---
title: "Policies"
url: "https://shawcloughprimaryschool.schudio.com/parents/policies"
school: "Shawclough Community Primary School"
---

# Policies

Should you have any questions or require paper copies of any policies or documents, please do not hesitate to [contact us](https://shawclough.rochdale.sch.uk/Our-School/contactus) - we are always happy to help.

## SAFEGUARDING

As a school we play an essential role in safeguarding children. We are in a strong position to identify concerns and take action to enable all children to have the best outcomes. For more details on how Shawclough does this please see the policies below.  If you need any help, have any questions or would like to find out more about safeguarding at Shawclough please **[contact the school](https://www.shawclough.rochdale.sch.uk/Our-School/contactus)** and ask to speak to one of the school's Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs).

 Shawclough. DSL Poster. 2026-27(1)  250 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shawcloughprimaryschool/files/documents/Shawclough._DSL_Poster._2026-27(1).pdf)

 Shawclough. Child Protection - Safeguarding Policy. 2026-27(1)  621 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shawcloughprimaryschool/files/documents/Shawclough._Child_Protection_-_Safeguarding_Policy._2026-27(1).pdf)

 DfE. Keeping Children Safe in Education. Part One. 2026  734 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shawcloughprimaryschool/files/documents/DfE._Keeping_Children_Safe_in_Education._Part_One._2026.pdf)

## SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS &amp; DISABILITIES (SEND)

As a school we want to make sure every one is ready to be their best every day. We are able to help all children fulfil their potential, including those who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities. If you need any help, have any questions or would like to find out more about how we support all children at Shawclough please [**contact the school**](https://shawclough.rochdale.sch.uk/Our-School/contactus) and ask to speak to Mrs Crawford, the mainstream and Rainbow (LA Resource Provision) SENCO or Mrs Rush, the Rainforest (LA SEN Unit) SENCO.

 Shawclough. Accessibility Plan. 2026/27  215 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shawcloughprimaryschool/files/documents/Shawclough._Accessibility_Plan._2026-27.pdf)

 Shawclough. Graduated Approach. 2026/27  113 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shawcloughprimaryschool/files/documents/Shawclough_Graduated_Approach._2026-27.pdf)

 Shawclough. SEND Information Report. 2026/27  230 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shawcloughprimaryschool/files/documents/Shawclough._SEND_Information_Report._2026-27.pdf)

 Shawclough. SEND Policy. 2026/27  343 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shawcloughprimaryschool/files/documents/Shawclough._SEND_Policy._2026-27.pdf)

## OTHER POLICIES

- ### Supporting Bereaved Children

     Supporting Bereaved Children and Young People in Rochdale  7.80 MB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shawcloughprimaryschool/files/documents/LA_Bereavement_Leaflets_2020(1).pdf)
- ### Behaviour Policies

     Uniform Policy  249 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shawcloughprimaryschool/files/documents/Uniform_Policy(1).pdf)

     Walking to and from School Policy  222 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shawcloughprimaryschool/files/documents/Walking_to_and_from_school_policy.pdf)

     Order and Behaviour policy  267 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shawcloughprimaryschool/files/documents/Order_and_Behaviour_policy.pdf)

     Anti-bullying Policy  242 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shawcloughprimaryschool/files/documents/Anti-bullying_Policy.pdf)
- ### Attendance Policy

     Attendance Policy  345 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shawcloughprimaryschool/files/documents/Shawclough._Attendance_Policy._2026-27.pdf)
- ### Complaints Procedure

     Complaints Policy  451 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shawcloughprimaryschool/files/documents/Complaints_Policy_and_Procedure(1).pdf)
- ### Collective Act of Worship

     Collective Worship  320 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shawcloughprimaryschool/files/documents/Collective_Worship_2024.pdf)
- ### Equality and Community Cohesion Policy

     Shawclough. Equality - Community Cohesion Policy. 2026-27(1)  496 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shawcloughprimaryschool/files/documents/Shawclough._Equality_-_Community_Cohesion_Policy._2026-27(1).pdf)

    ### Bad Weather

     Bad Weather Conditions  114 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shawcloughprimaryschool/files/documents/Bad_Weather_Conditions.pdf)
- ### Finance and Charges for Activities

     Charging and Remission Policy  305 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shawcloughprimaryschool/files/documents/Charging_and_Remission.pdf)

     Finance Policy  450 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shawcloughprimaryschool/files/documents/Finance_Policy_.pdf)

     Debt Recovery Policy  237 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shawcloughprimaryschool/files/documents/Debt_Recovery_Policy.pdf)
- Allergies Policy  248 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shawcloughprimaryschool/files/documents/Allergies_Policy.pdf)
- School Food Policy  209 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shawcloughprimaryschool/files/documents/Food_Policy.pdf)
- There is no one in the school earning over £100,000 and more financial information about the school can be found on the Schools Financial Benchmarking Service [here](https://financial-benchmarking-and-insights-tool.education.gov.uk/school/105766).

### Key Information

- [Admission Information ](https://shawcloughprimaryschool.schudio.com/Our-School/Admission-Information)
- [Early Help And Safeguarding](https://shawcloughprimaryschool.schudio.com/parents/early-help-and-safeguarding)
- [SEND](https://shawcloughprimaryschool.schudio.com/parents/sen)
- [Ofsted Report](https://shawcloughprimaryschool.schudio.com/parents/ofsted-parent-view)
- [Policies](https://shawcloughprimaryschool.schudio.com/parents/policies)
- [Pupil Premium](https://shawcloughprimaryschool.schudio.com/Our-School/pupil-premium)
- [Sport Funding](https://shawcloughprimaryschool.schudio.com/Our-School/sports-funding)
- [Assessment &amp; Performance Tables](https://shawcloughprimaryschool.schudio.com/parents/SATs-Information-KS1-KS2)

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 Thrum Hall Lane
Shawclough, Rochdale
 Greater Manchester OL12 6DE

 <office@shawclough.rochdale.sch.uk>

 [01706 647991](tel:01706647991)

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Ofsted Report

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