The Quality Mark is non-profit-making and will cost £500 plus VAT in total. Upon registration you will be asked to pay a fee of £200 plus VAT. This covers the core costs to the HA as a charity of running and administering the Quality Mark. Following payment, you will gain access to all of the materials you need to complete the QM. Please note that full set-up can take up to FIVE working days.  You may not apply to be assessed for the Quality Mark unless you have registered. Upon assessment you will pay a further £300 (Excl. VAT) plus reasonable travel expenses to your assessor. This fee goes directly to your assessor to pay for their time. We believe this simple separation of fees will help schools to spread the cost, possibly over more than one budget.