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Following the Education Reform Act of 1988,
the Governors can only request voluntary
contributions for some very worthwhile
activities, for example day visits, which
cannot realistically be funded from the
budget delegated to the school by the
local authority. Such activities can only
take place if sufficient funding is forthcoming.
For residential visits the element of
the cost related to accommodation and
food is a charge and other expenses are
met by voluntary contributions, as with
day visits. The Governors' policy states
that no child should be prevented from
taking part in any activity during normal
school hours by reason of an inability
or unwillingness of parents to make a
financial contribution. The Governors
will also make every effort to support
a child's participation in an activity
where parents are undergoing temporary
financial difficulties. Individual cases
should be discussed in confidence with
the Headteacher.
The full policy on charging and remissions
is normally available in the document
library and can also be inspected
at the school.
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