Policies

Our policies are the foundation of how Arco Academy operates, ensuring transparency and consistency for students, parents, and our referring partners. We regularly update these policies to reflect the latest guidance from the Department for Education, keeping our staff and advisory board informed of any changes.

You can access all of our key policies here. If you have any questions about how we operate or would like to request a specific policy, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

At Arco Academy, we are committed to continuous improvement, and we are currently in the process of updating several of the policies listed below to ensure they remain in line with the latest best practices.

Curriculum

• Assessment and Marking Policy CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineAssessment and Marking Policy CMS
• Career and Work Experience Policy CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineCareer and Work Experience Policy CMS
• Curriculum Policy CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineCurriculum Policy CMS
• EAL Policy CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineEAL Policy CMS
• Exam Contingency Plan CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineExam Contingency Plan CMS
• Exams Policy CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineExams Policy CMS
• Non-Examination Assessment NEA Policy CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineNon-Examination Assessment NEA Policy CMS
• PSHE Policy CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlinePSHE Policy CMS
• Relationships and Sex Education Policy CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineRelationships and Sex Education Policy CMS

Data Protection

• Acceptable Use Policy April 2026 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineAcceptable Use Policy April 2026
• CCTV Policy April 2026 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineCCTV Policy April 2026
• Data Protection Policy including SAR appendix April 2026 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineData Protection Policy including SAR appendix April 2026
• Data-Retention-Policy April 2026 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineData-Retention-Policy April 2026
• Freedom of Information Policy and Publication Scheme April 2026 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineFreedom of Information Policy and Publication Scheme April 2026
• Online Safety Policy CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineOnline Safety Policy CMS
• Privacy Notice for Arco Academy for Advisory Board CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlinePrivacy Notice for Arco Academy for Advisory Board CMS
• Privacy Notice for Arco Academy for Parents and Students CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlinePrivacy Notice for Arco Academy for Parents and Students CMS
• Privacy Notice for Arco Academy Job Applicants April 2026 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlinePrivacy Notice for Arco Academy Job Applicants April 2026
• Privacy Notice for Staff April 2026 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlinePrivacy Notice for Staff April 2026

Health and Safety

• Asbestos Management Policy April 2026 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineAsbestos Management Policy April 2026
• Driving Policy CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineDriving Policy CMS
• Educational Visit Policy CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineEducational Visit Policy CMS
• Fire Safety Management Policy CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineFire Safety Management Policy CMS
• First Aid Medicine Policy CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineFirst Aid Medicine Policy CMS
• Health and Safety Policy CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineHealth and Safety Policy CMS
• Lockdown Procedure CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineLockdown Procedure CMS
• Lone-Working-Risk-Assessment CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineLone-Working-Risk-Assessment CMS
• Risk Assessment Policy April 2026 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineRisk Assessment Policy April 2026
• Safeguarding Child Protection Policy CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineSafeguarding Child Protection Policy CMS

HR

• Complaints Procedure Policy April 2026 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineComplaints Procedure Policy April 2026
• Equality Information Objectives Policy and Equality Plan CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineEquality Information Objectives Policy and Equality Plan CMS
• Induction of Early Career Teachers ECTs Policy April 2026 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineInduction of Early Career Teachers ECTs Policy April 2026
• Induction Policy April 2026 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineInduction Policy April 2026
• Internal Appeal Procedure April 2026 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineInternal Appeal Procedure April 2026
• Safer Recruitment Policy CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineSafer Recruitment Policy CMS
• Whistle-blowing Policy CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineWhistle-blowing Policy CMS

School Improvement

• Accessibility Policy 2025 cms download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineAccessibility Policy 2025 cms
• Admissions Policy 2025 CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineAdmissions Policy 2025 CMS
• Anti-Bullying Policy 2025 cms download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineAnti-Bullying Policy 2025 cms
• Attendance Policy April 2026 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineAttendance Policy April 2026
• Behaviour Policy 2025 CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineBehaviour Policy 2025 CMS
• Child Absent from or Missing in Education Plan CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineChild Absent from or Missing in Education Plan CMS
• Children with Health Needs who cannot attend Arco Academy CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineChildren with Health Needs who cannot attend Arco Academy CMS
• LAC Policy CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineLAC Policy CMS
• Missing Pupil Policy April 2026 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineMissing Pupil Policy April 2026
• Non Collection Policy April 2026 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineNon Collection Policy April 2026
• Physical Restraints Policy CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlinePhysical Restraints Policy CMS
• Remote Education policy CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineRemote Education policy CMS
• SEN-Policy-and-Information-Report-CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineSEN-Policy-and-Information-Report-CMS
• Staff Wellbeing Policy CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineStaff Wellbeing Policy CMS
• Supervision of Pupils CMS download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineSupervision of Pupils CMS
• Whole School Food Policy April 2026 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineWhole School Food Policy April 2026