Latchingdon Policies
Assessment, Recording & Reporting Policy (updated March 2016)
Behaviour Policy – Latchingdon (updated October 2020)
British Values and Christian Values in our School – Latchingdon (updated November 2021)
Complaints Procedure Policy – Latchingdon (updated May 2019)
Equality Vision Statement and Objectives – Latchingdon (updated June 2020)
Health & Safety Policy – Latchingdon (updated November 2019)
ICT Policy – Latchingdon (updated March 2017)
Preventing & Tackling Bullying Policy – Latchingdon (updated September 2018)
Relationship, Health & Sex Education – School & Trust Policy 2019-2023 (updated October 2020)
Teaching and Learning Policy – Latchingdon (updated September 2020)
The Aims of the School – Latchingdon
Uniform Policy – Latchingdon
Vine Schools Trust Policies
Academy Improvement Policy
Admissions Policy
Attendance Policy
Behaviour Policy Addendum (Summer Term 2020)
Capital & Revenue Reserves Policy
Charging Refunds and Remissions Policy
Children Missing their Education Owing to Health Needs
Data Handling Security Policy
Data Protection Policy
Definition of Disability under the Equality Act 2010 Guidance
Education of Children in Care and Post LAC
Educational Visits Policy
Equality and Diversity Policy
E-Safety Policy
Exclusion Policy
Freedom of Information Publication Scheme
Intimate Care Policy
Lockdown Procedure Guidance
Nolan Principles
Online Safety Policy
Pupil Premium Policy
Privacy Notice Procedure
Retention Schedule Summer 21
Procedure for dealing with safeguarding allegations against adults in school Policy
Social Media Policy
Statutory Requests (Freedom of Information) Policy
Student Going Missing or Absconding Policy
Whistleblowing Policy
Worship Policy
We work hard to ensure our children are safe in school and out of school.
If anyone, any adult or any child, has any safeguarding concern, including any related to radicalisation they are encouraged to contact one of our safeguarding team, Mrs J Kemp, Mrs V Peacock, Miss K Mallett or Mrs E Strathern, in person, via telephone of via email.
If you have any safeguarding issue but would prefer not to speak to the Headteacher Mrs Kemp please contact Mrs Peacock – admin.latchingdon@DCVST.org.
If we have reasonable cause for concern that a child may be at risk of significant harm, we will refer to social care. This referral can be made with or without us informing parents.
For further information please read our Child Protection policy along with more information which are available at the bottom of this page or contact one of our safeguarding team.
Child Protection Policy
Appendix to Child Protection Policy 2020-2021 (updated January 2021)
Child Protection Policy During School Closure – Latchingdon (updated January 2021)
E-Safety Policy (updated January 2019)
E-Safety Leaflet
Procedure for dealing with safeguarding allegations against adults in school Policy
Safeguarding Leaflet for Schools
At the heart of the work of every primary school class is a continuous cycle of planning, teaching and assessment which takes account of the wide range of abilities, aptitudes and interests of the children. The majority of children will learn and progress within these arrangements. Those children whose overall attainments and achievement in specific subjects fall significantly outside the expected range may have Special Educational Needs (SEN).
For children who have a specific learning difficulty or a disability, our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) policy outlines the educational support we provide.
If a teacher notices a pupil experiencing difficulties with their learning they will seek guidance from the school Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCo). Advice will be given, which may include alternate strategies to support the pupils learning. Both class teacher and SENDCo will hold a meeting with parents to discuss next steps which could include:
Advise parents to make an appointment to see the GP
Referral to the Speech and Language Therapist service
Referral to the Specialist Teacher Team
Referral to Educational Psychologist service
Referral to EWMHS (Emotional Welfare and Mental Health Services)
When a child is placed on the Special Educational Needs register, consultation with parents will continue through:
Parent consultation day.
One Plan meetings at least twice a year, working alongside pupils, parents and sometimes specialist agencies to set specific targets that work towards achieving a long-term goal.
For pupils with a Statement/ Education Health Care plan (EHC Plan) Annual Review meetings.
