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Chesswood Junior School

Chesswood Junior School

Charging and Remissions

Introduction

This document sets out Chesswood Junior School’s policy for charging for school activities and remissions available for some groups of pupils. The policy is based on the requirements of the Education Act 1996 and meets all the statutory requirements set out therein. Chesswood Junior School follows the information given in the Department for Education’s current advice document

Guide

Link

Please click on the guide opposite to read the Chesswood Junior School Charging & Remissions Policy or follow this LINK.  Should you have any questions or queries about the policy please do not hesitate to contact us either by calling 01903 204141 or email office@chesswood.w-sussex.sch.uk. 

Government Guidance

  • School governing bodies and local authorities, subject to the limited exceptions referred to in this advice, cannot charge for education provided during school hours (including the supply of any materials, books, instruments or other equipment.
  • Schools must ensure that they inform parents on low incomes and in receipt of the benefits listed on page 9 of this document of the support available to them when being asked for contributions towards the cost of school visits.