Not sure about England but this is certainly acceptable in Scotland http://www.scotland.gov....ions/2004/12/20444/48950 section 105

I would have thought that all three parties Ron mentioned would be happy with this. Unless I've misinterpreted what creative is asking about this is not the 'sign once at the start of your child's career' that Lord Young is suggesting. This is about an annual form that covers the trips to the library, the local park, the primary school, the museum within walking distance etc. A pupil could well be doing one or more of this type of trip a week so parents competing 40 forms a year is not sensible. Individual forms would still be required for the 5 day trip to france etc.

wood28983 is correct this would only be annual and very local short duration trips which are known at the beginning of the year. Ron's comment is interesting though as there are a large number of different ethnicities and religions within the environment so we would have to consider this aspect. My thanks for your thoughts and I would appreciate any other observations. Andy Bain

I don't want to get into a political argument about religion or culture but education is just that - why should different religions and cultures not partake in all and every chance to be educated. If this was the case would there not be more understanding in the world????? So Ron you are totally wrong in my opinion to even suggest non-participation (excepting of course that parents always have the final say - but then teachers should be educating the parents as well by pointing out the benefits and not forgetting that school trips are not jollies but educational and form part of the curriculum leading to qualifications) My two schools (from babies to 18 years old) are both multicultural and all girls and boys partake in all visits. To answer the question don't forget that school trips are classed at Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. I would suggest an annual blanket cover for all Level 1 trips is acceptable after which all Level 2 and Level 3 should be by individual parental consent for each proposed trip. Rich