HGfL: School Admin: Model Policies

This page is intended to provide shortcuts to sections on the Hertfordshire Grid for Learning with 'model' policies that are available for schools to use. It does not cover all policies and procedures, only those that are model policies which can be adapted by schools.

Model policies are given to assist governing bodies in drafting and agreeing their own school policy, the details of which will vary from school to school depending on their size, structure and needs. Model policies should therefore be adapted – not adopted. Occasionally a policy includes statutory requirements (for example statutory time limits in which to hold exclusion hearings) which must be adhered to.

The list also includes some model policies from an externally published resource which can be used by Hertfordshire schools.These policies have been purchased on behalf of Hertfordshire schools and for that reason they are only accessible in a Hertfordshire school to protect the copyright of the original publisher.

If any clerks or governors for Hertfordshire schools cannot access them and would like a copy emailed to them, they can contact Joanne Necchi on email: joanne.necchi@hertscc.gov.uk. Please include details of which Hertfordshire school you are a clerk or governor for.

We have revised this page to list the model policies available in alphabetical topic order and to include whether they are statutory, recommended or not.

Model Policy	Download	Statutory	Purchased for Herts Schools
Absence CSF0050 Model Leave of Absence Policy	Model_Leave_of Absence_Policy	Recommended
Admisssions CSF0037 Model Admissions Policy for Foundation and Voluntary Aided Schools	Word 2003, 197kb/3 pages, 24/03/2009, csf0037_model_admissions_policy.doc	Yes Statutory for foundation and voluntary aided schools
Alcohol and Drugs CSF0116 Model Alcohol and Drugs at Work Policy	Model Alcohol and Drugs at Work Policy
Allegations of Abuse By Staff CSF0032 Model Harassment and Bullying Policy (Employees)	Model Harassment and Bullying Policy	Yes
Anti-bullying	'Preventing and Responding to Bullying' - Section 3 Producing an Anti-bullying Policy Herts Bullying Guidance Also includes guidance in the Hertfordshire Anti-Bullying Toolkit - Policy and Practice	Yes
Assessment CSF0039 Model Assessment, Recording and Reporting Policy	Word 2003, 201lb/4 pages, 24/03/2009, csf0039_model_assessment_policy.doc	Recommended
Behaviour - see under Pupil discipline
Capability CSF0028 Model Capability Procedure for Schools	Model Capability Procedure for Schools
Code of Conduct CSF0029 Model Code of Conduct for Employees in Schools	Model Code of Conduct for Employees in Schools	Yes
Charging and Remissions CSF0041 Model Charging and Remissions Policy	Word 2003, 210kb/5 pages, 24/03/2009, csf0041_model_charging_remissions_policy.doc	Yes
Child Protection CSF0034 Model Child Protection Policy for Schools	Model Child Protection Policy August 2010	Yes
Complaints CSF4288 Model Procedures for Dealing with School Based Complaints	Model Procedures for Dealing with School Based Complaints	Yes
Curriculum - General CSF0063 Model Curriculum Policy	Word 2003, 200kb/4 pages, 24/03/2009, csf0063_model_curriculum_policy.doc	Yes
Curriculum - Religious Education CSF0070 Religious Education in Community, Foundation and Voluntary Controlled Schools - RE Policy Document	Model Religious Education Policy	-
CSF0065 Model Collective Worship Policy for Secondary Schools	Model Collective Worship Policies for Secondary Schools	Yes
CSF0064 Model Collective Worship Policy for Primary Schools	Model Collective Worship Policies for Primary Schools	Yes
Curriculum - Geography CSF066 Model Geography Policy for Primary Schools	Model Policies for Geography for Primary Schools
CSF067 Model Geography Policy for Secondary Schools	Model Policies for Geography for Secondary Schools
Curriculum - History CSF0068 Model History Policy for Primary Schools	Model History Policy for Primary Schools
CSF0069 Model History Policy for Secondary Schools	Model History Policy for Secondary Schools
Disciplinary CSF0030 Model Disciplinary Procedure for Schools	Model Disciplinary Procedure	Yes
Equality CSF0044 Model Equality Policy	Word 2003, 201kb/4 pages, 24/03/2009, csf044_model_equality_policy.doc Equality Impact Assessment	Recommended [EIA is statutory]
Exclusions	Guidance is available at: www.thegrid.org.uk/info/welfare/exclusions.shtml	Yes
Governors CSF0050 Model Payment of Governor's Allowances Policy	Word 2003, 195kb/3 pages, 01/04/2009, csf0050_model_payment_governors_allowances_policy.doc	Yes [unless the governing body has elected not to pay expenses]
