Aims

Our school aims to:

• Have robust, clear processes in place for charging and remissions
• Clearly set out the types of activity that can be charged for and when charges will be ma
• Offer a range of activities and visits whilst minimising the financial barriers that may prevent some pupils from taking full advantage of these opportunities

Legislation and guidance

This policy is based on advice from the Department for Education (DfE) on charging for school activities and the Education Act 1996, sections 449-462 of which set out the law on charging for school activities in England.

Definitions

• Charge: a fee payable for specifically defined activities
• Remission: the cancellation of a charge which would normally be payable