Policies & Key Information

This is your starting place for finding school policies, as well as the statutory information that the schools and Academy must publish.

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

Basic information

Name	Description
Publication Scheme	Sets out the information which the Academy Trust publishes and which is available via the Trust’s websites or in hard copy.
Complaints policy	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.
Covid-19 closure & Safeguarding	Our process for determining school closure, based on safeguarding annd child protection risks.
Whistleblowing Policy	Framework to ensure concerns to be raised confidentially and investigated thoroughly and that members of staff who raise concerns receive a response.
Health & Safety Policy	Statement of general policy with respect to maintaining high standards of health and safety.
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.
Exclusion Policy	When a student may be excluded from the school.

Teaching, Learning and Curriculum policies and guidance

Name	Description
S.E.N.D Policy	This policy sets out how we meet the needs of children and young people with SEND.
Medical Policy & Guidance	Statement of guidance and directives for Education and Nursing staff so that all pupils can access a broad, balanced and enriching curriculum.
Healthy Eating Policy	Reflects the Academy Trust’s commitment to developing a positive healthy eating culture for the Trust community.
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.

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.
Whitefield Academy 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.

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