendance, supervision, bullying and health were also scrutinised, with data, survey results and staff/pupil meetings used to triangulate their findings. The inspectors reported that policy and practice relating to these areas were robust and no recommendations for improvement were made. Demonstrating compliance in every area is vital for the development of the School, but also represents an opportunity to recognise the level of skill, tenacity and dedication of the Heads of Year, House Teams and Pastoral Managers.

KS3 Summary 2018/19 The girls in Year 7 settled well into life at Roedean and are now confident with the routines and expectations in school. Girls are making good academic progress, getting involved in many extra-curricular and co-curricular activities and have developed positive friendships. There have been many highlights including the Year 7 music recital, success at the K2 athletics competition and an exceptional performance of Fantastic Mr Fox, which all Year 7 took part in. The girls in Year 8 have had a successful year and this term are settling in well with their new Head of Year, who has already built strong and supportive relationships with a number of the girls. Particular successes this year include the School’s Shakespeare’s drama performance and success in the K2 athletics competition. The girls in Year 9 have made very good academic progress this year and participate well in the wider life of the School, particularly volunteering at St Mark’s and a number of the girls gave excellent performances in the senior production of Cabaret last term. Girls are learning to manage many of their own friendship and personal issues by accessing support from key staff or peers. Options have been selected for KS4 and girls were excited to start their new GCSE courses in the Autumn Term.

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KS4 Summary 2018/19 Girls in Year 10 prepared well for their exams and the period of time running up to exam week was calm and focused. The majority of pupils in Year 10 have made very good academic progress this year and their reports show they are applying themselves well across the curriculum, with very few pupils requiring mentoring or academic intervention at this stage. Year 11 were well-supported in their preparations for their GCSE exams. Some pupils in Year 11 were placed on an academic mentoring programme, and the School worked with individual pupils to overcome barriers to learning and to liaise with teachers to set targets and short-term goals. There was a special assembly in the Spring Term to set the tone for the start of the GCSE preparation, including how to revise, how to maintain motivation and where to access further support. These key messages have also been incorporated into the tutorial and PSHE programmes. The Year 11s had a delightful end of year assembly and formal dinner where staff were able to wish them well as they began their study leave. Retention into the Sixth Form has been high this year, with over 60% of pupils opting to stay on. This is very positive and would indicate that pupils feel they are well-supported and are having a good experience.

KS5 Summary 2018/19 The Sixth Form Centre has functioned very well this year, with a greater emphasis on using the centre as a place of study throughout the school day. During the day boarders have worked alongside day girls in the study areas. In addition to this, the Keswick Office is now exclusively staffed by Sixth Form Centre staff during the day, with boarding teams not arriving for duty until 4.30pm, and this shift in emphasis has been significant. The Sixth Form Team have increased their tutorial programme and life skills programme, and all girls benefit from having a 1:1 meeting each week with their tutor. The Pastoral Manager for the Sixth Form holds weekly meetings with pupils who require ongoing, or more intensive pastoral support. The Academic Manager also offers 1:1 academic support, following a similar model to Year 11. There has been a new appointment to lead on careers, UCAS and Higher Education, and the girls have had excellent support in this area throughout the year, with a number of well-attended events and talks.

New Prefects The prefect elections this year were hugely successful with the highest number of candidates for many years. There was also great diversity across the list of candidates with pupils from different nationalities, day and boarding and those who had only recently joined the School in Year 12. Hustings were arranged in assemblies with candidates giving a short speech to outline their plans and objectives. Comprehensive profiles for each candidate were displayed in the reception area and these created a real buzz amongst the wider pupil body. Two candidates performed extremely well throughout the process and gained support from pupils and staff and so the Senior Team took the decision to appoint both these students as Head Girls, recognising the size and breadth of the role of Head Girl. The Pastoral Prefects have attended KS3 assemblies to discuss friendships and relationships and have paired up new Year 7 pupils with Sixth Formers and launched the Big Sister project. In addition, the Pastoral Prefects produce a bulletin and display board to support positive mental health, and work with pupils to provide advice on managing exams, remaining calm and taking care of oneself during the exam season.

Big Sister Project 2019/20 The Pastoral Prefects re-launched the Big Sister Project at the start of the academic year with every Year 7 pupil having a Big Sister in either Year 12 or Year 13. Over the summer break, all Year 7 pupils received a welcome card containing the profile and contact details for their Big Sister. On the first day of term all the Big and Little Sisters met up and went on their tunnel walk together. This was a delightful aspect of the induction programme. The Big Sisters have also joined the Year 7s for their social events and many choose to come along to break time in the Cloisters. There are more events planned across the school year.

Vertical Tutoring 2019/20 In the Summer Term the Prefect Team met with members of the Senior Team and outlined ways in which they believed the Sixth Form could become more involved and integrated with younger pupils in the School. One key

ROEDEAN SCHOOL REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019 idea put forward was vertical tutoring and, after further discussion and research, it was decided that a trial would be implemented in 2019-20. All pupils now belong to a Vertical Tutor Group and meet twice a week on Thursday and Friday mornings. Vertical Tutor Groups are made up of pupils from Years 7, 9, 11 and 13 and Years 8, 10 and 12. They take part in one morning tutor group activity and one chapel service each week. The purpose of the Vertical Tutor Groups is to allow older and younger pupils to mix and provide peer support for one another, particularly in managing relationships and use of social media. The groups take part in a number of structured activities to enable the girls to bond and form trusting relationships. The girls have really enjoyed being part of these groups and the atmosphere during the sessions is positive and lively. Activities have included constructing spaghetti towers, making mini-parachutes and getting-to-know-you quizzes and bingo. Training has been provided for all vertical tutors on how best to manage the sessions and facilitate integration and constructive discussion. The Vertical Tutor Groups go to chapel together on either Thursday or Friday and it has been lovely to see older and younger girls mixed together in their Vertical Tutor Group ‘families’. In order to develop this initiative next year, consideration will be given to placing a prefect or selected sixth former in each group to take on a greater leadership role. This will further enhance the extent to which the groups are pupil- led.

REVIEW OF ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR

Academic The School continues to enjoy success across all academic departments, in terms of examination results, the high quality of teaching and learning and the extension and enrichment opportunities on offer. With over 50% of pupils achieving grades 8 and 9 in the new GCSE system (equivalent to A*) and around 56% of grades at A* and A for A level, the School remains in a strong position academically whilst continuing to develop a broad and enriching curriculum and co-curricular offer.

Several departments registered outstanding results at A* at A level, including Further Mathematics (71.4%),

Spanish (40%), Art and Design (31%) Mathematics (27.8%). Several departments registered over 60% A* to A at A Level, including Mathematics (78.6%), Psychology (70%), Art and Design (68.8%), Chemistry (66.7%), Politics (61.5%). STEM subjects averaged 64% A* to A at A Level which is outstanding. Overall, 81% of pupils achieved at least one A or A* grade and 30% of the cohort achieved at least three A* and A grades. 44%* achieved at least one A*. These results were achieved in the context of a national decline in the proportion of A* and A grades awarded.

At GCSE, Roedean’s largest ever cohort took nearly 1000 GCSEs between them and one third of all grades were grade 9, more than six times the national average, with 73% of all girls achieving at least one grade 9, while 86% gained at least one grade 8 or better. Over half of all grades were at A* level (8 and 9) and over one quarter of girls achieved five or more grade 9s, with 18% gaining seven or more grade 9s.

Alongside excellent raw results which provide girls with the opportunity to progress successfully to the next step of their education, the School also places great importance on the progress pupils make in their time at Roedean. At GCSE this is recorded as Value Added which continues to be very strong with every department adding at least 0.2 of a grade per pupil and several adding at least one grade per pupil (Art, Business, Combined Science, English Language, English Literature, French, Geography, German, Music, Religious Studies and Spanish). Overall, Value Added averaged 0.57, meaning every girl in every subject made on average almost two thirds of a grade progress during the two years of GCSE study.

Academic Support In response to the significant changes in the specifications at A level and GCSE, this year saw the addition of extra curriculum time at both GCSE and A level, providing opportunities in lessons for additional individual support, as well as the chance for teachers to expand the scope of their teaching beyond the confines of the GCSE and A level syllabus. The success of a prep period in the middle of the day to help pupils manage their homework well means that this is now a fixed element of the timetable. For the first time this year, academic support sessions

ROEDEAN SCHOOL REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019 were timetabled within the activity slot to allow for the widest possible access of all girls to support from their teachers.

Investment in the learning support department through the appointment of additional Teaching Assistants enabled the provision of high-quality learning support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. With support provided both within specific lessons, as well as in small groups focusing on learning and coping strategies, pupils with additional needs performed very well throughout the School.

Pupils with English as an Additional Language received outstanding support through a mixture of individual and small group lessons provided by highly trained and experienced staff. Thanks also to extensive training of teaching staff, pupils at all levels from CEF A2/B1 to C3 were supported to fulfil and exceed their potential in their subjects, with pupils with EAL ranking highly as a cohort in terms both of raw results and Value Added.

The Easter revision course ran for the fourth year running, with record numbers of boarders and day girls attending (well over half of the girls in Years 11 and 13). This had a substantial impact on pupil progress. In addition to this, specific cohorts of pupils received additional 1:1 support to help them overcome any obstacles to their learning, and to help involve their parents or guardians as much as possible in the process of preparing for examinations. This was a highly successful intervention and will be repeated in years to come.

Curriculum The Key Stage 3 curriculum continued to provide an exciting and engaging experience, with the same wide range of lessons from the core of English, Mathematics and Sciences through to Dance, Performing Arts, Drama and Design Technology, with four modern foreign languages on offer: French, Spanish, German and Russian, as well as Latin and Ancient Greek.

In Key Stage 4, all GCSE subjects are now reformed and are all graded using the 9 - 1 grading system in place of the old A* to E scale. The School was well-prepared for the transition to the new content and skills-driven GCSEs.

The School’s public examination results revealed that strategies to increase Year 11 curriculum time, as well as training of staff and purchase of new equipment and resources helped pupils to achieve excellent results, with over 30% of all grades being level 9 – some six times the national average.

In the Sixth Form, the addition of extra teaching time in some subjects meant greater and more in-depth study of content, as well as opportunities for in-class support. This strategy will be expanded into both Sixth Form years in 2019.

Curriculum Enrichment and Academic Projects A specific emphasis was placed this year on all pupils having the opportunity to develop their own interests and passions and undertake a research project to further their knowledge in a specific area. Pupils at all key stages were taught key research and presentation skills, and could seek out mentoring support from an interested member of staff to help guide them. Pupils then had the opportunity to present these projects to a range of different audiences. In total, pupils also had the opportunity to attend hundreds of lectures, talks and workshops to stretch them as part of the curriculum. Some of these were pupil led, others by parents, former pupils of the School, as well as external speakers from a vast range of fields from astronomy to zoology. For the Roedean Academy, the School opened its doors to pupils from local state schools to attend masterclasses in GCSE subjects, as well as options in subjects ranging from Russian poetry to Queen Elizabeth I.

An enhanced Sixth Form offer The addition of an elective subject in the Sixth Form to provide a wider experience beyond A level subjects was a real success, with girls attending courses from Life Drawing to Portuguese for beginners. Other innovations, including workshops on leadership and public speaking, as well as university and careers preparation are now fully incorporated into a broad and engaging Sixth Form curriculum.

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In addition to this, the appointment of a Head of Professional and Educational Guidance to lead the university admissions and careers process has ensured a high quality experience and wider opportunities for all pupils. The Community Action Programme continues to provide opportunities for all girls in Sixth Form to serve their community in support of local charities, schools and voluntary organisations.

Appointment of Additional Ambassadors We are delighted with the positive impact the Ambassadors have had on the girls in recent years. While we congratulate Rose Hudson-Wilkin, who has been outstanding in her support of Roedean and as a role-model for the girls, on her appointment to the position of Bishop of Dover, it does mean that she will be unable to continue as one of our Ambassadors.

