Guide to Writing Effective Policies

Effective policies underpin every aspect of our professional practice, helping us to create safe and supportive environments for all. Whether it is around behaviour support, wellbeing, family engagement or safeguarding, clear and robust policies are of paramount importance, helping to:

• • Increase accountability

• • Outline clear expectations

• • Ensure a consistent approach

• • Reflect our setting’s ethos and values

• • Demonstrate legal and statutory requirements

• • Provide practical approaches and actions

This practical guide outlines the process of effective policy writing, suggesting actions and key questions to consider throughout. It is suitable for any setting across education or health and social care.