Re: Parental Consent for London Trip to Houses of Parliament

Dear Families,

As part of our provision for the personal development of our students, we are excited to offer your child the opportunity to participate in our upcoming educational trip to London, which includes not only a tour of the Houses of Parliament but also visits to some of the city's most iconic landmarks and attractions.

Students will engage in a dynamic workshop designed to demonstrate the legislative process. Led by knowledgeable facilitators, this workshop will teach students how laws are conceived, debated, and enacted, from their inception in the House of Commons to their scrutiny in the House of Lords. 

In addition to gaining insight into the legislative process through a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament, students will have the chance to explore and appreciate the rich cultural heritage of London. Our itinerary encompasses visits to several famous landmarks, providing students with a comprehensive experience of this vibrant city.

 

The trip details remain as follows:

Date: Monday 20th May/10th June 2024

Schedule:

6:00 AM	Students arrive to the academy
6:30 AM	Coach departs from the academy
11:30 AM	Estimated arrival to central London - Packed lunch (provided) to be eaten in St James’s Park
12:30 PM	Tour of the houses of parliament begins
2:30 PM	Tour ends. Sightseeing tour of famous London landmarks, including Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, the River Thames, and the London Eye
4:30 PM	Departure from London
6:00 PM	Rest and food break at a service station. (Students should bring money to purchase food)
9:00 PM -10:00 PM	Estimated arrival to the academy. Social media updates will be posted. Students will be able to keep parents informed. Students should, as far as possible, be collected from the academy.

The cost of the trip has been heavily subsidised by the academy, including the cost of travel, lunch and staffing. We kindly ask that students bring either food for the evening meal or money to purchase food from the service station during the stop. Students are also allowed to bring a sensible amount of money for snacks and/or souvenirs if these are available. All money and belongings are the responsibility of the student and cannot be given to staff. 

Please complete and sign the attached consent form, indicating your approval for your child to participate in the London trip.

Places on this trip are extremely limited, and so we ask that consent forms are returned by Friday April 26th 2024.

Students should attend the trip in full academy uniform. 

 

If you have any enquiries or concerns regarding the trip or itinerary, please do not hesitate to contact me at daniel.haste@coopacademies.co.uk 

Thank you for your continued support in enriching our students' educational experiences.

Sincerely,

Daniel Haste

Assistant Vice Principal - Personal Development