Why do we have school policies?

School policies and procedures are an important part of school life.  They are designed to provide parents, staff, governors, the local authority and Ofsted inspectors with an instant overview of the school's principles.  Policies are important because they help a school establish rules and procedures alongside clear expectations of the standards of quality required such as in learning and safety.  They are a key part of Oak Hill's school improvement processess helping both to raise standards and communicate clearly the school's values.

There are policies schools must always have in place, such as those relating to pupil welfare and safeguarding, teaching and learning practices and staff matters.  Schools also publish other policies which whilst not legally required, are an important part of the school's strategic and operational frameworks that ensure consistency in applying values and principles throughout the school.

School policies should be reviewed regularly and as part of its governance improvement programme, the Oak Hill Governing Board has introduced a formal programme of policy review which includes a clear timeline for when every policy will be reviewed and updated.   

	Accessibility Plan v01 - Approved October 2021 - Review November 2023	[pdf 470KB]
	Administering Medication Policy v01 - Approved June 2021 - Review June 2023	[pdf 250KB]
	Admissions Policy v01 - Approved October 2021 - Review October 2022	[pdf 166KB]
	Anti-Bullying and Hate Policy	[pdf 137KB]
	Appraisal Policy v01 - Approved October 2021 - Review October 2022	[pdf 205KB]
	Attendance Policy	[pdf 165KB]
	Behaviour Policy - Approved 30 January 2023 - Review December 2023	[pdf 409KB]
	Capability Policy v01 - Approved October 2021 - Review September 2022	[pdf 255KB]
	Charging and Remissions Policy - Approved on 30 Januart 2023 - Review December 2023	[pdf 254KB]
	Child Missing from Education Policy Procedure v.01 - Approved May 2021 - Review September 2022	[pdf 340KB]
	Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy Sept 22 - Approved September 2022 - Review September 2023	[pdf 629KB]
	Complaints Policy and Procedure - Approved 30 January 2023 - Review December 2023	[pdf 313KB]
	Confidentiality Policy	[pdf 168KB]
	Covid Contingency and Outbreak Management Plan - V03 - 22.11.21	[pdf 1MB]
	Covid Risk Assessment v01 September 2021	[pdf 689KB]
	Data Protection Policy - APPROVED January 2022 REVIEW January 2023	[pdf 202KB]
	Equality Information and Objectives Policy Approved on 30 January 2023 = Review December 2023	[pdf 205KB]
	EYFS Policy 2020	[pdf 166KB]
	Finance Policy v01 - Approved October 2021 - Review September 2023	[pdf 164KB]
	Freedom of Information Publication Scheme Policy -Approved October 2021 - Review October 2022	[pdf 88KB]
	Gloucestershire Child Protection Process Flowchart - Published by GCC November 2021	[pdf 318KB]
	Governor Allowances Policy - APPROVED January 2022 - REVIEW January 2023	[pdf 125KB]
	Governor Code of Conduct v01 - Adopted October 2021 - Review September 2022	[pdf 166KB]
	Health and Safety Policy v01 -Approved November 2021 - Review November 2022	[pdf 381KB]
	Internet E Safety and acceptable use policy March 2018	[pdf 265KB]
	Intimate Care Guidance v01 - Adopted April 2021 - Review April 2023	[pdf 216KB]
	Lone Working policy	[pdf 194KB]
	Oak Hill's Offer of Early Help	[pdf 411KB]
	Pay Policy 2021-2022 v.02 - Approved November 2021 - Review November 2022	[pdf 333KB]
	Relationships & Sex Education Policy	[pdf 182KB]
	Remote Learning Offer February 2021	[pdf 110KB]
	SEN Report 2020	[pdf 151KB]
	SEND Policy	[pdf 355KB]
	Sickness Absence Policy v01 - Approved October 2021 - Review January 2023	[pdf 284KB]
	Split Site Policy v01 - Approved October 2021 - Review September 2022	[pdf 140KB]
	Staff Conduct Policy	[pdf 341KB]
	Uniform Policy - Approval on 30 January 2023 - Review December 2023	[pdf 238KB]
	Whistleblowing Policy	[pdf 172KB]