--- title: "Policies" url: "https://makeitdifferent.org.uk/policies" school: "Hartlepool Free School" --- # Policies ## Policies The school maintains a collection of policies relevant to the smooth running of the school, many of which are of interest to parents. To access our statutory school policy documents, click the relevant download link below. Other policy documents are available on request by **[contacting the school office](https://makeitdifferent.org.uk/contact)**. Paper copies of information from the website are available free of charge. Accessibility Plan 371 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Accessibility_plan(1).pdf) Allergy Safety Policy 337 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Allergy_Safety_Policy.pdf) Anti-Bullying Policy 611 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Anti-Bullying_Policy.pdf) Arrivals and Departures Policy 371 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Arrivals_and_Departures_Policy.pdf) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy 461 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Artificial_Intelligence_(AI)_Policy(1).pdf) Attendance Policy 559 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Attendance_Policy(1).pdf) Careers Policy 360 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Careers_Policy(1).pdf) Careers Provider Access Statement 328 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Careers_Provider_Access_Statement.pdf) CCTV Policy 709 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/CCTV_Policy.pdf) Charging and Remissions Policy 295 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Charging_and_Remissions_Policy.pdf) Child on Child Abuse Policy 544 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Child-on-Child_Abuse_Policy.pdf) Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy 923 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Child_Protection_and_Safeguarding_Policy.pdf) Children Missing Education (CME) Policy 428 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Children_Missing_Education_Policy.pdf) Complaints Policy 833 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Complaints_Policy.pdf) Data Protection Policy 4.29 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Data_Protection_Policy(1).pdf) Data Retention Policy 528 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Data_Retention_Policy.pdf) Equality, Diversity and Community Cohesion Policy 386 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Equality,_Diversity_and_Community_Cohesion_Policy.pdf) First Aid Policy 357 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/First_Aid_Policy.pdf) Freedom of Information - Schedule of Fees 636 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/FOI_-_Schedule_of_Fees.pdf) Health and Safety Policy 467 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Health_-_Safety_Policy(2).pdf) Holding Safely Policy 487 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Holding_Safely_Policy(1).pdf) Inclusion Information 280 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Inclusion_Information_Report.pdf) Inclusion Policy 303 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Inclusion_Policy.pdf) Inclusion Statement 219 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Inclusion_Statement.pdf) Lettings Policy 726 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Lettings_Policy.pdf) Mobile Phone Policy 520 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Mobile_Phone_Policy.pdf) Online Safety Policy 795 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Online_Safety_Policy.pdf) Personal, Social, Health Education (PSHE) Policy 279 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/PSHE_Policy(1).pdf) Privacy Notice for Governors 43 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Privacy_Notice_for_Governors_July_2026.pdf) Privacy Notice for Parents/Carers 46 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Privacy_Notice_for_Parents_Carers_July_2026.pdf) Privacy Notice for Pupils 61 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Privacy_Notice_for_Pupils_July_2026.pdf) Privacy Notice for Staff 58 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Privacy_Notice_for_Staff_July_2026.pdf) Privacy Notice Summary 294 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/GDPR_System_Report.pdf) Promoting Positive Behaviour Policy 1.66 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Promoting_Positive_Behaviour_Policy(2).pdf) Publication Scheme for Schools 293 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/model-publication-scheme_-_FOI_-_No_Changes.pdf) Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Policy 494 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Relationships_and_Sex_Education_Policy.pdf) School Uniform Policy 323 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/School_Uniform_Policy.pdf) Searching, Screening and Confiscation - DfE Advice for Schools 246 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/DfE_Searching,_Screening_and_Confiscation_Guidance(1).pdf) SEN Policy 525 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/SEN_Policy(2).pdf) Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural (SMSC) Education Policy 384 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/SMSC_Policy.pdf) Staff Code of Conduct Policy 563 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Staff_Code_of_Conduct_Policy.pdf) Student Induction 715 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Student_Induction_-_July_2026.pdf) Supporting Students with Medical Conditions 716 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Supporting_Pupils_with_Medical_Conditions.pdf) Suspension and Exclusion Policy 472 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Suspension_and_Exclusion_Policy.pdf) Whistleblowing Policy 183 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/hartlepool-free-school-2/files/documents/Whistleblowing_policy.pdf) ### Key Information - 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