Accessibility Plan – 2018-19
SEND Policy 2018
SEN Information Report 2018-19
Inclusion Policy
Be Kind Online
Supporting Children’s Mental Health
What Parents Need to Know About FIFA 20
What Parents Need to Know About Houseparty
What Parents Need to Know About Minecraft
What Parents Need to Know About TikTok
What Parents Need to Know About YouTube Kids
Maintaining Mental Wellbeing in Isolation
Online Gaming to Gambling
Online Safety Tips
Screen Addiction 2019
ACADEMIC YEAR 2021 – 2022
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: Santa Dash & Christmas Decoration Afternoon Friday 10th December 2021 from 2pm (dated 3rd December 2021)
LETTER TO PARENTS YEARS 1 – 6: Gym Club – 4th January 2022 to 8th February 2022 (issued 1st December 2021)
MEGA CAMPS: Flyer
BURNHAM: Santa Needs You Trail – 1st December to 31st December 2021
PTFA: Christmas Raffle – Draw 16th December 2021 (issued 1st December 2021)
RISK ASSESSMENT & ACTION PLAN: Latchingdon (wef September 2021 – updated 30th November 2021)
LETTER TO PARENTS KS1: Tickets to Nativity Performances 14th December 2021 – 2pm & 15th December 2021 – 9am (issued 30th November 2021)
LETTER TO PARENTS DRAMA CLUB MEMBERS: Tickets to Drama Performances 13th December 2021 – 3.30pm & 4.45pm (issued 29th November 2021)
BURNHAM ON CROUGH JUNIOR PARKRUN: Flyer
ESSEX ACTIVATE: Free Holiday Clubs for Eligible Families this Winter
ESSEX LIBRARY SERVICES: Winter Reading Challenge – 27th November 2021 to 19th February 2022
LETTER TO PARENTS RECEPTION CHILDREN: Plant a Tree & Celebration Assembly 26th November 2021 (dated 17th November 2021)
LETTER TO PARENTS YEAR 1 CHILDREN IN RED SQUIRRELS CLASS: Celebration Assembly 26th November 2021 (issued 18th November 2021)
LETTER TO PARENTS HEDGEHOGS CLASS: Celebration Assembly 3rd December 2021 (issued 18th November 2021)
LETTER TO PARENTS FOXES CLASS: Celebration Assembly 14th January 2022 (issued 18th November 2021)
LETTER TO PARENTS OTTERS CLASS: Celebration Assembly 21st January 2022 (issued 18th November 2021)
LETTER TO PARENTS BADGERS CLASS: Celebration Assembly 28th January 2022 (issued 18th November 2021)
CHESS HOMELESS: Letter of thanks for Harvest Donations (dated 9th November 2021)
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: Reverse Advent Calendar (dated 10th November 2021)
FLYER: Christmas Dinner – Wednesday 15th December 2021
ESSEX CHILD & FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE: Newsletter – Subject: Mental Health – Issue No: 28 – Date: October 2021
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL: Mid Essex Early Help Drop-in – every Wednesday 12 to 1pm
LETTER TO PARENTS KS2 VOLUNTEERS: Sports Hall Athletics – Thursday 11th November 2021 (dated 5th November 2021)
ESSEX CHILD & FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE: Autism Connections – 2nd Wednesday of Month Until March 2022
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: Letter from Clare Kershaw, Director of Education, Essex County Council (issued 3rd November 2021)
LETTER TO PARENTS YEARS 1-6: Gymnastics Club Commencing 9th November 2021 (dated 3rd November 2021)
PTFA: Firework Disco – 5th November 2021 (issued 2nd November 2021)
ESSEX CHILD & FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE: Healthy Schools & Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) Strategy Teams’ Newsletter – Issue No. 7 – November 2021
ACL: Essex Community & Family Learning – Free Courses Weeks Commencing 1st November & 8th November 2021
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: The Daily Mile (dated 22nd October 2021)
DAILY MILE: The Benefits of the Daily Mile
DAILY MILE: The Daily Mile at Home Core Principles
VIRGINCARE: Wellies in the Woods Poster
SW SWIMMING: Autumn Activities Poster
LETTER TO PARENTS RED SQUIRRELS & HEDGEHOGS CLASS: Positive COVID Case (dated 20th October 2021)
PTFA: Change the Rules Day – 22nd October 2021
CHILDLINE: Tough to Talk
CHILDLINE: Nobody is Normal
PLACE2BE: Parenting Smart – Practical Tips to Support Children’s Wellbeing & Manage Behaviour
BRIGHTKIDZ: Be Bright Be Seen
CHILDCARE: Dark Nights – Keeping Children Safe
FIRST AID FOR LIFE: Keeping Children Safe in the Dark – Safety Guide for All Ages & Pets Too
THINK!: Road Safety Teaching Resources for Children
BRAKE: Schools & Families Road Safety Education
CYCLING TRAINING: Safety First – Cycling at Night
ROSPA: Teaching Road Safety – A Guide for Parents
ESSEX CHRONICLE: First Class – Picture of Reception starters Red Squirrels Class
PTFA: Bag2School – Collection 5th November 2021 by 9am
