On this page, you will find downloadable files for all the major Academy policies. These will be updated as appropriate, with new ones added along the way as they are introduced by the Academy.
Please note that all Hamilton Academy policies and any reference to Hamilton Academy are still applicable. All policies will be updated to Orchard Mead Academy policies in due course.
Please click on the relevant link below to view each policy.
Thank You
Our safeguarding policy is currently being updated in line with KCSIE September 2021. All staff have read part 1 of KCSIE September 2021. All DSLs are familiar with the full KCSIE September 2021 statutory guidance and the changes outlined in annex g.
Anti Bullying Policy
Attendance Policy
Behaviour Management Policy
Careers Provider Access Policy Statement
Covid Acceptable Use for Home Learning
COVID Behaviour Policy Addendum
Covid Safeguarding Policy Addendum January 2021
COVID-19 Schools Risk Assessment
EAL Policy
Equality Information and Objectives
Exams- Centre Policy
KS3 Homework Policy
KS4 Homework Policy
Lettings Policy
Parent Handbook 2020-21 (Including Home-School Agreement)
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Policy
Spiritual Cultural Social and Moral Curriculum Map
Trust Policies
The policies and procedures shown below are Trust-wide policies that encompass all academies within The Mead Educational Trust (TMET).
To find further information about policies and procedures specific to The Mead Educational Trust please visit their website.
Acceptable Use for Online LearningAccessibility Policy
Admissions Policy
Anti Fraud and Corruption Policy
Behaviour Policies Addendum – Restrictive Physical Intervention
CCTV Policy
Complaints Procedure
Data Breach Policy
Data Protection Policy
Document Retention Policy
Equal Opportunities Policy
Exclusion Policy
First Aid Policy
Freedom of Information Policy
Freedom of Information Schedule
Governor Allowance Policy
Health And Safety Policy
ICT User Policy
NQT Policy
Online Safety Policy
Parent and Visitor Code of Conduct
Parent Privacy Notice
Pupil Privacy Notice
Recruitment Privacy Notice
Relationship and Sex Education Policy
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Guidelines
Search Policy & Offensive Weapons Policy
Subject Access Request Policy
Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions and Administration of Medicines
Whistleblowing Policy
Workforce Privacy Notice
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