Charging & remissions Policy The Governing Body of Blandford St Mary Primary School is committed to promoting equality and diversity. By recognising and appreciating individual needs and differences the school will be broadly representative of the communities it serves, and be a place where children and staff will thrive – physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. This will be achieved by implementing equal opportunities and diversity practice across the three dimensions of the School’s activity: as an employer; an educator; and a resource of the local community.
Blandford St Mary Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts will require a criminal record bureau check via the CRB. Date Adopted: 09.11.11 Review Date: 09.11.12
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CHARGING AND REMISSIONS INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE •
Parents and pupils cannot be charged for any activity unless the governing body has drawn up a charging policy.
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Any charge cannot exceed the actual costs.
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No charge can be made for any activities when the school is in session, excluding the midday break, except for musical instrument tuition for individual pupils or groups up to 4.
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The school can invite voluntary contributions for activities during the school day, but no child should be excluded from an activity because their parents cannot or will not contribute.
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The school can charge for optional extra activities provided mainly or wholly outside school hours, so long as such teaching is not an essential part of the National Curriculum or religious education. Activities which are an essential part of the syllabus for an approved examination must be provided free.
THE ROLE OF THE GOVERNING BODY BODY •
Reviews the policy every fourth year.
RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND PUBLICATIONS •
A Guide to the Law for School Governors, Chapter 18.