Policies

Attendance, Leave and Time Management Policy

Sets out expectations for daily attendance, punctuality and notification of absence, along with the school's approach to annual, sick, compassionate, maternity and other statutory leave.

Last reviewed 18 Aug 2026

Disciplinary Policy and Procedure

Describes how the school investigates and responds to misconduct or performance concerns fairly and consistently — from informal coaching through written warnings to suspension and termination — and the employee's right to respond and appeal.

Last reviewed 18 Aug 2026

Conflict of Interest Policy

Requires employees to disclose any activity that conflicts with the school's interests, and restricts private tutoring of enrolled pupils, competing educational ventures and use of school resources for private business without written approval.

Last reviewed 18 Aug 2026

Health, Safety and Emergency Procedures

Covers staff responsibilities for maintaining a safe classroom and school environment, reporting hazards, and following emergency evacuation and medical-emergency procedures.

Last reviewed 18 Aug 2026

ICT and Digital Resources Acceptable Use Policy

Governs the responsible, ethical and secure use of the school's ICT systems, including password security, digital submission of lesson plans and results, use of school email and official WhatsApp groups, internet use, social media, and appropriate use of AI tools.

Last reviewed 18 Aug 2026

Parent Communication Policy

Sets expectations for respectful, accurate and professional communication between staff and parents, and directs unresolved concerns through the school's established escalation channels.

Last reviewed 18 Aug 2026

Standards of Excellence and Accountability

Establishes measurable performance expectations for teaching staff, covering attendance, punctuality, lesson planning, classroom teaching, marking, pupil progress monitoring and record-keeping, used to guide appraisal and professional development.

Last reviewed 18 Aug 2026

Code of Professional Conduct

Sets out the standards of behaviour, ethics and professionalism expected of every SHICS employee — including respect for pupils, parents and colleagues, appropriate dress and decorum, use of the approved chain of communication, and the school's approach to teamwork and confidentiality.

Last reviewed 18 Aug 2026

Staff Dress Code Policy

Requires every employee to maintain a neat, clean and professional appearance appropriate to a Christian educational environment, including the approved school uniform where applicable.

Last reviewed 18 Aug 2026

Anti-Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Policy

Affirms the school's zero-tolerance approach to bullying, harassment and discrimination among pupils and staff, and sets out how complaints are investigated fairly and confidentially.

Last reviewed 18 Aug 2026

Child Safeguarding and Protection Policy

Sets out SHICS's commitment to protecting every pupil from abuse, neglect and harm — covering professional boundaries, positive discipline, reporting procedures for safeguarding concerns, visitor and pupil-collection procedures, and online safety.

Last reviewed 18 Aug 2026

Staff Grievance Policy

Gives employees a clear route to raise workplace concerns, starting with their immediate supervisor and escalating through the Head Teacher, Administrator and Proprietor where necessary, without fear of retaliation.

Last reviewed 18 Aug 2026