trips - costing

Depending on the area and type of school, trips will vary greatly between the funding the school and parents will be able to provide for outings.

Transport

Transport for London provides free travel for children, but this would be up to the discretion of the teachers and school as to wether this would be suitable and wether the risk would be too high.

Coach travel is a much safer option however it is costly. On a quote for traveling to and from the natural history museum, a group of 30 would cost £250. On top of other costs parents may be reluctant or unable to pay. It is important that families financial capabilities are taken in to account.

Natural History Museum

The main natural history museum is free for all, however the butterfly house charges £2.50 for children and nothing for accompanying adults/ teaching staff. For 30 children this would cost £75.

Pocket money

Children enjoy buying souvenirs so it may be advisable to ask parents for a couple of pounds to buy something small to remeber the trip.



Total

The total cost would therefore be:

£250 travel
£75 exhibit
£60 pocket money
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£385

this should come to around £13 per child if there were 30 children.