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Statutory policies and documents for schools and trusts

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.

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on 23 October 2026
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Contents
  1. Maintained schools
  2. Academies within a MAT, including free schools
  3. Independent schools
  4. Policies you must publish online
  5. Ofsted doesn't set the rules on school policies
  6. Get notified about changes to your requirements 

The lists here are for maintained schools, academies within a multi-academy trust (MAT), and independent schools. If you're a leader in a single academy trust or a MAT, select the 'Trust leaders' tab above.

Our lists are based on statutory guidance from the DfE and other relevant legislation. We've also included policies and documents where statutory guidance sets out that schools 'should' have them – this is because you'd need a good reason not to have them.

Maintained schools

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Our list for maintained schools covers:

  • All local authority (LA)-maintained schools, including maintained special schools and pupil referral units
  • Maintained nursery schools
  • Foundation and voluntary schools

Academies within a MAT, including free schools

We've left out the ones that your trust will

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