Policies

Policy development is underpinned by the principles and values identified in the Aquinas College Charter and Strategic Plan.  Policies are established to ensure Aquinas College and the Board of Trustees meet all Ministry of Education requirements relating to student achievement and well being, and also with regard to the requirements covered under Governance of Catholic State Integrated Schools.

The BOT, staff, families and students need to be aware of school policies and how to access them.  To this end, the policy review process is outlined below;

1. College Planning Documentation

• The  School Charter and Strategic Plan (Aquinas Strategic Plan 2019) is available on the school website.
• The 2019 Annual Plan (Aquinas College 2019 Annual Plan).
• The Schedule of Aquinas College Policy Review is available from (2019 Reporting Timeline xlsx). This schedule highlights the policy, month and year review is due.
• Policy Review Response is on an adapted version of the Policy Template.

2. Policy Consultation and Review Process

• Time-frame for policy review is provided to the community at the beginning of each term.
• Feedback final date is stated as 2 weeks prior to the Culture and Ethos meetings.
• Culture and Ethos committee to identify significant changes.
• The reviewed policy is to be presented to the BOT to ratify.
• Policies for review to be added to the agenda for Head of Faculty and SLT (Senior Leadership Team) meetings to ensure full staff coverage.
• Majority of policies will be reviewed on a 3 yearly cycle.
• Policy review will also be in response to current issues such as Ministry of Education requirements.
• The response is on the policy template provided either online or at the College office –  Policy Review Response Form

3. List of Policies

The current policies of Aquinas College are listed here:

Policy 1.1 Curriculum Delivery
Policy 1.3 Timetable
Policy 1.4 EOTC
Policy 1.6 Special Character of the College
Policy 2.2 Principal Performance Review and Procedures
Policy 3.1 Concerns and Complaints please read in conjunction with Flow Chart – Concerns and Complaints Process Policy 3.1 Guidelines for Raising Concerns, Procedure for Formal Complaints, Investigation of a Formal Complaint or Serious Allegation
Policy 3.3 Good Employer
Policy 3.4 Performance Management
Policy 3.5 Professional Development
Policy 3.6 Protected Disclosures
Policy 3.7 Appointments please read in conjunction with Flow Chart – Co-Ordination of Appointment Process. Policy 3.7
Policy 4.1 Finance
Policy 4.2 Asset Protection
Policy 4.3 – Fundraising
Policy 5.3 Surrender and Retention
Policy 5.5 Code of Conduct
Policy 5.7 Cyber Safety
Policy 5.9 Health&Safety
Policy 5.10 Student Behaviour Management
Policy 5.12 – Child Protection – Please read in conjunction with Flow Chart of Action – Child Abuse
Policy 5.13 Sexual Harassment
Policy 5.14 Traumatic Incident
Policy 5.15 Uniform and Appearance
Policy 5.15.1 Uniform and Appearance Appendix
Policy 5.16 Attendance
Policy 6.1 Enrolment of Students
Enrolment Scheme to be read in conjunction with Policy 6.1 Enrolment of Students)
Governance Policy Framework

4. Other Key Documents

Aquinas College Charter

2018 ERO Report

Special Character Review Report 2018

Character of a Catholic School – Expectations for staff employed in a Catholic School

5. Annual Reports
Audited Financial Statements 2017