Roedean has continued to work with Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh, both Olympic Hockey Gold Medalists, as Sports Ambassadors. They have worked with many girls at all levels in the School, both on the hockey pitch, but also leading workshops on mental resilience, with techniques which can be applied to a range of situations, both in sport and in other areas.

Additionally, we have appointed Dr Suzie Imber, Professor of Space Physics at Leicester University, as our STEM Ambassador, and Anabela Chan OR as our Creative Arts Ambassador. Dr Imber spoke at last year’s Festival Celebrating Inspiring Women for International Women’s Day, and she was brilliant, and Ms Chan, who is an award-winning jewellery designer, will share her expertise in a variety of fields in the creative arts with the girls. Having such strong role-models in a range of fields is incredibly empowering for the girls, and they are very grateful.

Shortlisting for National School Awards Following on from the School winning the Rising Star Award at the Independent School Awards 2018, this year it was a finalist in the categories of Rising Star, Performing Arts, and Girls School at the Independent School Awards 2019. This is recognition of all the amazing work and developments taking place at the School. These Independent Schools’ Awards highlight best practice and exceptional achievement throughout the country and in international schools abroad.

Public Examination Results (2017-2018 figures in brackets) The following strategies were adopted to improve examination results: • Weekly staff CPD time focused on teacher-led sessions to improve teaching and learning. • Academic mentoring focused on intervention with specific cohorts in exam year groups requiring specific support. • Enhanced revision workshops on Saturdays and during the Easter holidays were offered. • Trial and retrial exams plus post-trial 1-1 discussion with teachers were introduced to provide as much real • exam experience and follow-up support as possible.

GCSE results For the top grades 9 and 8, equivalent of the old A*, the School produced its best ever results (51.96%), with 33.07% of all grades awarded being level 9, the top grade. This is an absolutely outstanding achievement. In addition, 68.34% of all grades were A grade or above (9-7 in the new scale).

Grade 9 (A**) 33.07% Grade 9-8 (A*) 51.96% (48.7%) Grade 9-7 (A*- A) 68.34% (72.4%) Grade 9-4 (A*- C) 97.49% (98.2%)

A level results and Higher Education 22.4% of all grades awarded were A*, the School’s second highest ever figure, while 55.9% of entries were graded at A*- A, over twice the national average and an increase on 2018. These figures represent outstanding achievement by pupils who then went on to study at some of the world’s most prestigious universities across a broad range of subjects from Art to Medicine.

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A* %: 22.4% 23.7% A*- A %: 55.9% 54.1% A*- B %: 77.9% 77.4%

Sport Sport at Roedean has dramatically improved over the last three years and there have been improvements in three key areas - harnessing sporting excellence, fostering a culture of integrity and fairness and increasing engagement and physical activity.

There was an in-depth review of every aspect of the department, and following the findings a clear vision for Sport and Physical Activity (SPA) was set, the process to achieve this outlined and the measures of how to meet these put into place.

An example of such change was the restructure of the department and the clear vision which amplifies the School’s belief in delivering high-quality SPA to ensure that all pupils have a positive experience of SPA across the four key strands - Competition, Community, Curriculum and Participation.

Competition: The sports scholarship programme, which has been awarded to 45 pupils, has been evaluated this year and in 2019-20 mentors will be assigned to each scholar keeping track of their progress through half-termly mentor meetings which are directed and recorded using a booklet.

As well as half-termly talks, stretch, strength and conditioning and cardiovascular sessions have been added to the programme. The current overarching fixtures plan is being further reviewed, however it is impressive to see that 364 girls played netball in the Spring Term and 194 played hockey in Autumn term, and 99% of Year 7 and Year 8 girls played in fixtures this year.

Alongside team success we have had individuals competing at national and international level in athletics, speed skating, football and water polo and have represented Sussex at the English Schools Cross Country Championships and in the South East England regional swimming qualifiers. Out of our major sports - swimming, hockey, netball and cricket - swimming has been our most successful in terms of results, and the School won the Brighton Swimming Championships for the sixth time in eight years beating the mixed relay team in the final event. 12 players were selected to represent Sussex in Hockey, and the U13A hockey team won the In2Hockey Qualifier and represented Sussex in the Regional Hockey finals and finished tenth best in South. Both the Years 7 and 8 netball squads made it through to the SISNA finals which were hosted by Roedean. The Year 7 squad went on to make the Sussex Knock Out Cup Final and the Year 8 Squad got through to the semifinals. Our Australian cricket coach supported both the girls and staff CPD this summer and as a result we saw a significant increase in the number of girls participating.

There were also triumphs amongst the minor sports too with the girls competing at the indoor rowing championships, two aquathons, private basketball, badminton, gymnastics and volleyball lessons. Sea Swimming Club started with the aim of swimming across the channel in 2020. The U13 and U15 tennis teams participated in both Division 1 and Division 2 AEGON and over 40 girls played in the Summer Tennis League.

Athletics was particularly successful with both Years 7 and 8 winning the Brighton Town Schools’ Athletics Competition and the Hurst Athletics Meet, before going on to come second at the Sussex K2 athletics qualifiers, which earned them a place in the South East Regional B Cup. The girls then managed to come fourth overall, out of 12 schools, across the South East region.

Community: Through the Community Strand Lead we recognise the important role sport plays in developing communication, organisation and teamwork skills, and the internal and external programmes are designed to develop our girls physically, mentally and socially. This has been clear to see in Roedean’s annual ‘Race for Life’, parents and daughters’ matches, links with St Marks and Deepdene, annual taster sessions, the Sports Leaders Award and through the Sports Committee. The range of our facilities has enabled us to start forging new relationships with sporting groups including netball franchise Magic, Brighton Triathlon Race Series, Brighton and Hove Ladies First XI 28

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Hockey Team, St James Cricket Club and Southover Badminton Club.

These relationships give pupils new competition opportunities, and access to regional and national level sports performers and coaches.

Curriculum Sport and physical activity is compulsory for all year groups and plays a major part in Roedean life. Years 7, 8 and 9 PE lessons work around a rotation of activities which focus on developing fundamental movement patterns. Girls have games afternoons which include hockey, netball, cricket and swimming.

Year 10 and above do not have PE lessons but continue to have two hour games’ afternoons with a majority of their fixtures being played on a Saturday.

Girls have the opportunity to participate in a number of other activities during their games’ afternoon such as boxing, CrossFit, yoga, beach volleyball and zumba that promote an awareness of health, fitness and wellbeing in everyday life. 10 girls took GCSE PE this year and we have had 13 apply for next year’s course.

Participation: Although sporting results showcase the triumphs of a number of girl’s abilities, our main aim is to impart all pupils with the understanding and ability to access a lifetime of physical activity. Our wide and varied co-curricular programme offers many opportunities for girls to get involved, and on average 250 girls regularly participated in these clubs.

Drama This academic year has been the first of many new introductions. Year 7 students performed for the first time on stage as a cohort; internationally renowned physical theatre company Frantic Assembly held its first workshop at Roedean; and for the first time Roedean pupils experienced flying across the stage, in our production of Peter Pan. There have also been traditional events, theatre trips and visits that have all culminated into making this an excellent year for the drama department.

The Autumn Term reflected the talents of all key stages with three contrasting performances. There was an A level performance of a devised piece entitled Not Waving But Drowning, which incorporated Knee High techniques and explored how theatre can be used to rehabilitate prisoners. Then the GCSE Year 11 students performed four devised plays which used the topic of social media as a starting point. Both evenings not only showcased brilliant talent, but revealed the ability of the girls to write effective dialogue and depict sensitive issues. The term culminated with another year of Shakespeare School Festival participation, A Comedy of Errors (performed by Year 8s) and this was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended.

The New Year began with the Years 11 and 13s rehearsing in earnest for their examination texts while for the first time in Roedean’s history the entire Year 7 cohort rehearsed and performed The Fantastic Mr Fox. The timely performance really cemented how much the Year 7s had gained in confidence as they not only acted but some also operated the lighting and sound effects. As the term gathered momentum the Year 11s performed a range of modern and classic extracts to an external examiner and a supportive audience, with the Year 13s also completing their practical component with a stunning portrayal of Lisa Evans’ Shouting, Stamping and Singing Home.

The term ended with performances of Cabaret which received standing ovations and applause from the audiences. The leading roles were played with outstanding maturity and professionalism, and this reverberated throughout the 40-strong ensemble.

The Summer Term was now propelled by the prior achievements with two professionally led theatre skills workshops, including a mask workshop for Drama Scholars and an intense Frantic Assembly workshop, for GCSE and A level students which resulted in improving the devised work of GCSE and A level candidates by the incorporation of physical theatre. This resulted in the Years 10 and 12 performing their devised pieces during the Summer Term.

The final weeks of term saw five Roedean Girls harnessed and flown across the magical set of the Key Stage 3 musical Peter Pan. The younger pupils had an opportunity to perform in a classical play that has enamored young 29

ROEDEAN SCHOOL REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019 and old for over a century, and they really took ownership of the dialogue and made it relevant to a contemporary audience. There were also three days of LAMDA examinations for all the girls who take private Speech and Drama lessons, and this year Roedean gained its best ever results with every single girl gaining a Distinction.

Music The Music department continues to flourish with the number of staff increasing, in line with the general growth of the School. There are 25 members of the Music department, 23 part-time and two full-time.

Many pupils continue to enjoy and develop their musical skills with our team of visiting teachers and we continue to have mostly termly visits from the ABRSM for individual examinations. Approximately 130 pupils have entered examinations across all grades, many achieving merits and distinctions. Two Year 13 pupils were also successful in gaining their post grade 8 Diplomas. We have also this year become a centre for Trinity Guildhall examinations and have held two sessions. We have used this Board for some of the trumpet and violin Key Stage 3 project work, where the focus also includes group performance.

On the curricular front, Music as an academic subject at GCSE and A level continues to thrive at Roedean, bucking the national trend. At GCSE this year there were 38 pupils studying across Years 10 and 11 and eight pupils studying at A level. Results are well above the average level for the whole School.

On the performance front 2018-2019 was probably one of the busiest years ever in the Music department. There were over 25 different performances/workshops/ recitals throughout the year, including a five day concert tour with 33 musicians to Belgium, plus a joint collaboration with the Drama department for the production of Cabaret.

Evening Recital in Ovingdean Musicians performed a selection of pieces in Ovingdean’s beautiful 12th century church, St Wulfran’s. Parents, staff, and members of the village community appreciated a selection of pieces by Vivaldi, Bach, and Haydn from the string ensemble, and a variety of choral pieces from the singers. A special emphasis was placed on the meeting of Roedean and St Wulfran’s – the first time in 133 years.

Music Tour to Belgium Over the Autumn Half Term, 33 girls went to Belgium on a Music Tour which was a great success. The orchestra played in beautiful cathedrals in Ghent, Brussels, and Mechelen, where they were warmly welcomed with smiles and standing ovations from the audiences.

Speech Day The Strings played Vivaldi as the Staff and Platform Party processed, and our guest speaker particularly enjoyed the Senior Singers’ performance of Mozart’s Laudate Dominum. We were also treated to wonderful renditions of songs from the Greatest Showman and Annie Lennox, all of which complemented the presentation of prizes beautifully.

Literally Music Gala Concert The audience was absorbed into the literary world of Alice, the Chocolate Factory, France in 1832, and so many other magical places. The song I Dreamed a Dream was the final piece, performed by the orchestra, choir, and the Year 7s and brought an absorbing evening to a conclusion.

Carol Services The two Carol Services were beautiful occasions in our Chapel. The formal structure of the traditional Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols was contrasted wonderfully with Final Chapel, which was quite a raucous affair, with the inter-house Jingle Bells competition and the re-written Twelve Days of Christmas as the highlights.

