Our School’s Policies and Procedures are managed online by SchoolDocs. They are maintained and updated regularly to make sure they comply with the Ministry of Education requirements and follow the Ministry best-practice guidelines.

To familiarise yourself with SchoolDocs go to Parents and Whānau section on SchoolDocs site – it has a brief description of SchoolDocs, and important information about parent involvement, communication and reporting, community conduct expectations, and social media guidelines. There is also a Quick Links for Parents and Whānau topic with links to the most relevant policies and procedures.

Policies are reviewed at regular intervals. Reviews are open to board, staff, and parents/caregivers/whānau. Parents will be informed via school newsletter when a policy is up for review. Reviewers can rate policy content as well as its implementation and they can offer comments on both.

In 2022, all schools will review the Health, Safety, and Welfare Policy section throughout the year. The main, overarching policy will be reviewed at the end of the year.

In term one, the focus is on the Health and Safety Management and Emergency, Disaster, and Crisis Management sections.

Topics that are most relevant to parents/caregivers are marked (P). This is intended as a guide only.

To start reviewing, click on topic name below, then click the red UNDER REVIEW flag (top right hand corner of the page). If a link is inactive, your school doesn't have the topic.

· Visit the website https://shirley.schooldocs.co.nz/1893.htm

· Enter the username (shirley) and password (ShirleyMan).

· Follow the link to the relevant policy as listed.

· Read the policy.

· Click the Policy Review button at the top right-hand corner of the page.

· Select the reviewer type.

· Enter your name (optional).

· Submit your ratings and comments.

If you don't have internet access, school office staff can provide you with printed copies of the policy and a review form.