Charging and Remissions Policy | Baslow St Anne's C of E Primary School

[PLACEHOLDER: Charging and remissions policy.]

Introduction

This policy sets out the charges that will be made for individual pupils, and the circumstances in which remissions from charges may be granted.

Statutory framework

Under the Education Act 1996, the governing body of a maintained school must adopt and publish a charging policy. Schools cannot charge for:

Education provided during school hours
Education provided outside school hours if it is part of the National Curriculum
Instrumental or vocal tuition for pupils learning individually or in groups (unless the pupil is being taught to play a musical instrument or to sing as part of the curriculum)

What we may charge for

[PLACEHOLDER: List of activities the school may charge for, e.g. residential visits, optional extras, music tuition.]

Remissions

[PLACEHOLDER: Circumstances in which the school will waive or reduce charges, e.g. for pupils eligible for Free School Meals or in receipt of certain benefits.]

Voluntary contributions

[PLACEHOLDER: Policy on voluntary contributions for school activities — note that no pupil will be excluded from an activity if their parent/carer has not contributed.]