Policies

Click on the links below to view policies and documents. Please contact us if you require paper copies.

Attendance Policy Behaviour: Anti-Bullying Strategy Behaviour Policy and Statement of Behaviour Principles Bereavement Policy Charging and Remissions Policy Complaints Procedure Complaint Submission Form Control of Infections Policy CCTV Policy Data Protection Policy Data Retention Policy Dealing with Racist Incidents Policy Early Career Teacher Policy Equality and Community Cohesion Policy Equality Objectives (under review) Early Years Foundation Stage Policy First Aid and Medicines Policy Finance Manual Freedom of Information Model Scheme Freedom of Information Policy Governance Privacy Notice Health and Safety Policy (under review) ICT and Acceptable Use Policy Intimate Care Policy Job Applicant Privacy Notice Managing Contractors Policy Online Safety Policy Parent Code of Conduct Pupil and Parent Privacy Notice Pupil Wellbeing Policy Relationships and Sex Education Policy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Safer Recruitment Policy SEND Policy Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions Policy Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions Policy Teaching Learning and Assessment Policy Uniform Policy Use of Restrictive Interventions Policy Visitors and Contractors Privacy Notice Volunteer Privacy Notice Workforce Privacy Notice Whistleblowing Policy

Allergy Awareness & Management Statement

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all of our pupils, including those with severe social, emotional and medical needs. We recognise that food allergies can be life-threatening and we take a proactive, whole-trust and school approach to risk management.

Our Commitment to Safety

Each of the schools across the Trust maintain a robust internal allergy management protocol as part of our Operations and Compliance Manual. This ensures that colleagues are trained in allergen awareness, symptom recognition and the administration of emergency medication (such as Adrenaline Auto-Injectors).

To minimise risk, we operate a strict “No Food Sharing” policy across all year groups and encourage pupils to take age-appropriate responsibility for their food choices.

Parental Responsibilities

The safety of our pupils relies on accurate, up-to-date information. We ask all parents and carers to:

Disclose & Document: Complete the Allergy Declaration Form upon admission, providing full details of any food intolerances or allergies.
Communicate Changes: Immediately notify the school office of any changes to your child’s allergy status, including new triggers, re-testing results or clinic summaries.
Provide Medication: Ensure that any required emergency medication (AAIs, inhalers, or antihistamines) are supplied to the school, is in-date and is replaced before its expiry.
Collaborate: Work with our team to create or update a Personal Healthcare Plan and attend meetings as required to ensure your child’s needs are met safely.

Emergency Protocols

In accordance with our Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions Policy each school holds “spare” emergency Adrenaline Auto-Injectors (AAIs) for use in the event of an emergency. Parents of children prescribed an AAI must provide formal consent for the use of this spare device.

Related Documents

For further information on how we support pupils with medical needs, please refer to:

Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions Policy (Available on our Policies page)
Allergy Declaration Form (Available via the School Office Teams)

The Operations Manual incorporates the policies listed below:

Accident and Incident Procedure
Allergy Awareness
Asbestos
Control of Infection
Fire Safety
Lettings
Managing contractor
Risk Management Strategy
Water Safety/Legionella
Information Security
Cyber Security
CCTV
Data Retention

Paper copies of these policies are available upon request.

Our Vision & Values

Our Vision & Values