The Seasonal Spectacular Gala Concert The selection of pieces was pupil-led, and, while some were obvious choices, others were more subtle in their connection to the seasonal theme, resulting in a programme which demonstrated the wide range of musical genres which Roedean musicians perform. Some of the highlights included the Junior Strings’ performance of Autumn from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, the String Orchestra’s performance of the first movement of Winter, and the powerful solo of Purple Rain. The Roedean Band rocked the chapel with September by Earth, Wind and Fire, and Colours of the Wind from Pocahontas was confidently interpreted in British Sign Language by two Year 10 pupils. The rousing 30

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Lunchtime Concert at St Peter’s Church, Hove

A group of some 40 musicians from the String Orchestra, Senior Singers, String Quartet, String Trio, and soloists performed in a delightful lunchtime concert at St Peter’s Church, West Blatchington, and it was enjoyed by a very appreciative local audience and some parents.

Roedean’s Brighton Festival Fringe Concert This was the 16th year that Roedean has held a large-scale concert as part of the Brighton Festival Fringe, and we are delighted to be part of the largest Arts Festival in England, to which 400,000 visitors come each year.

The massed choir, which brings together the Roedean girls with singers from the local community, sang with great confidence and skill. This concert is a showcase for the School’s most talented musicians, who have the rare opportunity to play a concerto movement with a full orchestra.

There were many soloists and choral pieces, and the main choral piece was the hugely famous Vivaldi Gloria in D Major.

At the end, as has become a bit of a tradition, the Year 13 leaving musicians bade farewell to Roedean Music symbolically by singing to the Director of Music – their mash-up of You’ll Never Walk Alone and Climb Every Mountain was very appropriate for a teacher who has always been able to draw the very highest standards.

Dance Dance continues to be an integral part of school life, both within the curriculum and in the co-curricular programme. The development of both strands has been supported by the collaboration of the Curriculum Lead and new Heads of Roedean Performing Arts School who have been working on expanding and developing the dance identity at Roedean. One outcome was the fantastic new self-contained Dance Centre which opened in September 2019.

With two state-of-the-art studios, modern changing rooms equipped with showers and a communal area for the dance teachers to collaborate, the Dance Centre is a huge success already.

House Dance was a wonderful part of the year with the theme being ‘Around the World’ and the compulsory element being Bollywood. Each House produced a Bollywood style dance and then a second piece to represent a country of their own choice. The competition was judged by performer and dance expert, Tiffany Wells, and each House won a prize in one category with the overall winners being House 3 for their fabulous Nigerian dance.

The numbers of girls taking private lessons continued to increase and 56 girls took examinations in Tap, Ballet, Modern and Jazz, with every single girl gaining Merits and Distinctions. There was an exceptional achievement by several students who achieved Distinctions in the highest ballet grades, which is a very rare achievement.

There was a trip to the Brighton Dome to see the Boy Blue and we also had our second visit from the 3Fall Contemporary Dance Company, which will now be an annual event along with other visits from professionals covering a wide range of styles. The Dance Showcase remains a highlight in the Roedean Performance Arts calendar and this year’s theme ‘A Moment In Time’ proved to be a wonderful spectacle and was enjoyed by two packed houses. All the routines paid homage to iconic and important moments in history, including the appointment of various world leaders, the tragic sinking of the Titanic, the first black woman to work for NASA and even a piece dedicated especially to the history of Roedean.

Co-curricular activities and trips

Activities There are over 100 different activities which take place every week, in the dedicated activity slots in the timetable, either at lunchtime or after school. These have been chosen to help to develop the girls’ skills and experience, or to help them to find a new passion, in a variety of areas including exertion, expression, performance, service, thinking and more.

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The activities range from sport, music and dance, to art and academic enrichment. Opportunities include Engineering Lego Club, Mathematics Society, Farm Club, Top University Programme, Sea Swimming, MedSoc, Etching, Dance Companies, Future Innovators, Song Writing Club, and even our Performing Arts School, Artemis, which benefits from using the theatre complex including the theatre and drama studio, and the dance studio. The School makes every effort to ensure that the girls can access as many of these activities as they wish.

Weekends At the weekends there are local trips – for example to the pier or cinema - organised for the boarders. Each term, there are a few bigger trips to which day girls are also invited. These range from the annual trip to Harry Potter World, to visits to museums and art galleries in London, as well as ice-skating at Christmas on the rink at the Brighton Pavilion.

Residential Trips At the start of the academic year, there are always residential trips for Years 7-10 which are designed to develop team-building skills, and to help the girls get to know each other. These trips are always very successful, particularly for those entering into Years 8-10, allowing them to develop friendships with the girls who are already established in the School. This year, Residential Trips have included visits to Bushcraft, Blacklands Farm, PGL and The Forest of Dean. The Sixth Form also has a bonding activity early in the year to encourage the building of friendships.

Major Trips Last year, there were also major trips abroad, catering for a wide variety of interests. There was a ski-trip to the slopes of the French Alps, a Music Tour to Belgium and a visit to our sister school in South Africa. This academic year, we have already planned another ski trip, this time to the USA, a Geography trip to Iceland and a cross-curricular trip to Berlin. These international trips are hugely valuable for the girls, who are able to put into practice what they have learnt in the classroom, as well as putting it into a tangible context.

Young Enterprise During 2018-19, 20 students in Year 12 took part in the Young Enterprise Company Programme. They formed two companies that ran as real companies throughout the year, with legal and financial responsibilities and all the hard work that is involved with running a business. The students learnt and applied skills in Marketing, Management, Sales, Organisation and Finance throughout this process, under the guidance of their Business Adviser. They started by electing a Board of Directors, brainstorming potential products and then carrying out research on the marketability, pricing and production of these ideas. They then went on to raise the necessary capital and used this to develop, promote and sell the product. Sales were also garnered through whole-school events and the Open Market in Brighton.

The two companies competed in the Brighton and Hove finals at the end of the year where they were judged on their business report, trade stand and presentation and both teams performed well. It was an invaluable experience for all companies to present in front of such a large crowd of industry professionals and peers.

Artemis Performing Arts School The Artemis Performing Arts School launched in September 2019 and the aim is to provide high-quality training in acting, singing, and dance for students of all ages who either wish to spend more time enjoying their hobby or who are considering a career in the industry and would like to be pushed further, challenged more and get an idea of what will be required of them to gain a place at drama schools and dance colleges. Students will be visited regularly by West End performers and special guest tutors for workshops and feedback and Q&A sessions.

Admissions The roll in June 2019 was 604. Recruitment throughout the year and the continued growing popularity of Roedean saw the School welcome 622 girls in September 2019. This is again the highest the roll has been at Roedean and reflects the growth in demand from local and London-based families, and an increased diversity of international students. Families have already “bought into” the Roedean model through word of mouth locally, and Roedean is increasingly becoming a “school of choice”.

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2019, representing 24 different nationalities. Our three annual Open Days and the many enrichment events are very popular and feedback is very positive. We have also seen an increase in families visiting Roedean independently.

Our admissions strategy continues to be that we are a diverse and welcoming community for all students from local, UK and international families, and this is reflected in the forward trajectory of the School.

Introducing the Early Entrance Programme Due to demand from parents, the School has introduced an Early Entrance Programme which will allow those families applying for Year 7 or Year 9 who are certain that Roedean is their first choice to secure their place before the standard admissions process commences. Families can secure funding with their early offer, which can then be transferred to a scholarship the January prior to entry. The full programme for 11+ Entry 2021 starts in the January of Year 5 (January 2020), with Experience Days followed by testing and offers/acceptances, which take place during the Summer Term. Further Experience and Scholar Masterclasses follow throughout Year 6. The full programme for 13+ Entry 2023 begins with Experience Days in Year 5, followed by testing and offers/acceptances in Year 6, and further opportunities to engage with the School during Years 7 and 8.

Early Entrance Programme for 11+ & 13+ 2020 Entry, 13+ 2021 Entry, and 13+ 2022 Entry This year we have also offered a shortened Early Entrance Programme to those applicants wanting to secure their places this Summer Term, for the above entry points. This shortened programme has proved extremely successful and demonstrates that there is a demand both locally and in London, to secure an early place. It was gratifying to see that these families were already significantly engaged having attended various Experience Days and Open Days at Roedean, and were ready to accept.

Facilities at the School Having exceptional facilities is a priority for Roedean as part of the ten-year masterplan, and the School is well- known for this. The School’s aim is to create the best possible environment for the pupils, so that they can achieve as highly as possible and fulfil their potential.

Security Improvements As part of the School’s ongoing commitment to the security of its staff and pupils, a controlled access system at the main entrance has been installed. This includes monitored access with physical security controls (barriers and ANPR), and the addition of a security kiosk which will be manned during the day.

Boarding Refurbishments The School has committed to an ongoing refurbishment programme for its boarding houses with the current focus being on the refurbishment of bedrooms and bathrooms in the Sixth Form boarding houses.

Dance Centre A new Dance Centre opened in September 2019. It incorporates two new studios, modern changing rooms equipped with showers and a communal area for the dance teachers to collaborate. This facility is extremely popular with the students and is part of the Performing Arts facilities, used by the new Artemis Performing Arts School.

Art Facilities Investment was made in the provision for Art with a new space for an additional classroom, as well as an upgrade to the current Art and Dark Room facilities.

Pavilion and Clubhouse September 2019 saw the completion of the cricket pavilion and new clubhouse. This will provide additional sporting, social and changing facilities for the students as well as providing a stunning view of the sports pitches and English Channel.

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Library and Library Resource Centre Plans for the Library and Library Resource Centre will provide additional learning and study spaces and create a hub of literature and information technology resources are complete, and work is now scheduled to begin in late 2020 with completion by mid-2022.

Other areas at Roedean which have continued to be upgraded this year include:

• continuation of a three year programme to upgrade all teaching spaces taking account of teaching aids both manual and electronic, furniture, decoration, storage and lighting levels. Input from the pupils is key in this process, and each teaching area has a distinctive feel and colour scheme, enabling the girls to learn in the best surroundings; • upgrade of corridors, reception, and other communal spaces; • installation of a new modular classroom; • investments in the theatre lighting and sound; • continuation of fire and health and safety upgrades; • start of a new three-year programme to limewash the original school buildings; • refurbishment of the School’s sports pavilions, creating exciting cricket and social spaces; • ongoing energy efficiency initiatives.

Farm Developments Roedean Farm has had a successful year as in the spring three ewes successfully lambed. This was achieved with the full participation off the Farm Prefects and the wider school community. Five healthy lambs were born on site. The farm also successfully reared their own chickens replenishing the dwindling flock. New fencing has been installed to help with the additional grazing and displaying the animals during Open Days.

The farm has continued to work with a number of Community Partners to help other young people from the community enjoy the environment and educational benefit of the farm. It has also become more embedded within the curriculum with girls now participating through HHH, DofE, volunteering and activity clubs.

Facilities at Roedean Moira House Roedean Moira House School continued to see significant investment in facilities in 2018-19, ensuring that the pupils had the best possible learning environment and these facilities created opportunities for them to develop their skills to achieve their goals.

There was a reallocation of spaces and focused facility upgrades meaning the flow through the School was more coherent and gave a greater sense of community.

There were refurbishments to further classrooms which continued the cycle of annual upgrades.

Roedean Moira House is fortunate to enjoy world class LTA grass court facilities, and these were upgraded reflecting the enthusiasm for this sport in the School.

Other areas that were upgraded in 2018-19 include:

• Reception free flow area. • Nursery relocation and refurbishment to the ground floor of Boston House. • Pupils’ common rooms, Year 12 and Year 13 study rooms and landing areas. • Roofing repairs. • Significant boiler upgrades/improvement works. • Continued Health & Safety compliance works. • Flat roof repairs – to Orange corridor and fire exit above School House.

Alumnae Relations and Development This year has seen several changes in the staffing and structure of the Alumnae Relations and Development Office, as well as the renaming of the office to ‘The Roedeanian Office’.

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Governors) and a new full-time administrator.

