--- title: "Policies & Guidelines" url: "https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/policies" school: "Penwortham Priory Academy" --- # Policies & Guidelines - Policies & Guidelines - Data Protection - Exams - Medical Forms A selection of school policies and guidelines are available to download from these pages. If you require a policy or guideline that is not on this page please email . These school policies and guidelines can be sent electronically or a paper copy can be issued. ### Policies & Guidelines Accessibility Plan 2024-2027 167 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_Accessibility_Plan__2024-27.pdf) Admissions Policy and Arrangements 2026-2027 137 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_-_Determined_Admission_Policy_and_Arrangements_2026-27_Sept_26.pdf) Admissions Policy and Arrangements 2027-2028 Plus Map 2.17 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_DETERMINED_Admissions_Policy_and_Procedures_2027-28_PLUS_MAP.pdf) Allergy Safety Policy 188 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_-_Allergy_Policy_-_Sept_26-_Sept_27.pdf) Anti-Bullying Policy 421 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_-_Anti-bullying_Policy_2024-2026_as_at_13.01.25.pdf) Attendance and Punctuality Policy 345 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_Attendance_and_Punctuality_policy_Aug_2026.pdf) Behaviour and Discipline Policy 1.36 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_-_Behaviour_and_Discipline_Policy_2026_-_27_final_v2.pdf) Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy 934 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_Safeguarding_and_Child_Protection_Policy_2026-27_Sept_26.pdf) Charging and Remissions Policy 419 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_-_Charging_Policy_2025-2026.pdf) Collective Worship Policy 2026-27 (Draft) 141 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_-_Collective_Worship_Policy_Draft_2026-2027.pdf) Complaints Policy and Procedures 164 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Complaints_Policy_26-27.pdf) Co-operative Parental Interaction Policy 332 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_-_Co-operative_Parental_Communication_Policy_2025-26.pdf) Educational Off Site Visits Policy & Guidelines 2022-2025 1.51 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/8180_Policy_and_Guidlines_for_Eductional_off_site_visits_V4_WEB_1_(1).pdf) Equality Policy 247 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_-_Equality_Information_and_Objectives_Policy_-_2024-2028_Jul26.pdf) Feedback and Marking Guidelines 689 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_-_Feedback_Guidelines_2025.pdf) Mental Health & Well-Being Policy 752 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_-_Mental_Health_-_Emotional_Wellbeing_Policy_May_26.pdf) Online Safety Policy 258 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_Online_Safety_policy_August_2026.pdf) Personal Electronic Devices Policy 326 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_-_Personal_Electronics_Device_Policy_2025-2027.pdf) Provider Access Policy 247 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_-_Provider_Access_Policy_2026-2027.pdf) Relationships & Sex Education (RSE) Policy 240 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/RSE_Policy_2026-27_Sept_26.pdf) Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) Pupil Policy 514 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_-_Social,_Emotional_and_Mental_Health_Policy_May_26.pdf) Special Educational Needs Disabilities and Inclusion Policy 606 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_-_Special_Educational_Needs,_Disabilities_and_Inclusion_Policy_May_2026.pdf) Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions Policy 304 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_Supporting_Pupils_with_Medical_Conditions_Policy_2026-27.pdf) Whistle Blowing Policy 201 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_-_Whistleblowing_Policy_2025.pdf) Uniform and Appearance Policy 301 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/PPA_-_Uniform_and_Appearance_Policy_2026-2029_Oct_26.pdf) The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect on 25 May 2018. The GDPR replaces the Data Protection Act 1998 and is designed to strengthen the safety and security of all data held within an organisation, and make sure processing and storage procedures are consistent. ### Policies (GDPR & Data Protection) GDPR Data Protection Policy Updated on 03/09/2025 574 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/GDPR/PPA_-_GDPR_Data_Protection_Policy_2025-2027.pdf) Cloud Computing Policy Updated on 25/05/2023 351 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/GDPR/PPA_-_Cloud_Computing_Policy_2023.pdf) Freedom of Information Policy Updated on 25/05/2023 415 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/GDPR/PPA_-_Freedom_of_Information_Policy_2023.pdf) E-Security Policy Updated on 25/05/2023 376 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/GDPR/PPA_-_E-Security_Policy_2023.pdf) Surveillance and CCTV Policy Updated on 25/05/2023 429 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/GDPR/PPA_-_Surveillance_and_CCTV_Policy_2023.pdf) Privacy Notice - Pupils Updated on 01/06/2026 154 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/GDPR/PPA_Pupil_Privacy_Notice_June_26.pdf) Privacy Notice - Pupils and their families Updated on 01/06/2026 157 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/GDPR/PPA_Pupils_and_their_Families_Privacy_Notice_June_26.pdf) Photography and Videos at School Policy Updated on 25/05/2023 491 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/GDPR/PPA_-_Photography_and_Videos_at_School_Policy_2023.pdf) Photo Consent Form Updated on 22/03/2023 181 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/GDPR/PPA_Photo_consent_form_Mar_23.pdf) ### Policies (Exams) Access Arrangements Policy 2.01 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Access_Arrangements_Policy.pdf) Access To Scripts - Reviews of Results & Appeals Procedure 