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Local and Trust Policies: What’s the Difference?

Local Policies

Local policies are created and maintained by St. Thomas a Becket Catholic Primary School.

They cover aspects of school life where individual schools are encouraged to tailor their approach such as uniform expectations, behaviour, homework etc.

Local policies are published on our website (see further down).

Trust Policies

Trust policies are set by Bosco Catholic Education Trust.

These apply across all schools within the Trust and cover statutory requirements, safeguarding, data protection, complaints, HR and finance. While we follow these policies fully, we may provide school-specific guidance or additions where helpful.

Trust policies are published on the Trust’s website.

Local Policies

These policies reflect our day-to-day practice and expectations. They are developed by the school’s leadership team and governing body to serve our local context, and are regularly reviewed to ensure they continue to meet the needs of our students and families. In some cases, our local policies supplement Trust-wide policies.

Anti-bullying Policy - next review - January 2026

Therapeutic Behaviour Policy - next review - October 2025

Keeping Children Safe in Education

School Exclusions Guide for Parents

Learning and Teaching Policy - next review - January 2026

Homework Policy- next review - October 2025

Class Mixing Policy - next review - November 2024

Life in Modern Britain

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy - next review - September 2026

First Aid Policy - next review - September 2025

Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions Policy - next review - September 2025

Strategies to Support Young People with Health Needs to Attend School