Admissions Arrangements
Policy for the following year must be published on school websites by 15th March each year. For example on 15th March 2025 schools must publish arrangements for 26/27 on their website and must also keep the policies for 24/25 (used for mid-year admissions until September 2025) and 25/26.
Behaviour
STATUTORY SCHOOL POLICY - Schools must publish policies on behaviour and anti-bullying. These must be consistent with the Learn-AT Behaviour Framework.
See Keeping Children Safe in Education and Behaviour in Schools
Reference | Statutory | Date Approved | Next Review | ||
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Learn-AT Behaviour Framework (PDF) | Guidance |
Charging and Remissions
Reference | Statutory | Date Approved | Next Review | ||
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LAT050 | Learn-AT Charging and Remissions Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | Yes |
Data Protection
Reference | Statutory | Date Approved | Next Review | ||
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LAT063 | Learn-AT Confidentiality Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | |||
LAT008 | Learn-AT Data Protection Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | Yes | ||
LAT017 | Learn-AT Freedom of Information Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | Yes | ||
LAT065 | Learn-AT Information Security Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | |||
LAT008a | Learn-AT Privacy Notice for Governors, Trustees and Volunteers (PDF) | Trust Policy | Yes | ||
LAT008d | Learn-AT Privacy Notice for Parents and Carers (PDF) | Trust Policy | Yes | ||
LAT008c | Learn-AT Privacy Notice for Pupils (PDF) | Trust Policy | Yes | ||
LAT008b | Learn-AT Privacy Notice for Staff (PDF) | Trust Policy | Yes | ||
LAT029 | Learn-AT Records Management Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy |
Equality information and objectives (public sector equality duty) statement
The Equality Policy is set at trust level and applies to all schools.
SCHOOL Local governing bodies are required to draw up and publish equality objectives for their school that are consistent with the Trust policy every 4 years and annually publish information about how they are meeting the aims of the general public sector equality duty. The governing body can delegate approval to a committee of the governing body, an individual governor or the headteacher.
Reference | Statutory | Date Approved | Next Review | ||
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LAT039 | Learn-AT Equality and Diversity Policy and Objectives (PDF) | Model Policy for Schools | Yes |
Health and Safety
Trust policy that should be personalised for each school with the people responsible for each area.
Reference | Statutory | Date Approved | Next Review | ||
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LAT030 | Learn-AT Health and Safety Policy (PDF) | Model Policy for Schools | Yes | ||
LAT066 | Learn-AT Management of Outdoor Learning, Off-site Visits and Adventurous Activities Policy (PDF) | School Policy |
Relationships Education
Statutory school policy, annual review recommended. The governing body can delegate approval to a committee, an individual governor or the headteacher.
Schools must follow the new statutory guidance from September 2020 on:
- relationships education
- relationships and sex education
- health education
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Trust policy and separate policy for schools based on template shared annually by the Safeguarding Lead.
Reference | Statutory | Date Approved | Next Review | ||
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Harmful Sexual Behaviour Guidance (PDF) | Guidance | ||||
LAT019 | Learn-AT E-Safety Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | Yes | ||
LAT058 | Learn-AT Home Visits Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | |||
LAT057 | Learn-AT Missing Child Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | |||
LAT021 | Learn-AT Safeguarding Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | Yes | ||
LAT020 | Learn-AT Safeguarding Practice Guidance (PDF) | Trust Policy | |||
LAT022 | Learn-AT Safeguarding Training Framework Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | |||
LAT060 | Learn-AT School Attendance Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | |||
Learn-AT Staff Code of Conduct (PDF) | Trust Policy | Yes |
School Attendance
Schools record attendance on Arbor
Reference | Statutory | Date Approved | Next Review | ||
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LAT060 | Learn-AT School Attendance Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy |
School and trust complaints
Reference | Statutory | Date Approved | Next Review | ||
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LAT016 | Learn-AT Complaints Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | Yes | ||
Learn-AT Complaints Toolkit (PDF) | Trust Policy | ||||
LAT012 | Learn-AT Dealing with Persistent or Vexatious Complaints or Harassment Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy |
School Exclusions
Reference | Statutory | Date Approved | Next Review | ||
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LAT040 | Learn-AT Exclusion Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | Yes |
School Uniform
Parents should not have to think about the cost of a school uniform when choosing which school(s) to apply for. Therefore, schools need to ensure that their uniform is affordable. In considering cost, schools will need to think about the total cost of school uniforms, taking into account all items of uniform or clothing parents will need to provide while their child is at the school.
