School Policies
Please find below a list of our School Policies, which can be downloaded in PDF format.
Should you wish a hard copy of any policy, or should you have any queries about any policy, then please contact the School Office in the first instance.
General School Policies
Admissions Policy 2019-20
Admissions Policy 2020-21
Attendance Policy
Charging & Remissions Policy
Complaints Policy
Health & Safety Policy
Security Policy
Violence & Aggression towards Staff
Equality Policies
On the 1st October 2010, the Equality Act 2010 replaced all existing equality legislation such as the Race Relations Act, Disability Discrimination Act and Sex Discrimination Act.
The Equality Act 2010 was introduced to ensure protection from discrimination, harassment and victimisation on the grounds of specific characteristics (referred to as protected characteristics). This means that schools cannot discriminate against pupils or treat them less favourably because of their sex (gender), race, disability, religion or belief, gender reassignment, sexual orientation or pregnancy or maternity.
The Act introduced requires all schools to comply with the Public Sector Equality Duty and two specific duties.
Public Sector Equality Duty requires us a school to:
Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation Advance equality of opportunity between different groups
Foster good relations between different groups
The Two “specific duties” requires us to:
Publish information to show compliance with the Equality Duty
Publish Equality Objectives at least every 4 years which are specific and measurable
We recognise that these duties reflect international human rights standards as expressed in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities, and the Human Rights Act 1998.
Equality Statement
Our Equality Statement is based on the principles above and aims to ensure that ‘all pupils and members of staff at Canon Popham are provided with opportunities to fulfil their potential whatever their sex, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, disability or religious belief.’
Our vision is to work together as a Christian community to nurture our children within a happy, stimulating and caring school.
A place where:
- Christian values are at our heart: endurance, compassion, thankfulness, forgiveness, justice and hope
- Everyone is unique and welcome
- We respect and care for everyone and everything around us
- High standards are expected and achievements celebrated so that everyone is able to reach their full potential
- Self-esteem and confidence are nurtured on a journey of self- discovery
Everyone Matters!’
Our Equality Policies aim to demonstrate our compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty.
Accessibility Policy & Plan
Disability Equality Policy
Special Educational Needs & Disability Policy
Anti-Bullying Policy
Equality Policy
Wellbeing Policies
Behaviour & Exclusions Policy
Confidentiality Policy
Confidentiality for Children
Support of Vulnerable Children Policy
First Aid Policy
Supporting Children with Medical Needs Policy
Intimate Care Policy
Safeguarding Policies
Data Protection & GDPR Policy
Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
Please note that this policy is currently under review to encompass the changes from “Keeping Children Safe in Education 2018”. Please contact the school office for more information.