Policies and Reports

Central Lancaster High School recognises the clear link between the attendance, punctuality and attainment of its pupils. The aim of this policy is to encourage the highest level of attendance for individual students, particular groups (including those who are vulnerable) and the school as a whole.

Sex and Relationships education is an integral part of our whole school Personal, Social, Health Education curriculum at Central Lancaster High School. Students study Sex and Relationship education throughout their time at Central, focussing on covering in a manner appropriate to their age and development.

The use of mobile communication devices at Central Lancaster High School

This policy meets the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), the Data Protection Act 2018, and is based on guidance published by the Information Commissioner’s Office and model privacy notices published by the Department for Education.

The Trust’s IT and communications systems are intended to promote effective communication and working practices within the Trust. This policy outlines the standards staff must observe when using these systems, the circumstances in which the Trust will monitor their use, and the action the Trust will take in respect of breaches of these standards.

Staff Code of Conduct Policy

Whole School Policy for Safeguarding & Child Protection at Central Lancaster High School

During a period in which we may see an increase in student absence and potential school closures, it’s important that we are providing an education to those students who are accessing their education from home. This education has to be challenging, purposeful and meaningful to our students and their studies. This policy outlines how we are collectively going to achieve that and our expectations for our students, staff and parents.

Behaviour for Learning Policy 2020

CLHS Behaviour For Learning_Policy Addendum - Covid-19 wider opening of school

The policy and procedures for the handling of complaints

This is the school's draft Anti-Bullying Policy. This policy was due to be considered by the Governors Learning and Standards Committee in the Spring Term 2020 but due to Covid-19 the committee could not meet. The policy will be considered by the Governors in the Autumn Term 2020.

BLT Staff Acceptable Use Policy 2020

BLT Student Acceptable Use Policy 2020

BLT Online Safety Policy 2020

SEND policy and information report 2019/2020

Appraisal provides a framework for a clear and consistent assessment of the overall performance of teachers, including the Headteacher. It is a supportive process that outlines means for supporting the personal and professional development of teachers within the context of the School Improvement Plan, their own professional needs and the standards expected of teachers/Headteacher.

Every child should leave school prepared for modern Britain. Careers and Enterprise Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) is crucial in helping pupils emerge from school more fully rounded and ready for the world of work. Central Lancaster High School aims to deliver impartial careers guidance through a range of processes designed to develop high aspirations in pupils, encourage pupils to consider a broad and ambitious range of careers and enable individuals to make informed choices and transitions related to their personal, educational and careers development.

It is the responsibility of everyone involved in the centre's exam processes to read, understand and implement this policy.

This policy applies to all members of the teaching and support staff community at Central Lancaster High School. This policy is a statement of the principles and rationale for homework at CLHS and should be read in conjunction with the Teaching and Learning Policy, Marking and Feedback Policy and Monitoring and Feedback Policy.

Central Lancaster High School is preparing to adopt a new assessment model but it will take time for this new system to be introduced and become embedded. The professional judgement of teachers is the most important element of a successful assessment system.

This policy applies to all Governors, school leaders and all members of the teaching and support staff community at Central Lancaster High School. This policy is a statement of the aims, principles and strategies for marking and feedback at CLHS and should be read in conjunction with the Teaching and Learning Policy, Assessment Policy and Monitoring and Evaluation Policy.

This policy applies to all Governors, school leaders and all members of the teaching and support staff community at Central Lancaster High School. This policy is a statement of the aims, principles and strategies for the monitoring and evaluation of the quality of teaching and learning at CLHS and should be read in conjunction with the teaching and learning policy, appraisal policy1 and the assessment policy.

This policy statement sets out the school’s arrangements for managing the access of providers to pupils at the school for the purpose of giving them information about the provider’s education or training offer. This complies with the school’s legal obligations under Section 42B of the Education Act 1997