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ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Great Dunmow School Policies
Great Dunmow School operate within statutory requirements in the educational, health and care arena. There is a policy review cycle that means that our policies are constantly under review and amended at regular intervals. Key localised policies can also be found below:
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âžœÌýÌýAccessibility Plan
âžœÌýÌýAdmissions Policy & Procedure
âžœÌýÌýAnti Bullying Policy
âžœÌýÌýArtificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
âžœÌýÌýAssessment Policy
âžœÌýÌýAttendance Policy
âžœÌý Behaviour Support Policy
âžœÌý Careers Policy
âžœÌý Complaints Flowchart
âžœÌý Complaints Policy & Procedure
âžœÌý Curriculum - Teaching & Learning Policy
âžœÌý Data Protection Policy
âžœÌýÌýEducational Visits Policy
âžœÌý English as an Additional Language Policy
âžœÌýÌýEquality and Diversity
âžœÌýÌýExclusions Policy
âžœÌýÌýFirst Aid Policy
âžœÌýÌýHealth & Safety Policy
âžœÌý Inclusion Policy
âžœÌý Personal, Social and Health Education Policy (PSHE)
âžœÌýÌýReducing Restrictive Practices PolicyÌý
âžœÌý Relationships & Sex Education Policy
âžœÌýÌýRisk Assessment Policy
âžœÌýÌýSafeguarding - Child Protection Policy
âžœÌý Safeguarding -ÌýSchools Safer Recruitment Policy
âžœÌý Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Policy
âžœÌýÌýSpiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Policy
âžœÌýÌýWhistleblowing Policy
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Complaints Procedure
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âžœÌýÌýComplaints Policy & Procedure
âžœÌýÌýComplaintsÌýFlowchart
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In the last academic year, we have had 0 complaint.
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We know there will be times when students, carers, parents or placing authorities will want to give us feedback about our school and we will always be happy to hear from you. If you feel that you would like to make a suggestion, let us know about something you were pleased with, or tell us we did not meet your expectations, please contact the school via the details on the main page. A complaints procedure allows for both formal and informal complaints.
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Informal complaintsÌýcan be dealt with quickly, while formal complaintsÌýshould be made in writing. Our full complaints policy is available above or from the school on request. This policy is designed to help you raise concerns and ensures your complaint will be dealt with fairly.ÌýIf you feel you are unable to raise your issue directly with the school, or if your complaint relates to the school leadership, please contact the Regional Lead; Rob McconomyÌýhere. If you wish to take your complaint further please contact the Director of Education; Andrew SutherlandÌýhere.
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ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Great Dunmow School Reports
All ÌÇÐĹÙÍø schools are DFE registered and inspected by Ofsted. Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills. It regulates and inspects schools in England to achieve excellence in education andÌýskills for learners of all ages, and in the care of children and young people.
See below for the latest Ofsted reports for ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Great Dunmow School:
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âžœÌýÌýOfsted Monitoring Report - September 2025
âžœÌýÌýOfsted Monitoring Report - March 2025
âžœÌýÌýOfsted Monitoring Report - October 2024
âžœÌýÌýOfsted Inspection Report - 2023-2024
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Safeguarding Statement
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At ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Great Dunmow School we endeavor at all times to provide a safe and welcoming environment where all children are respected and valued. It is our priority to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
Our approach to safeguarding is based on the following principles:
• All young people have an absolute right to be free from abuse, neglect or exploitation, and a responsibility not to abuse or exploit others
• All staff (carers, teaching, support, and ancillary) have the responsibility to be aware of the safeguarding issues and a duty to report and refer any concerns
• Young people are best kept safe when professionals work effectively together and share responsibility for protective action
• Where there are concerns about a young person’s safety, unconditional confidentiality cannot be guaranteed and will not be offered. As required by the law, we will pass on any information that give rise to concerns about a child’s welfare including risk from neglect, physical, emotional or sexual abuse
• Staff will be proactive and take positive steps to inform young people of their rights to safety and protection and the options available to express their fears or concerns
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• When young people make allegations of abuse or neglect or exploitation they will always be listened to, have their concerns taken seriously and where appropriate, thoroughly investigated
• The staff team is trained to provide appropriate levels of supervision and support. All students have comprehensive risk assessments with proactive strategies in place which are used implemented to ensure high level of safety for all
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The Proprietor
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The proprietor of the school is Farouq Sheikh, Chair of the CareTech Board.Ìý The representative of the Proprietor of the school, whose address for correspondence during both term times and holidays, is: Andrew Sutherland, Operations Director - Education, 4th Floor,ÌýParkview,Ìý82 Oxford Road,ÌýUxbridge,ÌýUB8 1UX. The representative of the proprietor may be contactedÌýhere.
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