All charges are expressed in units of hire. The cost of a unit is £10.70 Thus a unit charge of 1.35 would cost £10.70 * 1.35 = £14.44

UNITS OF HIRE

Accommodation to Friday (Charges subject to VAT at

17.5% where applicable)

One classroom 1.00 1.10 1.30

Each additional classroom 0.35 0.45 0.50

Hall or gymnasium (Note 1) 1.35 1.55 1.80

Playground for car parking (Note 2) 0.70 0.70 0.85

Hall (Note 1) 1.35 1.55 1.80

Gymnasium - per 2 hours (Note 3) 1.70 1.95 2.25

Sports Hall - per 2 hours (Note 3) 2.40 2.80 3.20

Showers - per let 0.50 0.70 0.75

Swimming pool - per hour (Note 4)

- Unheated open air 0.80 0.90 0.95

- Heated learner 1.00 1.20 1.25

- Heated improver 1.30 1.65 1.75

Football, rugby or hockey 1.05 1.05 1.25

pitch - per fixture (Note 5)

Tennis or netball court 0.15 0.15 0.20

per hour (Note 5)

Cricket pitch - per match (Note 6) 3.80 3.80 4.05

Cricket nets 1.05 1.05 1.20

Athletics - per meeting (Note 6) 5.20 5.20 5.40

per training session 1.05 1.05 1.20

Changing room - per let 0.35 0.45 0.50

Use of playing field for fetes etc. 1.60 1.60 1.80

Playground for car parking (Note 2) 0.70 0.70 0.85

Use of kitchen facilities

(for making drinks) - per let 0.25 0.30 0.35

(for cooking) (Note 7) - per let 0.60 0.65 0.70

Each 1/2 hour or part thereof

after 10 p.m. 0.35 0.35 0.45

Movement of up to 100 chairs 0.20 0.20 0.25

Over 100 chairs pro rata pro rata pro rata

1) This category includes dining halls where these are separate from the main school hall.

2) A charge should only be made where special parking facilities are provided for the general public e.g. spectators and caretakers' costs are involved. No charge should be made for members of the group hiring the school.

3) The hire of a sports hall or gymnasium for sporting use includes the cost of changing rooms. The use of changing rooms is mandatory for groups hiring these facilities.

4) The hire of a swimming pool includes the use of both changing rooms and showers.

5) These charges are calculated on the basis that lines are not freshly marked for the user. If fresh lines are required an additional fee of 1.05 units is applicable.

6) These charges include all special preparations. If users do not require fresh lines for an athletics meeting this should be charged at the rate for a training session. If users do not require a new wicket or fresh lines for a cricket match this should be charged at the rate for a net practice.

7) Cooking facilities may only be provided to properly trained personnel. Schools must refer to the guidance sheet on 'Use of and Access to Kitchen, Servery and Exclusive Use Dining Areas' before a let is confirmed.

8) All charges are calculated on the assumption the hirer lets the facility at the standard provided for pupils. If the hirer requires a higher standard this will be charged at a higher rate. Advice on appropriate rates can be obtained from the Education Department.

The set charges overleaf only apply to users with 100% subsidies. In the case of users qualifying for lesser subsidies the set charge reflect the maximum charge. Schools may charge less than the set charge.

Schools may charge what they wish for all lets by non-subsidised users (with a policy agreed by the Headteacher and Governors of that school).