At Tree Tops Primary Academy, we are dedicated to providing clear, accurate, meaningful, and trustworthy content that supports our school community — including pupils, parents, staff, and visitors. Our editorial policy sets out the standards and practices we follow when creating, reviewing, and publishing content on our website.
1. Purpose of This Policy
The purpose of this Editorial Policy is to explain how we develop, review, and publish content on the Tree Tops Primary Academy website. This policy ensures that all information is produced with integrity, reflects the values of our school, and serves the needs of our audience.
2. Editorial Standards
All content published on the Tree Tops Primary Academy website should:
- Be accurate and current: Information such as school policies, calendar dates, announcements, and guidance must be factually correct and up to date at the time of publication.
- Be clear and understandable: Content will be written in plain language appropriate for families, pupils, and the wider school community.
- Reflect school values: All published material should uphold the ethos, mission, and values of Tree Tops Primary Academy.
- Be appropriate: Content should be suitable for all members of our school community and comply with relevant educational standards and laws.
3. Content Creation and Review
- Responsible Authors: Teachers, administrators, or designated staff members are responsible for drafting content relevant to their areas of expertise or school function.
- Editorial Review: Before publication, content is reviewed to check for accuracy, relevance, and appropriateness. This review process ensures that information meets our editorial standards.
- Approval: Final approval for publication is given by the Headteacher or appointed editorial lead, ensuring consistency and reliability.
4. Distinguishing Content Types
We publish a range of content on our website, including:
- Official school updates: Announcements, policy information, curriculum details, event notices.
- Editorial or explanatory content: Clarifications, guidance, or insight into school activities and educational topics.
- Opinion or perspective pieces: When opinions or reflections are included, they will be clearly identified as such and will not be presented as factual statements.
5. Responsibility for Accuracy
Tree Tops Primary Academy strives to ensure that all information is accurate at the time of publication. We check details carefully; however, occasional errors may occur. We welcome feedback to help us improve and correct anything that may be inaccurate.
6. Corrections and Updates
If an error is identified in any published content:
- It will be reviewed and corrected as soon as possible.
- Major corrections will be noted on the page where they occur to maintain transparency.
7. Feedback and Contact
We encourage engagement from our audience. If you have questions, concerns, or suggestions about the content on our site, please contact us through the official communication channels provided on our Contact page.