School Trips

Policy for School Trips

General

The school recognises the importance of outings in order to provide enrichment to the education of our pupils. As such, the school offers a wide range of outings from day trips in school time to residential trips during the holidays.

Organisation of Trips

The school has in place procedures for the planning and organisation of all outings (academic and non-academic) in order to ensure that the health, welfare and safety of the pupils on a trip are protected. Each trip has to receive official authorisation by the school before full details are sent to parents. Prior written consent has to be obtained from parents for all trips together with medical conditions.

The Safety and Welfare of Pupils on School Trips

In order to ensure the safety and welfare of all pupils on a school trip the trip leader is required to make a careful and written risk assessment of all aspects of the trip.

Transport in School Minibuses

All drivers will have taken the appropriate minibus test and will follow the school's guidelines for the transport of pupils.

Accommodation

The trip leader will ensure that any accommodation used by pupils will be safe and adequate.

Supervision Levels

The school ensures that the trip leader has arranged adequate staff supervision. If it is intended that pupils are to be left unsupervised by a member of staff at any stage then parents will be informed in writing.

Behaviour on a School Trip

It is expected that all pupils observe the highest standard of politeness, courtesy and conduct at all times. The pupils, even out of school time, are representing the school and it is expected that they will do everything in a way that reflects positively on them as well as the school. In the case of a pupil being sent home for misbehaviour then the parents will be expected to pay all costs incurred.

Financing of Trips

Full accounts of all residential school trips are submitted to the School Business Manager for ratification.