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
RequiredUse the school's own reference or a unique internal identifier for this entry.
For example, PHOTO-2025-001
Pupil name or school-assigned identifier
RequiredRecord 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
RequiredEnter the pupil's current year group and class or tutor group.
For example, Year 5 Oak
Photography opportunity type
RequiredSelect the type of photography opportunity covered by this entry.
Choose one
- Individual photographs
- Class photographs
External professional or provider
RequiredEnter the name of the external professional or photography provider.
Enter the professional or provider name
Photography event date
RequiredEnter the date on which the photographs are scheduled to be taken or were taken.
- Day
- Month
- Year
Date advance notification was provided
RequiredEnter the date parents, guardians or pupils were notified about the photography opportunity and the option to opt out.
- Day
- Month
- Year
Advance notification method
RequiredSelect all methods used to notify parents, guardians or pupils in advance.
Choose all that apply
- Letter
- School app or online portal
- Meeting or verbal notification
- School website notice
Restriction recorded
RequiredSelect the decision that applies to this pupil for this photography opportunity.
Choose one
- Opted out
- Permission withheld
Restriction details
RequiredRecord 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
RequiredComplete 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
RequiredEnter the date on which the relevant staff were informed of the applicable restriction.
- Day
- Month
- Year
Relevant staff or teams informed
RequiredList 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
RequiredEnter the name or role of the person completing this register entry.
Enter name or role
Entry completion date
RequiredEnter the date this register entry was completed or updated.
- Day
- Month
- Year
