The following is based on the DfE's guidance on charging for school activities.
What can't we charge for?
- Education provided on any visit that takes place during school hours
- Education provided on any visit that takes place outside school hours if it's part of the National Curriculum, or part of a syllabus for a prescribed public examination that the pupil is being prepared for at your school, or part of religious education
- Supply teachers to cover for those teachers who are absent from school accompanying pupils on a residential visit
- Transport provided in connection with an educational visit
Be sensitive to financial challenges families may be facing, and consider whether it's appropriate to request contributions from parents. Make sure you