Castle Hill School
Castle Hill 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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Positive Handling and Physical Intervention Policy
We commit to minimising restrictive practises, working towards restraint-free care based on trust, understanding, and positive relationships.
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Online Safety Policy
Our online safety policy recognises the unique vulnerabilities of our pupils, many of whom have experienced exclusion or trauma, and prioritises safeguarding them from online risks while enabling positive and educational use of technology.
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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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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.
