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AIBU?

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Should I mention this to the teacher?

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FreeSpirit89 · 17/10/2014 14:33

DS started reception this year, and the local paper has taken some photos off all the classes of children and printed them in this weeks paper.

It's only lucky my friends child (who attends a different school) was told about them and we wasn't.

She saw the photo of my DS in the paper this morning and called me to let me know.

I had no idea they were going to be in the paper and none of the other mums seen to have either. I will double check today with a few at school gates.

But WIBU to mention it to the teaching on pick up that a note in the book bags would have been nice? And maybe she can tell the other parents incase they miss out too.

Or would you think I'm being precious and leave it. I would have hated to have missed out on the photos.

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Sleepyfergus · 17/10/2014 21:35

My dds school sent a note home regarding this, along with an order form so we could pre-order copies of the paper which would be sent home with dd. So I think YANBU, seems daft that ou weren't notified that this was happening. A note in their book bag or similar is hardly too much to ask.

However - and nothing to do with the OP -I don't get why there is a need to do this in the papers. It "didn't 'appen in our day!" The photo is really only of interest, generally speaking, to family or close family the quality of the pic was a bit naff for ours!

ClapHandsIfYouBelieveInFatties · 17/10/2014 21:55

Herrena for God's sake. Schools ALWAYS ask permission when DC start school. those who do not wish to be in published or public material ARE NOT IN IT>

wheresthelight · 17/10/2014 22:06

yanbu!!! the school should be asking permission to have these photos taken and for them to be used in publicity especially if there are papers involved.

my friend would raise merry hell if this was her school as both her dcs are adopted and for their own safety are not allowed their photos in papers/on websites etc.

I would definitely speak to the school amd explain that next time you would like to be notified and permission to be sought

WorraLiberty · 17/10/2014 22:13

Jeez, has anyone read what the OP has said?

We did sign something for photos to be used on the schoolmate website. It isn't the privacy of the photos that's the problem.

Most parents are given a form to sign at the start of the child's schooling, to give or deny permissions for photos to be taken and published.

If a parent grants permission and something changes, they can immediately withdraw that permission.

The OP has no problem with the privacy issue.

Coolas · 17/10/2014 22:21

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WorraLiberty · 17/10/2014 22:38

Well then they wouldn't have signed the permission form like the OP did, would they?

tara49 · 18/10/2014 00:19

JUST because the pics were taken doesn't mean they would be used - teacher prob didn't know - you are being a bit precious, first child? lol

feathermucker · 18/10/2014 08:36

Leave it. It's a standard thing.

Why do you and the other Mums object?

Aeroflotgirl · 18/10/2014 08:38

Leave it fgs, so what your kids picture is in the paper. 30 years ago your school had a bincentenary and the local press took assembly pictures of us all, don't think parents were consulted. Its gotten too far now.

wheresthelight · 18/10/2014 09:04

worra the permission slips for school usually relate to school only pictures so ones being used on display boards etc not for them to be published in the local rag.

funnyface31 · 18/10/2014 09:09

My DS school would of mentioned it in the newsletter just so parents could keep an eye out for publications.

rollonthesummer · 18/10/2014 09:15

The OP had already said privacy isn't an issue. She had already said she's signed something to say it can be used!

People replying saying that their friend's, neighbour's daughter's cousin is adopted or a victim of domestic violence and would be outraged if they were photographed, identified and tracked down because of a photo in the paper, is rather missing the point. As they wouldn't have given consent, would they ...

The OP is cross as she hadn't been told. I remember finding out about the reception photos being in the paper (and the y6 ones-they do those too round here!) via the school/parents Facebook page (which is brilliant!). I find out everything from that! Does your school have one?

Iggi999 · 18/10/2014 09:20

The local newspaper would like the parents to know. They publish photos = parents buy copies. The system has fallen down somewhere if parents didn't know! It's an annual event where I live.

wooldonor · 18/10/2014 13:12

wheresthelight - If a school permission for photos only extends to them being used within the school I'd suggest they update it, afaik schools have to have websites nowadays and I haven't seen any without photos of the children on. There could certainly be problems if they don't include that too.

hollie84 · 18/10/2014 13:16

YANBU, weird that the teacher didn't even mention it.

As for privacy, if there are children in the class that can't be photographed, the teacher would know and would have ensured that they aren't in the photo.

hollie84 · 18/10/2014 13:18

Aeroflot and feathermucker, are you reading a different thread? The OP hasn't objected.

WorraLiberty · 18/10/2014 13:19

worra the permission slips for school usually relate to school only pictures so ones being used on display boards etc not for them to be published in the local rag.

Not in the schools around here.

They relate to being published...whether that's on the school website or in the newspapers.

I forget the wording, but it covers it all.

hollie84 · 18/10/2014 13:20

The permission I signed covered several things:

School learning diaries and displays
Publishing photos on the school website
Promotional stuff/press

You could opt in or out of any part of it.

AllMimsyWereTheBorogoves · 18/10/2014 13:20

THE OP IS NOT UPSET THAT THE PHOTOGRAPH WAS PUBLISHED IN THE PAPER.

THE OP THOUGHT THE SCHOOL SHOULD HAVE TOLD ALL PARENTS SO THAT NOBODY WOULD MISS THE CHANCE TO GET HOLD OF THAT EDITION OF THE LOCAL PAPER.

Hope this is now clearer.

bloodyteenagers · 18/10/2014 13:33

The school need to update their permission policy because the current one in the op's case is out dated. She signed for the school use. She did not sign for other agencies to use.

Some parents are happy for their children's picture to be taken, and used by the school. However, for whatever reason, they are not happy about outside agencies taking and distributing their child's image.

We have several different things on our. These include images and videos to be used in school, by other agencies, to share to parents and to put on our twitter account. Some just opt in for school only, which is fine. It might seem like over kill to some, but not all parents are so relaxed, and was introduced after legal action was taken. Not sure about the exact details, it was before my time.

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