--- title: "Policies" url: "https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/key-information/policies" school: "St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery" --- # Policies ### Policies Acceptable Use Policy 257 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Acceptable_Use_Policy_-_Jan_2021.pdf) Accessibility Plan 2024-2027 121 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Accessibility_Plan_-_March_2024.docx.pdf) Allergy Safety Policy 983 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Pupil_Allergy_Safety_Policy_July_2026.pdf) Anti-Bullying Policy 132 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Anti-Bullying_Policy_March_2024.docx.pdf) Attendance Policy 223 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/_attendance_policy_Sep_2023.pdf) Behaviour Appendix 3 98 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Appendix_3-_Peg_System_explanantion(1).pdf) Behaviour Policy 220 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Behaviour_Policy_2026.docx.pdf) Charging & Remissions Policy 118 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Charging_and_Remissions_Policy_March_2024.docx.pdf) Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy 2026-2027 1.78 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/St_Matthew-s_Child_Protection_-_Safeguarding_Policy_2026-2027.pdf) Collective Worship & Spirituality Policy 200 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Collective_Worship_-_Spirituality_Policy_Sept_2026.pdf) Early Help Offer 2025 261 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Early_Help_Offer_at_St_Matthew-s_2025_-_26.pdf) Early Years Appendix 141 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/EYFS_Policy_Appendix_2021.pdf) Early Years Foundation Stage Policy 299 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/EYFS_Policy_2024.pdf) Educational Visits Policy 1.56 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/8180_Policy_and_Guidlines_for_Eductional_off_site_visits_V4_WEB_1_12.pdf) We subscribe to and follow the policy produced by the Lancashire County Council Educaitonal Visits Team. This represents best practice in this area. Health and Safety Policy 292 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Health_-_Safety_Policy_(September_2022).pdf) Intimate Care Policy 2025 313 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Intimate_Care_Policy_2025_-_2026.pdf) Lettings Policy 91 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Lettings_Policy_(March_2024).docx.pdf) Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy 231 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Mental_Health_-_Wellbeing_Policy_.pdf) Mobile Phone Policy 302 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Mobile_Phone_Policy_-_Sept_2026.pdf) Online Safety Policy 650 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/St_Matthew-s_online_safety_Jan_23.pdf) RE Policy 149 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/NEW_RE_Policy_2026-7_FINAL.docx_(1).pdf) SEND Policy 2024-2025 331 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/SEND_Policy_2025_-_2026(1).pdf) Supporting Children with Medical Conditions Policy 320 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Supporting_children_with_medical_conditions_policy_2025_-_2026(1).pdf) Whistleblowing Policy 128 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Whistleblowing_Policy_September_2023.docx_(1).pdf) ### Charging Policy Schools will charge a voluntary contribution for all school visits and outings. Where a pupil is eligible for pupil premium financial support may be given. For pupils eligible under pupil premium, school looks to support pupils where financial restraints could handicap access to curriculum so that they do not miss out on equal opportunities. ### Complaints Procedure In the event of a complaint please contact school to arrange a meeting with the relevant member of staff. School office will advise on what to do next if you are not happy with the outcome. ### Complaints Procedure Trust Complaints Policy 892 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Trust_Complaints_Policy.pdf) Stage 2 Complaint Form 727 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Trust_Complaints_Stage_2_form_Oct_2021_v2.0_PSM.docx) Stage 3 Complaint Form 727 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Trust_Complaints_Stage_3_form_Oct_2021_v2.0_PSM.docx) ### Equality Duty As a member of the Cidari Multi Academy Trust, we adhere to the Trust's agreed equality objectives. Please follow the link to view these Our Academy Publilc Equality Statement can be accessed here: ### Public Sector Equality Duty St Matthew's Public Equality Statement 2024/25 301 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Public_Equality_Statement_-_2024_25.pdf) GDPR& Data Proctection As an Academy within the Cidari MAT, we follow the Trust's policies with GDPR & data protection. Full details can be found by visiting where the Trust's position and relevant policy documents can be found. For ease of access, the Data Protection Policy is available below. ### GDPR & Data Proctection Data Protection Policy - Cidari MAT 492 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Data_Protection_Policy(1).pdf) Pupil Data Privacy Notice 123 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/files/documents/Pupil_Data_Privacy_Notice.pdf) ### Scheme of Delegation Please visit to view the Scheme of Delegation for the Cidari Multi Academy Trust. Our funding agreement can be viewed here ### ### Key Information - [Ofsted and SIAMS Reports](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/key-information/ofsted) - [Academy Results](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/key-information/academy-results) - [Policies](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/key-information/policies) - [Pupil Premium](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/key-information/pupil-premium) - [Sports Premium](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/key-information/sports-premium) - [SEND](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/key-information/send) - [Governance](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/meet-the-governors) - [Safeguarding ](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/key-information/safeguarding) - [COVID Catch-Up Premium](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/catch-up-premium-plan) - [Attendance](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/parents/attendance) - [![Artsmark Award](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/Am_Schl_Gld_RGB.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) - [![EAL Quality Mark](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/EAL_Silver.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) - [![Halo Code](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/halo_code.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) ##### Location New Hall Lane Preston Lancashire PR1 5XB ##### Contact Us 01772 794482 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587761925215) - [X](https://x.com/mackley_ma56490) © Copyright 2018–2026 St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)