Learn-AT Policies Index

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
Learn-AT Behaviour Framework (PDF) Guidance

 

Charging and Remissions

See Charging for School Activities

Reference Statutory Date Approved Next Review
LAT050 Learn-AT Charging and Remissions Policy (PDF) Trust Policy Yes

 

Data Protection

Reference Statutory Date Approved Next Review
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.

See Equality Act 2010: advice for schools

Reference Statutory Date Approved Next Review
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.

See Health and Safety: advice for schools

Reference Statutory Date Approved Next Review
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

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education-rse-and-health-education

 

School Attendance

Schools record attendance on Arbor

See Working Together to Improve School Attendance

Reference Statutory Date Approved Next Review
LAT060 Learn-AT School Attendance Policy (PDF) Trust Policy

 

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Trust policy and separate policy for schools based on template shared annually by the Safeguarding Lead.

See Keeping Children Safe in Education

Reference Statutory Date Approved Next Review
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
LAT025 Learn-AT Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy Statement (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 and trust complaints

Reference Statutory Date Approved Next Review
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

See School Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions

Reference Statutory Date Approved Next Review
LAT040 Learn-AT Exclusion Policy (PDF) Trust Policy Yes

Learn-AT Exclusion Toolkit

 

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

See SEND Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years

Reference Statutory Date Approved Next Review
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

See Staffing and Employment: advice for schools

Reference Statutory Date Approved Next Review
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
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
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
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
LAT049 Learn-AT Medication and Management Procedures Policy (PDF) Trust Policy

 

Governance documents and policies

Learn-AT Governance Framework

Learn-AT Scheme of Delegation

Reference Statutory Date Approved Next Review
LAT064 Learn-AT Governor Visits Policy (PDF) Trust Policy

 

All HR Policies

Reference Date Approved Next Review Date
Learn-AT Staff Code of Conduct (PDF)
LAT001 Learn-AT Attendance Management and Leave Policy (PDF)
LAT010 Learn-AT Whistleblowing Policy (PDF)
LAT013 Learn-AT Safer Recruitment Policy (PDF)
LAT015 Learn-AT Support Staff Performance Management Policy (PDF)
LAT018 Learn-AT Employee Grievance Policy (PDF)
LAT025 Learn-AT Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy Statement (PDF)
LAT026 LGPS Discretionary Policies (PDF)
LAT027 LGPS Addendum Policies (PDF)
LAT035 Learn-AT Flexible Working Policy (PDF)
LAT037 Learn-AT Appeals Policy (PDF)
LAT042 Learn-AT Disciplinary Policy (PDF)
LAT045 Learn-AT Teachers' Pay Policy (PDF)
LAT046 Learn-AT Teachers' Performance Review Policy (PDF)
LAT048 Learn-AT Support Staff Probation Policy (PDF)
LAT054 Learn-AT Staff Capability Policy (PDF)
LAT061 Learn-AT Organisational Change Policy (PDF)
LAT062 Learn-AT Support Staff Pay Policy (PDF)

 

Finance Policies

Reference Trust Statutory Date Approved Next Review Date
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
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