---
title: "Policies"
url: "https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/information/policies"
school: "Elm Tree Community Primary School"
---
# Policies
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### Children and Safeguarding
*[\*All safeguarding and other related policies can also be found via Elm Tree's Safeguarding page by clicking here. ](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/information/safeguarding)*
### General School Policies
 [Spotlight to Success (Behaviour Policy)](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Spotlight_to_Success_Policy_Updated.docx)
 [The Use of Positive Handling & Restrictive Physical Intervention (Policy)](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/_Behaviour_Policy_including_use_of_RPIs_September_2023.docx)[ ](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Physical_Intervention_-_Policy__2026_2.pdf)
 [Behaviour Principles and School Exclusion Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Behaviour_Principles_and_Exclusion_Policy_September_2023.docx)
 [Behaviour in schools - Advice for headteachers and school staff (September 2022)](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/NewPolicies/Behaviour_in_schools_guidance_sept_22.pdf)
 [Anti Bullying Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/NewPolicies/Updated_Anti_Bullying_Policy.pdf)
 [Home Visit Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Home_Visit_Policy_2023.pdf)
 [Attendance Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Attendance_Policy_2026.pdf)
[ Netsweeper Policy ](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Children_and_Safeguarding/Netsweeper_Appropriate_filtering.pdf)
[ First Aid Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/First_Aid_Policy_2025.docx)
[ School Medical Care Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Medical_Care_Policy_2026(1).pdf)
[Allergy Policy 2026-2027](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Allergy_Policy_2026_-_2027.docx)
[School Medical Needs and Medication 26 ](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Medical_Needs_and_Medication_Policy_Updated.pdf)
 [Intimate Care Plan Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/NewPolicies/Intimate_care_plan_policy_2023.pdf)
[ Children with Health Needs Who Cannot Attend School (Policy)](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Children_with_health_needs_who_cannot_attend_school_2025.pdf)
 [Uniform Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Uniform_Policy_2026_2.pdf)
### Transport Policy
[ ](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Child_Protection_Policy_-_August_2016.docx)[Transport Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Transport_Policy.docx)
### Admissions / SEND
[ ](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Special_Educational_Needs_&_Admissions_Policy_September_2016.docx)[SEND Policy & Information Report](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/NewPolicies/SEND_Policy_Information_Report_Autumn_2026.pdf)
 [SEND Information Video](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/documents/export-1793878602410.mp4)
 [Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions in Special Schools](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/supporting-pupils-with-medical-conditions-policy_september_2023.pdf)
### Data Protection & GDPR Policies
 [Data Protection Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/NewPolicies/Data_Protection_Policy_2026.pdf)
 [GDPR Privacy Notice for School Workforce](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/GDPR/GDPR_privacy_notice_for_school_workforce_March_2022.pdf)
 [GDPR Privacy Notice for Pupils](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/GDPR/GPDR_privacy_notice_for_pupils_March_2022.pdf)
[ Freedom of Information Policy and Request Form](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/NewPolicies/Freedom_Of_Information_Policy_and_Request_Form_2025.docx)
### Equality Policy and Procedures
[ Equality Policy and Procedures](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Equality_Policy(1).docx)
### Complaints
[ ](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Complaints/Elm_Tree_Complaints_Procedure_2014.doc)[School Complaints Procedure](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/2025_Complaints_Policy_September.docx)
 [School Complaints Form](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/School_Complaints_Form_September_2023.docx)
 [School Complaints Flowchart](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/School_Complaints_Flowchart_September_2023.docx)
### Disciplinary and Capability Procedure
 [Capability Procedure for Teachers](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Capability_Policy_Teachers.doc)
 [Capability Procedure for Support Staff](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Capability_Procedure_TA-s_2025_.doc)
 [Disciplinary Procedure for Teachers](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Disciplinary_Procedures_Teachers_2025.docx)
 [Disciplinary Procedure for Support Staff](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Disciplinary_Procedures_Support_Staff_2025_(1).pdf)
 [Grievance Policy for Teachers](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Grievance_Policy_Teachers_2026.docx)
[ Grievance Policy for Support Staff](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Grievance_Procedure_TA_2025.docx)
 [Staff Handbook](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Staff_Handbook_-_September_2025.pdf)
### Curriculum
[ ](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/NewPolicies/Curriculum_Policy_Final_July_2021.pdf)[Curriculum Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Curriculum_Policy_.docx)
