Our commitment to ethical practice
At The Children’s Trust School, everything we do is guided by a strong moral purpose: to act in the best interests of every child and young person, at all times.
We recognise that our pupils have complex and often fluctuating needs, and we are committed to ensuring that each child is treated with dignity, respect and care. Our decisions are shaped by a deep understanding of each pupil as an individual, and by our shared belief that every pupil has the right to feel safe, valued and able to engage in meaningful learning.
We work collaboratively across education, therapy and care to ensure that our provision is thoughtful, responsive and consistent. We prioritise pupils’ wellbeing, communication and access to learning, adapting our approach where needed to remove barriers and support each pupil to achieve the best possible outcomes.
We are open, reflective and accountable in our work. We listen carefully to pupils, families and staff, and we are honest about our strengths and the areas where we continue to improve. This ensures that our practice remains ethical, inclusive and focused on what matters most: helping every child to live the best life possible.
View and download our school policies.
Our policies
Admissions, discharges and transitions policy and SOP
Admissions SOP
Assessment and progress guidance
Attendance policy
Blended learning policy
Child protection and safeguarding procedure (SOP)
Children’s equality and human rights policy
Complaints policy
Curriculum guidance
Data protection policy
Disciplinary policy
Early careers teacher induction policy (ECT)
Early years foundation stage (EYFS) policy
Educational visits policy and SOP
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) policy
Health and safety policy
Integrated supervision policy and SOP
Low level concerns school policy
Mental capacity act, best interest, and deprivation of liberty safeguard policy
Moving and handling policy
Online safety policy
PSHEWB policy
Pupil Premium strategy statement
Residential statement of purpose
Safeguarding policies at the School
Safer recruitment policy
School careers policy and SOP
School enrichment policy
School first aid policy
School positive behaviour
School premises management policy
School prospectus
School staff code of conduct
School transition booklet
SEND Information Report 2026
Staff handbook
Visitor policy and statement of purpose (SOP)
