Policies

To ensure a robust policy environment that allows for our schools’ individual contexts, the Acer Trust has three categories of policies, which are outlined here.

Trust Policy Statements

Trust Policy Statements are overarching statements that set out in broad terms the Trust’s approach and commitments relating to the key policy areas listed below. These statements are intended to inform school policies and procedures.

• Admissions
• Attendance
• Behaviour
• Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)
• Early Careers Teachers
• Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Equalities and Accessibility
• HR
• Recruitment
• Relationships and Sex Education
• Safeguarding and Child Protection
• Special Educational Needs and Disability
• Student Health and First Aid

Trust Policies

Trust Policies are policies which apply to all schools in the Trust, relating to key policy areas. The policies listed below are published to comply with statutory requirements.

• Complaints Procedure
• Complaints Procedure ADDENDUM
• Health and Safety Policy
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Policies
• Charging and Remissions Policy
• Whistleblowing Procedure

School Policies

School Policies are policies which apply to a specific school. These policies will have regard to the relevant Trust Policy Statements. Copies of school polices can be found on the school’s website.

If you have any policy related queries or a seeking a policy not currently listed here, please contact office@acertrust.org.uk.