Bribery is a serious criminal offense and the School does not and will not, pay bribes or offer an improper inducement to anyone for any purpose. Equally the School does not and will not accept any bribes or improper inducements.

The School requires that all staff and all working or performing any service on or on behalf of the School neither accept nor give bribes. Staff must:

• Act honestly with integrity at all times to safeguard the School’s resources for which they are responsible
• Comply with the law (both in spirit and in the letter)
• Abide by this policy.

Definition of Bribery

Bribery is an inducement, reward or gift offered, promised, or provided to gain a personal, commercial, regulatory, or contractual advantage.

Scope of the Policy

The policy applies to all of the School’s activities including its work with strategic partners, third parties, suppliers, and others.

The policy has the approval of the Governing Body. The policy applies equally to all staff, regardless of grade whether permanently employed, temporary agency staff, contractors, agents, all elected and non-elected Governors, volunteers, and consultants. The principal and the Executive team will own the policy, thereby ensuring that there is commitment at the highest level.

Anti Bribery Policy

It is unacceptable to:

• Give, promise to give, or offer payment, gifts, or hospitality with the expectation or hope that a favorable advantage will be received, or to reward a favorable advantage already given
• Give, promise to give, or offer payment, gifts, or hospitality to a government official, agent or representative to “facilitate” or expedite a routine procedure
• Accept payment from a third party that is offered with the expectation that it will obtain a favorable advantage for them, whether known or suspected
• Accept payment from a third party without any authentic services offered, that is valid with an invoice
• Accept a gift or hospitality from a third party if it is offered or provided with an expectation that a favorable advantage will be provided by the School in return, whether known or suspected
• Retaliate against or threaten a person who has refused to commit a bribery offense or who has raised concerns under this policy
• Engage in activity in breach of this policy.

Reporting procedures