Clear Standards and Consistent Practice

At Apricot Learning, policies guide everything we do. They set the standard for how we teach, protect, and support the young people in our care.

Each one reflects our commitment to safety, professionalism, and transparency, giving schools, local authorities, families, and students confidence that every decision we make is grounded in best practice.

Our policies are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect current legislation, national guidance, and our ongoing learning as an organisation. Every member of staff is trained to understand and apply them in daily practice.

Our Policies & Procedures

For Local Authority & Schools

  • Additional Payments Policy
  • Admissions Policy
  • AI Misuse Procedure
  • AI Policy
  • Allegations Against Staff and Low Level Concerns Policy
  • Anti-Bullying Policy
  • Apricot Learning Charter
  • Apricot Literacy Statement
  • Attendance Policy
  • Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy
  • Clear Desk and Screen Policy
  • Complaints Policy & Procedure
  • Confidentiality Policy
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
  • Curriculum Policy
  • Data Breach Policy
  • Data Protection and Privacy Policy
  • Drug and Substance Awareness Policy
  • Educational and Welfare provision for students with EHCPs
  • Education of Children and Young People with Medical Needs Policy
  • Environmental Policy
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Information Rights Policy
  • Information Security and IT Security Policy
  • Lone and Home Worker Policy
  • Online Safety Policy
  • Performance Management Policy
  • Personal Safety, Violence, & Aggression Policy
  • Prevent Policy
  • Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement Policy
  • Quality Management Policy
  • Records Retention Policy and Retention Schedule
  • Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Policy
  • Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedure
  • Safer Recruitment Policy
  • SEND Policy
  • Staff Code of Conduct
  • Staff Induction and Training Procedure
  • Strategies for Managing Behaviour in the Online Learning Enviroment
  • Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Policy
  • Training and Professional Development Policy
  • Virtual Lessons and Online Meetings Procedure
  • Whistleblowing Policy
  • Student Policies

  • Acceptable Use Agreement
  • Classroom Rules
  • Complaints
  • Equality
  • Health & Safety
  • Online Bullying
  • Online Safety
  • Plagiarism
  • Safeguarding
  • These student-facing policies are written in accessible language to help young people understand their rights, responsibilities, and how we keep them safe.

    Contact Us About a Policy

    If you'd like to request a copy of a specific policy, ask a question about how our procedures work, or speak to a member of our leadership team, we're here to help.

    Our office team responds to all enquiries promptly and will make sure your message reaches the right person.

    Legend
    Thank you! Your submission has been received!
    Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.