School premises shared use policy

School hours are deemed to be 8am to 6pm.

There are a number of examples of schools making part of their premises available to outside bodies during the school day. 

Such arrangements apply to pre-school playgroups, community uses etc. The following summarises the principles, which should apply to use:

• Any use of school premises by outside bodies during the school day should be carefully managed so as not to inhibit the smooth running of the establishment. The fundamental purpose of any school is to ensure the proper education of its pupils. 
• Children's Services already provides funding for use of the premises during the school day. 
• Where a school wishes to arrange a long-term use for part of its premises by a third party, then negotiation and the arrangement for a lease will be made through Children's Services - Transfer of Control Agreement. 
• Shared use that takes place during the school day should only be charged for the additional costs incurred, which should be marginal, and any charge should only include specific additional costs that the school can identify. If such costs are identified these should form the basis of discussion with the hirer about an appropriate charge.