PARENTAL CONSENT FORM
TO BE COMPLETED BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN WHEN A
CHILD IS ATTENDING A YOUNG FRIENDS EVENT ACCOMPANIED BY ANOTHER ADULT
While your children are in the Museum, their safety is our priority. It is
for this reason that, if your child is attending one of our events and
will not be accompanied by you, we need to know that:
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you authorise another adult to accompany your child to the event,
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you have read the event information sheet and are aware
activities in which your child is going to participate,
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you have provided us with relevant medical information and contact
details for us to use in the unlikely event of an emergency.
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the child is not younger than 8 years old.
of
the
Please note that this form can only be completed by a parent or a legal
guardian of the young person, and needs to be returned to the British
Museum Friends by 16 November.
CHILD’S NAME:
DOB:
EVENT NAME:
YOUNG FRIEND’S NAME:
DATE:
Parental consent
I confirm that I have read the event information sheet and I agree to
________________________
(child’s name)
taking part in the aforementioned event and
the activities described, and authorise that he/she will be accompanied by
________________________________________________________________________________
___________(name of the yf adult) .
I acknowledge the need for
________________________________
(child’s name)
to
behave responsibly.
Medical information about your child
a. Does your child have any conditions requiring medical treatment, including
medication?
YES / NO
If YES, please give brief details:
b. Please outline any special dietary requirements of your child and the type of
pain/flu relief medication your child
may be given if necessary:
c.
Is
your
child
YES / NO
If YES, please specify:
allergic
to
any
medication?
d. When did your child last have a tetanus injection?
I will inform the Event Coordinator as soon as possible of any changes in the
medical or other circumstances between now and the date of the event.
Declaration and Emergency Contact Details
I agree to my child receiving medication as instructed and any emergency dental,
medical or surgical treatment, including anaesthetic or blood transfusion, as
considered necessary by the medical authorities present.
CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Home:
Home address:
ALTERNATIVE EMERGENCY CONTACT
Name:
Telephone:
Home address:
FAMILY DOCTOR DETAILS
Name:
Telephone:
Home address:
SIGNED
DATE
Mobile:
FULL NAME
ONCE COMPLETED, PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE FOLLOWING
FREEPOST ADDRESS BY 16 NOVEMBER, OR IF POSSIBLE EARLIER:
Young Friends’ Events, The British Museum Friends
FREEPOST 14119, London WC1B 3DG
PHOTOGRAPHY CONSENT FORM
British Museum Friends may take photographs during your child’s visit to this event. These images may
be used to promote future events in the press, online and in displays and promotional material published
by the Friends.
No names or other personal information will be included in any captions. We will not use the images for
any reason other than the ones stated above without seeking further consent from you.
Please fill in the details below if you agree to your child being included in this request.
I give permission for The British Museum Friends to take photographs which include my child. I understand that
these images may be used by British Museum Friends and any third parties to promote the Museum's activities.
Signature of parent/guardian:
Date:
Name of child:
Please detach and attach to your parental consent form
GUIDELINES FOR SLEEPOVERS
Adult leaders
for your own
your children
as to protect
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will be responsible for the children on the evening. However,
information please be familiar with the following and ensure
are aware of these rules as they are to keep them safe as well
the objects in the Museum.
Children must be accompanied by, and are the responsibility of the
adults/guardians
of that group
In the event of an emergency stay with your ushers and follow their
instructions
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Please do not to run in the galleries or touch any of the exhibits
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Please note that no bags may be left in the Museum until registration
Washing facilities are limited at the Museum and there may at times be
queues so please be patient
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Changing is not permitted in the Egyptian Sculpture Gallery: if anyone
wishes to change before bed they are requested to use the toilet
facilities in the Great Court
ACCESS AND REGISTRATION
Access to the Museum is through the main entrance and Registration will
commence at 18:15 in the Egyptian Sculpture Gallery (opposite the Shop in the
Great Court).
Children will then be directed to meet their group ushers who will give them
a coloured wrist band to wear. They must wear this wrist band at all times
during the event, as the wrist bands will be used by Museum security staff to
identify Sleepover participants.
The sleepover will finish at 09.00 on the Sunday morning.
THINGS YOU WILL NEED TO BRING...
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You will need a torch, a sleeping bag, a ground mat, a pillow, a
toothbrush, toothpaste and clothing to sleep in (NOT pyjamas or other
nightwear, please!), medication and midnight snacks. Please wear
clothes that you can easily move around in and that you won't mind
getting dirty.
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Refreshments for the evening, as food will not be provided until
breakfast, so you will probably need something to keep you going. Tea
and coffee will be provided for adults from 20.00 to 23.00, but please
note no alcohol is allowed.
Please note that items which need an electric plug are not permitted at
the sleepovers.
We strongly recommend not
financial or sentimental value.
to
bring
things
with
you
that
are
of