Trips and Visits

School trips are an exciting opportunity for students to learn, explore, and create lasting memories outside the classroom. As a parent, it's essential to ensure your child is prepared for a safe, enjoyable, and educational experience. This guide provides important information on dress code, behavior expectations, and other relevant details to help your child make the most of their school trip.

Dress Code

Appropriate attire is crucial for both comfort and safety during school trips. Please ensure your child follows these guidelines:

If the trip requires Academy uniform:

•  Please ensure your child has all essential items of their Academy uniform, including their tie and approriate school shoes. 

If the Trip requires non-school uniform

• Please ensure you have read any trip-specific guidance carefully. This may instruct students to wear long sleeves or sturdy footwear, depending on the environment. 

• Comfortable Clothing: Choose comfortable clothes suitable for the weather and activities planned. Layers are a good idea for changing temperatures.

• Footwear: Comfortable, closed-toe shoes with good grip are essential, especially for walking or outdoor activities.

• Weather-Specific Gear (Remember: the British weather can be very changeable, so please be prepared for this!):

  • Warm Weather: Light, breathable clothing, hats, and sunscreen.

  • Cold Weather: Warm layers, gloves, scarves, and hats, as appropriate to the amount of time planned to be spent outdoors. 

  • Rainy Weather: Waterproof jackets and/or umbrella, if appropriate to the activity. 

Prohibited Items

• Expensive Jewelry: Avoid sending your child with expensive or sentimental jewelry.

• Inappropriate Clothing: Ensure clothing is appropriate for a school setting—no offensive slogans, overly revealing attire, or clothes that may distract from the learning experience.

Behavior Expectations:

Good behavior ensures a positive experience for everyone on the trip. Here are the key points to discuss with your child:

Conduct

• Respect Authority: Follow instructions from teachers, guides, and other adults in charge.

• Respect Peers: Be considerate and supportive of fellow students.

• Responsibility: Take care of personal belongings and be accountable for actions.

Safety

• Stay with the Group: Do not wander off alone. Always stay in a group with at least 1 other student and always inform an adult if you need to leave the group for any reason.

• Emergency Procedures: Know the emergency meeting points and what to do in case of an emergency. You may be issued with the trip mobile phone number to contact, should you become seperated from the group for any reason. 

What to bring with you: 

Ensure your child has everything they need for a successful trip. 

Essentials:

• Permission Slips: Ensure all necessary forms and permission slips are signed and returned. Normally, this will be completed before the trip but if you have been aked to bring any additional slips, please make sure you have them. 

• Lunch: Follow the guidelines provided before the trip regarding whether you will need to bring a packed lunch. You should bring sufficient water to ensure you can keep hydrated throughout the day. 

• Medications: Your trip leader will know if you need any medications. Please make sure you bring them with you. 

Preparation is key to a successful and enjoyable school trip. By following these guidelines, you can help your child have a memorable and safe experience. Encourage your child to ask questions and be excited about the opportunity to learn and explore new places. With the right preparation, school trips can be a wonderful part of their educational journey.