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  • Equality information and objectives: model policy and examples Recommended - Use our model equality policy document and guidance on writing objectives to help you comply with the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED).
  • Equality impact assessment: template and guidance Download and adapt our template equality impact assessment (EIA) to help you account for equality when writing or reviewing your policies.
  • 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.
  • Equal opportunities policy: examples Get inspiration in writing your own equal opportunities policy with examples of policies from primary schools, a secondary school and a special school.
  • The Equality Act 2010: staff briefing Use our 30-minute briefing to get your staff up to speed on their responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010. Make sure they know their protected characteristics from their reasonable adjustments, and use our scenarios to help staff embed their learning.
  • How to embed inclusivity in your behaviour policy Focus on inclusivity when updating your behaviour policy, by introducing these strategies to reduce bias and comply with equality law.
  • Single equality schemes: examples Although you're no longer required to produce a single equality scheme, it can help you to comply with the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED). See examples from primary and secondary schools, and a special school.
  • Equality Act 2010 Be clear on your specific duties under the Equality Act 2010, and how it protects people.
  • Curriculum accessibility for pupils with SEND: checklist To help pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reach their full potential, they first must have equal access to your curriculum. Use our checklist to stay compliant with the Equality Act and SEND regulations.
  • Supporting pupils with medical conditions policy: model, examples and guidance Adapt our model policy for supporting pupils with medical conditions, or use our checklist and some examples from schools, to make sure your policy is meeting requirements. Find guidance on how to support pupils with complex medical needs.
  • 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.
  • Teacher appraisal policy: model, checklist and examples Adapt our model appraisal policy to use in your school, or use our checklist to make sure your own policy covers everything it needs to. Also see examples of school policies covering appraisal of teachers' performance.
  • 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.
  • Intimate care: responsibility of school staff Schools must make reasonable adjustments for pupils who are not yet toilet trained, under the Equality Act 2010. Understand who should change nappies in school, how to work with parents and how to make sure staff are equipped to support these pupils.
  • Teachers' pay policy: model and examples Download and adapt our model pay policy to suit your school's context, or use our checklist to make sure your policy complies with the STPCD. See examples of teachers' pay policies from a range of schools.
  • Admissions policy: model and examples Download and adapt our model admissions policy or use our admissions policy checklist, both of which meet the requirements of the School Admissions Code 2021. See example admissions policies from schools, trusts and a local authority.
  • Mobile phone policy: model and examples Adapt our model mobile phone policy to suit your school, or use our checklist to help you write your own. See examples of policies from other schools on the use of mobile phones by pupils, staff, parents/carers, visitors and volunteers.
  • Attendance policy: model and examples Download and adapt our model attendance policy, or if you prefer to write or review your own, use our checklist setting out requirements and good practice. Share your policy highlights with parents using our handy summary letter.
  • Staff capability policy and procedures: model and examples Download and adapt our model staff capability policy, or use our checklist to make sure your own policy covers everything it should. Plus, see examples from a primary and a secondary school, as well as a multi-academy trust.
  • How to review your school uniform policy Follow these steps to make sure your uniform policy is inclusive and in line with the DfE's statutory guidance on uniform costs. Use our cost calculator, policy audit and consultation guidance to help make an effective policy which provides value for money.