Our policies are reviewed periodically and play an important role in moving Larchwood 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 Larchwood. The Trust policy is available via this link

Exclusions Policy

The Discovery Educational Trust's Exclusions Policy applies across all of its Schools including Larchwood Primary School. The Trust Policy is available via this link

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 Larchwood. The Trust policy is available via this link

Searching, Screening and Confiscation Policy

The Discovery Educational Trust Searching, Screening and Confiscation Policy applies across all of its schools, including Larchwood. The Trust policy is available via this link.

Use of Reasonable Force Policy

The Discovery Educational Trust Use of Reasonable Force Policy applies across all of its schools, including Larchwood. The Trust policy is available via this link.