Writing and reviewing school policies

Use our downloadable flowchart to help you make the right decision on whether you need a policy or not.

Use our step-by-step guide to developing a school policy and download our policy template with guidance on what to include.

Here's your 5-step guide to reviewing a policy. You'll find a tool to help you check changes to statutory guidance and advice on assessing whether the policy is working effectively. Use our model statement on equality once you've evaluated the impact of your existing policy on those with protected characteristics.

Use the tools in this article to help you decide which non-statutory policies would be useful for running your school.

Adapt our review schedule to help you keep track of all of your policies, and make sure they're up to date and compliant. Download the schedule to suit your maintained school, independent school or academy trust. See examples of how other multi-academy trusts have set their schedules.

Learn what policies you should open a consultation on, and how to best consult with staff, unions and parents.

Download our list of the policies and documents your school or trust must have, so you're clear on any changes and can make sure you’re compliant.

Find out what policies and procedures you need to have in place for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).