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Statutory Requirements for Policies
There are a number of places to check statutory requirements for policies in schools and academies:
- Maintained Schools governance Guide (2024): Including specific information on policies
- Academy Trust governance Guide (2024): Including specific information on policies
- Scheme of Delegation (in a Multi-Academy Trust) : An essential document which specifies the role and responsibilities of Local governing boards and schools within the MAT and ensures policy management is understood and delivered at all levels
Statutory policies MUST be held within your educational setting. Non-statutory policies are additional policies pertinent to your setting.
Policy Review Schedules
Policy review schedules and processes must be robust, compliant and effective. It is also important to ascertain who is responsible for ensuring policies are reviewed according to statutory requirements and updates.
Note! The Clerk is NOT responsible for the content, review and management of policies. However, you can take an active role in supporting your governing board and school Leaders in ensuring robust systems are in place.
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Ellie & the TSG Team
