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 Department for Education's 'Statutory Policies for Schools' document outlines the policies and other documents governing bodies are legally required to hold.

December 2011

A number of non-statutory school policies which are the copyright of Adamson Publications, and which were issued on the Grid under Licence, have been removed as Adamson Publications have now issued updated policies in their new publication "Policies. A Guide for School Governors and Headteachers".

This new publication includes up-to date policies for the school year 2010-11, is relevant to all phases of maintained school and to academies, and can be purchased direct by schools and academies from Adamson Publications. For further details:

Model Policy	Download	Statutory
Absence CSF0050 Model Leave of Absence Policy	Model_Leave_of Absence_Policy	Recommended
Admisssions	Refer to 'Policies. A Guide for School Governors and Headteachers' publication available from www.adamsonbooks.com	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-bribery	The Bribery Act applies to all staff in the organisation. An organisation may be guilty of bribery even if only the individual offender knew of the bribery. Anti-bribery Model Policy
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
Anti-homophobia and Transphobia Policy New	Schools who want to undertake development work on anti-homophobia and anti-transphobia may find it supportive to have a dedicated policy that explains to staff and parents the context for this work. A policy is available which can be adapted: Anti- homophobia and Transphobia
Assessment	Refer to 'Policies. A Guide for School Governors and Headteachers' publication available from www.adamsonbooks.com	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	Refer to 'Policies. A Guide for School Governors and Headteachers' publication available from www.adamsonbooks.com	Yes
Child Protection CSF0034 Model Child Protection Policy for Schools	Model Child Protection Policy	Yes
Children Looked After CSF4093 Model School Policy for Children Looked After	Model Schools Policy for Children Looked After	Yes
Complaints CSF4288 Model Procedures for Dealing with School Based Complaints	Model Procedures for Dealing with School Based Complaints	Yes
Curriculum - General	Refer to 'Policies. A Guide for School Governors and Headteachers' publication available from www.adamsonbooks.com	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	Refer to 'Policies. A Guide for School Governors and Headteachers' publication available from www.adamsonbooks.com Equality Impact Assessment	Recommended [EIA is statutory]
Exclusions	Guidance is available at: www.thegrid.org.uk/info/welfare/exclusions.shtml	Yes
Governors Allowances	Refer to 'Policies. A Guide for School Governors and Headteachers' publication available from www.adamsonbooks.com	Yes [unless the governing body has elected not to pay expenses]
Model School Visits by Governors Policy	Refer to 'Policies. A Guide for School Governors and Headteachers' publication available from www.adamsonbooks.com
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 Risk Assessment	Yes (including risk assessment information)
Home School Agreement	Refer to 'Policies. A Guide for School Governors and Headteachers' publication available from www.adamsonbooks.com	Yes
Homework	'Policies. A Guide for School Governors and Headteachers' publication available from www.adamsonbooks.com	Recommended
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
Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC)	Model Establishment Policy for LOtC
Lettings	Refer to 'Policies. A Guide for School Governors and Headteachers' publication available from www.adamsonbooks.com	Recommended
Managing Medicines in School	A model policy will be produced shortly. Guidance is available at: Health and Safety Manual	Yes
Medical Absences CSF3956 Access to Education for Children and Young People Unable to Attend School for Medical Reasons	CSF3956 Appendix B includes a School Exemplar Policy for the Education of Children and Young People with Medical Needs available at: Education Support for Medical Absence (ESTMA)
Nutrition	Refer to 'Policies. A Guide for School Governors and Headteachers' publication available from www.adamsonbooks.com	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 Appraisal Model Performance Appraisal Policy for Teachers and Support Staff	New - effective from 1st September 2012 There is a model performance appraisal policy which has been developed and is available for schools who purchase the Schools HR Advisory Service. If you buy into the service and would like a copy of this document, please contact Catherine O'Keeffe 01438 844875.	Complies fully with new statutory regulations for teacher appraisal
Performance Management Model Performance Management Policy (RIG)	Model Performance Management Policies for Schools	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	Refer to 'Policies. A Guide for School Governors and Headteachers' publication available from www.adamsonbooks.com Behaviour Support Pack - Booklet 2. Guidance on Behaviour Policies	Yes
Physical Intervention Model for Restrictive Physical Intervention In Schools	Model for Restrictive Physical Intervention In Schools
Race Equality	Refer to 'Policies. A Guide for School Governors and Headteachers' publication available from www.adamsonbooks.com	Yes
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
Safer Recruitment CSF0033 Model Safer Recruitment Policy	Model Safer Recruitment Policy
Sex Education	Refer to 'Policies. A Guide for School Governors and Headteachers' publication available from www.adamsonbooks.com	Yes
Special Educational Needs	Refer to 'Policies. A Guide for School Governors and Headteachers' publication available from www.adamsonbooks.com	Yes
Teaching and Learning	Refer to 'Policies. A Guide for School Governors and Headteachers' publication available from www.adamsonbooks.com	Recommended
Target Setting	Refer to 'Policies. A Guide for School Governors and Headteachers' publication available from www.adamsonbooks.com	target setting no longer a statutory requirement
Whistleblowing CSF0027 Model Whistleblowing Policy	Model Whistleblowing Policy The Chief Internal Auditor is now: Helen Maneuf Tel: 01438 845502

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Useful Links

Model Policies for Schools

December 2011

Model Policy

Download

Statutory

Anti-bribery

CSF067 Model Geography Policy for Secondary Schools

Curriculum - History
CSF0068 Model History Policy for Primary Schools

Governors Allowances

CSF0032 Model Harassment and Bullying Policy (Employees)

CSF0035 Model Health & Safety Statement for CSF Establishments

Lettings

Nutrition

Physical Intervention
Model for Restrictive Physical Intervention In Schools

Contact

Useful Links

Model Policies for Schools

December 2011

Model Policy

Download

Statutory

Anti-bribery

CSF067 Model Geography Policy for Secondary Schools

Curriculum - History CSF0068 Model History Policy for Primary Schools

Governors Allowances

CSF0032 Model Harassment and Bullying Policy (Employees)

CSF0035 Model Health & Safety Statement for CSF Establishments

Lettings

Nutrition

Physical Intervention Model for Restrictive Physical Intervention In Schools

Curriculum - History
CSF0068 Model History Policy for Primary Schools

Physical Intervention
Model for Restrictive Physical Intervention In Schools