Policies

The Ridings’ Federation of Academies have produced a comprehensive range of policies that might be of interest to various parties.

These policies have been divided into three categories: Staff, Students and General. In some cases a particular policy may cover more than one category.

Hard copies of all policies can be provided on request to Mrs Linda Hall, Federation Executive Assistant either by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or in writing to Mrs Linda Hall, Federation Executive Assistant, The Ridings’ Federation of Academies, 17 High Street, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1JJ.

The Federation is confident that it deals with any queries or concerns you have swiftly. A copy of the complaints policy is downloadable below for your information.

General

Academy Security Policy

Accessibility and Disability Equality Policy 

CCTV Policy and Protocol

Charging and Remissions Policy

Child Protection Policy

Community Cohesion Policy 

Complaints Procedure

Complaints Procedure - Guidance

Corporate Social Responsibility (including Environmnental) Policy 

Data Protection Policy

E-Safety Policy

Freedom of Information Policy 

Gifts and Hospitality Policy 

Health and Safety Policy 

Race Equality Policy

Trustee and Local Governing Body Member Expenses Policy 

Staff

Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Misuse Policy 

Bullying and Harrassment Procedure for Staff 

Capability Procedure for Staff

Capability Procedure Guidelines for Staff 

Child Protection Policy

Complaints Procedure

Complaints Procedure - Guidance

Disciplinary Procedure for Staff

Disciplinary Procedure for Staff - Guidance 

Equal Opportunities Policy 

Expenses Policy 

Grievance Procedure Policy 

Induction of New Staff 

Managing Sickness Absence

Maternity Leave and Pay Policy (Support Staff)

Maternity Leave and Pay Policy (Teachers) 

Paid Paternity Leave (Staff) 

Paid Paternity Leave Management Summary 

Pay Policy 

Performance Management Policy

Redundancy Process 

Relationships with Staff Representatives Organisations 

Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy

Short Term Leave of Absence Policy 

Staff Development Policy 

Staff Well-being Policy, including Flexible Working 

Support Staff Holiday Policy 

Whistle Blowing Procedure for Staff

Whistle Blowing Procedure for Staff - Guidance 

Students

Access to Education for Students with Medical Needs (including Pregnancy) 

Additional Educational Needs

Admissions Policy

Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Misuse Policy (Students)

Anti-Bullying Policy (including Cyberbullying)

Assessment/Recording/Reporting Policy 

Behaviour For Learning Policy

Child Protection Policy

Collective Worship Policy 

Complaints Procedure

Complaints Procedure - Guidance

Curriculum Policy 

Developing Independent Learning Policy

Dress and Appearance Policy

Educational Visits Policy

Extended Learning Policy

First Aid Policy 

Gifted and Talented Policy

Healthy Eating Policy

Home/Academy Agreement 

Inclusion Policy

International Policy

Parent/Carer Consultation and Communication Policy

SEN Policy

Sex, Relationship and Health Education

Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural Policy 

Student Attendance Policy 

Student Attendance Records Policy

Student Rewards Policy

Target Setting Policy

Target Setting Procedures