Sherborne Prep has a range of policies in place to guide daily life and support our whole community. These help shape decisions and actions across the school, ensuring every child feels safe, supported and inspired to explore their strengths. Our aim is to give every pupil the chance to grow in confidence and develop the skills they need for a happy, fulfilling life.
These policies support the wellbeing of everyone in the Sherborne Prep community, including pupils, staff, volunteers and families. They help create consistency and clarity across school life. To read our key policies in full, please click the links below to download them. If you would like to view any other policies, please contact the School Office.
- Admissions Policy
- Anti-Bullying Policy
- Behaviour Management and Discipline, including Sanctions and Rewards Policy
- Complaints Procedure Policy
- Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Policy
- EAL Policy
- EYFS Administration of Medicine and Sick Child Policy
- EYFS and Pre-Prep First Aid Policy
- First Aid and Health Provision Policy
- Gender Pay Gap Report 2022, Gender Pay Gap Report 2023, Gender Pay Gap Report 2024
- Medication Policy
- PSHEE Policy
- Relationships, Sex and Health Education Policy
- SEND Policy
- Supervision of Pupils and Missing Pupil Policy
- SSG Bursary Award Policy
- SSG Data Protection Policy
- SSG Environmental and Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan
- SSG Equal Opportunities for Staff Policy
- SSG General Privacy Policy
- SSG Health and Safety Policy
- SSG Pupil Attendance, Registration and Absence Policy
- SSG Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
Safeguarding:
Sherborne Prep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The School aims to provide a warm and secure environment, with an open and frank atmosphere, in which children can feel supported. The fundamental right to be protected from harm is an essential part of the School’s pastoral responsibility and necessitates a clear child protection policy and procedures.
Key Contacts for Safeguarding Children at Sherborne Prep:
Designated Safeguarding Lead:
Mr Alastair Bowden: 01935 810925 / [email protected]
Deputy Safeguarding Leads:
Mr Andrew Treavett: 01935 812097 / [email protected]
Mrs Cassie Wood: 01935 812097 / [email protected]
Mrs Becky Horlock (EYFS): 01935 812097 / [email protected]
Nominated Governor for Safeguarding & Boarding Welfare:
Canon Nicki Edwards
Children’s Advice and Duty Service:
01305 228558
Dorset Council Safeguarding Standards Advisor:
01305 221122