Policies and Key Documents
Access important Trust policies and procedures covering safeguarding, admissions, complaints, equality and our responsibilities to the communities we serve.
Our policies
ACE Learning maintains policies and procedures to support the safe, fair and effective operation of our academies.
Some policies apply across the Trust, while others contain arrangements specific to Furley Park Primary Academy or Hamstreet Primary Academy.
The documents below are organised by subject to make them easier to find.
Admissions arrangements
ACE Learning is the admission authority for Furley Park Primary Academy and Hamstreet Primary Academy.
Each academy has its own admissions policy setting out how places are allocated, including the published admission number, oversubscription criteria and arrangements for applications.
Furley Park Primary Academy
Admissions Policy 2027–28
Determined admission arrangements for entry in September 2027, including the school’s admission criteria and application arrangements.
View Furley Park Admissions 2027–28 (PDF)Admissions Policy 2026–27
Admission arrangements for the 2026–27 academic year.
View Furley Park Admissions 2026–27 (PDF)For further information, visit Furley Park Primary Academy .
Hamstreet Primary Academy
Admissions Policy 2027–28
Determined admission arrangements for entry in September 2027, including the school’s admission criteria and application arrangements.
View Hamstreet Admissions 2027–28 (PDF)Admissions Policy 2026–27
Admission arrangements for the 2026–27 academic year.
View Hamstreet Admissions 2026–27 (PDF)For further information, visit Hamstreet Primary Academy .
Applying for a school place
Applications for Reception places are coordinated through Kent County Council. Families should refer to their chosen academy’s admissions information for further guidance.
Information about in-year applications and admission appeals is also available through the relevant academy.
Complaints and raising concerns
We aim to address concerns fairly, consistently and in accordance with our published procedures.
Complaints Policy
Explains how parents, carers and members of the public can raise concerns or make formal complaints about services provided by ACE Learning and its academies.
View Complaints Policy (PDF)Whistleblowing Policy
Sets out how staff and other individuals covered by the policy can report suspected wrongdoing or serious concerns.
View Whistleblowing Policy (PDF)Safeguarding and child protection
Safeguarding is a responsibility shared across the Trust. Each academy maintains a Child Protection Policy reflecting its safeguarding arrangements, responsibilities and key contacts.
Furley Park Primary Academy
Child Protection Policy covering safeguarding responsibilities, procedures, reporting arrangements and school-specific contacts.
View Furley Park Child Protection Policy (PDF)Hamstreet Primary Academy
Child Protection Policy covering safeguarding responsibilities, procedures, reporting arrangements and school-specific contacts.
View Hamstreet Child Protection Policy (PDF)Equality, diversity and inclusion
ACE Learning is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and preventing unlawful discrimination across the Trust.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Outlines the Trust’s approach to equality, diversity and inclusion, including responsibilities relating to employment, recruitment, staff development and preventing discrimination.
View Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy (PDF)Further academy information
Additional school-specific policies and information, including SEND, curriculum and day-to-day school arrangements, can be found on the academy websites.
Requesting a policy or document
If you cannot find the information you need, or require a document in an alternative accessible format, please contact enquiries@ace-learning.org.uk .