School trips

School trips are an incredibly important part of school life, and really help children to make the connection between what they are learning inside the classroom, and the wider world.
While most people assume that the parents always pay, in many cases the school have to find sources of funding for trips. Activities which take place during school hours, whether that is inside or outside the classroom, are supposed to be funded by the school, though they often ask parents for a voluntary contribution, and sadly, if the shortfall cannot be met by the parents, many schools are unable to proceed with the trip or workshop.