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

ESFA Documentation

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

Financial Documentation

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

Human Resource Documentation

Central Record of Recruitment and Vetting
DBS Storage Policy
Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy
Records Management Retention Schedule and Policy
Early Career Teacher Induction Policy
Conflict of Interest and Related Party Transaction Policy
Equality, diversity and inclusion Policy
Recruitment and Selection Policy
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
Information Security Policy
Complaints Policy 2024
Data Protection Policy
Freedom of Information Policy
Remote Learning Policy
Privacy Notice – Pupils 2023
Privacy Notice – Parents and Carers 2023
Child-on-Child Abuse Policy

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