Policies and procedures

Please find here our list of different policies and procedures, listed alphabetically, and click for more information.

Accessibility Policy

This policy reflects the values and philosophy of Langside school in relation to Accessibility. It sets out a framework within which teaching and non-teaching staff can operate. Click here to read the policy.

Admissions Policy

This document outlines the admissions policy for parents wishing their child to attend Langside School. Click here to read the policy.

Attendance Policy

This document outlines the Attendance Policy for Langside School. Click here to read the policy.

Click here to read the Attendance Policy Appendix 1 - Fixed Penalty Notice.

Behaviour Management Policy

This policy should be read in conjunction with the ‘Governor Principles of Behaviour’ document. Click here to read the policy.

Bullying Policy

Bullying is behaviour by an individual or group, repeated over time, that intentionally hurts another individual or group either physically or emotionally. Click here to read the policy.

Data Protection Policy

Personal data will be processed fairly and lawfully and will be adequate, relevant and not excessive in relation to the purpose or purposes for which they are processed. Click here to read the policy.

Disciplinary Policy

The purpose of the disciplinary policy is to encourage all employees to achieve and maintain high standards of conduct, attendance and job performance whilst ensuring consistent and fair treatment of all employees. Click here to read the policy.

Early Years Policy

Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support that enables them to fulfil their potential. Children develop quickly in early years and a child’s experiences between birth and age five have a major impact on their future life chances. Click here to read the policy.

Employee Development Procedure

The purpose of this management policy is to ensure that all employees are managed fairly and equally from the beginning of their employment with Diverse Abilities. Click here to read the policy.

E-Safety Policy

To enable children, young people, staff and volunteers to interact with, and benefit from, information technology whilst remaining safe and behaving lawfully. Click here to read the policy.

Governors Statement on Behaviour

The purpose of the Statement is to provide guidance for the Principal in drawing up the school’s behaviour policy. Click here to read the statement.

Grievance Policy

This policy is to ensure that any employee with a grievance has access to a process that can lead to a speedy resolution and that it is resolved in a fair manner. Click here to read the policy.

Medicine Policy

Many of the children we support require regular medicine as part of their care. This policy ensures that medicine is administered and taken as necessary and safely. If you’d like to see the medicine policy appendices, please get in touch. Click here to read the policy.

Meeting Medical Needs Policy

Meeting additional health needs and responding to medical incidents. Click here to read the policy.

Parents Complaints Procedure

Langside School is committed to providing the best possible service to those families which have entrusted individuals to our staff for their education and care. Taking concerns seriously at the earliest stage will reduce the numbers that develop into formal complaints. Click here to read the complaints procedure.

Photo and Video Sharing Policy

Diverse Abilities is committed to the highest standards of openness, integrity and accountability. Diverse Abilities has a reputation for providing excellent, professional services and we enjoy strong relationships with our stakeholders within a diverse community. While providing this service, we record pictures and videos of the people we support making achievements and capturing their progress. Click here to read the complaints procedure.

Safeguarding Policy

Effective safeguarding systems are child centered. Langside works by this policy to ensure all of the children are safe. Click here to read the policy.

Statement on Allegations Against Staff

The following guidance for dealing with allegations of abuse against teachers and other staff. Click here to read the statement.

Whistle Blowing Policy

Whistleblowing encourages and enables school community members to raise serious concerns with the school. Click here to ready the policy.