Work to ensure that the Roedean Community Network (RCN) database is up-to-date and accurate, and that all of the requirements of the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) are met is paramount and ongoing. Consent and communications preferences continue to be checked and logged. The key change has been that the School now require opt-in consent for fundraising communications, and a second wave of consent forms to obtain this consent from as much of our community as possible were sent with the summer 2019 Roedeanian Magazine.

The Roedeanian Magazine is now established as a key source of Roedean community news. The magazine is published in hard copy twice a year (winter and summer) and via email as the e-Roedeanian (spring and autumn). It contains news of the School, as well as articles about Old Roedeanians (ORs) and other members of our community. The magazine also highlights the programme of events, and reports on particular projects or fundraising appeals at Roedean. The magazine is popular and has contributed to greatly-improved engagement with our wider community. All four issues are sent to ORs and former staff, and former parents receive the summer and winter issues via email.

The alumnae staff have sought to work with and support all OR groups and organisations throughout the year. The team have been working closely with the Old Roedeanians’ Association (ORA), as well as supporting the Roedean Rocks network and the Parents’ Guild. The programme of events is now becoming established with the OR London Lunch and Founders’ Day in September, Carol Service in December and Roedean Day in June as the cornerstones. This year also saw the second Careers Fair, with 62 contributors across 51 industries. Of these, there were 19 current parents, one former parent and 17 ORs. We also introduced an annual OR Afternoon Tea in May which was very successful and will continue in the future.

Interest and attendance at Roedean Day this year was higher than in recent years, with 210 ORs, former staff and guests attending. This was largely down to working together with strong Year Reps from the Classes of ’89 and ’79, who each held their own reunion events over the Roedean Day weekend, and to the retirement party which Roedean Rocks held for Andrew England.

The Pitch Perfect appeal officially closed this year with the opening of the new all-weather pitch in September.

The opening was attended by several donors, and the pitch was opened by the Mayor of Brighton and Hove (herself a former parent of Roedean) and Helen Richardson-Walsh, one of the School’s sports ambassadors. We have received two relatively significant legacies, a pledge for a significant donation to improve our cricketing facilities and a number of smaller donations. We once again ran a Deposit Appeal for the leaving Year 13s, which this year asked for funds in support of the School’s bursary fund. The School is now planning for the next phase of fundraising.

The department has also continued to host several private visits to Roedean, and supported more ORs in reconnecting with their classmates and with arranging smaller reunions. We have also been liaising closely with the admissions department and meet with all OR prospective parents when they visit the School. The increase noted last year in interest in re-visiting Roedean has continued, and this year we have also noticed an increase in the number of ORs applying to Roedean for their daughters. This demonstrates progress in community engagement, and faith and support in the School.

Parents’ Guild The work of the Parents’ Guild (Roedean’s PTA) continues to benefit the girls in a number of ways. Money is raised by supporting School events, such as a large contribution to the annual Christmas Fair (which also raises money for the School’s nominated charities), the Parents’ Guild Quiz Night, which is held at the end of the Spring Term each year, and selling refreshments at Drama and Dance performances in the Theatre. The School has the final decision about how the funds raised are used.

Summer Schools Roedean hosted two summer schools in 2019 which shared the premium-brand accommodation, sports and classroom facilities for the six week summer period. Record numbers of students (1,500) aged 10 to 17 years old attended and covered a wide variety of nationalities.

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Summer Programme occupied the main school boarding houses and dining facilities.

The teaching and communal spaces, as well as the accommodation, were appreciated and respected by the students, and classrooms were divided between the two companies which worked extremely well. The groups also enjoyed the use of Roedean’s sporting and creative arts facilities, and arranged many trips to see the places of interest in Brighton, London and the surrounding area.

The feedback from both organisations was extremely positive with Embassy students marking every category of campus life from food to accommodation above 90%, which is very hard to achieve, and Roedean enabled Embassy to pass its British Council Inspection with flying colours.

Financial Review and Results for the Year The consolidated statement of financial activities for the year is set out on page 45 and records the activities of the School (Charity), Roedean School Enterprises Limited, Roedean Moira House, Roedean Moira House Enterprises Limited and Roedean St Mary’s Hall Trust. A summary is set out below.

The Charity together with its subsidiaries returned a surplus for the year of £106k compared with a surplus of £3,326k in the prior year. Within the period, capital expenditure including improving the fabric of listed buildings and the grounds amounted to £1,506k mainly comprising the refurbishment of Boarding House Accommodation (Keswick House, and Houses 1 and 2), Limewashing of the Exterior of Main School, DT/Art Project, Security Upgrades and initial works on the Library Project.

The consolidated cash position at 31 August 2019 was £8,160k (including an overdraft but excluding bank loans) compared with £6,788k in the previous year, due to payments for tangible fixed assets, partly offset by an increase in net cash from operating activities, withdrawals from the investment portfolio, bank interest and investment income.

This cash position provides the necessary liquidity for the School and the continuation of its expansion plans.

Roedean School, including RSEL, achieved total incoming resources of £17,365k (2018: £16,167k) and made a total return of £433k (2018: £1,344k). No gift aid donation (2018: £152k) was made by Roedean School Enterprises Limited.

The Trading Company, Roedean School Enterprises Limited, achieved a turnover of £642k compared with £496k in 2018, but no donation (2018: £152k) was made to the School by way of gift aid. Covid-19 has meant a significant reduction in trading of the company post 31 August 2019. In addition, the Directors have reviewed the recoverability of the loan with Deepdene Schools Ltd and concluded that an impairment to the balance of £85,501 is required.

The School has therefore extended the level of support available to the company through an inter-company loan and has confirmed that they shall provide such sufficient financial support to enable the company to trade and to discharge its debts and liabilities for at least 12 months from the date of signing the accounts.

Within the period, Roedean Moira House had a total income of £3,996k (2018: £4,130k) and made a loss of £410k (2018: £320k).

The Board of Governors of Roedean Moira House considers that the loss for the year from continuing operations of £410k was not a satisfactory result and represented the challenging conditions of the educational and economic climate. This opinion was also made in the context of the projections for the School moving forward and the investments required into the model. The Governors of Roedean Moira House closely reviewed projected numbers for the next five years and, even though they were confident that the School could move to a profitable position within three years, the Board could not secure the necessary investment in the model. Without the necessary investment, the Board believed that there were enough material uncertainties within the future financial performance that called into doubt Roedean Moira House’s ability to continue as a going concern.

The Council of Trustees of Roedean considers that the surplus for the year for the Group from continuing operations of £106k was not a satisfactory result, but reflected the challenges of the closure of Roedean Moira House and the impact of the pandemic Covid-19.

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Investment Powers, Policy and Performance For a number of years, the Council of Trustees’ policy has been to invest surplus cash from both restricted and unrestricted funds, whenever possible, on short term deposit. Bank interest income and income from investments in 2019 was £36k compared to £28k in 2018.

With the position of strength Roedean has established due to the sale of the St Mary’s Hall Eastern Road site, the School has undertaken a longer-term investment strategy. The objective of Roedean Council of Trustees is a reasonable risk income combined with long term capital growth.

Based on independent advice received, the undertaking of a due diligence process and after the consideration of the Council of Trustees, the assets of Roedean St Mary’s Hall Trust, representing its permanent endowment, were invested at the end of the financial year ended 31 August 2011 in managed funds split between equities and bonds. The guide set by Roedean Council of Trustees was a return of 3% per annum, to be kept under review, and the funds generated are used solely to fund bursaries. The funds’ performance was to be kept under review during the year via the Finance Committee, which has the benefit of oversight from a highly experienced investment adviser, and Clarity, the School’s independent financial advisers. Rebalancing currently occurs termly. These controls and shrewd investments of the permanent endowment and unrestricted funds have yielded an income of £362k (2018: £407k) and an increase in capital value of £19k (2018: £530k) over the last year. Since inception, the returns have exceeded the initial targets and relevant benchmarks.

The decision was taken by the Council of Trustees in 2015-16, brought about by the change in regulations, and acting in its role of sole Trustee of Roedean St Mary’s Hall Trust and in line with the best interests of the Trust, to have the funds managed on a total return basis. In line with this approach, the Trustees of the Investment Fund invested permanent endowment funds to maximise the overall return without regard to a distinction between capital and income.

The total return can then be allocated in a way that best furthers the objects of the Trust. This total return approach was effective from 1 September 2015.

As part of the process, suitable financial advice was received in relation to the valuation of the fund and the unapplied total return, investment advice in relation to the total return approach and legal advice was also received.

The Council of Trustees agreed the following decisions: a) that the preserved value of the original permanent endowments should be valued at £10,091k (the valuation date being 31 August 2012); b) the unapplied total return as at 31 August 2018 was £2.4m; c) that an Unapplied Total Return Policy be adopted; and d) that £500k of the unapplied total return should be allocated to income in the academic year 2018- 19 and made available for the objects of the Trust.

The current Unapplied Total Return Policy, adopted by Council of Trustees in 2015, means that investments of the Trust are managed to make the most of the total investment return that they generate in accordance with the Trust's Investment Policy. The value of the overall return (i.e. both capital and income) is known as ‘unapplied total return’. Where there is sufficient unapplied total return in each year, a figure of 1*RPI shall be allocated to capital (maximum allowable under the regulations) to ensure that the capital value is maintained for the benefit of future beneficiaries. Where there is sufficient unapplied total return in each year to make the maximum capital allocation provided for in the Regulations (1*RPI) and meet the Trust's income commitments, a minimum of £500k shall be retained as unapplied total return to act as a buffer against years in which the unapplied total return may be reduced. Subject to there being a requirement for expenditure in accordance with the Trust's objects, the remainder of the unapplied total return shall be allocated to income.

It is the policy of the Trust to maintain a positive unapplied total return, and in applying the Unapplied Total Return Policy, the Trustees will always balance the needs of the current and future beneficiaries.

Reserves policy At the Balance Sheet date the Group held ‘Unrestricted funds – other charitable funds’ totalling £23,166k

ROEDEAN SCHOOL REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019 compared to £22,825 in 2018. The Group holds negative free reserves, defined as unrestricted funds less tangible fixed assets, totalling £2,709k, and this is mainly due to the level of negative free reserves of Roedean Moira House being £3,229k. At the Balance Sheet date the School held ‘Unrestricted funds – other charitable funds’ totalling £21,411k compared to £20,849k in 2018. The School holds positive free reserves, defined as unrestricted funds less tangible fixed assets, totalling £337k compared to negative free reserves of £255k in 2018.

The Council of Trustees regularly reviews the level and nature of the reserve funds of the School in order to ensure there is appropriate financial security if there is a downturn in trading. This is controlled and managed by means of a rolling five- year business planning process, incorporating scenarios and sensitivity analyses. The normal target level for free reserves is approximately one term’s expenditure, currently £6m, but this will fluctuate during periods of significant capital development. The Group has been through a period of major investment in its offering and expansion, and the pandemic Covid-19 and closure of Roedean Moira House have impacted on reserve levels, and thus the level of free reserves is at a lower level which the Council of Trustees considers to be manageable. The current low level of free reserves is viewed by the Council of Trustees as a concern but temporary position and, with the strong level of controls within the School, liabilities will be met as they fall due.

In recent years, a key strategy of the Council of Trustees has been to build a strong financial foundation via the growth in pupil numbers and the popularity of the Roedean opportunity. We have very much worked as a community and will continue to do so.

The School has undertaken a high level of scenario planning involving different fee levels, student numbers and fixed and variable costs. In addition, the School is able to quickly mobilise facilities for an online provision and rescale its resource levels. Student numbers at Roedean have remained robust during this period, in part due to the flexibility of the Roedean offering and the availability of the hardship fund for those families in most need.

The downturn in the market and impact on our families due to Covid-19 has had an effect on the finances of the School, but the financial picture for the School is positive and robust and the temporary reduction in fees is fully accommodated within the model. The foundation of cash reserves and options for bank facilities has meant the School remains in a financially strong position moving forward

The Council of Trustees believe that there are no material uncertainties that call into doubt the Group's ability to continue as a going concern. On this basis the Trustees consider that the School continues to meet all liabilities as they fall due and has thus prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis.

