Leading Learning Forward TSA has a number of key policies, processes and protocols which impact on the delivery of events and the conduct of TSA business. They are:
Code of Conduct & Practice
The Leading Learning Forward TSA has a set of key values and principles and values which underpin its work. Everyone who works on behalf of or within the remit of this TSA must agree to adhere to the following key principles:
- To be outward facing, working with honesty, trust and a shared moral purpose to get the best possible outcomes for all of our children and young people;
- To recognise, aspire to, celebrate and achieve excellence for all of its members;
- To be self-improving, with its focus on improving outcomes for all stakeholders that achieves excellent value;
- To be committed to delivering the most effective CPD and leadership development that has the most impact on classroom practice and progress of students;
- To contribute to the creation of a local, regional and national model of excellence which is innovative and impacts positively on educational landscape;
- To be rigorously focused on quality assurance standards and progress.
Policies, Processes & Protocols
The full list of policies, processes and protocols appears below:
You can also access here a full copy of the Policies, Processes and Protocols document.
Charging Policy
The purpose of the TSA’s charging policy is to provide clear guidance to alliance partner organisations regarding the application of charges for consultancy, training, CPD and school-to-school support events which are run on behalf of and within the geographical remit of the Alliance.
The Strategic Board of Leading Learning Forward Teaching School Alliance led by St Hugh’s National Teaching School and North Lincolnshire Council in consultation with the Alliance Partnership Group will agree and determine the charging policy for the Teaching School Alliance on an annual basis and will review the policy, from time-to-time, as required.
The TSA Finance Officer, in association with the Director of Teaching School, is responsible for the day-to-day application of the policy.
Safeguarding Policy
Leading Learning Forward Teaching School Alliance views the safety and welfare of all its children and workforce as of paramount importance. It takes seriously its responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children and young people in its care. The Teaching School recognises that effective child protection work requires sound procedures, good inter-agency co-operation and a workforce that is competent and confident in responding to child protection situations.
In Leading Learning Forward TSA all children have the right to be safeguarded from harm or exploitation whatever their:-
- Race, religion, first language or ethnicity
- Gender or sexuality
- Age
- Health or disability
- Political or immigration status
We recognise our legal duty to safeguard all our children under Section 175 Education Act 2002. Our partner schools have in place safeguarding and child protection policies that have been agreed by the respective governing bodies and known to all staff.
Duty of Partner Organisations
Each partner organisation will ensure that the:
- safety and well-being of children are paramount
- children will be listened to
- children will be respected
- children will be understood within their own culture and racial origin
- children feel secure and are valued
- school has a range of adults that children can approach for help
- staff recognise the signs and symptoms of suspected abuse
- procedures and lines of communication are clear
- school works closely with parents and other agencies
- children at risk are monitored and supported
- curriculum is used to raise children's awareness and build confidence
- safeguarding (Child Protection) training is regularly updated for all staff
Page updated: 19 August 2019