Policies

Accessibility Plan

The Accessibility Plan shows how our school outlines our duty to enable access to the premises and curriculum.  

Admissions Policy

The Admissions Policy sets out Leicestershire County Council's admissions criteria for schools.  

Anti-Bullying Policy

The Anti-Bullying Policy summarises how the school puts in place effective measures to respond to bullying.  

Assessment Policy

The Assessment Policy provides guidance on the assessment tools in place to inform learning and planning.

Attendance Policy

The Attendance Policy specifies the school's expectations of pupils' attendance at school. 

Behaviour Policy

The Behaviour Policy explains our positive approaches to behaviour and the standards of behaviour expected of pupils in our school. 

Calculation Policy

The Calculation Policy shows the methods that pupils are taught mathematics within their respective year groups. 

Charging and Remissions Policy

The Charging and Remissions Policy sets out which activities the school will charge for, when charges may be waived and when parents and carers may be asked to make a voluntary contribution.  

Child Protection Policy

The Safeguarding Policy outlines the school's commitment to child protection and keeping children safe.  

Complaints Policy

The Complaints Policy provides effective and appropriate responses to concerns and complaints. 

Curriculum Policy

The Curriculum Policy details how our school develops the children's knowledge and skills through the National Curriculum and the wider curriculum, preparing them for their next stage of learning. 

Debt Recovery Policy

The Debt Recovery Policy shows the procedures that are in place to enable the school to receive all income to which it is entitled and the measures taken to collect monies owing to it as part of the management of public funds. 

Early Years Pupil Premium Policy

Educational Visits Policy

The Educational Visits Policy outlines the procedures for activities which take place outside of the school grounds.

English Policy

The English Policy reflects the school's vision and aims in relation to the teaching and learning of the English Language through speaking and listening, reading and writing.  It provides a framework within which teaching and support staff can function. 

Equality Policy

The Equality Policy sets out how the school recognises and meets its duties in line with the Equality Act 2010. 

Foundation Stage Policy

The Foundation Stage Policy details the aims of the Foundation Stage; the Foundation curriculum; assessment; inclusion; the role of parents and carers and the induction of children.   

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Policy

The GDPR Policy shows how data is collected and how the school complies with data protection principles. 

Geography Policy

The Geography Policy sets out a framework within which school staff can work.  It shows planning, teaching and assessment methods. 

Health and Safety Policy

The Health and Safety Policy details the school's commitment to effective and successful health and safety management.

History Policy

The History Policy sets out a framework within which school staff can work.  It shows planning, teaching and assessment methods. 

Inclusion Policy

The Inclusion Policy outlines the school's vision and aims, detailing how the school maximises individual learning potential. 

Mathematics Policy

This policy outlines the teaching, assessment and organisation of the mathematics taught and learned at St. John the Baptist CE Primary School, Whitwick.

Medication and Management Procedures Policy

The Medication and Management Procedures Policy supports pupils in administering medication safely and effectively.  The policy includes a Medicine Consent Form which must be completed before any medication is given in school.  

Music Policy

The Music Policy shows how music is taught, assessed and monitored in addition to how it supports the equal opportunities philosophy of our school.  

Non-Collection of a Child Policy

To ensure the safeguarding of all children, the Non-Collection of a Child Policy outlines the steps taken if a child is not collected at the end of the school day.  

Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) Policy

The PSHE Policy sets out the expectations of PSHE at St. John the Baptist CE Primary School.  It explains how it is delivered and taught across the school to ensure that our pupils are shown how to become valued members of society. 

Physical Education (PE) Policy

The PE Policy sets out how the school provides learning opportunities and challenges that enable all of our pupils to make progress. 

Pre-School Admissions Policy

The Pre-School Admissions Policy outlines the school's approach to admissions, including the application process, eligibility criteria and attendance expectations.  

Pre-School Complaints and Concerns Policy

Pre-School's Complaints and Concerns Policy explains how parents and carers can raise concerns informally or make formal complaints, how these will be investigated and recorded and the steps for escalation.  

Pre-School Fees and Funding Policy

The Pre-School Fees and Funding Policy outlines the fee structure and details the funding options available to parents and carers for their children's early education. 

Pre-School Food and Nutrition Policy

Pre-School's Food and Nutrition Policy shows how we provide healthy, balanced meals and snacks that support children’s growth, development, and well-being. We follow strict food safety and allergy procedures, with staff trained in food hygiene, choking prevention, and paediatric first aid.

Pre-School Packed Lunch and Lunchtime Supervision Policy

At Penguin Pre-School we promote children's health and safety during mealtimes through our Pre-School Packed Lunch and Lunchtime Supervision Policy.  It outlines how we support children with eating, encourage healthy choices and ensure a calm, supervised lunchtime experience.   

Pre-School SEND Policy

Our Pre-School SEND Policy covers areas such as safeguarding, inclusion, behaviour, and partnerships with parents and carers. 

Pre-School Sleeping Child Policy

Pre-School's Sleeping Child Policy shows how children's safety, comfort and well being is prioritised during rest periods.  It outlines safe sleep practices for children aged 2-4 years which are in line with current UK legislation. 

Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Policy

The RSE Policy outlines our school's commitment to provide effective RSE for our pupils ensuring that it is appropriate to their maturity and understanding.   

Religious Education (RE) Policy

The RE Policy shows how our school assists pupils to explore and express their own response to the spiritual and religious approaches to life, outlining the purpose, nature and management of how RE is taught and learned in our school. 

Science Policy

The Science Policy shows how children's ideas are developed to enable them to apply their scientific skills and critical thinking in different contexts across the curriculum.  

Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Policy & School Information Report

The school's SEND Policy explains how our setting provides the conditions and opportunities to enable a child with SEND to be included in all aspects of school life.  

Teaching and Learning Policy

The Teaching and Learning Policy outlines the school's committment to providing a high quality, inclusive education under-pinned by its Christian vision, 'Grow, Achieve, Bloom, Repeat.'

Toileting and Intimate Care Policy

The Toileting and Intimate Care Policy explains how the school supports children who need assistance while promoting independence and dignity. 

Uniform Policy

The Uniform Policy lays out the measures the school has taken to ensure a consistent, fair and inclusive school uniform policy.  

Working with Separated Parents Policy

This policy summarises the expectations of parents and the positive approaches used to promote the best interests of their child/children.   

Afterschool Policy

The Afterschool Policy documents the procedures and expectations for running safe and enriching after school clubs.  It outlines the responsibilities of staff and details arrangements for informing parents of cancellations, managing absences, and ensuring children's safety during transport for off-site events.

E-Safety Policy

The E-Safety Policy reflects how the school implements e-safety and raises awareness of the concerns associated with the internet, information technology systems, and electronic devices and communication.  

Library Policy

The Library Policy references the library's position as a school resource and learning environment.  It defines the role, aims and objectives of the school library in raising achievement levels.

Parents Code of Conduct Policy

The Parents' Code of Conduct Policy provides the expectations around the conduct of all parents, carers and visitors connected to our school. 

Volunteers and Students Policy

The Volunteers and Students Policy outlines the school's guidelines and committment to providing placement opportunities for volunteers, including students, work experience candidates, parents and carers.

Whole School Food Policy

The Whole School Food Policy discusses healthy eating choices and the school's approach to all aspects of food within school.   

Worship Policy

The Worship Policy outlines the organisation and purpose of daily Collective Worship, emphasising its role in promoting the school's Christian ethos and values.  It details the structure, themes and activities involved.  The policy highlights inclusivity, spiritual growth, and moral development while respecting diverse beliefs.