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Roedean School and Roedean School Enterprises Limited continued to produce a satisfactory surplus and the Statement of Financial Activities follows below: 2019 2018 INCOME FROM: £'000 £'000 Charitable Activities School fees 15,362 13,863 Other educational income 871 1,163 Other trading activities Non-ancillary trading income 642 496 Other activities - 18 Investments

Investment income 398 435 Voluntary sources Donations and Legacies 92 192

Total incoming resources 17,365 16,167

EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds Non-ancillary trading 549 344 Financing costs under Financing costs 8 6 Investment management 66 69

Total deductible costs 623 419

Charitable Activities School and grant making 16,328 14,925

Exceptional Expenditure - 9

Total resources expended 16,951 15,353

Net incoming/(outgoing) resources investments gains 414 814

Gain on investments 19 530

NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 433 1,344

Fund balances 1 September 2019 34,477 33,133

Fund balances 31 August 2020 34,910 34,477

The above includes Roedean School Enterprises Limited, of which the School owns 100% of the issued share capital. Its principal activity is hiring out the premises of the School for various activities, some of which are educational. The company normally donates its taxable profits to the School each year under the Gift Aid Scheme (2018: £152k). With the extent of the loan to Deepdene School Ltd, as well as the impact of Covid-19 and suspension of all trading activities, no donation has been possible.

Roedean School has an investment surplus of 14.4% (2018: 15.0%), and this improves to a position of 21.5% (2018: 20.7%) when removing the cost of bursaries funded by the endowment. The operating surplus, after removing bursaries funded by the endowment is 11.2% (2018: 11.1%).

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COVID-19 On the 18 March 2020, the government announcement was made that all UK schools would close on the 20 March, and that all summer public exams would be cancelled due to the impact of Covid-19, recognised by the World Health Organisation as a global pandemic.

Since the evacuation of Roedean during the Second World War, Roedean pupils and staff had never been away from the site as long. At 170 days, it was almost half a year. It was also the first time in history that the entire educational model was delivered remotely, online.

For many of the students it meant that rather than another term on site at Roedean, they now had just two more days left of their school days. Last minute Leavers’ Breakfasts, year group assemblies and a Leavers’ Chapel were arranged, to enable the girls to have some sense of a celebration to mark the end of their time with the School. These were poignant and much appreciated by the girls.

When the School moved to a virtual school in late March, as well as the huge amount of work that went into ensuring we could continue to provide a full interactive timetable of lessons for all of our students, we also felt that it was important to ensure that extra-curricular activities were able to continue as well, along with Chapel, assemblies and cultural events.

In addition to learning how to teach online and offer a full timetable, staff were asked to submit ideas for activities they could run online, and the result was a packed and varied programme. The music department continued to provide private music tuition and virtual musical groups. They were also able to put together a fantastic summer concert for us all to enjoy. Drama enables virtual performances and extracts from musicals, and dance continued across many living rooms.

Academic staff continued to hold their various societies virtually, covering a wide spread of different subjects to appeal to the interests of all our students. The Classics Department even ran a bake-off competition which inspired the girls to create everything from the Leaning Tower of Pisa, to Medusa’s head, made from cake. The Art department ran art groups, and produced some fantastic work, from textiles, to work inspired by different artists. The PE department also excelled with regular sporting challenges and tournaments, online training sessions, and two school-wide competitions – a virtual Race Across the World and a virtual Sports Day. There was also a range of more unusual, and social activities, including year group quizzes, scavenger hunts, a weekly bingo competition, and a regular Monday night cook-along.

The incredibly strong pastoral care that we provide for the girls continued unabated. We engaged in hundreds of individual conversations with girls, checking their welfare and ensuring they had the support they needed. Additional care, such as support in their learning or through our counsellors, was provided virtually when needed.

And the same was true for staff, as we held individual conversations with every member of staff to ensure that they were coping during the pandemic and had the support and resources they needed. Staff also made contributions from their salaries each month to support the NHS, and ran school on site for the children of key workers.

The feedback from our parents and pupils during this time was fantastic, and showed that we could all be incredibly proud of our provision during such a difficult time. They were incredibly grateful and impressed that the School had offered so much with so little time for planning. We were also incredibly impressed by the resilience and independence shown by every one of our students.

For the staff which were put on furlough during this period, the School committed to paying their full salaries so that all our staff and their families were equally well supported during this difficult period. In addition, the School ensured that every single job was saved.

A temporary variation to fees was also made based on the actual costs of providing the online educational model, and also ensuring the infrastructure and staffing required to ensure that the School was ready to function as soon as the School site reopened.

The School extended its already significant bursaries programme to enable those families who had been hit the

ROEDEAN SCHOOL REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019 hardest by the economic downturn to still enjoy a Roedean education for the foreseeable future. The School appreciated that everyone was affected in some way by the events, and were very appreciative of those families who made donations to the hardship fund.

One of our key projects over the last few years has been our partnership with St Mark’s, our local state primary school. During the lockdown, we continued this support by providing every St Mark’s student with a pack containing stationery, texts books and reading books in order to help them continue to learn from home.

We were also able to support our local hospital – the Royal Sussex County Hospital, with a donation of 3,000 items including gloves and goggles, our onsite oxygen supply and our radio equipment. Three of our buses were also made available to them to transport staff, and it was wonderful to hear that when we were discussing our donations with one of the doctors, she could see the Roedean buses in the hospital car park out of her window.

With the impact of Covid-19, trading of Roedean School Enterprises Ltd was suspended in March 2020 due to cancellation of the letting programme incorporating the summer schools, sports and theatre. The School will recommence these activities as soon as the government guidelines allow and it is safe to do so.

Overall, the School continued to provide the best educational model to our pupils and will always continue to do so, and recognises the part that every member of the Roedean Community has played in this process.

FUTURE PLANS The Council of Trustees are determined that the School continues to be seen as an acknowledged centre of excellence in girls’ education, combining traditional values with innovative skills. The Council of Trustees has a clear strategy for maintaining the School’s position in a competitive market. In addition to a carefully judged expansion of the bursary programme and investment in improved facilities, increased funds are being allocated to activities and projects which will assist the broader development of the School. There is also real focus on expanding the pupil numbers.

The Roedean Group of School has been impacted with the downturn in the economy and closure of Roedean Moira House, but Roedean will continue to assess suitable opportunities to expand its educational model in the future, where appropriate.

The capital investment programme has been consolidated due to the pandemic, but examples of investment and expansion in our facilities over the next few years that the School is planning will include further boarding house upgrades, the new Learning Commons which will provide additional learning and study spaces and create a hub of literature and information technology resources, and commencement of work on a new performing arts and music facility.

The main priorities as identified within the Roedean Masterplan are to:

• Continue to provide spatial capacity linked to pupil numbers. • Develop ‘the Commons’ further to continue to bring people together. • Continue to upgrade security, parking and transport. • Create a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Centre. • Create a new Performing Arts and Music Facility. • Create a new internal sports facility incorporating a games hall, swimming pool, sports centre, fitness studios, gym and café.

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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Council of Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and the group and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

• select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; • observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; • make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; • state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; • prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which are sufficient to show and explain the charity’s transactions, disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the charity’s constitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by the Council of Trustees on 13 November 2020 and signed on their behalf by:

Vivien Smiley Interim Chair of the Council of Trustees

ROEDEAN SCHOOL INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019

Opinion We have audited the financial statements of Roedean School for the year ended 31 August 2019 which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities, the Consolidated and Charity Balance Sheets, the Cash Flow Statement and notes to the financial statements, 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 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion the financial statements:

• give a true and fair view of the state of the group’s and of the parent charity’s affairs as at 31 August 2019 and of the group’s incoming resources and application of resources, including its 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 Charities Act 2011.

Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) 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 group 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 fulfilled 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 (UK) require us to report to you where:

• the trustees’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is not appropriate; or • the trustees have not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the group’s or the parent charity’s ability to continue to adopt 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.

Other information The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and 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 otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other 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.

ROEDEAN SCHOOL INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019

Matters on which we are required to report by exception We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 require us to report to you if, in our opinion:

 the information given in the financial statements is inconsistent in any material respect with the trustees’ report; or  sufficient accounting records have not been kept by the parent charity; or  the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or  we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit

Responsibilities of trustees As explained more fully in the trustees’ responsibilities statement set out on page 42, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the group’s and the parent charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements We have been appointed as auditor under section 151 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.

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 assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) 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 influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.

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.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

Use of our report This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity’s trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charity’s trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Crowe U.K. LLP Statutory Auditor London

13 November 2020

Crowe U.K. LLP is eligible for appointment as auditor of the charity by virtue of its eligibility for appointment as auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.

ROEDEAN SCHOOL CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019

Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Group funds funds funds 2019 2018 Income from: Notes £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 Charitable Activities School fees 4 19,054 - - 19,054 17,443 Other educational income 5 1,165 - - 1,165 1,686 Other trading activities Non-ancilliary trading 6 821 - - 821 496 income Other activities 1 - - 1 32 Investments Investment income 7 77 - 321 398 435 Voluntary sources Donations and legacies 8 24 80 - 104 2,507

Total incoming resources 21,142 80 321 21,543 22,599

Expenditure on: Raising funds Non-ancillary trading 6 608 - - 608 344 Financing costs 56 - - 56 37 Investment management 7 - 59 66 69

Total deductible costs 671 - 59 730 450

Charitable Activities School and grant making 20,651 41 - 20,692 19,322 Exceptional Expenditure 9 - - - - 31 Total resources expended 9 21,322 41 59 21,422 19,803 Net incoming/outgoing resources before transfers and investment gains (180) 39 262 121 2,796

Gain on investments 12 8 - 11 19 530

Tax charge (34) - (34) -

Transfers between funds 21 537 (37) (500) - - NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 331 2 (227) 106 3,326

Fund balances 1 September 2018 20 22,835 48 13,576 36,459 33,133 Fund balances 31 August 2019 20 23,166 50 13,349 36,565 36,459

All activities are continuing operations

The notes on pages 49 to 70 form part of these financial statements.

ROEDEAN SCHOOL CONSOLIDATED AND CHARITY BALANCE SHEETS AS AT 31 AUGUST 2019

Group Charity Notes 2019 2018 2019 2018 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 Restated FIXED ASSETS Tangible fixed assets 11 25,855 25,913 21,074 21,104 Investments 12 14,879 15,063 14,879 15,063

40,734 40,976 35,953 36,167 CURRENT ASSETS Stocks 20 22 6 10 Debtors and prepayments 14 1,223 1,125 915 1,105 Cash at bank and in hand 8,853 6,978 8,756 6,890

10,096 8,125 9,677 8,005 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors payable within one year 15 (9,231) (8,494) (6,835) (6,453) NET CURRENT/(LIABILITIES) ASSETS 865 (369) 2,842 1,552 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 41,599 40,607 38,795 37,719

LONG TERM LIABILITIES Creditors payable after one year 16 (5,034) (4,148) (3,986) (3,249)

NET ASSETS 19 36,565 36,459 34,809 34,470

REPRESENTED BY:

RESTRICTED FUNDS 20 50 48 49 45 ENDOWED FUNDS 20 13,349 13,576 13,349 13,576 UNRESTRICTED FUNDS 20 23,166 22,835 21,411 20,849

36,565 36,459 34,809 34,470

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Council on 13 November 2020

Vivien Smiley Interim Chair of the Council of Trustees

The notes on pages 49 to 70 form part of these financial statements.

