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External school photography opt-out register

Record advance notification, opt-out or withheld-permission decisions, the pupil or pupils affected, the photography event, and evidence that relevant staff were informed when an external professional photography opportunity is arranged and a restriction applies.

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External school photography opt-out register

Version
v1
Updated
7 October 2026
Reviewed
7 October 2026
Audience
Primary and secondary schools in England, including maintained schools and academies, arranging individual or class photographs through an external professional.
Jurisdiction
england

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When to use this register

Complete one entry for each pupil affected when an external professional is taking individual or class photographs and the pupil opts out or permission is withheld. Schools should notify parents, guardians or pupils in advance, provide an opt-out, keep a record of pupils who have opted out, and ensure relevant staff know which pupils are recorded.


Register entry reference

Required

Use the school's own reference or a unique internal identifier for this entry.

For example, PHOTO-2025-001

Pupil name or school-assigned identifier

Required

Record enough information to identify the affected pupil using the school's approved record-keeping practice.

Enter the pupil name or identifier

Year group and class

Required

Enter the pupil's current year group and class or tutor group.

For example, Year 5 Oak

Photography opportunity type

Required

Select the type of photography opportunity covered by this entry.

Choose one

  • Individual photographs
  • Class photographs

External professional or provider

Required

Enter the name of the external professional or photography provider.

Enter the professional or provider name

Photography event date

Required

Enter the date on which the photographs are scheduled to be taken or were taken.

Day
Month
Year

Date advance notification was provided

Required

Enter the date parents, guardians or pupils were notified about the photography opportunity and the option to opt out.

Day
Month
Year

Advance notification method

Required

Select all methods used to notify parents, guardians or pupils in advance.

Choose all that apply

  • Letter
  • Email
  • School app or online portal
  • Meeting or verbal notification
  • School website notice

Restriction recorded

Required

Select the decision that applies to this pupil for this photography opportunity.

Choose one

  • Opted out
  • Permission withheld

Restriction details

Required

Record any relevant details needed to apply the restriction, such as whether it applies to individual photographs, class photographs, or both. Do not include unnecessary personal information.

Describe the applicable restriction

Relevant staff informed

Required

Complete this confirmation only after relevant staff have been informed which pupil is recorded as restricted for this photography opportunity.

  • Tick when complete

Date relevant staff were informed

Required

Enter the date on which the relevant staff were informed of the applicable restriction.

Day
Month
Year

Relevant staff or teams informed

Required

List the roles, teams or named staff who were informed, using the school's approved record-keeping practice.

For example, class teacher, photographer liaison and trip lead

Implementation notes

Record any operational information needed to apply the restriction on the event day. Do not use this field to add unrelated personal information.

Add relevant notes if needed


Entry completed by

Required

Enter the name or role of the person completing this register entry.

Enter name or role

Entry completion date

Required

Enter the date this register entry was completed or updated.

Day
Month
Year
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Version
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Updated
7 October 2026
Reviewed
7 October 2026

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