
Charging Policy
- Any charges made by the school must meet
the requirements of the Education Reform Act 1988. The governors
endorse the guiding principles contained in the Act, in
particular that no child should have access to the curriculum
limited by charges.
- Our aim is to make a broad programme of trips and
activities accessible to as many students as possible. Also
to
establish and maintain a fair and coherent system of charges
within the constraints of the school budget. The school, as a
matter of policy, significantly subsides all trips and visits.
- Charges will not be made for any
activities which form part of a prescribed examination syllabus,
or are in fulfilment of National Curriculum requirements.
- In cases where charges are to be levied
parents must be advised in advance and monies collected prior to
the activity. Requests for help from parents on income support
or family credit will be considered and assistance provided
within the limits of the school’s budget or Trust Fund. Complete confidence
will be observed in all such matters. Any insurance costs will
be included in charges for trips or activities. |
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