Policies
Our Policies
Company-wide standards, regionally delivered
Every OpenGate Education centre shares the same vision, values and company-wide policies, delivered through a regional model with its own senior leadership team and safeguarding lead in each area. Our company-wide policies are listed below; centre-specific policies can be found on each individual centre's page, within its regional section.
Safeguarding and welfare
How we keep students safe, on and off site, and what to do if you have a concern.
Child protection and safeguarding policy
Last updated 2026
Safer recruitment policy
Last updated 2026
Anti-bullying policy
Last updated 2026
Health and safety policy
Last updated 2026
Online safety and acceptable use policy
Last updated 2026
Behaviour and attendance
Our approach to behaviour support, exclusions, and getting students back into regular attendance.
Behaviour support policy
Last updated 2026
Attendance policy
Last updated 2026
Physical intervention policy
Last updated 2026
Exclusions and suspensions policy
Last updated 2026
Curriculum and SEN
How we plan learning, support EHCPs, and report on progress to schools and parents.
SEN information report
Last updated 2026
Curriculum policy
Last updated 2026
Assessment and reporting policy
Last updated 2026
Careers and post-16 guidance policy
Last updated 2026
Governance and compliance
How OpenGate Education is run and held to account, and how we handle information and complaints.
Complaints policy
Last updated 2026
Data protection and privacy notice
Last updated 2026
Equality and diversity policy
Last updated 2026
Whistleblowing policy
Last updated 2026