Eaton Bray Academy
Happy, inspired, lifelong learners
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Our Policies

Our key policies are listed below. If you have any questions or require a printed copy of any of the policies below please contact us.

Child Protection & Safeguarding

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all our staff are clear about the actions necessary with regard to safeguarding and child protection.

Updated: 01/09/2023

Child Protection COVID Addendum

This addendum applies during the period of school closure due to COVID-19, and reflects updated advice from local safeguarding partners. It sets out changes to our normal child protection policy in light of the Department for Education’s guidance Coronavirus: safeguarding in schools, colleges and other providers, and should be read in conjunction with that policy.

Updated: 20/09/2020

Accessibility Policy

Schools are required under the Equality Act 2010 to have an accessibility plan.
The purpose of the plan is to is to increase the extent to which disabled pupils can participate in the curriculum.
The staff and governors at Eaton Bray Academy believe that to enable every child to achieve his/her potential, it is essential that the curriculum, both formal and informal, is accessible for all pupils.
The school supports the view which “recognises the importance of improving the physical environment of the school to increase the extent to which disabled pupils can take advantage of education and associated services
Combined accessibility of premises and accessibility of curriculum policy.

Updated: 07/2022

Admissions 2024

2024 - The Governors of this School have agreed an admission number of 30 children in each academic year in the main School.

Updated: 25/01/2024

Admissions 2025 (Proposed)

2025 (Proposed) - The Governors of this School have agreed an admission number of 30 children in each academic year in the main School.

Updated: 16/01/2024

Anti Bullying Policy

This policy is based on DfE guidance “Preventing and Tackling Bullying” July 2017 and supporting documents. It also considers the DfE statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education” 2018 and ‘Sexual violence and sexual harassment between children in schools and colleges’ guidance.

Updated: 01/12/2022

Attendance Policy

The staff and governors of Eaton Bray Academy firmly believe in regular attendance and encourage all children to attend school on time and every day when the school is in session, as long as they are well. We believe that regular attendance is vital for effective learning to take place.

Updated: 10/10/2022

Relationships and Behaviour Policy

We are committed to the fostering of good social attitudes and the development and maintenance of good manners and friendly relations between all pupils and staff. We believe that this is a fundamental element of being a happy and successful school, alongside a sense of collective responsibility and a feeling of commitment on the part of staff, pupils, parents and governors

Updated: 01/11/2023

Charging and Remissions

Eaton Bray Academy provides education for free during school hours, for children aged between 4 and 11, and for up to thirty hours per week for qualifying children of pre-school age. In addition to this, other services are provided that need to be paid for directly by parents/guardians.

Updated: 27/11/2023

Children with health needs who cannot attend school

Suitable education is arranged for pupils on roll who cannot attend school due to health needs. Pupils, staff and parents understand what the school is responsible for when this education is being provided by the local authority.

Updated: 06/03/2023

Complaints

It is the aim of the School to deal with any concerns or complaints quickly and, as far as possible, satisfactorily.

Updated: 01/12/2022

Disability Equality

This scheme and the accompanying action plans set out how the governing body promotes equality of opportunity for disabled people.

Updated: 20/11/2020

Early Years Foundation Stage Policy (EYFS)

This policy aims to ensure that children access a broad and balanced curriculum that gives them the broad range of knowledge and skills needed for good progress through school and life.

Updated: 23/03/2022

Equality Duty

This document is to help us focus on the outcomes that matter to the people who use our school and its services and our local community; and to ensure that our services are accessible and delivered effectively.

Updated: 06/12/2021

SEND Policy and Report

Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Policy and Report The Code of Practice gives practical guidance to schools on how to implement their statutory responsibilities in relation to children with SEND.

Updated: 21/11/2023

Exclusion Policy

Our school aims to ensure that the exclusions process is applied fairly and consistently; is understood by governors, staff, parents and pupils. This policy is based on statutory guidance from the Department for Education.

Updated: 18/03/2022

Gifts and Hospitality

Members of staff or governors should never lead anyone to question your interests, or lead anyone to think that you have been influenced by gifts and hospitality. Guidance applies to all staff and governors on gifts and hospitality.

Updated: 06/07/2023

Governors' Allowance Policy

The governing board has decided to pay reasonable allowances from the school’s delegated budget to cover any costs that board members incur through carrying out their duties. This policy sets out the terms on which such allowances will be paid.

Updated: 15/03/2022

Relationships and Sex Education (RSE)

Through PSHE we encourage children to become independent, confident, healthy and responsible members of society, as well as developing the ‘whole child’ intellectually, morally, socially and spiritually.

Updated: 21/06/2021

Supporting children with medical conditions

Policy aims to ensure that: Pupils, staff and parents understand how our school will support pupils with medical conditions. Pupils with medical conditions are properly supported to allow them to access the same education as other pupils, including school trips and sporting activities.

Updated: 12/02/2022

Uniform Policy

Eaton Bray Academy is an inclusive school that welcomes all individuals. In line with this our uniform policy is inclusive and promotes equality for all.

Updated: 14/06/2021

Whistle Blowing Policy

Eaton Bray Academy is committed to the highest possible standards of openness, probity and accountability. In line with that commitment we expect employees and others that we deal with who have serious concerns about any aspect of the School’s work to come forward and voice those concerns. It is recognised that most cases will have to proceed on a confidential basis.

Updated: 01/01/2023

Funding Agreement

Eaton Bray Academy funding agreement under section 1 of Academies Act 2010

Updated: 2011