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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

VALUABLES
We discourage students bringing large amounts of cash to school. Any
deposits for payment should be paid directly to the Accountant by
parents. Students are not permitted to bring unnecessary valuables, such
as toys, jewellery and electronic entertainment items to school. In the
event of valuables being brought to school for learning experiences,
parents must coordinate with the class teacher.

The health and safety of all our students is paramount so in the first
instance and if permission is given this should follow the procedures
below:
 As stated above items should only be brought in to school in special
circumstances and with agreement with the class teacher.
 Items relating to project work or class topics, which have been
specifically requested by the school, should be detailed explicitly in a
letter informing parents of the school’s requirements.
 Articles or items, which are, brought in which have no educational use
or value should only be brought in after permission is sought from the
school.
 No electric powered items must be allowed as they require electrical
testing and we do not have the facilities to do this.
 All toys, games or similar items brought in to school must be handed
over to the teacher for safe keeping. If the teacher at this point has
any doubts she should ask the parent to return the item/s home or lock
securely away from the students until this can be done.
 If teachers are in any doubt they must consult with their line
managers but in the first instance refuse permission, as it is likely SLT
will be in agreement with the teacher’ s initial assessment.
 Articles which are brought in to school must be handed over to a
responsible adult and it is from this point our responsibility to check i.e.
risk assess for suitability, age related appropriateness, health and
safety issues. If in any doubt seek the advice of their line manager.
 Once the item or article is in the school’s possession we are at that
point responsible for its use or misuse as we would be for any of our
own resources.
 Teachers or other adults who work with students will follow the above
rules regarding items brought into school at all times.

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