Acorns School
Acorns School Information
Please use the links and documents throughout the sections of this page to find our key policies.
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Staff Code of Conduct Policy
This policy sets and maintains the standards of conduct expected of all staff across Keys Group Schools. Our aim is to ensure a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment where pupils, many of whom have experienced trauma or challenging circumstances, can thrive.
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Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural (SMSC) Policy
We recognise that many pupils arrive with unmet basic needs and a history of instability. Our schools provide stability, care, and a sense of belonging, enabling pupils to develop self-confidence, resilience, and a positive sense of identity within a supportive community
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Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) Policy
This policy is written in accordance with the SEND Code of Practice (2014, updated 2015 and 2020), the Children and Families Act 2014, and relevant statutory guidance, ensuring compliance with the OFSTED inspection framework.
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Risk Assessment Policy
This policy sets out the framework for identifying, assessing, managing, and reviewing risks within our School to ensure the wellbeing of all stakeholders.
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Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) Policy
Our Careers and Guidance Policy supports our commitment to preparing every pupil for their future beyond school, acknowledging the diverse and complex pathways our pupils may follow.
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Behaviour Policy
Our pupils often come with complex needs, including emotional, behavioural, and social challenges, many having experienced exclusion from mainstream education. This policy outlines our trauma-informed, relationship-centred approach to supporting positive behaviour across our independent special schools.
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Attendance Policy
Keys Group schools are committed to working in partnership with pupils and families to promote and support high levels of attendance.
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Anti-Bullying Policy
Keys Group recognises the serious impact bullying can have on pupils, particularly those with complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties, or those who have experienced exclusion from mainstream education.
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Alternative Provision (AP) Policy
Our alternative provision is designed to meet the diverse and complex needs of pupils, including those with the most complex SEND and SEMH needs, through tailored, developmentally appropriate curricula and personalised learning approaches.
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Pupil Admission Policy and Procedure
The policy provides a clear, informed, supportive, and fair framework for admitting pupils to our School. It applies to all prospective pupils and those involved in the admission process.
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Accessibility Policy
We are dedicated to challenging attitudes towards disability and accessibility and fostering a culture of awareness, tolerance, and inclusion.
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Suspension and Exclusions Policy
Our school provides specialist education for pupils whose needs sometimes manifest in challenging behaviour. Exclusion is a serious sanction, used only when essential to protect the education or welfare of the pupil or others.
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First Aid and Administering Medication Policy
Keys Group is committed to providing timely, compassionate, and effective first aid that recognises the complex medical and emotional needs of our pupils, many of whom have SEMH difficulties, ASD, or PMLD.
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Safeguarding Fundamentals
The Safeguarding Fundamentals Quality Mark is a pioneering standard dedicated to transforming the safety and well-being of children across all organisations.
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Complaints Policy
Keys Group is committed to providing a high-quality education and care for all pupils. We welcome feedback and take complaints seriously, using them as opportunities to learn and improve.
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Curriculum Policy
This policy outlines the principles, structure, and expectations for delivering a broad, balanced, and ambitious curriculum across our independent special schools.
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School Term Dates
View the published school term dates for the academic year.
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy demonstrates Keys Group's commitment to promoting equality, embracing diversity, and creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues, students and job applicants.
