Our Policies
West Vale Academy is part of Great Heights Academy Trust.
Most policies are Trustwide and can be found on the MAT website here.
Policies specific to West Vale Academy:
Safeguarding Policies:
First Aid and Medical Policies:
Curriculum Policies:
Other Policies and Guidance:
Trust Policies
As a member of Great Heights Academy Trust we have adopted the policies below.
These policies can be found on the MAT website here.
Safeguarding Policies:
- Data Protection Policy
- Equality Policy
- Modern Slavery Act & Human Trafficking Policy
- Preventing Radicalisation Policy
- Whistleblowing Policy
First Aid & Medical Policies:
CLICK HERE for guidance referring to public health exclusions to indicate the time period an individual should not attend a setting to reduce the risk of transmission during the infectious stage.
Finance Policies:
- Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy
- Charging & Remissions Policy
- Competitive Tendering Policy
- Conflicts of Interest Policy
- Expenses Policy
- Gender Pay Gap Report
- Guidance – Expense Claims
- Fundraising Policy
- Gifts & Hospitality Policy
- Lettings Policy
- Write-Off Policy
Health and Safety Policies:
- Fire Safety Policy
- Guidance – Children with health needs who cannot attend school
- Health & Safety Policy
- Legionella Policy
- Non-Smoking/Vaping Policy
- Premises Management Policy
- Security Policy
- Violence to Staff Statement
Other Policies & Guidance:
- Acceptable Use of Digital Technologies Online (e-safety) Policy
- Admissions Policy
- CCTV Policy
- Complaints policy
- Freedom of Information Policy & Publication Scheme
- Early Career Teachers (ECT) Policy
- ICT Security Policy
- Lone Working Policy
- Persistent/Vexatious Complaints and Harassment Policy
- Privacy Policy – Circulation of applicant
- Privacy Policy – Complaints
- Privacy Policy – Employment
- Privacy Policy – Governor/Trustee
- Privacy Policy – Parents & Pupils
- Privacy Policy – Supply & Agency Staff
- Privacy Policy – Volunteers
- Privacy Policy – Websites
- Records Management & Retention Policy
- School Complaints Policy
- Trade Union – Facility Time Publication
- Volunteers Procedures
- Whole School Food Policy
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