ESSEX CHILD & FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE: Newsletter – Subject: Mental Health – Date: October 2021 – Issue No:28
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: Increased COVID Cases (dated 13th October 2021)
YMCA: Essex ActivAte – Holiday Club October Half-Term 2021 – Plume Academy 25th October 2021 to 28th October 2021 – 10 to 2pm
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL: Essex ActivAte Flyer – October 2021 Half-Term Clubs
ACL: Essex Community & Family Learning 
ACL: Essex Community & Family Learning – Free Courses Week Commencing 18th October 2021
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: Christmas Nativity Drama Club – KS2 (dated 11th October 2021)
LETTER TO PARENTS BADGERS CLASS: Positive COVID Case (dated 11th October 2021)
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: Admissions Policy Criteria 2023-2024 – Latchingdon C of E Primary School
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: Admissions Policy Consultation 2023-2024 (Consultation period 5th October 2021 to 16th November 2021) (dated 5th October 2021)
ESSEX CHILD & FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE: Academic Year 2021-22 Height, Weight & Vision Checks for Children in Reception
ESSEX CHILD & FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE: Academic Year 2021-22 Height & Weight Checks for Children in Year 6
ESSEX CHILD & FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE: Newsletter Autumn 2021 – Short Breaks
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: School Vision – 3 words that sum up Latchingdon CofE Primary School (dated 1st October 2021)
ESSEX FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICE: E-Bulletin October 2021
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: Harvest Festival – 28th September 2021 (dated 23rd September 2021)
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: Ukulele Club beginning 30th September 2021 (dated 22nd September 2021)
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: Parents’ Evenings – 14th October 2021 & 21st October 2021 (dated 21st September 2021)
BURNHAM ON CROUCH RUGBY CLUB: Advert for Team Players
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: School Clubs beginning week commencing 27th September 2021 (dated 17th September 2021)
ESSEX CHILD & FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE: Healthy Schools & Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) Strategy Teams’ Newsletter – Issue No. 6 – September 2021
PTFA: AGM – Thursday 23rd September 2021 3.10pm
ANGLO EUROPEAN: Virtual Open Events & Morning Tours 2021
FLYER TO ALL PARENTS: Macmillan Coffee Afternoon – Friday 24th September 2021 2pm to 3.10pm
ORMISTON RIVERS ACADEMY: Letter to Year 5 & Year 6 Parents re Virtual Open Evening – Thursday 16th September 2021
ACL: Essex Community & Family Learning – Free Courses Week Commencing 13th September 2021
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL: Letter to Parents and Carers Guidance Changes (dated 9th September 2021)
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL: Self-Isolation & Testing Guidance
MID & SOUTH ESSEX HOSPITALS CHARITY: Sponsored Walk for Wards – 7K Seafront Stroll – Sunday 19th September 2021
LETTER TO YEAR 5 PARENTS: Swimming Lessons 16th September 2021 to 21st October 2021 (dated 6th September 2021)
ACL: Essex Community & Family Learning Brochure – August 2021
HOME START ESSEX: Chelmsford Wellbeing Group – 6 Week Course starting 15th September 2021 10am to 11am
VIRGIN CARE: eSafety Training – “The 2 Johns” – Tuesday 14th September 2021 8pm to 9.30pm
HOME START ESSEX: New Home Start Essex Support for Families Leaflet
PLUME: Open Events Letter for Parents and Carers – Year 5 & Year 6 – September 2021
MESSY CHURCH: Monday 13th September 3.30pm – Village Hall Playing Field
HOME START ESSEX: Fitness & Fun – Southminster 7th September 2021 to 14th December 2021
HOME START ESSEX: Fitness & Fun Southminster 7th September 2021 to 14th December 2021
PLUME: Open Evening Poster 2021
PLUME: Open Events Letter for Parents and Carers
GOV.UK: Link to Letters Regarding Clinically Extremely Vulnerable Children & Young People (updated 3rd September 2021)
ACADEMIC YEAR 2020 – 2021
GOV.UK: Stay at home: guidance for households with possible or confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection (updated 31st August 2021)
GOV.UK: What parents and carers need to know about early years, schools and colleges during COVID-19 (updated 17th August 2021)
