These pages contain all of the policies and key information relevant to Joseph Clarke School. If you are looking for Academy-wide information, you can find it here.
- Read our most recent Ofsted report from Feb 2017.
- Link to Department of Education School Performance Tables.
- Find guidance on our Admissions Process here.
- Read our Special Educational Needs Information Report 2020-2021
- A summary of Pupils’ Achievement and Progress 2019-2020’.
- Read our Equalities Statement and Access Plan 2019-2020.
- Read our Curriculum Framework
You can also find information on
Policies
We regularly review our policies to make sure that we continue to;
- promote equality of opportunity
- actively value diversity
- eliminate discrimination and harassment
- provide an inclusive education which enables all children and young people to develop their full potential
- meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and the protected characteristics therein.
Basic information
| Name | Description |
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Clear guidance on the standards of behaviour all Academy staff are expected to observe |
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| Complaints procedures | The process of making a complaint and who to contact. |
| Safeguarding Policy | Statement of policy for safeguarding and promoting welfare of pupils at the school. |
| Charging and Remissions policy | Sets out our policy on the charges made for activities, and the circumstances under which voluntary contributions will be requested from parents. |
| Attendance Policy | How the Trust works with parents to minimise with absences and a description of procedures. |
| Exclusion Policy | Sets out the circumstances in which a decision to exclude a student may be taken. |
| Health and Safety Policy | How we maintain high standards of health and safety across the Academy |
Teaching, Learning and Curriculum policies and guidance
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Covid 19 – Supported Home Learning | Arrangements for supporting home learning when pupils are unable to attend school |
| S.E.N.D Policy | This policy sets out how we meet the needs of children and young people with SEND. |
| Medical Guidance | How the Academy looks after the medical and health care needs of children and young people so that they can access a broad, balanced and enriching curriculum. |
| Positive Behaviour Policy | Policy with regard to supporting pupils to develop positive behaviour. |
| E-Safety Policy | Responsible and safe use of IT resources. |
| PHSE Policy | Defines the school’s ethos and approach regarding Personal, Social, Health and Economic education including a a clear framework for teaching and protocols to follow. |
Privacy and Data Protection including GDPR
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Data Protection Policy | Sets out how Whitefield Academy Trust recognizes and treats personal information data lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner. |
| Privacy Notice - Pupil information | How we use pupil information. |
| Records Retention Schedule | Describes the time periods for which records should be retained by the Academy in order to comply with operational and legal requirements. |