ROEDEAN SCHOOL CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019

Group 2019 2018 Note £’000 £’000 Net cash inflow from operations Net cash provided by operating activities i) 1,787 1,578

Cash flows from investing activities Payments for tangible fixed assets (1,506) (3,901) Additions to investment portfolio (2,164) (3,032) Withdrawals from investment portfolio 2,368 3,695 Bank interest and investment income received 398 435

(904) (2,803)

Cash flows from financing activities Fees in advance scheme receipts 443 324 Fees in advance scheme payments (237) (138) Hire purchase contracts paid (7) (7) Hire purchase interest paid (1) (1) Increase in bank loan 350 490 Bank interest paid (48) (31) Repayments of bank loan (11) (10)

489 627

Increase/ (Decrease) in Cash 1,372 (598)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 6,788 7,386

Cash and cash equivalents at end of reporting period ii) 8,160 6,788

ROEDEAN SCHOOL CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019

(i) Reconciliation of net cash flow from operating activities Group 2019 2018 £’000 £’000 Restated

Net incoming resources 121 2,796 Elimination of non-operating cash flows Non cash donation relating to gifting of Roedean Moira House - (2,972) Investment income (398) (435) Depreciation charges 1,551 1,470 Impairment loss on investments - 13 Bank interest paid 47 31 Loss on disposal of fixed assets 13 1 Decrease/ (increase) in stocks 2 (9) (Increase) in debtors (97) (225) Increase in creditors 573 902 Hire purchase interest paid 1 1 Tax charge (34) - Discounts granted on fees in advance scheme 8 5

NET CASH INFLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 1,787 1,578

ii) Analysis of cash and cash equivalents Group 2019 2018 £’000 £’000 Cash at bank and in hand 8,853 6,978 Overdraft (693) (190)

8,160 6,788

The notes on pages 49 to 70 form part of these financial statements .

ROEDEAN SCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019

1. CHARITY INFORMATION

The School is a Public Benefit Entity registered as a charity in England and Wales and a company incorporated by Royal Charter. It was incorporated in 1938 and registered as a charity in 1996 (charity number: 987654) and its registered office is Roedean School, Roedean Way, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 5RQ.

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2.1 Financial statements and consolidation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102), the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) - effective 1 January 2016.

The functional currency of the School is considered to be GBP because that is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the School operates.

The financial statements have been prepared to give a ‘true and fair’ view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a ‘true and fair view’. This departure has involved following Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2016 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

The Charity has taken advantage of the exemption available to a qualifying entity in FRS 102 from the requirement to present a charity only Cash Flow Statement with the consolidated financial statements.

At the time of approval of the Annual Report, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to evolve and the long-term impact on the School, in common with other businesses, is unknown. Pages 40-41 of the Trustees Report and Note 31 of the financial statements explains the current actions taken by the School in response to the crisis. The Trustees have reviewed the position carefully with a view to ensuring the ongoing provision of schooling for students as well as the continuing employment of staff. The School has undertaken a high level of scenario planning involving different fee levels, student numbers and fixed and variable costs. In addition, the School is able to quickly mobilise facilities for an online provision and rescale its resource levels. Student numbers at Roedean have remained robust during this period, in part due to the flexibility of the Roedean offering and the availability of the hardship fund for those families in most need, but the Trustees recognise that numbers could drop suddenly in the current environment. The downturn in the market and impact on our families due to Covid-19 has had an effect on the finances of the School, but the financial picture for the School is positive and robust, and the temporary reduction in fees is fully accommodated within the model.

The Trustees have considered the impact of Covid-19, the closure of Moira House, the financial requirements of Roedean School Enterprises Limited and the current financial position of the School. The foundation of cash reserves and future options for bank facilities has meant the School remains in a financially strong position moving forward. Accordingly, the Trustees believe the School’s financial resources are sufficient to ensure the School will continue as a going concern for a minimum period of 12 months from the date of signing of the financial statements, and have therefore prepared the financial statements on a going concern basis.

2.2 Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the accounting policies, Trustees 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 49

ROEDEAN SCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019 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 affects current and future periods.

In the view of the Trustees, no assumptions concerning the future estimation or uncertainty affecting assets or liabilities at the balance sheet date are likely to result in a material adjustment to their carrying amounts in the next financial year.

The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the School's financial statements.

2.3 Basis of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Charity, its 100% owned subsidiary, Roedean School Enterprises Limited (Company number 2921272), Roedean Moira House School (Company number 00437590, Charity number 307072) of which Roedean School is the sole member, and its 100% owned subsidiary, Roedean Moira House Enterprises Limited (Company number 11960353) which was incorporated on 24 April 2019. In accordance with a Charity Commission Scheme, the accounts of the Charity include the accounts of Roedean St Mary’s Hall Trust from its date of acquisition.

2.4 School fees and similar earned income

Fees receivable and charges for services and use of the premises, less any allowances, scholarships, bursaries granted by the College against those fees, but including contributions received from restricted funds, are accounted for in the period in which the services are provided.

Amounts received under the school’s Advance Fee Scheme contracts for education not yet utilised to settle school fees are recorded as deferred income and allocated as current liabilities where the education will be provided within 12 months from the reporting date and as long-term liabilities where the education will be provided in subsequent years.

2.5 Investments

Investments are valued at market value as at the balance sheet date. Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising on the disposal or revaluation of investments are credited or charged to the Statement of Financial Activities and are allocated to the fund holding the investments. Short term holdings of cash within the investment funds at the balance sheet date are classified as current assets. Investments in subsidiaries are valued at cost less provision for impairment.

The School has adopted a ‘total return’ basis for the investment of its permanent endowment as permitted by the Trusts (Capital and Income) Act 2013. Under the Act, the School can invest its permanent endowments without regard to the capital/income distinctions of trust law and with discretion to apply any part of the accumulated total return on the investment as income for spending each year. Until this power is exercised, the total return is accumulated, as a capital supplement to the preserved (‘frozen’) value of the permanent endowment.

For the carrying value of the preserved (frozen) permanent capital, Council has taken its open market value as at 31 August 2012.

2.6 Donations, legacies, grants and other voluntary income

Voluntary income is 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 Schools general purposes is accounted for as unrestricted and is credited to the General Reserve. Where through the terms of an appeal or from the donor there is a trust law restriction on the use of any voluntary income, the income is credited to the relevant restricted funds or endowment. Gifts in kind are valued at estimated open market value at the date of gift, in the case of assets for retention or consumption,

ROEDEAN SCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019 or at the value to the Schools in the case of donated services or facilities.

2.7 Tangible Fixed Assets

All tangible assets over £5,000 are capitalised, depending on asset class some other assets are capitalised over the value of £1,000.

Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost of fixed assets less residual value by equal annual instalments over their expected useful lives. The periods generally applicable are:

Freehold buildings 25-50 years Lawrence House refurbishment 15 years Free-standing buildings and tennis courts 10 years Lime washing of building 6 years Furniture, fittings and equipment 5 years Computers 3-4 years Motor vehicles 5 years or 25% reducing balance basis

A full year of depreciation is charged in the first year an asset is acquired.

2.8 Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

2.9 Value Added Tax

The School, as an educational body, is exempt from charging VAT on normal school income. Where appropriate, expenditure includes irrecoverable VAT paid.

2.10 Pension Contributions

The School contributes to the Teachers’ Pension Defined Benefits Scheme at rates set by the Scheme Actuary and advised to the School by the Scheme Administrator. The Scheme is a multi-employer pension scheme and it is not possible to identify the assets and liabilities of the Scheme that are attributable to the School. In accordance with FRS 102 the Scheme is accounted for as a defined contribution scheme and contributions are accounted for when advised as due by the Scheme Administrator. Further detail is given in Note 29.

The School also contributes to personal pension schemes for non-teaching staff at 6% of annual basic pay, and these contributions are accrued accordingly.

2.11 Expenditure and allocation of Costs

Cost of generating funds The cost of generating funds comprises costs associated with raising funds from all sources and includes trading costs.

Charitable expenditure Teaching costs - includes all expenditure in connection with teaching work. Welfare costs - those costs supporting pupil welfare including medical support and school meals. Premises costs - relates to costs in connection with buildings maintenance, general maintenance and repairs together with grounds and gardens. Support - expenditure incurred in providing administrative and financial services in support of the direct charitable expenditure above. Governance – comprises the costs of running the Charity, including strategic planning for its future development, external audit, and legal advice for the Trustees and all the costs of complying with constitutional

ROEDEAN SCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019 and statutory requirements, such as the costs of Council and Committee meetings and of preparing statutory accounts and satisfying public accountability.

Overheads are allocated to expense headings based on time spent by staff and space occupied.

Pension costs are charged to unrestricted funds and allocated between expense headings based on staff costs of employees within the scheme.

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.

Redundancy costs and termination payments are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period in which the School becomes committed to incurring the costs.

2.12 Hire Purchase Contracts and Operating Leases

Assets held under hire purchase contracts are capitalised at their fair value and depreciated over the shorter of the lease terms and their estimated useful economic lives. Future obligations under hire purchase contracts are included in creditors, net of finance charges. Payments are apportioned between the finance element, which is charged to the Statement of Financial Activities as interest, and the capital element, which reduces the outstanding obligations.

Operating leases and the payments made under them are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

2.13 Fund Accounting

Funds held by the Charity are:

Unrestricted funds - these are funds which can be used in accordance with the School’s objects, at the discretion of the Council.

Restricted funds - these are funds that can be used for particular restricted purposes, within the objects of the School. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor.

Endowed funds - these are funds where there is no power to convert the capital into income and represent the surplus funds arising following the disposal of St Mary’s Hall premises. These will be used to support the school’s bursary offering. The Total Return Order stipulates that any investment returns will accrue to a capital supplement (the Unapplied Total Return) to the permanent endowment. If the donor or the terms of an appeal has restricted the purpose for which the gift or any income from it is to be used, any part of the Unapplied Total Return converted into income for spending will accrue to the appropriate restricted fund.

2.14 Financial Instruments

The Charity has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at amortised cost with the exception of investments which are held at fair value. Financial assets held at amortised cost comprise cash at bank and in hand, together with trade and other debtors, amounts owed to group undertakings and accrued income. A specific provision is made for debts for which recoverability is in doubt. Cash at bank and in hand is defined as all cash held in instant access bank accounts and used as working capital. Financial liabilities held at amortised cost comprise all creditors except social security and other taxes and deferred income. No discounting has been applied to these financial instruments on the basis that the periods over which amounts will be settled are such that any discounting would be immaterial. Assets and liabilities held in foreign currency are translated to GBP at the balance sheet date at an appropriate year end exchange rate.

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2.15 Prior Year Restatement

The prior year figures were restated for Roedean Moira House due to the following: - grossing up of income and expenditure relating to trips, and an associated minor restatement of debtors; - deposits to show that they were due in more than one year; - vehicle identified with a net book value of zero.

ROEDEAN SCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019

3. CHARITIES STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

The School has taken the exemption from presenting its unconsolidated statement of financial activities under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006. The net income of the School in 2019 was £605k (2018: £1,344k).

