Charging and Remissions Policy 2021
Salway Ash School
Every school must have, and publish for parents, its charging policy. This policy lists the governors' decisions.
Books and equipment
All equipment necessary to the child’s education (e.g books, stationery, pencils, pens) will be provide free
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
Parents will not be charged for resources used within school time.
Activities within the school day or part of an examination course:
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 and not part of an examination course
For these activities payment is required for pupils to take part (after school clubs etc)
Residential Visits
Payment will be required in respect of residential visits taking place mainly outside school time and not required for an examination course
Public Examinations
The Headteacher has the delegated responsibility to decide whether pupils are entered for particular examinations
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
Review date: November 2024
