A trip system could connect a pupil's place with required permissions, payment arrangements and approved information for parents. A payment should not be treated as permission, and a permission response should not imply the balance has been paid.
Staff need a clear view of missing actions and controlled access to relevant emergency information. Parents should only see records they are authorised to access. Changes to the itinerary need approval before they are communicated as confirmed.
Pilot one trip and test a withdrawn pupil, a changed deadline and an authorised adult changing contact details. Integrate with existing school systems where appropriate. The platform should support the school's established procedures, with alternative response routes for families who cannot use the digital service.
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