Policies and statutory information
Government legislation requires that all independent schools publish the following information to parents and prospective parents. This information is also available in hard copy upon request.
Admissions, discipline and exclusions
Educational and welfare provision
The SENDA (Learning Difficulties) policy for pupils with statements and pupils for whom English is an additional language:
Learning Support
Curriculum
Curriculum PolicyGSAL Child Protection Safeguarding Policy Feb 2012
Child Protection (Safeguarding)
Complaints
Complaints Policy
Complaints Statement
Behaviour
Anti-bullying
Policy for health and safety on school visits
Educational Trips & Visits Policy
Rewards and Sanctions
Other School Policies
Diversity Policy
First Aid
Health & Safety
GSAL Staff Profile
The new regulatory requirements for schools require a statement, published to parents, of the staffing profile of the school. GSAL has 229 teaching staff (some of whom are part-time) and 177 support staff (some of whom are part time). The teaching staff are highly qualified, all either have a recognised teaching qualification or are working towards one.
Senior school teachers have a good degree in their specialist subject, and a minority have postgraduate and research degrees (Masters and/or Doctorates) in related subjects. Junior School has specialist teachers in music, modern foreign languages, physical education, learning support, and science.
Rose Court has a specialist music teacher. Support staff are well qualified for the roles they perform. The school has a robust and well funded system of continuing professional development for all staff.
