Our school policies cover every aspect of school life. They address the practical implications of how we achieve our school vision and ensure that our agreed values underpin day-to-day decisions and actions in school. They are concerned with key processes within school and are about the interactions between staff, pupils, parents, governors and our local community. All of our policies are carefully considered and regularly reviewed by staff and governors before being adopted.
Below are some of our most important policies for your reference. Click on the links to read individual policies and as usual, if there’s anything you can't find or you have any queries about please contact the school office who will be happy to help. Paper copies of any of our policies are available, on request, from the school office- and are completely free of charge.
Discovery Educational Trust Policies
Our policies are reviewed periodically and play an important role in moving Hogarth Primary School forward. They are published below and anyone can access them.
The Department of Education (DfE) has produced a document, called the statutory policies for schools that outlines the policies and other documents governing bodies are legally required to hold.
One policy that is not published in writing but is still very important is the “open door policy” our school has. Our Headteacher is committed to ensuring the communication channels are never blocked and his door is always open.
Request for paper copies: A parent may request a paper copy of the information on our school’s website and we will provide this free of charge.
Complaints
The Discovery Educational Trust Complaints Policy and Procedure applies across all of its schools, including Hogarth Primary School. The Trust policy is available on the link below.
Exclusions Policy
The Discovery Educational Trust's Exclusions Policy applies across all of its Schools including including Hogarth Primary School. The Trust policy is available on the link below.
Note that the Department for Education has published new guidance on exclusions for parents and carers, which is available here
Gifts and Hospitality Policy
The Discovery Educational Trust Gift and Hospitality Policy applies across all of its schools, including Hogarth Primary School. The Trust policy is available on the link below.
Searching, Screening and Confiscation Policy
The Discovery Educational Trust Searching, Screening and Confiscation Policy applies across all of its schools, including Hogarth Primary School. The Trust policy is available on the link below.
Use of Reasonable Force Policy
The Discovery Educational Trust Use of Reasonable Force Policy applies across all of its schools, including Hogarth Primary School. The Trust policy is available on the link below.