Policies & Key Information

Key information for Whitefield Schools (including Ofsted report, Pupil Premium spending etc.) is here.
Key information for Joseph Clarke School (including Ofsted report, Pupil Premium spending etc.) is here

Policies

General policies

Name	Description
Safeguarding Policy	Statement of policy for safeguarding and promoting welfare of pupils at the school.
Complaints procedures	How to raise a complaint and how the Trust aims to resolve concerns in a timely manner.
Whistleblowing Policy	Framework to ensure concerns to be raised confidentially and investigated thoroughly and that members of staff who raise concerns receive a response.
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.
Promoting 'fundamental British values' (Whitefield Schools)	Statement of the strategies used to promote the values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
Promoting 'fundamental British values' (Joseph Clarke School)	Statement of the strategies used to promote the values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
Looked after Children Policy	Statement of the Trust's approach to supporting the educational achievement of Looked After Children.
PHSE Policy	This 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.
Freedom of Information	The underlying principle of this policy is that the public have a right to access to recorded information held by the Academy and that the Academy should seek to promote an open regime regarding access to information, subject to the exemptions contained within the relevant legislation.

Statutory Documents & Financial Compliance Information

Whitefield Academy Trust is a company registered in England and Wales: Registration No. 08878604
Registered Office: Macdonald Road, Walthamstow, London E17 4AZ

Whitefield Research and Development Centre is a company registered in England and Wales: Registration No. 9104671
Registered Office: Macdonald Road, Walthamstow, London E17 4AZ