School Policies: Health, Safety and Wellbeing

School Policies: Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Buildings and Facilities Policy

This policy sets out the requirement that school buildings and facilities are designed and constructed in compliance with the specifications defined by ADEK and all other relevant government entities, and that they are periodically maintained and inspected to ensure that they remain in a good and safe condition.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Digital Policy

This policy sets out the basic requirements for schools in their development and implementation of a digital strategy, their provision of teaching and learning on digital safety, and their secure use of digital technology.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Extracurricular Activities and Events

This policy sets out the basic requirements for the provision of Extracurricular Activities and Events (ECAs), including in relation to range and type of provision, access and inclusion, and health and safety.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Health and Safety Policy

This policy sets out the basics where all students have access to high-quality health services.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: 1 February 2026

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Healthy Eating and Food Safety Policy

This policy sets out the basic requirements for schools in providing healthy and sustainable food environments.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Physical Education and School Sports Policy

This policy lays out the basic requirements for creating a culture of physical activity engagement in schools.

Effective Date: 6 April 2023 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term)

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Safeguarding Policy

This policy sets out the priorities and processes for safeguarding and promoting the welfare and security of students.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: 1 February 2026

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Staff Wellbeing Policy

This policy sets out the basic requirements for schools’ commitment to ensuring that all staff are treated fairly and professionally, enabling their growth through continuous professional development, and respecting their privacy and wellbeing.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Student Behavior Policy

This policy sets out the basic requirements for schools in defining and implementing a student code of conduct, and in establishing systems to promote positive behavior and limit and address behaviors of concern.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Student Mental Health Policy

This policy sets out the basic requirements for schools regarding the education of students on mental wellbeing, and the provision of mental health support services.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Student Protection Policy

This policy sets out every school’s obligation to implement measures to ensure student protection and focus on the prevention of maltreatment and the appropriate handling of any maltreatment concerns.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Sustainability Policy

This policy sets out the requirements for private and charter schools to promote and foster an awareness and understanding of sustainability across their school communities.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Transportation Policy

This policy sets out the minimum obligations by schools with regard to the provision of safe, high quality, and efficient school bus service.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Wellbeing Policy

This policy sets out a comprehensive vision and framework empowering schools to promote wellbeing (psychological, social, mental, physical, intellectual, and environmental) across their school communities.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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