--- title: "Policies and Procedures" url: "https://maharishischool.com/about-us/policies-and-procedures" school: "Maharishi School" --- # Policies and Procedures ## Our Policies --- ![](https://maharishischool.com/images/gallery/new2025/MAHA25-PRO-2232.jpg) Copies of Maharishi School Policies are available free of charge. To request copies of policies please telephone the school on **[01695 729912](tel:01695%20729912)** or you may request copies via email: ****. --- General Policies Accessibility Plan Review on 25/09/0202 256 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/files/documents/Appendix_6__Accessibility_Plan_2025-26.pdf) Accessibility Policy Review on 25/09/2025 150 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/files/documents/Policies/Sep_24_Accessibility_Policy__(1).pdf) Admissions & Over Subscription Policy 2027-28 Review on 01/09/2028 191 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/files/documents/Admissions_-_Over-Subscription_Policy_2027-28.docx) Admissions and Over Subscription Policy 2026-27 Review on 12/02/2026 149 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/maharishi-school-2/files/documents/Admissions_-_Over-Subscription_Policy_2026-27_(1).pdf) Admissions and Over-Subscription Policy 2025-26 179 KB [Open for 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