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The Governors recognise that the school, in partnership with parents, provides an interesting
and varied curriculum. The willingness of parents to provide materials, ingredients and help
towards the cost of visits enables the school to reach out beyond the classroom. Pupils benefit
enormously from these exciting opportunities which provide a great stimulus and
understanding for what is being taught.
Regulations require that payment in cash or kind for activities in school is voluntary and pupils
not contributing must be included in activities open to their peers.
The restriction on charging for school activities does not in any way prohibit or restrict the
school from seeking voluntary contributions in support of a school activity and it is also clear
that the school is not bound to pursue a proposed activity if parents are reluctant to support
it.
The school will continue in its endeavours to provide, with voluntary help from parents, an
interesting and varied curriculum for its pupils - your children.
Under the Education Reform Act 1988, schools are required to have a charging and remissions
policy. Mickleover Primary School’s policy available on the school website.
Parents’ Voluntary Contributions
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