You must have a charging and remissions policy
Download and adapt our model policy or use our checklist to find out what to include.
This article is based on advice from the DfE on charging for school activities. It applies to all maintained schools.
Academies: it also applies to you through your funding agreement (though check your funding agreement to be sure).
What can't we charge for?
Education provided during school hours (including the supply of materials, books, instruments or other equipment) Education provided outside of school hours if it's part of: The National Curriculum A syllabus for an exam that your school is preparing the pupil for Religious education Instrumental or vocal tuition, for individuals and for groups, unless you're providing it because a parent/carer has asked you to (see more in the section below about music tuition) An admission application to any state-funded school Entry fees for an exam that your school is preparing the pupil for Exam resits, for a resit that