Use of Photographic Equipment.

The Headteacher and the Governors of Boston St Mary’s would remind all parents/guardians that the use of mobile phones for photographic purposes is strictly banned within the confines of the schools buildings and grounds. Camera phones cannot be used at any religious, artistic or sporting event or performance. There is a notice to this effect on the school’s front and rear doors. Parents are welcome to use cameras and or video cameras under the criteria laid down by the school*. An announcement will be made by a member of staff giving relevant details covering the use of cameras and video recording devices before all future performances or events.
Anyone found to be using a camera phone will be asked to stop. Should they fail to abide by the request, they will be asked to leave the school premises.
Thank you for your cooperation
John Poucher.
Chair of Governors. 



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To do all we can to ensure all photographs of our pupils are used correctly, we undertake to:
• Obtain parents permission each year to use photographs of children including newspaper publication
• Observe the County Council’s guidelines on the use of photographs
• Only use photographs for the purposes stated above
• Store all electronic images securely and destroy them when your children leave the school
• Ask that parents follow our policy when you take photographs of your child at school events.