Policies and Reports

Here, you will find a range of policies and reports in relation to everything from safeguarding to equality and diversity, and more.

Safeguarding

• Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk Policy
• Arrangements for managing allegations of abuse against people who work with children or those in a position of trust
• Policy for Disclosure of Matters of Public Interest (Whistleblowing)
• Policy and Procedure for Dealing with Bullying and Harassment .
• Confidentiality Policy - Pastoral Care
• Procedure for Looked After Children and Care Leavers
• Intimate Care Procedure
• British Values and Challenging Radicalisation, Extremism and Terrorism
• Young Adult Carers Policy .
• Response to Self Harm Procedure . 
• External Speakers Procedure
• Prevention of Modern Slavery
• Early Help Offer
• Fitness to Study
• Online e-Safety and Social Media Policy . 
• West Suffolk College - Prevent Risk Register
• Drug and Alcohol Policy
• Culture Religion and Belief Policy
• Student Code of Conduct
• Social, Emotional Mental Health Strategy
• Body Camera Policy

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Equality and Diversity Policy . 
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Objectives . 
• Culture, Religion and Belief Policy . 
• Confidentiality Policy - Pastoral Care 
• Gender Pay Gap Report
• Publishing Equality Information
• Confidentiality Policy and Procedure - Disability . 
• Policy on Sexual Orientation of Learners
• Policy and Procedure for Dealing with Bullying and Harassment . 
• Feedback, Compliments & Suggestions for Improvement Form
• External Speakers Procedure
• Prevention of Modern Slavery . 
• Early Help Offer . 
• Fitness to Study . 
• Young Adult Carers

SEND

• Special Education Needs and Disabilities Policy

We believe SEND is everyone’s business. Our staff are committed to providing a welcoming, safe and supportive culture and environment which enables all students, including those with SEND, to make progress towards educational and personal goals. West Suffolk College strives to make sure students with SEND to overcome any barriers to learning, life and work that they may be experience by:

• Making any reasonable adjustments for individuals as required.

• Promoting inclusive learning and teaching.

• Offering person-centred progression pathways

Freedom of Information

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 provides public access to information held by public authorities.

It does this in two ways:

• Public authorities are obliged to publish certain information about their activities
• Members of the public are entitled to request information from public authorities

The Act covers any recorded information that is held by a public authority in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and by UK-wide public authorities based in Scotland.

Freedom of Information | Freedom of Information Request Form

Other

• Financial Reports
• Higher Education Policies and regulations
• Health and Safety Policy
• Action in the Event of an Incident .
• Complaints and Compliments Procedure . 
• ESFA Complaints Procedure
• GDPR Policy
• Financial Support Policy . 
• Enrolment Confirmation Policy
• CCTV Policy
• Recruitment and Admissions Policy
• Fee and Charging Policy . 
• Anti Bribery Policy
• My Skills for Success for Learners - Apprenticeships
• Skills for Success for Employers - Apprenticeships