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  • Recording and reporting racist incidents Find out when to report racist incidents and bullying to your LA or the police, and how recorded incidents can inform your school's anti-racism action plan. Adapt your behaviour policy to include your approach to racism and see example policies from other schools.
  • Behaviour policy: model and examples Download and adapt our model behaviour policy, or if you prefer to write or review your own, use our checklist to make sure you're following requirements and good practice.
  • Bullying incidents: reporting and recording Understand your reporting and recording responsibilities when it comes to bullying, and see examples of forms to record incidents.
  • Bring your own device (BYOD) policies Find examples of 'bring your own device' (BYOD) policies for pupils and staff that you can use as inspiration when writing your own. The UK GDPR doesn't stipulate what these must include.
  • Supporting pupils during the Israel-Hamas war Feel confident that you and your staff have the tools to support pupils during this difficult time. Get advice on how to handle conversations about the conflict in an age-appropriate way, and how to tackle racist and bullying incidents.
  • Pupils with SEND: supporting mental health Learn about whole-school strategies and personalised interventions to support the mental health of pupils with SEND. Find resources from charities and get guidance on writing your mental health policy.
  • How to review a school policy 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.
  • How to build a positive mental health culture for pupils Find advice on how to build a whole-school culture of positive pupil mental health and wellbeing into all aspects of school life.
  • Tackling sexism and sexual harassment: staff self-assessment It's vital your staff can recognise and respond quickly and effectively to incidents of sexism and sexual harassment between pupils. Use our self-assessment tool as a starting point to gauge staff confidence, training needs and next steps in this area.
  • Awareness day resource hub: 2023/24 Looking to use awareness days to shine a light on a particular topic? Use our resources to help you plan these into your assemblies or curriculum each term.
  • Dignity at work: model policy Use our model policy to help you deal with incidents of workplace harassment, bullying and victimisation confidently and consistently, so you can offer your staff the support they need.
  • Primary to secondary transition: features of an effective programme Understand the key ingredients for a successful transition programme and see how other primary and secondary schools have helped pupils get ready for the jump to year 7.
  • Supporting trans pupils: a toolkit Use this toolkit to create an environment where any trans pupil will feel safe and valued. Find an action plan for managing a pupil’s transition, questions to ask a pupil who tells you they are trans, and guidance on considerations including toilets, changing rooms and uniform.
  • Assistant headteacher: performance objectives See our example performance objectives for an assistant headteacher, covering areas such as improving pupil progress, teaching and learning, and pupil behaviour and safety.
  • Curriculum audit: gender and LGBTQ+ inclusivity Use our curriculum audit to help develop inclusivity, and question and adapt what you’re teaching so your curriculum represents the diversity of gender and sexuality in modern Britain.
  • Equality information and objectives: model policy and examples Use our model equality policy document and guidance on writing objectives to help you comply with the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED).
  • Wellbeing: pupil questionnaires Use these age-adaptable questionnaires to survey your pupils on their wellbeing, so you can identify and address areas of concern. Topics covered include bullying, depression and low mood, self-esteem, and equality and inclusion.
  • Managing mobile phone usage in school Get to grips with DfE guidance on managing mobile phone usage in school, and adapt our template letters to parents/carers to let them know about any changes to your policy and approach.
  • Anti-fraud, bribery and corruption policies Schools have a responsibility to protect public money. Read what's expected of your school and see examples of anti-fraud policies.