Brompton Academy Parent/Carer Directory

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Trip expectations Students will:

• When planning trips, we adhere to strict DFE guidelines to ensure the health and safety of our students. • For any higher risk activities, we may provide an additional Permission to Participate Form. Parent/carer responsibilities • Parent/carer updates Brompton Academy of any medical or contact details which might change during the course of your child’s education at Brompton Academy. • Parent/carer will inform and update Brompton Academy of any changes or special transport/dismissal/pick up arrangements for their child. For further information regarding trips, please contact our Educational Visits Co-ordinator on 01634 852341 or email Compliance@ universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk

Appropriately planned visits are known to enhance learning and improve attainment, and so form a key part of what makes Brompton Academy a supportive and effective learning environment. The benefits to students to taking part in visits and learning outside the classroom include, social cultural, religious and spiritual wellbeing. We request that you read the following information and understand the roles and responsibilities of Brompton Academy parents/carers in the organisation and delivery of a wide range of activities, trips and excursions. Examples of some activities/trips at BA Examples of some activities / trips at BA

• Behave in a responsible manner at all times during educational activities/trips. • Take direction politely and respond quickly to teachers or other nominated supervising staff. • Wear any protective clothing or equipment given by instructors or supervising staff. • Wear relevant clothing or equipment safely and not interfere with it whilst it’s being worn. • Follow Health & Safety procedures. • Follow all additional behavioural code associated with their environment or venue, e.g. respecting all flora and fauna, footpaths, walls and hedges. • Always take their litter away. For any updates about your child, please send details via the Academy's General Enquiry Form on our website: https://www.bromptonacademy.org.uk/ contact-us

Theatre Visits

Museum Visits Local Businesses

Football, Cricket and Rugby

Kent Universities Medway Campus University

Handball / Swimming

Basketball & Netball

University Visits

Medway Park

Sports Day

Thorpe Park

Brompton Academy responsibilities • To provide a letter/form for each

individual activity/trip that we organise for your child to attend detailing further information about the activity.