2025 Policies

Policies Updated for 2025/2026 School Year

Safeguarding & Child Protection (KCSIE Policy)

Updated in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) and Working Together to Safeguard Children (Dec 2023).

Key updates: Definition of safeguarding, child-on-child abuse wording, online checks for staff, domestic abuse guidance, early intervention focus.

E-Safety Policy

Reviewed against KCSIE 2025 and DfE online safety guidance.

Streamlined into two formats: one for staff, and one for students/parents/visitors.

Safer Recruitment Policy

Updated in line with KCSIE 2025 and Safer Recruitment Consortium guidance.

New section: Retainment of data (unsuccessful applications – 6 months; successful applications – statutory retention).

Whistleblowing Policy

Reviewed against KCSIE 2025 and Public Interest Disclosure Act.

Clarified reporting routes internally and externally (including Ofsted/NSPCC).

RSE Policy

Updated in line with DfE RSE Guidance 2019, cross-referenced with KCSIE 2025 and Equality Act 2010.

Clearer role for external agencies and safeguarding escalation.

SEND Policy

Updated in line with SEND & AP Improvement Plan (2023) and 0–25 SEND Code of Practice (2015).

Incorporated Mental Health in Schools updates (DfE 2018, refreshed guidance 2023) and stronger links to Care and Support Plans/EHCPs.

Disciplinary Policy

Updated in line with ACAS Code of Practice 2023 and Employment Rights Act.

Aligned with safeguarding considerations and low-level concerns (per KCSIE 2025).

Code of Conduct Policy (Staff Behaviour Policy)

Updated in line with KCSIE 2025 expectations.

Strengthened around online conduct, professional boundaries, and reporting low-level concerns.

Staff Training & Development Policy

Updated to reflect statutory safeguarding training (KCSIE 2025).

Incorporates new requirements for governors/directors safeguarding training and continuous CPD in SEND and mental health.

LADO Referral Policy

Updated in line with KCSIE 2025 and Nottinghamshire/NCC LADO procedures.

Clear escalation pathway added for allegations against staff, directors, and contractors.

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