ESSEX CHILD & FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE: Ability Using Sport
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: Summer 2021 – Guidance for Parents (dated 16th July 2021)
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL: Essex ActivAte – FREE place within Essex ActivAte Holiday Activity & Food Clubs
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL: Working Families Survey – closing date 26th July 2021
GOV.UK: Rediscover Summer – use our guide to plan ways you can safely rediscover summer with your family (published 10th July 2021)
DNA NETWORKS: Essex Free School Uniform
ESSEX SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN BOARD: Press Release – Online safety – child exploitation does not stop over the summer
MUSEUM OF POWER: Educational Leaflet 2021
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL: Your Essex – July Edition
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: Step 4 – School arrangements 19th & 20th July 2021 (dated 7th July 2021)
MALDON DISTRICT COUNCIL: Knife Angel Visits Chelmsford from 6th September 2021
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL: Step 4 of the COVID-19 Roadmap – Letter from Clare Kershaw (dated 29th June 2021)
VIRGIN CARE: Returning Back to School Workshop – My Child, School & Anxiety
ESSEX WELLBEING SERVICE: CHIMPS – Children’s Healthy Lifestyle Programme
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL: Your Essex – June Edition
NHS MID ESSEX: Adult Mental Health & Wellbeing – Guide to Services
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: Relationships & Sex Education (RSE) (dated 28th May 2021)
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: After School Clubs – Summer 2021
LETTER YR 5 & YR 6 PARENTS OF PUPILS ATTENDING MERSEA OUTDOORS TRIP: WhatsApp Group Permission (dated 18th May 2021)
VIRGIN CARE: Maldon Community Storage Unit Flyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL: Step Three of the COVID-19 Roadmap – Letter from Clare Kershaw (dated 12th May 2021)
PTFA: Non-Uniform Day – 28/5/21
PTFA: Wellbeing/Quiet Area – Competition – Closing Date 28/5/21
PTFA: Sponsored Walk – 11/6/21
LETTER YR 5 & YR 6 PARENTS OF PUPILS ATTENDING MERSEA OUTDOORS TRIP: Mersea 21st – 25th June Meeting (dated 30th April 2021)
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL: Your Essex – May 2021 Edition
VIRGIN CARE: PHEW! Parenting Help for Emotial Wellbeing
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: Sunflower Growing Competition (dated 23rd April 2021)
ESSEX CHILD & FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE: Young People Wellbeing Poster – Let’s Talk Social, Emotional & Mental Health Pillars
ESSEX CHILD & FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE: Young People Wellbeing Poster – Let’s Talk Loneliness & Isolation
ESSEX CHILD & FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE: Young People Wellbeing Poster – Let’s Talk Self-injury
ESSEX CHILD & FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE: Young People Wellbeing Poster – Let’s Talk Disordered Eating
LETTER TO PARENTS: Summer Term Arrangements (dated 25th March 2021)
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: Contact Tracing over the Easter Holidays (dated 25th March 2021)
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: Easter Colouring Competition – Deadline date 14th April 2021
VINE SCHOOL TRUST: New Logo Competition – Deadline date 13th April 2021
PTFA: Easter Raffle – Draw Wednesday 24th March 2021
PTFA: Easter Egg Hunt & Non-Uniform Day – Friday 26th March 2021
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: Parent Telephone Meeting – 15th March to 26th March 2021
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL: Essential Living Fund
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL: We all have Arguments Poster
ESSEX WELLBEING SERVICE: Support for All Poster
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: Rapid Lateral Flow Testing for Households & Bubbles of School Pupils & Staff
LETTER TO PARENTS: School Information for 8th March 2021 (dated 26th February 2021)
LETTER TO PARENTS: School Information for 8th March 2021 – one-way system route (dated 26th February 2021)
LETTER TO YR 5 & YR 6 PARENTS OF PUPILS ATTENDING MERSEA OUTDOORS TRIP: Request preferred option regarding residential visit (dated 24th February 2021)
YOUNG MINDS: When Emotions Explode Poster
ESSEX CHILD & FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICES: Subject: Winter Wellness (Issue Number 21 – February 2021)