737 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Access_to_scripts,_reviews_of_results_and_appeals_procedure.pdf) Alternative Rooming Arrangements Policy 578 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Alternative_rooming_arrangements_policy.pdf) BTEC Policies, Procedures & Practice 5.91 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/BTEC_Policies,_procedures_and_practice.pdf) Candidate Absence Policy 510 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Candidate_absence_policy.pdf) Candidate Identification Procedure 504 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Candidate_identification_procedure.pdf) Candidate Late Arrival Policy 746 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Candidate_late_arrival_policy.pdf) Certificate Issue Procedure & Retention Policy 510 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Certificate_issue_procedure_and_retention_policy.pdf) Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy (Exams) 1.17 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Child_protection_and_safeguarding_policy.pdf) Conflicts of Interest Policy 578 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Conflicts_of_interest_policy.pdf) Complaints And Appeals Procedure (Exams) 917 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Complaints_and_appeals_procedure.pdf) Data Protection Policy (Exams) 2.95 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Data_protection_policy.pdf) Equalities Policy 3.01 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Equalities_policy.pdf) Escalation Process Policy 1.13 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Escalation_process_policy.pdf) Exams Archiving Policy 2.80 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Exams_archiving_policy.pdf) Exams Contingency Plan 4.59 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Exam_contingency_plan.pdf) Food and Drink Policy 395 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Food_and_drink_policy.pdf) Internal Appeals Procedure (Internal Assessment Decisions) 864 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Internal_appeals_procedure_(Internal_assessment_decisions).pdf) Internal Appeals Procedure (Review of Results & Appeals - Exams) 1.06 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Internal_appeals_procedure_(Review_of_results_and_appeals_exams).pdf) Leaving The Examination Room Policy 482 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Leaving_the_examination_room_policy.pdf) Lockdown Policy (Exams) 1.56 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Lockdown_policy.pdf) Malpractice Policy 1.51 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Malpractice_policy.pdf) Managing Behaviour Policy 1.55 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Managing_behaviour_policy.pdf) Non-Examination Assessment Policy 5.38 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Non_examination_assessment_policy.pdf) Overnight Supervision Policy 629 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Overnight_supervsision_policy.pdf) Special Consideration Policy 1.42 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Special_consideration_policy.pdf) Whistleblowing Policy (Exams) 1.15 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Whistleblowing_policy.pdf) Word Processor Policy 1.48 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Exams/Word_processor_policy.pdf) ### Medical Forms Permission for the Administration of Medicine Form 112 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/files/documents/policies/Medication_Permission_Form_May_22.pdf) ### About Priory - [Principal's Welcome](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/principals-welcome) - [What makes Priory a great school?](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/what-makes-priory-a-great-school) - [What our pupils think of Priory](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/what-our-pupils-think-of-priory) - [History of Priory](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/priory-history) - [Admissions](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/admissions) - [Digital Transformation](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/digital-transformation) - [Exam Results](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/exam-results) - [Financial Accounts](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/financial-reports) - [Fundraising @ Priory](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/fundraising-priory) - [OFSTED Report](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/ofsted-report) - [Open Evening](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/open-evening) - [Policies & Guidelines](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/policies) - [Prospectus](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/prospectus) - [Pupil Premium](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/pupil-premium) - [Safeguarding & Pastoral Care](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/pastoral-care/pastoral-care) - [SEND](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/special-educational-needs-sen) - [Transition](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/transition) - [Virtual Tour](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/virtual-tour) - [Website Accessibility Statement](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/accessibility-statement) ### Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0JE 01772 320250 ### Useful Links - [New Year 7 Transition](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/transition) - [The School Day](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/the-school-day) - [Facility Hire](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/facility-hire-at-priory) - [Term Dates](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/termdates) - [Letters](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/letters) ### Useful Links - [Newsletters](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/newsletters) - 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