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Please find below a list of local/school policies. If you would like support accessing these policies, have any queries, or would like a paper copy, please contact the school office at office@highdown.reading.sch.uk   

You can access GLF Trust-wide policies using the link on this page or here.

  1. Accessibility Plan PolicypdfDownload
  2. Admissions Policy 2027-28pdfDownload
  3. Admissions Policy 2026-2027pdfDownload
  4. AEN & Inclusion PolicypdfDownload
  5. Anti-bullying PolicypdfDownload
  6. Attendance Policy pdfDownload
  7. Behaviour Policy - 2026pdfDownload
  8. Careers Education and Guidance Policy Dec 2024pdfDownload
  9. Curriculum Policy pdfDownload
  10. Equality Statement and ObjectivespdfDownload
  11. International PolicypdfDownload
  12. Learning and Teaching PolicypdfDownload
  13. Literacy PolicypdfDownload
  14. Physical Intervention Policy February 2026pdfDownload
  15. Prevent PolicypdfDownload
  16. PSHCE PolicypdfDownload
  17. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 2026pdfDownload
  18. SEND Information ReportpdfDownload
  19. Supporting Children with Medical Conditions PolicypdfDownload
  20. Uniform and Dress Code PolicypdfDownload
  21. Provider Access Policy Statement December 2025docxDownload

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Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8LR.

office@highdown.reading.sch.uk

0118 901 5800

Headteacher Laura Mathews

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