Images And Videos Parental Consent

IT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT YOU COMPLETE YOUR CONSENT ON THE ARBOR PORTAL

Why do we need you to do this?

We need your consent because of the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We have reviewed our process for determining consent regarding the use of photographs and videos. We are required to obtain ‘positive indication’ of consent which means that although part of our admissions form, we need to re-obtain your consent to use images and videos of your child in communications such as the weekly newsletter, on our website, the Academy’s social media sites ,the local and national press in the future. The Academy will only publish images and/or videos of your child for which you provide consent.

Why do we use images and videos of your child?

Dorrington Academy uses images and videos of students as part of displays to celebrate life at the Academy, student achievements, to inform parents about Academy events, to promote the Academy on social media and on the Academy’s website and for other publicity purposes in printed publications such as press articles.

The Academy may take individual, class, year group or whole school images of your child which are available to purchase by parents/carers throughout the year.

Who else uses images and videos of your child?

On occasion, the Academy is visited by local media and press who take images or videos of Academy events. The media may use these images and videos in local or national press or on approved websites.

Withdrawing or amending your consent

Consent given on Arbor is valid for the entire time your child is at Dorrington Academy and for a period of time deemed necessary after your child has left.

Parents/carers have the right to withdraw or amend their consent at any time. If you would like to withdraw or amend your consent, you must submit your request in writing. A new physical form will be supplied to you to amend your consent accordingly and provide a signature.

If you have any questions regarding this form, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Upcoming Events

Events Calendar

24th September, 2026

Y4 – Theatre Trip

Year 4 children will be visiting Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre.

25th September, 2026

Macmillian Coffee Morning

Parents and carers are invited to join us for coffee and cake, all for a good cause.

1st October, 2026

Non-Uniform Day

6th October, 2026

SEND Coffee Morning

Parents and carers are invited to join our SEND coffee morning alongside our external agencies.

8th October, 2026

Harry Potter Day

19th October, 2026

Black History Week

23rd October, 2026

Autumn 1 Ends

26th October, 2026

Autumn Half Term

2nd November, 2026

Autumn 2 Starts

6th November, 2026

Flu Vaccines

All children who have consented will receive their nasal flu vaccine.

9th November, 2026

Diwali Showcase

9th November, 2026

Parents’ Evening

10th November, 2026

Parents’ Evening

11th November, 2026

Remembrance Day

13th November, 2026

Children in Need

16th November, 2026

School Photographs

Over two days, all children with consent will have their individual, sibling and class photographs taken. Please ensure children are in their full school uniform. Parents and carers, please check Arbor to ensure you have consented to School Photographs.

1st December, 2026

Rock Steady Concert

3rd December, 2026

Y6 – Parliament Trip

Year 6 will be travelling to Westminster to tour the Houses of Parliament and learn all about our Government.

18th December, 2026

Autumn 2 Ends (1pm Finish)

The academy will close to students at 1PM.

21st December, 2026

Christmas Break

The academy is closed to students.

4th January, 2027

Teacher Training Day

The academy is closed to students

5th January, 2027

Spring 2 Starts

12th February, 2027

Spring 2 Ends

15th February, 2027

Spring Half Term

22nd February, 2027

Spring 2 Starts

25th March, 2027

Spring 2 Ends (1PM Finish)

The academy will close to students at 1PM.

26th March, 2027

Easter Break

The academy is closed to students

12th April, 2027

Summer 1 Starts

28th May, 2027

Summer 1 Ends

31st May, 2027

Summer Half Term

The academy is closed to students

7th June, 2027

Summer 2 Starts

21st July, 2027

Summer 2 Ends (1PM Finish)

The academy closes to all pupils at 1PM for the 6-week summer holidays.

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