Teams Help Guide
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL: Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Support for Recovery & Return
Accessing DB Primary from XBox and Playstation
REMOTE EDUCATION PROVISION: Information for Parents
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL: Letter to Parents & Carers (dated 6th January 2021)
CHRISTMAS KINDNESS PROJECT: Letter of Thanks
LETTER TO PARENTS: Home Learning (dated 4th January 2021)
SEE SAW INSTRUCTIONS
Critical Worker School Provision Form January 2021
LETTER TO PARENTS: Tier 4 School Closure Letter (dated 30th December 2020)
LETTER TO PARENTS IN HEDGEHOG CLASS (YEAR 1/2): Close Contact of COVID 19 at Latchingdon CofE Primary School – Advice for Child to Self-Isolate for 10 Days
ESSEX CHRONICLE: Nativity 2020 – Red Squirrels picture (Publication 17th December 2020)
LETTER TO PARENTS: Positive Covid Case (dated 14th December 2020)
DFE: Information for Parents regarding COVID19 Contact Tracing over the Christmas Holiday period (dated 9th December 2020)
LETTER TO PARENTS: Free School Meals Information (dated 7th December 2020)
PTFA: Christmas Raffle – Draw 16th December 2020 at 4 pm
ESSEX HIGHWAYS: SERP Vision Zero Launch Press Release (dated 19th November 2020)
FLYER TO ALL PARENTS: Christmas Buffet Lunch – Friday 11th December 2020
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL: Lockdown Letter for parents & carers (dated 12th November 2020)
NHS FOUNDATION TRUST: Flu Immunisation Letter
ESSEX CHRONICLE: First Class 2020 – Red Squirrels picture (Publication 12th November 2020)
PTFA: Christmas Jumper and Craft Day – 17th December 2020
ESSEX CHILD & FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE: Newsletter November 2020
LETTER TO PARENTS: Children in Need Competition (dated 5/11/20)
LETTER TO YEAR 5/6 PARENTS: Essex Outdoors Mersea 21st to 25th June 2021 (dated 4/11/20)
LETTER TO PARENTS: Relationship and Sex Education (dated 2nd November 2020)
RSE Primary Schools Guide for Parents
Understanding Relationships Sex & Health Education in Primary & Secondary School
RSE School & Trust Policy 2019-2023
LATCHINGDON MESSY CHURCH: Half Term Activities
PTFA: Halloween Spooktacular
GOV.UK: COVID-19 Symptom Parental Support Tool – September 2020
ESSEX CHILD & FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE: Subject: Mental Health & Smoking (Issue Number 18 – October 2020)
LETTER TO PARENTS: Parent’s Telephone Meetings 5th Oct to 16th Oct (dated 28th September 2020)
VINE SCHOOL TRUST: Passport (issued 25th September 2020)
DFE: Letter for Parents about COVID-19 Symptoms (dated 23rd September 2020)
DFE: Poster for Parents COVID-19 Symptoms (dated 23rd September 2020)
LETTER TO ALL PARENTS: Harvest Festival Day – 25th September 2020 (dated 17th September 2020)
FLYER TO ALL PARENTS: October Special Lunch – Thursday 1st October 2020
LETTER TO YR 5 & YR 6 PARENTS: Ormiston Rivers Academy virtual open evening 17th September 2020 (dated 10th September 2020)
LETTER TO YR 5 & YR 6 PARENTS: Plume Academy virtual open evening 10th September 2020 (dated 7th September 2020)
LETTER TO YR 5 & YR 6 PARENTS: Mid Essex Open Evening Events and Tours (issued September 2020)
LETTER TO RECEPTION PARENTS: School times w/c 14th September 2020 to w/c 28th September 2020 (issued 8th September 2020)
Parental Consent Form 2020/2021
ESSEX CHILD & FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE: Subject: World Suicide Prevention Day (Issue Number 17 – September 2020)
GOV.UK LEAFLET: Returning to Primary: What Parents Need to Know (issued September 2020)
NOTE TO PARENTS: One way plan for September 2020 (dated 2nd September 2020)
LETTER TO PARENTS: School Information for September 2020 (dated 15th July 2020)
Data Protection Policy
Data Protection Privacy Notice Statement
Strategy Requests for Information Policy
Privacy Notice Procedure
Child Friendly Privacy Notice
Data Handling Security Policy
Managing Security
Retention Schedule Policy
Publication Scheme
Overarching Privacy Notice
Processing Under Consent – Photos
Delivery of Curriculum & Pastoral Care
Processing of Employee Data
Processing of Governor Data
Processing School Volunteer Data
Processing of Online Payments
Publishing Pupil Coursework
Processing of Visitor Data
GDPR Rights Guidance for Parents/Guardians
Parents Guide to Subject Access Requests
Headteacher – Mrs Kemp
Latchingdon Church of England Primary School
The Street,
Latchingdon,
Chelmsford,
CM3 6JS
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