Trust Policies

Zest Academy Trust is a company limited by guarantee and an exempt charity. This means we are regulated by the Department for Education rather than the Charity Commission.

Official Academy Documentation

Articles of Association
Master Funding Agreement
Lease Agreement
Memorandum of Association

DfE (Department for Education) Documentation

Academy Trust Handbook 2025
Academy Trust Governance Guide (DFE 2024)

Financial Documentation

Credit Card Policy 2025
Fraud Policy and Procedures 2025
Fraud Response Plan 2025
Governance Allowance and Expense Policy 2025
Gift and Hospitality Policy 2025
Charging and Remissions Policy 2025
Anti-Bribery Policy 2025
Lettings Policy 2025
Disposal of Assets Policy

Human Resource Documentation

DBS Storage Policy
Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy and DBS 2025
Records Management Retention Schedule 2025
Early Career Teacher Induction Policy 2025
Conflict of Interest and Related Party Transaction Policy 2025
Equality, diversity and inclusion Policy
Recruitment and Selection Policy 2025
Health & Safety Policy

General Trust Policies

Whistleblowing Policy
Live Lesson Policy
Privacy Notice – Looked After Children and Children in Need
The Individual Rights of Data Subjects Policy & Procedure 2025
Information Security Policy 2025
Complaints Policy 2025
Data Protection Policy
Freedom of Information Policy 2025
Remote Learning Policy
Privacy Notice – Pupils
Privacy Notice – Parents and Carers

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