Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
Our statutory safeguarding policy: how we keep children safe, how to report a concern, and our responsibilities under KCSIE 2026.
Policies
View or download our key policies and guidance documents
About these policies
This page provides access to Meadow Pathways Wellbeing & Education Cornwall’s key policies for families, schools and local authorities. Use the View button to open a policy in a new tab or Download to save a copy.
Our policies reflect Meadow Pathways’ commitment to best practice in education, safeguarding, and wellbeing. Each document is reviewed at least annually and aligns with national guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026, to ensure safe, consistent, and effective provision for every learner, family, and staff member.
Other policies, including our Whistleblowing, Staff Conduct and Lone Working policies, are available on request. If you need a policy in a different format, or would like a paper copy, please contact us.
Safeguarding & Welfare
Online Safety Policy
How we keep children and young people safe online, including how our online sessions work and what families can expect.
Anti‑Bullying Policy
How we prevent and respond to bullying, including online and prejudice‑based bullying.
Safe Touch Policy
When and how appropriate, safe touch may be used to comfort, support or keep young people safe, in line with our trauma‑informed practice.
Safer Recruitment Policy
How we recruit safely, including the checks every member of staff and volunteer must complete before working with children.
Learning & Inclusion
Curriculum Policy
Our approach to personalised, flexible curriculum pathways for learners with diverse needs.
Behaviour Policy
Our trauma‑informed, relational approach to behaviour, regulation and emotional safety.
SEND & Inclusion Policy
How we identify, understand and support the needs of children and young people with SEND, so every learner can thrive.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy
Our commitment to equitable practice, removing barriers to participation and making sure everyone feels valued and respected.
RSHE Statutory Guidance (DfE)
The Department for Education’s guidance on Relationships, Sex and Health Education (July 2025), which our PSHE and RSHE teaching follows.
EBSNA Guidance
Support for emotionally based school non‑attendance and re‑engagement planning.
Health & Safety
Data Protection, Complaints & Terms
Data Protection Policy
How we collect, store and process personal data in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Privacy Notice
How we collect, use, share and protect personal information, and your rights under UK data protection law.
Complaints Policy
How to raise a concern or make a complaint, and what to expect at each stage.
Terms & Conditions 2026
Service agreements, expectations and responsibilities for all Meadow Pathways provision.
Terms & Conditions for Schools 2026
Service agreement, expectations and responsibilities for schools commissioning Meadow Pathways support.