Please find below a list of our school policies which are available to parents of current and prospective pupils. Additionally:
- Each policy can be made available as a hard copy on request
- A copy of each policy is available for inspection from the school office during a working day
- Each policy can be made available in large print or other accessible format if required
Our policies can be downloaded below.
Inspired Learning Group
Clayesmore School is part of the Inspired Learning Group (‘ILG’) of independent schools and nurseries. Head Office address: Georgian House, Park Lane, Stanmore, HA7 3AD.
Telephone: 020 7127 9862
Learn More: www.inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk
Our Aim
ILG strives to create safe and inspiring educational environments where children can grow into positive and impactful members of society who will, one day in turn, shape the outlook of the next generation. Our schools and nurseries combine traditional values and forward-thinking ideas to help every single pupil realise their potential, so they are prepared to take on jobs that have not yet been invented.
Our Philosophy
ILG believes, first and foremost, in putting your child at the heart of everything we do. We endeavour to provide educational excellence within a culture of care to nurture each pupil the best we can. We want to offer a wide range of opportunities, both academic and extra-curricular, so that all our children are endowed with the spirit to aspire and become twenty first century citizens.
Governance
Key Contacts:
Mr Amit Mehta
ILG Proprietor
PA to Proprietor: 020 7127 9862
amit@inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk
James Fowler
Chair of the School Board
jfowler@inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk
Mrs Carrie Askew
Board Level Lead for Safeguarding and Health & Safety
operations@inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk or carrie@inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk (either email address can be used)
The Management Team’s Core Governance Responsibilities are to:
- Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
- Set and review policies, plans and procedures
- Hold those in leadership positions to account for the management and educational provision of the school or nursery
- Ensure compliance with legal and DfE requirements
- Contribute to and attend ISI/Ofsted inspections as and when required
- Raise standards through monitoring and evaluating performance
- Ensure the welfare and pastoral care of the children
- Act as a critical friend to those in leadership positions
- Make recommendations to the Proprietor concerning these functions
- Act with integrity, objectivity and honesty in the best interests of the school or nursery
Our Advisory Board
The School’s Advisory Board is composed of individuals from both within the Inspired Learning Group (ILG) team and those with connections to our school. Their responsibilities align with standard Board of Governors’ functions encompassing the school’s vision, ethos, and strategic direction. The Board also establishes and reviews policies and procedures – ensuring leadership accountability for school management, educational provision, and compliance with legal and DfE requirements.
Additionally, the Board contributes to inspections, monitors and evaluates performance to enhance standards, ensures students’ welfare and pastoral care, supports leaders, and provides recommendations to the Proprietor, always prioritising the school’s best interests with integrity and objectivity. The SLT reports to the Board periodically through formal meetings and regular contact with the Chair and other members of the ILG executive team. The Board operates through two committees, Education and Compliance, both of which feed into a Full Board, thus providing a comprehensive approach to direct our school’s success and growth.
Head
If for any reason you would like to contact the Head, you can do so by writing to Mr Rob Lane, Clayesmore School, Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, DT11 8LL or you can email head@clayesmore.com or you can call 01747 813111.
Senior Deputy
Director of Finance & Operations
- Accessibility Plan
- Admissions
- Adult Access to Boarders and Accommodation
- Allergy Management and Anaphylaxis Policy
- Anti-bullying Policy
- Assessment
- Attendance
- Care of Unwell Boarders
- Careers Policy
- Child On Child Abuse Policy
- Complaints
- Curriculum Plan
- Curriculum Policy
- Data Protection
- Education Guardianship
- English as an Additional Language
- Equality & Diversity
- Exclusion & Review Procedure
- Exeat Policy
- First Aid
- Health & Safety Policy
- Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
- Missing Pupil
- Pupil Travel Policy
- Safeguarding
- Search & Confiscation
- SEND & Learning Support
- Staff Code of Conduct
- Statement of Boarding Principles
- Student Use of Mobile Phones Policy
- Teaching & Learning
- Transgender Statement
- Use of Sports Supplements
- Whistle Blowing
- Personal Electrical Items Policy
- Privacy Notice for Pupils and Parents
- Uniform Policy
- Clayesmore Nursery Complaints and Compliments Policy 2026
- Clayesmore Nursery Curriculum EYFS and Learning Statement 2026
- Clayesmore Nursery Health and Safety General Policy 2026
- Clayesmore Nursery Late Collection and Non-Collection of Children Policy 2026
- Clayesmore Nursery Missing Child from Nursery Procedure – 2026
- Clayesmore Nursery Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policy 2026