School Policies
Our policies explain how we keep children safe, support their learning and work in partnership with families. All policies are reviewed regularly and approved by governors. Some policies are set by our trust, the Little Way Catholic Educational Trust (LWCET), and these are listed further down the page.
Approved by governors
All policies are ratified by the Local Governing Committee and reviewed regularly.
All policies are ratified by the Local Governing Committee and reviewed regularly.
Free paper copies
Ask at the school office for a printed copy of any policy.
Ask at the school office for a printed copy of any policy.
Other policies on request
A full list of all school policies is available from the office.
A full list of all school policies is available from the office.
St Catharine’s Policies
Trust policies
As part of the Little Way Catholic Educational Trust (LWCET), many of our policies are shared across the trust and published on the LWCET website. The policies available there are listed below.
Admissions, attendance and families
- Admissions Policy 2026–27
- Admissions Policy 2027–28
- Attendance Policy
- Charging and Remissions Policy
- Complaints Policy
- Complaints (Parent Guide)
- Parent and Visitor Code of Conduct Policy
Safeguarding, health and wellbeing
- Safeguarding Policy
- Anti-Bullying Policy
- Allergies Policy
- First Aid Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Intimate Care Policy
- Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions Policy
- Suspensions and Exclusions Policy
- Educational Visits Policy
- ICT and Acceptable Use Policy
Learning and inclusion
- EYFS Policy
- SEND Policy
- Equalities Statement
- RSHE Policy
- RSHE Supporting Documentation (RSE in Catholic Schools)
- RSHE Supporting Documentation (Learning to Love)
- RSHE Supporting Documentation (Reflection)
Catholic Life
- Catholic Life and Mission Policy
- Prayer and Liturgy Policy
- RE Policy
Data and privacy
- Data Protection Policy
- Staff Privacy Policy
- Retention Schedule
Trust, governance and finance
- Articles of Association
- Master Funding Agreement
- Scheme of Delegation
- Trust Governance Structure
- Governor Code of Conduct Policy
- Governor Attendance Record (Jan–Aug 2024)
- Governor Expenses Policy
- Pecuniary Interest Summary
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Finance Policy
- Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy
- Gifts and Hospitality Policy
- Staff Expenses Policy
- Lettings Policy
- Whistleblowing Policy
- Climate Action Plan
- Climate Action Plan Update Report (Feb 2026)
