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Policies
At the Wakefield Grammar School Foundation we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. Our priority is providing a safe and welcoming environment, where children are respected, valued and feel that they belong. Please see our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy below.
Other valuable resources include How To Report Harmful Content Online, Staying Positive and Well and The NSPCC helpline.
Our Foundation policies are listed below and can be downloaded for your reference. School specific policies can be found on the individual school’s website (links to those pages are below). Hard copies of all of our policies are available for reference in each School Office.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
Data Retention Storage & Disposal Policy
Donation Acceptance, Sponsorships and Ethical Fundraising Policy
Drugs and Substance Abuse Policy
English as an Additional Language (EAL) Policy
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Equal Opportunities Pupils Policy
Parental Terms and Conditions – applicable from 01.09.24
Parent Code of Conduct and Schedule of Fees
Pre-Prep and Junior Sections Arrivals and Departures Policy
Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Policy
Use of Images of Pupils Policy
Please find our school specific policies here:
Privacy Notices
Privacy Notice – Development Office
Privacy Notice – Hirers of Facilities
Privacy Notice – Parents and Senior Section Pupils
Privacy Notice – Junior Section Pupils
Please note that due diligence checks are carried out on all third party online E Learning platform providers, in line with our WGSF Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notices for Parents, Senior School staff and Junior Section pupils. If any parents would like a copy of the list of the third party E Learning providers, please contact WGSF, Green House, Governors’ Office, 158 Northgate, Wakefield, WF1 3UF. T. 01924 231600.
GDPR
More information for the general public regarding guidelines on the use of personal data can be found on the website of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Complaints
The WGSF Complaints Policy is available here or from the Schools’ Offices.
Details of the number of formal complaints are below:-
| 2021-2022 | WGPPS | WGHS | QEGS |
| Number of Formal Complaints (resolved at Stage 2) in 2021-22 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Number of Formal Complaints heard by a Governor Panel (Stage 3) in 2021-22 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-2023 | WGPPS | WGHS | QEGS |
| Number of Formal Complaints (resolved at Stage 2) in 2022-23 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Number of Formal Complaints heard by a Governor Panel (Stage 3) in 2022-23 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023-2024 | WGPPS | WGHS | QEGS |
| Number of Formal Complaints (resolved at Stage 2) in 2022-23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of Formal Complaints heard by a Governor Panel (Stage 3) in 2022-23 | 0 | 0 | 1 |