Reviewed Feb 2017
Jan 2018
Charmouth Primary School
Charging and Remission Policy
'This setting will treat all people with equal
respect and concern, and will respect, value and celebrate their
individuality. Any incidents of discrimination will be recognised, recorded and
challenged in such a way as to promote a positive outcome for all.'
Every school must have, and publish for parents, its charging policy. This policy lists the governors' decisions.
Books and equipment
Books and stationery are provided free of charge.
Children may bring their own pencils, pens, calculators etc; but this is not encouraged.
Parents of pupils who lose or damage books or equipment issued to them are expected to pay the cost of replacement or repair.
Charging for materials
For cooking activities,a voluntary contribution may be requested towards ingredients.
Activities within the school day
Any payment from parents for these activities is voluntary but if parents are unable or unwilling to contribute, it may be that the activity will not be able to take place. Pupils will never be treated differently whether or not their parents have made any such payments.
Activities outside the school day
For these activities payment is required for pupils to take part.
When a club is not led by the school, e.g. Mindfulness, cheques must be payable to the person/company organising the club. Payment details will be made clear in the half termly club letters.
Requests by external organisations and individuals to run clubs are at the Headteacher’s discretion. Such clubs will be charged a fee as detailed in the School’s Letting Policy.
Photocopying
Requests for photocopying for non-school business will be charged at the following rates: A4 mono 6p per copy, A4 colour 12p per copy
Residential Visits
Payment will be required in respect of residential visits taking place mainly outside school time.
A system of staged payments will be available for residential trips for those who find it easier to pay this way.
Pupils whose families are entitled to Income Support or other qualifying benefits may be eligible to receive funding to cover the costs of board and lodging (please contact the school finance officer for further information).
Any family who wish to request help towards a residential trip due to financial hardship, should write to the Headteacher outlining the circumstances. This must be completed before the response date stated in the residential trip letter.The Headteacher and Governors will then consider the application.
Music Tuition
The Headteacher is authorised to charge for music tuition outside normal classroom activities, when permitted.
Loss and Damage to School Property
Parents of a pupil who damages or loses any item of school property or equipment, including, for example, windows or computer software, are liable for the cost of repair or replacement.
Signature of Chair of Resources: Andy Bateman
Signature of Headteacher: Gillian Morris/Laura Cornish
Date Ratified:January 20th 2016
Reviewed every: 2 years from 2018
Reviewed:February 2017, Jan 2018
Next Review date:January 2020
Other policies referred to:None