I am delighted to inform you that we have implemented a student recognition system using biometrics at Mossbourne Fobbing Academy and in Mossbourne 6th Form Thurrock.  This allows us to make the best use of efficient systems such as cashless canteen services, library software, students print and copy, school access control and students’ registration systems.

This system significantly improves the services we are able to offer parents, students and staff, with benefits including:

Improved security for handling cash transactions in the school for various services such as meals, trips, shows, book buying, clubs, kits, cookery etc;

Reduction in administration time and cost dealing with lost or forgotten cards/passwords/PINs;

Reduction in opportunities for bullying as there is nothing that can be lost or stolen for use by another student (e.g. cash);

Students will not have to remember to bring a card or memorise a PIN;

Reduction in queuing time and increased opportunities for personalised services. Parents and students will for instance be able to manage what they eat and improve levels of healthier lifestyle choices.

Please note that the school will comply at all times with the Data Protection Act and with the provisions of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (which came into force in September 2013) regarding the use of biometric data.  In order for your son/daughter to use the biometric system, parents need to return consent by completing and signing this form.  

Please note:  all children in receipt of free school meals still need to be registered, as their daily entitlement will be placed on their account.