Policies

Academy based policies can be found listed below.  We hope you find the information you are looking for.

Should you require any further information, please feel free to contact us. 

Admissions & Appeals

• Admissions Policy 2026-27 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineAdmissions Policy 2026-27
• Admissions Policy 2027-28 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineAdmissions Policy 2027-28
• Admissions-Policy-2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineAdmissions-Policy-2025-26
• St Aldhelms Academy Appeals Timetable 2026 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineSt Aldhelms Academy Appeals Timetable 2026
• Year 3 or Above Appeal Form download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineYear 3 or Above Appeal Form

Statutory Policies & Documents

• 2023-26 PP statement download_for_offline
  download_for_offline2023-26 PP statement
• aE Medical and First Aid Policy v0 02 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineaE Medical and First Aid Policy v0 02
• aE Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy v0 02 SAA download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineaE Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy v0 02 SAA
• aE SEND Policy 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineaE SEND Policy 2025-26
• Curiculum Policy Nov 2025 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineCuriculum Policy Nov 2025
• SAA Accessibility Policy and Plan download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineSAA Accessibility Policy and Plan
• SAA Careers Policy Nov 2025 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineSAA Careers Policy Nov 2025
• SAA PSHE and RSE Policy v2 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineSAA PSHE and RSE Policy v2
• School music development plan summary 25-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineSchool music development plan summary 25-26
• SEND Information Report 2025-26 Updated download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineSEND Information Report 2025-26 Updated
• St Aldhelms Behaviour Policy Apr 2026 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineSt Aldhelms Behaviour Policy Apr 2026
• Uniform and Expectations 2025-2026 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineUniform and Expectations 2025-2026

Other School Policies & Documents

• aE Attendance Policy SAA v3 2526 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineaE Attendance Policy SAA v3 2526
• aE Parent Code of Conduct v2 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineaE Parent Code of Conduct v2
• Antibullying policy - SAA download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineAntibullying policy - SAA
• Assessment Policy download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineAssessment Policy
• E-Safety-policy v3 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineE-Safety-policy v3
• Gender Equality Policy download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineGender Equality Policy
• Home learning policy 2025 - 26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineHome learning policy 2025 - 26
• Lockdown Policy and Procedure download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineLockdown Policy and Procedure
• Work Experience Policy - Jan 2026 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineWork Experience Policy - Jan 2026

Exam Policies

• 01 Cyber Secuirty Policy 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline01 Cyber Secuirty Policy 2025-26
• 02 Exams Escalation Process 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline02 Exams Escalation Process 2025-26
• 03 Child Protection Safeguarding EXAMS Policy 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline03 Child Protection Safeguarding EXAMS Policy 2025-26
• 04 Complaints and appeals procedure for exams 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline04 Complaints and appeals procedure for exams 2025-26
• 05 Conflict of Interest Policy EXAMS 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline05 Conflict of Interest Policy EXAMS 2025-26
• 06 Exam Contingency plan 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline06 Exam Contingency plan 2025-26
• 07 Data Protection Policy EXAMS 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline07 Data Protection Policy EXAMS 2025-26
• 08 Equalities Policy EXAMS 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline08 Equalities Policy EXAMS 2025-26
• 09 Internal Appeals Procedure 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline09 Internal Appeals Procedure 2025-26
• 10 Malpractice Policy 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline10 Malpractice Policy 2025-26
• 11 Management of GCSE Non Exam assessment policy 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline11 Management of GCSE Non Exam assessment policy 2025-26
• 12 Whistleblowing Policy 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline12 Whistleblowing Policy 2025-26
• 13 Word Processor Policy 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline13 Word Processor Policy 2025-26
• 14 Process to check the qualifications of the centres asessors 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline14 Process to check the qualifications of the centres asessors 2025-26
• 15 Procedure to verify Identity of candidates 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline15 Procedure to verify Identity of candidates 2025-26
• 16 Procedure for dealing with access to scripts enquiries about results and appeals 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline16 Procedure for dealing with access to scripts enquiries about results and appeals 2025-26
• 17 Emergency Evacuation Policy 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline17 Emergency Evacuation Policy 2025-26
• 1B Exams policy 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline1B Exams policy 2025-26
• 2B Access Arrangements Policy 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline2B Access Arrangements Policy 2025-26
• 3B Certificate Issue Procedure Retention Policy EXAMS 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline3B Certificate Issue Procedure Retention Policy EXAMS 2025-26
• 4B Exams Archiving Policy 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline4B Exams Archiving Policy 2025-26
• 5B Lockdown Policy - EXAMS 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline5B Lockdown Policy - EXAMS 2025-26
• 6B Special Consideration Policy 2025-26 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline6B Special Consideration Policy 2025-26

Privacy Notices

• Privacy Notice - Job Applicant download_for_offline
  download_for_offlinePrivacy Notice - Job Applicant
• Privacy Notice - Pupil download_for_offline
  download_for_offlinePrivacy Notice - Pupil
• Privacy Notice - School Workforce download_for_offline
  download_for_offlinePrivacy Notice - School Workforce

Several of our policies still feature the Ambitions Academies logo, but we have since rebranded to Authentic Education. As we review and renew these policies, they will be updated to reflect our new branding and adhere to the revised formatting guidelines.

Authentic Education Policies

View Authentic Education Policies on the Trust Website:

Charging & Remissions Policy

Child on Child Abuse Policy

Complaints Policy

Data Protection Policy

Equality & Diversity Policy

Equality Objectives Statement

Freedom of Information Policy

Health & Safety Policy

Suspensions & Exclusions Policy

Whistleblowing Policy

Authentic Education Documents

Annual Report and Financial StatementsExecutive Pay StatementGender Pay Gap Reports

Register of Business Interests for Members and Trustees

Memorandum & Articles of Association

Funding Agreements