4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES- SCHOOL FEES

The School fees income comprised: Group 2019 2018 £’000 £’000

Gross fees 22,544 21,217 Less: Total bursaries, grants and allowances (3,529) (3,812)

19,015 17,405

Add: Bursaries funded by restricted funds 39 38

19,054 17,443

5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES- OTHER EDUCATIONAL INCOME

Other educational charitable activities comprised: Group 2019 2018 £’000 £’000 Restated School trips and disbursements 537 726 Deposits forfeited 76 260 Transport recharges 288 243 Rental income - 162 Registration fees 76 111 Swimming pool income 10 23 Insurance commission 11 11 Sundry other income 167 150

1,165 1,686

ROEDEAN SCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019

6. CONTRIBUTION FROM SUBSIDARIES ACTIVITIES

Roedean Roedean Roedean Roedean Roedean Moira House School Moira House Moira House School School Enterprises Enterprises School Enterprises Ltd Ltd Ltd 2019 2019 2019 2018 2018 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 Restated INCOME FROM: Charitable Activities School fees 3,691 - - 3,580 - Other educational income 294 - - 522 - Other trading activities Non ancillary trading income - 642 179 - 496 Other activities - - - 14 - Voluntary sources Donations and legacies 11 - - 14 -

Total incoming resources 3,996 642 179 4,130 496

EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds Non ancillary trading - 550 58 - 344 Financing costs 48 - - 31 -

Total deductible costs 48 550 58 31 344

Charitable Activities School and grant making 4,358 - - 4,397 - Exceptional expenditure - - - 22 -

Total resources expended 4,406 550 58 4,450 344

Net incoming resources (410) 92 121 (320) 152

Intra group gift aid - - - - (152) Tax Charge - (34) - - -

Retained net incoming resources (410) 58 121 (320) -

Fund balances 1 September 1,975 6 - 2,302 6 2018

Fund balances 31 August 2019 1,565 64 121 1,982 6

Fixed Assets and Investments 4,773 2 - 4,803 6 Net Currrent Assets/(Liabilities) (3,208)* 62 121 (1,922) - Amounts Falling due after more than one year - - - (899) -

NET ASSETS 1,565 64 121 1,982 6

* This includes the bank loan which was classed as a current liability in the books of Roedean Moira House as Roedean Moira House is not a going concern. This has been reclassified as a non-current liability in the group accounts – see Note 17. 55

ROEDEAN SCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019

7. INVESTMENT INCOME

Group 2019 2018 £’000 £’000 Interest on listed investments 362 407 Bank interest 36 28

398 435

8. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Group 2019 2019 2019 2018 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total funds funds Restated Restricted donations - 80 80 196 Unrestricted donations 24 - 24 9 Moira House donated net assets - - - 2,302

24 80 104 2,507

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9. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE

Group Staff costs Other Depreciation 2019 2018 Note 10 Note 11 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Restated Costs of generating funds Financing costs - 56 - 56 37 Investment management - 66 - 66 69 Trading costs of subsidiary 216 388 4 608 344

Group's costs of generating funds 216 510 4 730 450

Charitable activities Teaching 7,995 1,270 100 9,365 8,856 Welfare 1,839 1,121 608 3,568 3,597 Premises 1,254 1,855 820 3,929 3,450 Support costs of schooling 1,530 1,761 18 3,309 3,073 Governance costs 16 455 - 471 289

Group's operating costs 12,634 6,462 1,546 20,642 19,265

Grants, awards and prizes - 50 - 50 57 Exceptional expenditure - - - - 31

Total 12,634 6,512 1,546 20,692 19,353

Total expended Group 12,850 7,022 1,550 21,422 19.803

Exceptional Expenditure for the year of £nil (2018: 31k) represents legal and professional expenses arising from the acquisition of Moira House School and the partnership with Deepdene School.

Group 2019 2018 £’000 £’000 Auditor’s remuneration for statutory audit 44 51 Fees paid to the auditor in respect of taxation advice 17 8 Fees paid to the auditor for other services 10 10 Legal Fees within Governance 386 228

ROEDEAN SCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE Group Staff Costs Other Depreciation 2018 Note 10 Note 11 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 Restated Restated Costs of generating funds Financing costs - 37 - 37 Investment management - 69 - 69 Trading costs of subsidiary 170 167 7 344

Group’s costs of generating funds 170 273 7 450

Charitable activities Teaching 7,305 1,410 141 8,856 Welfare 2,114 1,018 465 3,597 Premises 1,005 1,593 852 3,450 Support costs of schooling 1,382 1,686 5 3,073 Governance costs 16 273 - 289

Group’s operating costs 11,822 5,980 1,463 19,265

Grants awards and prizes - 57 - 57 Exceptional expenditure - 31 - 31

Total 11,822 6,068 1,463 19,353

Total expended Group 11,992 6,341 1,470 19,803

10. STAFF COSTS

The total staff costs were as follows

2019 2018 £’000 £’000

Wages and salaries 10,533 9,973 Social security costs 963 889 Pension contributions 1,029 932 Contractors 325 198

12,850 11,992

Aggregate employee benefits of key management personnel 1,296 1,109

ROEDEAN SCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019

Group 2019 2018 Average number of employees in the year 438 429 Of which were teaching staff 129 122

Neither members of the Council nor persons connected with them received any remuneration or other benefit other than reimbursement of expenses from the School. The total amount reimbursed for travel and subsistence to Members of the Council of Trustees during the year was £5k (2018: £6k) for 13 members (2018: 14 members).

The number of employees whose emoluments exceeded £60,000 were: Group 2019 2018 £60,000 to £70,000 3 2 £70,001 to £80,000 1 2 £80,001 to £90,000 3 1 £90,001 to £100,000 1 - £100,001 to £110,000 1 - £110,001 to £120,000 1 1 £120,001 to £130,000 - 1 £220,001 to £230,000 1 - £230,001 to £240,000 - 1

In addition to basic salary, the figures within the salary bands comprise bonuses for the prior year, benefits in kind and other taxable benefits.

Contributions were made to the Teachers’ Pension Defined Benefits Scheme for 9 of the higher paid employees (2018: 6 employees). Contributions were made to a Defined Contribution Scheme for 2 of the higher paid employees of £11k (2018: 2 employee - £12k). During the year there were redundancy or termination payments made which amounted to £134k (2018: £39k). £6k (2018: £nil) was outstanding at the year end.

Payments to certain key management personnel are reviewed annually by the Remuneration Committee, comprising senior Trustees, and individual rates of remuneration are awarded based on staff reviews as well as costs being benchmarked against the sector average.

Accommodation is provided to those members of staff for whom it is required given the nature of their role. The School also offers discounts to any members of staff who wish to send their children to the School, and the rate offered is competitive when compared to other schools within the sector.

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11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Group Freehold land Furniture, Computer Motor Total and buildings fittings and equipment vehicles equipment £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Cost At 1 September 2018 33,330 3,194 537 80 37,141 Additions 1,034 415 57 - 1,506 Disposals (7) (197) (89) - (293)

At 31 August 2019 34,357 3,412 505 80 38,354

Accumulated depreciation At 1 September 2018 8,601 2,102 456 69 11,228 Charge for the year 914 553 73 11 1,551 Disposals - (193) (87) - (280)

At 31 August 2019 9,515 2,462 442 80 12,499

Net book amount at 31 August 2019 24,842 950 63 - 25,855

Net book amount at 31 August 2018 24,729 1,092 81 11 25,913

Charity Freehold land Furniture, Computer Motor Total and buildings fittings and equipment vehicles equipment £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Cost At 1 September 2018 28,576 2,964 516 61 32,117 Additions 905 406 55 - 1,366 Disposals - (176) (86) - (262)

At 31 August 2019 29,481 3,194 485 61 33,221

Accumulated depreciation At 1 September 2018 8,514 1,995 451 53 11,013 Charge for the year 820 507 59 8 1,394 Disposals - (174) (86) - (260)

At 31 August 2019 9,334 2,328 424 61 12,147

Net book amount at 31 August 2019 20,147 866 61 - 21,074

Net book amount at 31 August 2018 20,062 969 65 8 21,104

Freehold land and buildings with a carrying amount of £4,695k (2018: £4,667k) have been pledged to secure borrowings of Roedean Moira House. The company is not allowed to pledge these assets as security for other borrowings or to sell them to another entity.

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12. INVESTMENTS

Group Charity 2019 2018 2019 2018 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000

Valuation at 1 September 2018 14,586 14,231 14,586 14,231

Additions at cost 923 3,032 923 3,032 Disposals proceeds (2,368) (3,207) (2,368) (3,207) Gain on investments 19 530 19 530

13,160 14,586 13,160 14,586 Cash 1,719 477 1,719 477 Valuation at 31 August 2019 14,879 15,063 14,879 15,063

Group Charity 2019 2018 2019 2018 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 Investments comprise:

Listed Investments Unit trusts (Historical cost £9,617,104) 13,160 14,586 13,160 14,586

Cash 1,719 477 1,719 477

Holdings at the year-end comprising more than 5% of the total are:

HSBC American Index (Inc) 1,625 2,066 1,625 2,066 HSBC European Index (Inc) 1,499 1,732 1,499 1,732 HSBC FTSE All Share Index (Inc) 1,992 2,273 1,992 2,273 Schroder Income Fund (Inc) 1,089 1,511 1,089 1,511 Troy Trojan Income O (Inc) 1,177 1,435 1,177 1,435 Liontrust Special Situations I (Inc) 861 860 861 860 Marlborough UK Micro-Cap Growth P 791 858 791 858 Lindsell Train UK Equity Fund A (Inc) 972 836 972 836

Group Charity 2019 2018 2019 2018 Investments in subsidiaries - - 1 1

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13. STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT TOTAL RETURNS

The Governors have adopted a duly authorised policy of Total Return accounting for the School’s investment returns. The total investment return targeted for these funds is 3% per annum or twice the Retail Price Index, whichever is greater. On adopting the Total Return approach to the investment, the Council valued the underlying trust for the investment as at 31 August 2012 as described in Note 2.5

Group Permanent Endowment 2019 £'000

Investment total return Income distributions on securities 321 Capital gains on securities 11 Investment management costs (58)

Total return for the year 274

Amount applied as income for spending (500) Amount applied as capital to protect value of endowment (294)

Net (decrease) in Unapplied Total Return for year (520) Unapplied Total Return as at 1 September 2018 - securities 2,258 - uninvested cash 158

Unapplied Total Return as at 31 August 2019 1,896

Preserved value of original permanent endowments 10,091 Amount applied as capital to protect value of endowment 1,362

Value of permanent endowments as at 31 August 2019 11,453

Note: Uninvested cash funds are shown as net current assets in Note 19.

14. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS Group Charity 2019 2018 2019 2018 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000

Trade debtors 459 342 222 108 Amounts owed by group undertakings - - 311 554 Other debtors 251 348 28 30 Prepayments and accrued income 513 435 354 413

1,223 1,125 915 1,105

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15. CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year

Group Charity 2019 2018 2019 2018 Note: £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000

Trade creditors 1,234 923 1,155 874 Hire purchase creditor 1 8 1 8 Bank loan 17 18 18 - - Social security and other taxes 368 92 196 32 Other creditors 165 48 154 36 Accruals and deferred income 363 348 277 195 Bank overdraft 693 190 - - Deposits from parents 1,399 1,243 652 855 Fees in advance of term 4,647 5,396 4,057 4,225 Fees in advance scheme 18 343 228 343 228

9,231 8,494 6,835 6,453

16. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR

Group Charity 2019 2018 2019 2018 Note £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 Bank loan 17 1,048 709 - - Deposits from parents 3,567 3,133 3,567 2,963 Fees in advance of term 34 20 34 - Fees in advance scheme 18 385 286 385 286

5,034 4,148 3,986 3,249

17. BANK LOAN

Group Charity 2019 2018 2019 2018 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 Within one year 18 18 - - After one year 1,048 709 - -

1,066 727 - -

Amounts included above which fall due after 5 years 924 610

The loan, which was taken out by Moira House School Limited in 2015, is to be repaid by monthly instalments over the 20 year term of the loan. Moira House School Limited, will repay the loan and interest by monthly instalments of £1.5k and a final instalment of an amount sufficient to repay the loan and interest in full. The interest will be charged at 2.25% over the base rate. This situation will remain in place until the earlier of a) the sale of the School, the proceeds of which will be used to settle the loan and interest due; or b) October 2021 when the loan will either be moved to Roedean School or the outstanding balance settled by Roedean School.

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An additional bank loan of £2.2 million was taken out in 2018. The loan is to be repaid by monthly instalments over the 20 year term of the loan and was originally subject to a two year capital repayment holiday which has been extended to three years. Moira House School Limited, will repay the loan and interest by monthly instalments of £13k and a final instalment of an amount sufficient to repay the loan and interest in full. The first instalment is now due 37 months after the date on which the Loan or first part of it is drawn. The loan, as well as the £1.4m overdraft facility, is supported by £3m guarantee from Roedean School. The situation will remain in place until the earlier of a) the sale of the School, the proceeds of which will be used to settle the loan and interest due; or b) October 2021 when the loan will either be moved to Roedean School or the outstanding balance settled by Roedean School. The interest will be charged at 2.68% over the base rate. By 31 August 2019 £840k (2018: £490k) had been drawn down on the loan.