CSF0057 Model School Visits by Governors Policy	Word 2003, 201kb/4 pages, 12/06/2009, csf0057 school_visits_governors_policy.doc
Grievance CSF0031 Model Grievance Policy	Model Grievance Procedure	Yes
Harrassment and Bullying CSF0032 Model Harassment and Bullying Policy (Employees)	Model Harassment and Bullying Policy
CSF0036 Model Harassment and Bullying Procedure (Employees)	Model Harrassment and Bullying Procedure
Health and Attendance CSF0051 Model Health and Attendance Policy and Procedure for Schools	Model Health & Attendance Policy
Health and Safety CSF0035 Model Health & Safety Statement for CSF Establishments	Model Health and Safety Statement for CSF Establishments Updated August 2010 Risk Assessments	Yes (including risk assessment information)
Home School Agreement CSF0046 Model Home School Agreement Policy	Word 2003, 206kb/5 pages, 24/03/2009, csf0046_model_home_school_agreement_policy.doc	Yes
Homework CSF0047 Model Homework Policy	Word 2003, 197kb/3 pages, 24/03/2009, csf0047_model_homework_policy.doc	Recommended (not nursery schools)
ICT CSF0137 eSafety and Data Security - Guidance Policies for ICT Acceptable Use	Model School Policy for ICT Acceptable Use Incorporating eSafety and Data Security
CSF0153 Model SIMS Learning Gateway Policy	Model SIMS Learning Gateway Policy
Lettings CSF0048 Model Lettings Policy	Word 2003, 197kb/3 pages, 01/04/2009, csf0048_model_lettings_policy.doc	Recommended
Managing Medicines in School	A model policy will be produced shortly. Guidance is available at: Health and Safety Manual	Yes
Nutrition CSF0049 Model Nutritional Standards Policy	Word 2003, 197kb/3 pages, 01/04/2009, csf0049_model_nutritional_standards_policy.doc	Recommended
Pay CSF0082 Model Pay Policy for Secondary, Middle and Secondary Special Schools CSF0083 Model Pay Policy for Primary and Primary Special Schools	Model Pay Policies	Yes
Performance Management Model Performance Management Policy (RIG)	Model Performance Management Policy for Schools and guidance from Rewards and Incentives Group (RIG)	Recommended
PRS Resources' contains model policies and templates.	PRS Resources
Personal Records - Filing CSF0107 Model Procedure for the Filing of Personal Records in Schools	Model Procedure for Filing of Personal Records in Schools
Probationary CSF0017 Model Probationary Policy for Support Staff in Schools	Model Probationary Policy for Support Staff in Schools
Pupil Discipline CSF0054 Model Pupil Discipline Policy	Word 2003, 195kb/4 pages, 01/04/2009, csf0054_model_pupil_discipline_policy.doc Behaviour Support Pack - Booklet 2. Guidance on Behaviour Policies	Yes
Race Equality CSF0055 Model Race Equality Policy	Word 2003, 205kb/5 pages, 01/04/2009, csf0055_race_equality_policy.doc	Yes
Recruitment CSF0033 Model Safer Recruitment Policy	Model Safer Recruitment Policy
Redundancy	There is an agreed schools/unions procedure for effecting redundancies. Details may be obtained from Schools' Advisory Services by contacting your area HR Manager. Schools' HR Advisory Service
Safeguarding	See Safeguarding Policies and Documents at: www.thegrid.org.uk/leadership/safeguarding/	Yes
Sex Education CSF0058 Model Sex and Relationships Education Policy	Word 2003, 201kb/4 pages, 01/04/2009, csf0058 sex_relationships_education_policy.doc	Yes
Special Educational Needs CSF0059 Model Special Educational Needs Policy	Word 2003, 201kb/4 pages, 01/04/2009, csf0059_model_special_educational_needs_policy.doc	Yes
Teaching and Learning CSF0062 Model Teaching and Learning Policy	Word 2003, 197kb/3 pages, 01/04/2009, csf0062 model_teaching_learning_policy.doc	Recommended
Target Setting CSF0061 Model Target Setting Policy	Word 2003, 201kb/4 pages, 01/04/2009, csf0061 model_target_setting_policy.doc	Yes
Whistleblowing CSF0027 Model Whistleblowing Policy	Model Whistleblowing Policy

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Purchased for Herts Schools

CSF0037 Model Admissions Policy for Foundation and Voluntary Aided Schools

CSF0041 Model Charging and Remissions Policy

CSF067 Model Geography Policy for Secondary Schools

Curriculum - History
CSF0068 Model History Policy for Primary Schools

CSF0044 Model Equality Policy

Governors
CSF0050 Model Payment of Governor's Allowances Policy

CSF0032 Model Harassment and Bullying Policy (Employees)

CSF0035 Model Health & Safety Statement for CSF Establishments

CSF0046 Model Home School Agreement Policy

CSF0047 Model Homework Policy

Lettings
CSF0048 Model Lettings Policy

Nutrition
CSF0049 Model Nutritional Standards Policy