Schools should keep the use of branded items to a minimum.
A school’s uniform policy should be published on the school’s website, be available for all parents, including parents of prospective pupils, and be easily understood.
Schools should ensure that their uniform supplier arrangements give the highest priority to cost and value for money (including the quality and durability of the garment).
Single supplier contracts should be avoided unless regular tendering competitions are run where more than one supplier can compete for the contract and where the best value for money is secured. This contract should be retendered at least every 5 years.
Schools should ensure that second-hand uniforms are available for parents to acquire. Information on second-hand uniforms should be clear for parents of current and prospective pupils and published on the school’s website.
Schools should engage with parents and pupils when they are developing their school uniform policy.
See Guidance on School Uniforms and Statutory Guidance on Cost of School Uniforms
Special educational needs and disability
The Trust SEND Policy applies to all schools - schools should not publish a separate SEND policy.
SCHOOLS MUST PUBLISH a SEND information report (updated annually and any changes to the information occurring during the year should be updated as soon as possible), SEND Local Offer, Accessibility Plan and Inclusion Policy
Reference | Statutory | Date Approved | Next Review | ||
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LAT039 | Learn-AT Equality and Diversity Policy and Objectives (PDF) | Model Policy for Schools | Yes | ||
LAT036 | Learn-AT SEND Policy (PDF) | Model Policy for Schools | Yes |
Accessibility Plan
This is a statutory school policy and should be updated every 3 years.
Staff behaviour and grievance
Reference | Statutory | Date Approved | Next Review | ||
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LAT001 | Learn-AT Attendance Management and Leave Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | |||
Learn-AT Complaints Toolkit (PDF) | Trust Policy | ||||
LAT042 | Learn-AT Disciplinary Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | Yes | ||
LAT018 | Learn-AT Employee Grievance Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | Yes | ||
Learn-AT Staff Code of Conduct (PDF) | Trust Policy | Yes | |||
LAT010 | Learn-AT Whistleblowing Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy |
Children with health needs who cannot attend school
School policy to be reviewed annually - see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/education-for-children-with-health-needs-who-cannot-attend-school
Capability of Staff
Reference | Statutory | Date Approved | Next Review | ||
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LAT054 | Learn-AT Staff Capability Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | Yes |
Single central record of recruitment and vetting checks
Held by each school.
Procedures for dealing with allegations of abuse against staff
Teachers' pay policies
Reference | Statutory | Date Approved | Next Review | ||
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LAT045 | Learn-AT Teachers' Pay Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | Yes | ||
LAT046 | Learn-AT Teachers' Performance Review Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy |
Support staff pay policies
Reference | Statutory | Date Approved | Next Review | ||
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LAT062 | Learn-AT Support Staff Pay Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | No | ||
LAT015 | Learn-AT Support Staff Performance Management Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | |||
LAT048 | Learn-AT Support Staff Probation Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy |
Supporting pupils with medical conditions
School policy - see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/supporting-pupils-at-school-with-medical-conditions--3
Reference | Statutory | Date Approved | Next Review | ||
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LAT049 | Learn-AT Medication and Management Procedures Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy |
Governance documents and policies
Reference | Statutory | Date Approved | Next Review | ||
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LAT064 | Learn-AT Governor Visits Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy |
Frameworks
All HR Policies
Finance Policies
Reference | Trust | Statutory | Date Approved | Next Review Date | |
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LAT002 | Learn-AT Investment Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | |||
LAT003 | Learn-AT Gifts and Hospitality Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | |||
LAT004 | Learn-AT GAG Pooling Appeals Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | |||
LAT005 | Learn-AT Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | |||
LAT006 | Learn-AT Finance Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | |||
LAT007 | Learn-AT Payroll Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | |||
LAT009 | Learn-AT Reserves Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | |||
LAT011 | Learn-AT Related Parties Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | |||
LAT031 | Learn-AT Business Continuity Plan (PDF) | Trust Policy | |||
LAT038 | Learn-AT Expenses Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | |||
LAT050 | Learn-AT Charging and Remissions Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | Yes |
Other policies
Reference | Statutory | Date Approved | Next Review | ||
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LAT053 | Learn-AT Code of Conduct for Parents, Carers and Visitors (PDF) | Trust Policy | |||
Learn-AT Complaints Toolkit (PDF) | Trust Policy | ||||
LAT060 | Learn-AT School Attendance Policy (PDF) | Trust Policy | |||
LAT041 | Learn-AT Social Media Code of Conduct for Parents and Carers (PDF) | Trust Policy |