18. DEFERRED INCOME - FEES IN ADVANCE SCHEME

Parents may enter into a contract to pay the School up to the equivalent of seven years fees in advance. The money may be returned subject to specific conditions on the receipt of one term's notice.

This liability has been split as follows: Group Charity

2019 2018 2019 2018 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000

- due in less than one year 343 228 343 228 - due in one year or more 385 286 385 286

728 514 728 514

Summary of movements in liability:

Group Charity 2019 2018 2019 2018 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 Balance at 1 September 2018 514 323 514 323 New contracts 443 324 443 324 Interest allowance 8 5 8 5 Amounts utilised in payment of fees (237) (132) (237) (132) Contract cancelled - (6) - (6) 728 514 728 514

The total fees in advance scheme liability at 31 August 2019, representing commitments to release amounts to the statement of financial activities over the next 5 years was £745k (2018: £528k), inclusive of future interest allowances.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019

19. ALLOCATION OF NET ASSETS

The group net assets are held for the funds at 31 August 2019 is as follows:

Tangible fixed Investments Net current Long term At 31 August assets assets liabilities 2019 Net Assets £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 Restricted funds - - 50 - 50 Endowed funds - 13,191 158 - 13,349 Designated funds - - 20 - 20 Unrestricted funds 25,855 1,688 637 (5,034) 23,146

25,855 14,879 865 (5,034) 36,565

20. FUNDS At 1 Incoming Resources Transfers At 31 September Resources Expended and Gains/ August 2018 Losses 2019 Fund Fund Balance Balance £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Endowed Funds Roedean St Mary’s Hall 13,576 321 (59) (489) 13,349 Trust Restricted Funds Art Prize 1 - - - 1 MW Scholarship Award - 39 (39) - - Bursary Fund 42 2 - - 44 Development Fund 1 2 - - 3 Other (All-Weather Pitch) - 37 - (37) - The East Sussex County Council Fund 2 - - - 2 PE Donation Fund 2 - (2) - -

48 80 (41) (37) 50

Designated Funds Friends of Roedean Moira 15 10 (6) - 19 OldHouse Girls’ Club - 1 - - 1

15 11 (6) - 20

Unrestricted Funds 22,820 21,131 (21,350) 545 23,146

Total Funds 36,459 21,543 (21,456) 19 36,565

Endowed Funds

The endowment fund was established on the sale of the Junior School premises at St Mary’s Hall and has been invested to produce both capital growth and income to enhance the School’s bursary offering. £500k (2018: £1m) has been transferred from endowed to unrestricted funds to fund bursaries (see note 21).

Restricted Funds

The Bicknell Art Prize was established for purposes of providing prizes to celebrate excellence in Art. 65

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019

The MW Scholarship Award was established by McMillan Williams Solicitors to support the education of girls who might not, without such support, be able to attend the School. The Bursary Fund was established to support the education of girls who might not, without such support, be able to attend the School. The Development Fund was established by the School to provide scholarships and bursaries to support the education of girls. The All-Weather Pitch Fund supported the construction of all-weather pitch that opened in June 2018. The East Sussex County Council Fund was established to raise money for improvements in the Nursery at Roedean Moira House. The P.E. Donation Fund was established to raise money for new P.E equipment.

£37k (2018: 135k) has been transferred from restricted funds to unrestricted funds as funds have been spent on the all- weather pitch (see note 21).

Designated Funds

Friends of Roedean Moira House was formed in 1975 as a development of the previous Parents’ Association. It consists of a Steering Committee of parents, staff and Sixth Formers and its function is to co-ordinate fundraising and social events within the School. There is a termly (voluntary) subscription. All local parents are encouraged to take an active part in the Association. The income generated by the Association is channeled into the School. Items are purchased for all areas of the School, submissions from staff having been considered by the Steering Committee. In addition, Bursaries are awarded to individual pupils to help them pursue Courses that they have identified as helpful to their future career or current academic programme.

The Old Girls Club was established to hold events and provide periodic newsletters to keep past students in touch with each other and events that are happening within the School.

21. TRANSFERS AND GAINS/ LOSSES

Restricted Endowed Unrestricted 2019 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000

Gains on investment - 11 8 19 Transfer all weather pitch funding (37) - 37 - Transfer total return order - (500) 500 -

(37) (489) 545 19

22. COMPARATIVE ALLOCATION OF NET ASSETS

The group net assets are held for the funds at 31 August 2018 as follows Tangible Investments Net Long term At 31 August fixed assets current liabilities 2018 assets Net Assets £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 Restricted funds - - 48 - 48 Endowed funds - 13,418 158 - 13,576 Unrestricted funds 25,913 1,645 (575) (4,148) 22,835

25,913 15,063 (369) (4,148) 36,459

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2019

23. COMPARATIVE MOVEMENTS OF FUNDS

At 1 Sept Incoming Resources Transfers At 31 2017 Resources Expended and Gains/ August Fund Losses 2018 Fund Balance Restated Restated balance £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 Endowed Funds Roedean St Mary’s Hall Trust 13,803 363 (62) (528) 13,576

Restricted Funds Head Girl’s Fund 4 - (4) - - Art Prize 1 - - - 1 MW Scholarship Award - 38 (38) - - Bursary Fund 24 18 - - 42 Development Fund - 1 - - 1 All Weather Pitch - 135 - (135) -

The East Sussex County Council Fund - 4 (2) - 2 P.E.Donation Fund - 2 - - 2 The Home Grown Graduate Incentive Fund - 10 (10) - -

29 208 (54) (135) 48

Unrestricted Funds 19,301 22,028 (19,687) 1,193 22,835

Total Funds 33,133 22,599 (19,803) 530 36,459

24. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

2019 2018 £’000 £’000

Financial Assets measured at amortised cost (a) 9,912 7,715 Financial Liabilities measured at amortised cost (b) 4,207 2,739 Financial Assets measured at fair value through the profit and loss (c) 14,879 15,063

(a) Financial assets include cash, trade and fee debtors, other debtors and accrued income (b) Financial liabilities include trade creditors and other creditors (c) Financial assets measured at fair value through the profit and loss comprise investments.

Income received in the year from financial assets measured at amortised cost totalled £36k (2018: £28k) with impairment losses of £67k (2018: £40k). During the year total gains in relation to financial assets held at fair value totalled £19k (2017: £530k) and income received totalled £362k (2018: £406k). Interest paid in the year from financial liabilities measured at amortised cost totaled £42k (2018: £31k).

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25. TAXATION

Roedean School and Roedean Moira House School are registered charities and under section 505 (1) of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 are exempt from taxation.

26. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

The Group and the Charity had capital commitments of £702k at 31 August 2019 (2018: £nil).

27. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

There were no contingent liabilities at 31 August 2018 or 31 August 2019.

28. LEASING PAYMENTS AND COMMITMENTS

The future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases in respect of motor vehicles and equipment at the end of the year were:

2019 2018 £’000 £’000 0-1 Years 259 208 1-2 Years 202 143 2-5 Years 334 206 Operating lease payments amounting to £266k (2018: £263k) were paid during the year.

29. TEACHERS’ PENSION DEFINED BENEFITS SCHEME

The School participates in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (England and Wales) (“the TPS”) for its teaching staff. The pension charge for the year includes contributions payable to the TPS of £873k (2018: £782k) and at the year-end £86k (2018: £nil) was accrued in respect of contributions to this scheme.

The TPS is an unfunded multi-employer defined benefits pension scheme governed by The Teachers’ Pensions Regulations 2010 (as amended) and The Teachers’ Pension Scheme Regulations 2014 (as 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% from 1 September 2019. 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 regulations and under the approach specified in the Directions, as they applied at 5 March 2019. However, the assumptions 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 Service Pensions including the Teachers’ Pensions.

On 27 June 2019 the Supreme Court denied the government permission to appeal the Court of Appeal’s judgement that the transitional provisions introduced to the reformed pension schemes in 2015 gave rise to unlawful age discrimination. The government is respecting the Court’s decision and has said it will engage fully with the Employment Tribunal as well as employer and member representatives to agree how the discriminations will be remedied.

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The TPS is subject to a cost cap mechanism which was put in place to protect tax payers 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 McCloud/Sargeant case and until there is certainty about the value of pensions to employees from April 2015 onwards.

In view of the above rulings and decisions the assumptions used in the 31 March 2016 Actuarial Valuation may become inappropriate. In this scenario, a valuation prepared in accordance with revised benefits and suitably revised assumptions would yield different results than those contained in the Actuarial Valuation.

Until a remedy to the discrimination conclusion has been determined by the Employment Tribunal 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.

30. SUBSIDIARIES AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Roedean Moira House School The Charity is the sole member of Moira House School Ltd (Company No. 00437590), a School incorporated in England. Moira House School Ltd is trading as Roedean Moira House School, and is a separate charity with its own independent Board of Governors. The registered office of Roedean Moira House School is Upper Carlisle Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7TE.

In the year ended 31 August 2019, the Charity provided services totalling £71k (2018: £161k) to Roedean Moira House for the provision of staff and the administrative services. These services are fully reflected in the accounts of both entities. The balance owed to the Charity at 31 August 2019 was £24k (2018: £161k).

Roedean School Enterprises Ltd. The Charity owns all of the issued share capital of Roedean School Enterprises Ltd (Company No. 2921272), a company incorporated in England. This company carries out trading activities on behalf of the School.

In the year ended 31 August 2019, the Charity charged £170k (2018: £194k) to Enterprises for the provision of staff and the administrative services and Enterprises gifted £nil (2018: £152k) to the Charity under the Gift Aid scheme. The balance owed to the Charity at 31 August 2019 was £311k (2018: £393k).

Moira House School Enterprises Ltd. Roedean Moira House Enterprises Limited was incorporated on 24 April 2019. The principal activity of the company is conducting all trading activities for Roedean Moira House School.

In the year ended 31 August 2019, Roedean Moira House charged £54k (2018: £nil) to Moira House School Enterprises Limited for the provision of staff and administrative services. The balance owed to Roedean Moira House at 31 August 2019 was £35k (2018: £nil).

31. NON-ADJUSTING POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS

On 4 March 2020 the Governors announced the closure of Roedean Moira House at the end of the 2019-20 academic year. This has resulted in a reclassification of long-term liabilities to current liabilities. The loan has then been re-classified back to non-current on consolidation as discussed in note 6. Provisions for costs arising from the decision to close the School will be recognised in the 2019-20 financial statements.

In March 2020, the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 a pandemic. The government restrictions imposed to control the spread of COVID-19 have impacted on the work of the Charity but not materially affected our asset values.

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32. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted Restricted Permanent 2018 funds funds Endowment Group

£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 INCOME FROM: Charitable Activities

School fees 17,443 - - 17,443 Other educational income 1,686 - - 1,686 Other Trading Activities Non-ancillary trading income 496 - - 496 Other activities 32 - - 32 Investments Investment income 72 - 363 435 Voluntary sources Donations and Legacies 2,299 208 - 2,507

Total incoming resources 22,028 208 363 22,599

EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds Non-ancillary trading 344 - - 344 Financing costs under Financing costs 37 - - 37 Investment management 7 - 62 69

Total deductible costs 388 - 62 450

Charitable Activities School and grant making 19,268 54 - 19,322 Exceptional Expenditure 31 - - 31

Total resources expended 19,687 54 62 19,803

Net incoming resources before transfers 2,341 154 301 2,796 and investments gains

Gain on investments 58 - 472 530

Transfers between funds 1,135 (135) (1,000) -

NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 3,534 19 (227) 3,326

Fund balances at 1 September 2017 19,301 29 13,803 33,133

Fund balances at 31 August 2018 22,835 48 13,576 36,459