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• 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. Policy for Media Images Photographs and media images for Chatham Grammar and family use are a source of innocent pleasure and pride, which can enhance the self-esteem of young people and their families. Parents/ carers are not required to comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) when taking photographs for their own private use of their children at an organised event. Parents/carers should not be stopped from taking photographs for their own private use because of concerns relating to the contravention of the GDPR. However we must always be mindful

of the need to safeguard the welfare of young people in our academy, particularly around issues of child protection and data protection. This policy will apply to all forms of publications: print, film, video, DVD, digital and in the professional media. Consent Forms • On joining the academy all parents/ carers will be asked to sign a form to gain permission to publish photographs in public places (including websites/ social media/publications). • The onus is on parents/carers to inform the academy in writing if there is any need to alter permission, e.g. for reasons of child protection. Generally, photographs and film for Chatham Grammar and family use are a source of pleasure and pride, which can make young people and their families feel good about themselves. By following some simple guidelines we can proceed safely regarding the law. • Remember that parents/carers and others, attend CG events at the invitation of the Principal and Trustees. • The Principal and Trustees have the responsibility to decide if photography and filming of academy performances is permitted. • The Principal and Trustees have the responsibility to decide the conditions that will apply so that young people

Chatham Grammar 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. • 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 Form. Parent/carer responsibilities • Parent/carer will update CG of any medical or contact details which might change during the course of their child’s education at Chatham Grammar. • Parent/carer will inform and update CG 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 851262 or email: OfficeCG@ universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk Trip expectations Students will: • Behave in a responsible manner at all times during educational activities/trips.