My eldest DD has just started in reception and has brought home today a form for parents to sign giving consent to any school trips taking place throughout the year, including trips to the church which is just up the road.
They do state on the letter that they feel it is unnecessary red tape to get the parents to sign consent every time a school trip is planned so they do annual consent forms covering the whole year.
I do understand this point am just a little concerned that they may decide to take the children out of school without letting the parents know as technically they are covered then by this form if we sign it.
For example the church is a good 5 minute walk from the school and I wonder how well 1 teacher and 2 TA's could safely herd 24 kids crossing 2 minor roads, but walking alongside a busy road.
I want DD to do as many school trips as possible and have no problem with them at all I would just like to be told first. DP feels very strongly about this and doesn't want DD leaving the school premises at all without us being advised in advance. I do agree with him but I don't want to kick up too much fuss and cause any difficulties for the school or make DD be the only child not allowed to attend.
The school have also put a line in about making sure that any drivers helping out have valid Car Insurance and Volunteer checks etc. That's great but we would never let any of our DD's travel in anyone's car without a car seat for safety reasons not legal ones (although I know the law allows one offs).
Do all primary schools work like this? What about child to adult ratio, Insurance etc? Surely if these trips are spontaneous then they won't have insurance or extra helpers??
Sorry such a long post have never posted here before would be grateful for any comments/advice?
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School Trip Consent Forms
groundhogmum · 13/10/2009 17:10
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