Yorkshire Learning Trust Merger
On 1st September 2025, South York MAT and STAR MAT merged to create YLT (Yorkshire Learning Trust).
As a newly merged Trust, we are committed to providing a stable and clear policy framework. To ensure continuity and maintain operational effectiveness during this transitional period, in some instances we are operating under a combination of existing policies carried forward from our previous organisations. These policies remain in effect until they are formally reviewed and adopted by YLT. We are working diligently to harmonise our practices and will be confirming a new set of unified Trust policies over the coming months. We appreciate your patience and will publish all updates regarding new and ratified policies promptly.
YLT policies apply to all schools in our Trust. STAR MAT policies apply to the following schools: Appleton Roebuck Primary, Brayton CE Primary, Kellington Primary, Kirk Fenton CE Primary, Monk Fryston CE Primary, Riverside Primary, Saxton CE Primary, Sherburn High, Sherburn Hungate Primary, South Milford Primary, and Tadcaster Grammar. SYMAT policies appky to the following schools: Archbishop of York’s CE Junior, Bishopthorpe Infant, Dunnington CE Primary, Escrick CE Primary, Fulford, and Wheldrake with Thorganby CE Primary.
Yorkshire Learning Trust Policies
As Appleton Roebuck Primary School is a proud member of the Yorkshire Learning Trust, we have adopted the following YLT policies and Privacy Notices which can be viewed on the YLT website:
- Charging and Remissions Policy
- Complaints Policy
- Data Protection Policy
- Educational Visits Policy
- Equalities
- Health & Safety Policy
- First Aid
- Remote learning policy
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Policy
- Stakeholder Behaviour and Parent Code of Conduct
- Supporting Children with Medical Conditions
- Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions
- Whistleblowing Policy
Privacy Notices:
- Alumni
- Child Friendly
- General
- Governors, Trustees and Volunteers
- Pupils and Parents and Guardians
- Website
- Workforce
In additional to the information on our school website, please also see the YLT website for overarching policies in relation to:
- Accessibility
- Admissions arrangements
- Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
What Our School Does to Keep Pupils Safe
- Whole-School Allergy Policy: We have a clear, standalone allergy policy. This policy is separate from our general medical conditions policy and is published directly on our website. We review and update this policy every year.
- Staff Training: All on-site staff receive yearly allergy awareness and emergency response training. This includes teachers, admin workers, kitchen staff, cleaners, and transport drivers. Everyone learns how to spot an allergic reaction and how to act fast.
- Emergency Adrenaline Pens: We keep spare, in-date adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) on site. Staff can use these spare devices in an emergency for any pupil or adult who suffers sudden anaphylaxis.
- Individual Care Plans: We create personal healthcare and action plans for any pupil diagnosed with severe food, animal, or insect allergies.
Additional policies and documents in relation to finance and HR matters are also available on the YLT website.