Responsible Internet Use
As part of your child’s curriculum and the development of ICT skills, Drapers’ Academy is providing supervised access to the Internet. We believe that the use of the World Wide Web and e-mail is worthwhile and is an essential skill for children as they grow up in the modern world. Please would you read the attached ‘Rules for Responsible Internet Use’, and sign and return the agreement form so that your child may use the Internet at school.
Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure that suitable restrictions are placed on the ability of children to access inappropriate materials, the Academy cannot be held responsible for the nature or content of material accessed through the Internet. However, the Academy’s Internet provider operates a filtering system that restricts access to inappropriate materials
Should you wish to discuss any aspect of Internet use (or to see a lesson in operation) please contact your child’s Pastoral Manager, who will help to make appropriate arrangements.
School Trips
The legislation regarding school trips has changed and in order to comply with the new rules, it is essential that every child has a consent slip signed by Parent / Carer. This will remain in force throughout their time here at Drapers’ Academy. Only if pupils go on a residential trip will there be any need to fill in further forms.
The type of trips the covered are sports matches, trips to colleges and other educational centres, geography field trips etc.
Money, Mobiles and Personal Belongings
Pupils need to take responsibility for their own money. The Academy cannot be held responsible for money or other personal property brought to school.
If mobile phones, air pods, mp3 players or other electronic equipment such as mobile game devices etc. are carried they must be SWITCHED OFF AND OUT OF SIGHT AT ALL TIMES whilst on school premises. Pupils found to be in breach of this rule will be subject to immediate confiscation of the device.
In accordance with our policy, there is a sliding scale of confiscation.
· On a first offence, the device will be confiscated until the end of the school day.
· A second offence will incur a five school day confiscation.
· A third offence will incur a twenty school day confiscation.
Confiscated items are logged and stored securely at the school office until the appropriate time period has elapsed, at which time the item is returned to the pupil and must be signed out by them.
Pupils are responsible for the costs of any loss or damage to Academy property or equipment.
Pupils are not permitted to wear:
· Make up
· Jewellery (including earrings)
· Smart watches
· Hoodies
Banned items
Pupils and parents may not bring following items on to site:
Cigarettes
Vapes, E cigarettes
Drugs
Sharp Objects, knives etc.
Free School Meals
Your child may be eligible for free school meals if you get any of the following:
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
- Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
- Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)
If you think your child may be eligible for free school meals, please use the link below to apply.
https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals
If you are unsure, or would like to speak to a member of staff about free school meals, please contact the Academy at admin@drapersacademy.com or phone (01708) 371331.