[ Monitoring and Evaluation Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/NewPolicies/Monitoring_-_Evaluation_Policy_July_2021.pdf)
 [Marking and Feedback Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Marking_and_Feedback_Policy.docx)
 [Home Horizon Parent Guide ](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Home_Horizons_Parents_Guide.pdf)
 [H](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Home_Horizons_Parents_Guide.pdf)[ome Horizons Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Home_Horizons_Policy.pdf)
[ Early Years Foundation Stage Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/EYFS_Policy.docx)
 [RSE Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/PSHE_RSHE_Policy.pdf)
[ Phonics Policy ](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Phonics_Policy_July_2026.pdf)
### Health & Safety
[ ](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/NewPolicies/AMMR_Policy_2021.pdf)[Health & Safety Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/NewPolicies/Health_-_Safety_Policy_2026.pdf)
### Finance
 [Charging and Remissions Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Charging_and_Remission_Policy_September_2023.docx)
[ Lettings Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Lettings_Policy_2023.pdf)
[ Internal Financial Regulations](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Internal_Financial_Regulations.pdf)
 [Debt Management Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Debt_Management.pdf)
 [Control of Assets (including Disposal of Assets Policy)](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Control_of_Assets.pdf)
 [Pay Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/NewPolicies/Pay_Policy_2024-2025.docx)
 [School Lunch Money Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/School_Dinner_Policy_2019-2020.docx.pdf)
 [Scheme for Paying Governor's Allowances (Policy)](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Scheme_for_paying_Governors-_Allowances_September_2023.doc)
### Other
[Accessibility Plan - Vision Statement](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Copy_of_Accessibility_Plan_2025_-_2028.docx)
[Exclusion Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Exclusion_Policy.docx)
[ Promoting British Values](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/NewPolicies/Promoting_Bristish_Values_Policy_July_2021.pdf)
 [Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Values Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/NewPolicies/SMSC_Policy_July_2021.pdf)
 [Cultural Capitals Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Cultural_Capital_Policy.docx)
 [S](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/RSE_policy__2022-2023.pdf)[hort Term Sickness Absence Procedure](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Short_Term_Sickness_Absence_Procedure_August_2025.pdf)
 [Long Term Sickness Absence Procedure](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Long_Term_Sickness_Absence_Procedure_August_2025.pdf)
 [Holiday Clubs Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Holiday_Club_Policy_2019-2020.pdf)
 [Flexible Working Requests Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Flexible_Working_Policy_(August_2024)_(1).pdf)
 [Flexible Working Request Form](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Flexible_Working_Request_Form.docx)
 [Extended Provision Policy ](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Elm_Tree_Community_Primary_School_-_Extended_Provision_Policy.docx)
 [T](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Elm_Tree_Community_Primary_School_-_Extended_Provision_Policy.docx)[eacher Appraisal Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Appraisal_Policy_Teacher_for_website.pdf)
 [Support Staff Appraisal Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/2025/Appraisal_Policy_Support_Staff_for_website.pdf)
 [Artifical Intelligence (AI) Policy](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Artificial_Intelligence_Policy_25-26.pdf)
[Hormonal Changes Policy ](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/files/Policies/Hormonal_Changes_Policy.pdf)
### Key Information
- [Local Offer & SEND](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/information/localoffer)
- [Our Curriculum](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/curriculum/curriculum)
- [Safeguarding](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/information/safeguarding)
- [Ofsted Report](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/our-school/Ofsted)
- [School Performance Data Report](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/our-school/school-performance-data-report)
- [British Values](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/our-school/BritishValues)
- [Pupil Premium](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/information/pupil-premium)
- [Sports Premium](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/information/sports-premium)
- [Policies](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/information/policies)
- [Teacher Training](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/teacher-training)
- [DfE & Financial Information](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/parents/dfeinformation)
- [School Development Planning](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/information/schooldevelopment)
- [Shares](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/information/Shares)
- [Transport](https://www.elmtree.lancs.sch.uk/SchoolImprovementServices/transport)
### Elm Tree Community Primary School
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Tanhouse,
Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 6SA
01695 50924
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