Design note 4 - what do we mean?
In addition to the similarities between our new icon and the real Northern Lights, we particularly liked some of the themes the Northern Lights icon represented, namely:
In addition to the similarities between our new icon and the real Northern Lights, we particularly liked some of the themes the Northern Lights icon represented, namely:
To complement our dynamic new Northern Lights icon, we needed a strong colour pallette and confident, contemporary font.
The contrasting yet complimentary colours in our logo symbolises our value of diversity and unity. We often talk about 'the same but different' at Beckfoot Trust to acknowledge that whilst we have a very clear One Trust identity and clarity on what remarkable means, we also know that one size does not always fit all.
Perhaps the most important part of our new Beckfoot Trust logo is the icon, shown to the right here.
We call it our Northern Lights.
In nature, the Northern Lights are seen as something unique and truly Remarkable that are associated with the North.
Our Northern Lights icon represents The Beckfoot Trust which is also on a constant journey to Remarkable and is strongly associated with the North of England.
As part of our ongoing Journey to Remarkable we felt it was important to give The Beckfoot Trust a strong, confident and contemporary logo and brand that was worthy of an organisation with such high standards and aspirations.
The new Trust logo was a departure from the previous logo style and was definitely designed with the future in mind.
Beckfoot Trust’s mission is to create remarkable schools where no child is left behind. This policy ensures that financial circumstances do not pose a barrier to the Trust ensuring equal access to opportunities for all students within the Trust.
The policy explains all types of charges that the Trust may make to a student or parent/carer and how we support families who may encounter financial difficulties.
This policy is underpinned by the following guidance and legislative documents:
The Trust may make a charge for the following items:
We are able to charge for activities known as ‘optional extras.’ In these cases, the school can charge for providing materials, books, instruments, or equipment.
The following are optional extras:
When calculating the cost of optional extras, an amount may be included in relation to:
Parental agreement is necessary for the provision of an optional extra which is to be charged for.
Our schools are able to ask for voluntary contributions from parents/carers to fund activities during school hours which would not otherwise be possible.
Some activities for which the school may ask parents/carers for voluntary contributions include:
There is no obligation for parents/carers to make any contribution, and no child will be excluded from an activity if their parents/carers are unwilling or unable to pay.
When a school organises an activity that incurs a cost, particularly a residential visit, the trip/visit/activity may be cancelled if insufficient contributions are made. Parents/carers will be informed in advance if this is to be the case.
We may charge for examination fees if:
With regards to resits and remarks:
The school may charge parent /carers for the cost of replacing items broken, damaged or lost due to their child’s behaviour. Parents/carers will not be taken to court for failure to pay such costs, except in cases of criminal damage.
In some circumstances the school may not charge for items or activities set out in this policy. Where appropriate, the relevant capitation budget can be used to subsidise the cost of such activities at the discretion of the school.
Parents/carers in receipt of the benefits listed below may request assistance with the cost of activities.
To request assistance parents/carers should contact the school.
Where a deposit is required, this will only become refundable if the trip is cancelled. If a student can no longer attend the trip a refund will be considered on a case-by-case basis with the final decision on the refund resting with the Headteacher.
Whilst we do our best to cost trips accurately and price accordingly, occasionally there may be an underspend. When this exceeds £10 per student, a refund will be given.
In the event of parents/carers, staff or other professionals requesting copies of files held in school, an appropriate charge may be made in line with our GDPR Data Protection and FOI Policy.
These circumstances are reviewed by Trustees annually when they consider the Annual Approvals documentation in September or October of each year