Our Policies
Read or download any policy here, and ask us anything you need to.
| Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy |
This policy outlines DIS’s approach to keeping children safe at school. It defines how staff and volunteers identify, prevent and respond to safeguarding concerns, including child protection, online safety and positive handling. The policy emphasises early intervention, staff training, reporting procedures and partnership with families to ensure a secure environment where students feel protected and supported. |
| Health and Safety Policy |
The Health and Safety Policy sets out the framework for ensuring the physical safety and wellbeing of students, staff and visitors on campus. It covers risk assessments, emergency procedures, first aid provision, equipment safety checks and daily operational routines that help make DIS a safe and trusted place to learn and work. |
| Curriculum Policy |
This policy describes how DIS delivers a coherent, well-sequenced and balanced curriculum from Early Years through to Sixth Form. It explains how the National Curriculum for England and the International Baccalaureate programmes are implemented to foster knowledge, skills, creativity and global citizenship, while ensuring continuity and progression in learning. |
| Parental Complaints Procedure |
The Parental Complaints Procedure sets out clear steps for raising, recording and resolving concerns about any aspect of school life. It ensures that parents’ voices are heard respectfully and responded to transparently, with timelines and escalation pathways that promote constructive communication between families and the school. |
| Mobile Phone Use Policy (Secondary School) |
This policy provides guidance on appropriate mobile phone use for Secondary students during the school day to support focus, engagement and wellbeing. It outlines expectations for responsible use, restrictions during lessons and safe device practices, helping students use technology in ways that support learning and social interaction. |
| Assessment Policy |
The Assessment Policy explains how student progress and achievement are measured and reported across the school. It covers formative and summative assessment practices, feedback principles and how assessment is used to guide teaching, support learning, identify next steps and celebrate student growth. |
| Anti-Bullying Policy |
At DIS, every student has the right to feel safe and valued. The Anti-Bullying Policy sets out how bullying is defined, prevented and addressed through education, clear expectations and supportive intervention. It promotes a culture where respect and kindness are modelled and reinforced throughout the school community. |
| Learning and Teaching Policy |
This policy outlines DIS’s approach to high-quality teaching and learning. It describes teaching standards, instructional strategies, classroom expectations and how teachers are supported in their professional practice. The policy emphasises student engagement, differentiation and reflective teaching to ensure learning is purposeful and effective. |
| Policy for Provision of Students of Determination |
This policy details how DIS identifies, supports and monitors the progress of students of determination (students with additional learning needs). It explains inclusive practices, collaborative planning with families, targeted support and review processes that ensure every child has access to learning opportunities tailored to their strengths and needs. |
| Safer Recruitment Policy |
The Safer Recruitment Policy ensures that the school’s hiring processes prioritise the safety and wellbeing of students. It describes enhanced background checks, reference verification and interview procedures designed to deter and prevent the appointment of individuals who may pose a risk to children, in line with best practice and safeguarding standards. |
| Behaviour Policies |
Behaviour policies outline the expectations, standards and supportive systems used to promote positive behaviour across the school. They explain the framework for behaviour management, recognition of positive conduct, use of restorative approaches and how students are guided to develop self-discipline and respect for others. |
| Admission Policy |
The Admission Policy describes how students are enrolled at DIS, including entry criteria, inclusive practice, placement processes and how applications are prioritised. It ensures that admissions are transparent, equitable and consider students’ individual needs so that every child has a fair opportunity to join the DIS community. |
| Devices for Digital Learning (Primary & Secondary) |
These policies explain how digital devices are used to support learning at Primary and Secondary levels. They cover expectations for responsible use, options for device purchase, digital safety guidance and how technology is integrated into teaching and learning to enhance students’ digital skills in a supervised, purposeful way. |