Policies

Below is a list of Policy Documents. You can use the SEARCH box below to find a policy quickly and easily. If you wish to speak to a member of staff about any of the issues covered, please contact us. If you require a hard copy of any policy document, these can be requested at the school office. (All policy documents are in PDF format).

Garden Fields School is part of the Alban Academies Trust. For Trust wide policies please click here.

POLICY NAME	DESCRIPTION
Accessibility Plan	This statement outlines how we to provide the best education for every child within our care.
Adult Volunteer Policy	This policy sets out our school’s policy, which is to ensure that the children benefit from as much help and support as possible, and are provided at the same time with the best possible security.
Attendance Policy GFS Appendix	This policy outlines what is expected of children with regards to their attendance. Children are only given authorised absence in exceptional circumstances. Click HERE if you would like to request absence for your child. Click HERE for information about Fixed Penalty Notices.
Behaviour Policy AAT Behaviour Statement of Intent	This policy outlines how we encourage positive behaviour in school. This link will take you to the AAT website.
Calculation Policy	This policy gives parents guidance on which methods they should be using with their children at home when doing Maths with their children. The Policy is a guide from Reception to Year 6 in the four basic areas of Maths (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division). If you are unsure in any methods please contact your child's class teacher for greater guidance.
Charging and Remission Policy	This is an AAT policy. The link will take you to the AAT website.
Child Protection Policy	This policy outlines how we protect children.
Communications Policy	This policy outlines how we strive for clear and effective communications with parents and the wider community.
Complaints Policy	This is an AAT policy. The link will take you to the AAT website.
Curriculum Statement
Equality Information and Objectives Policy	This policy outlines the aims and objectives in providing equal opportunities to staff and pupils.
Health and Safety Policy	This policy outlines our responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and other health and safety legislation. This is an AAT policy. The link will take you to the AAT website.
Home-School Agreement Policy	This agreement/policy outlines the responsibilities we have as a school and you have as a parent.
ITC and Cyber Security Policy	This is an AAT policy. The link will take you to the AAT website.
IT Acceptable Use & Online Safety Policy	This is an AAT policy. The link will take you to the AAT website.
Medicine Policy	This policy ensures safe and clear administration of medicines.
Online Safety Policy	This policy outlines our Online Safety Policy.
Privacy Notice	AAT Privacy Notice - link will take you to the AAT website. See www.ico.uk for clarification of this information.
Public Sector Equality Information and Objectives	This document outlines the aims of the public sector equality duty.
Relationships, Sex and Health Education Policy	This policy outlines how relationship, sex and health education is taught at the school.
SEN (Special Educational Needs) Policy	This policy explains how Garden Fields School is implementing the SEN Code of Practice 2002 and takes fully into account the SEN and Disability Act 2001.
Virtual Learning Policy	This policy details our approach to remote learning. Click HERE for our GFS Remote Learning Provision
Whistle blowing Procedure for Schools	This policy aims to support the reporting of illegal or improper conduct or concerns about safeguarding children.