Policies & Documents

Policy 1.3 – Equality and Diversity Policy

Bridge Training seeks to comply with its duty under the Equality Act, the Equality Duty applies to the following ‘protected characteristics’ otherwise known as the ‘protected groups’.

Policy 1.4 –Transgender Policy

Equal opportunities should permeate all aspects of Bridge Training life and are the responsibility of every student and staff member.

Policy 1:25 – Lockdown Guidance and Procedure

Bridge Training Lockdown Procedures may be in response to any external or internal incident which has the potential to pose a threat to the safety of staff and students.

Policy 4.3 Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

This is a core policy which forms part of the induction for all staff. It is a requirement that all members of staff have access to this policy and sign to say they have read and understood its contents

Policy 4.8 – Financial Support for Students for academic Year 2025/2026 (16-19 Discretionary and Bursary Fund)

The Bursary Policy aims to ensure that: Students facing financial hardship can access the appropriate financial support during their time at Bridge Training to maximise participation and increase retention and achievement.

Policy 4.9 – Prevent Policy and Risk Assessment

The purpose of this policy is to explain Bridge Training Ltd (BTL’s) importance and responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all our students and staff by protecting them from physical, sexual or emotional abuse, neglect and bullying.

Policy 5.15 – Careers

This policy aims to support all students in developing the skills and confidence to make informed career decisions and provide opportunities to progress toward high-quality, sustained positive destinations.

Policy 5.3 – Student Attendance & Punctuality

Aims Central to raising standards in education students need to attend regularly to benefit from their education. Missing out on lessons leaves students vulnerable to falling behind.

Policy 5.4 – Student Behaviour Policy

Good behaviour is central to a good education. Bridge Training need to manage behaviour well so they we can provide a calm, safe and supportive learning environment which children and young people want to attend and where they can learn and thrive.

Policy 5.6 – Personal and Professional Development (PSHE)

Bridge Training’s curriculum extends beyond vocational training. We are dedicated to establishing a supportive and nurturing environment that enables young individuals to build self-assurance, enhance their communication and teamwork abilities, and foster a positive work ethic.

Policy 5:10 – Student, Recruitment, Selection and Transition

Introduction Bridge Training Ltd welcomes applications from all prospective students with the motivation to learn and the potential to succeed.

Policy 7.11 – Hate Crime Policy

Bridge Training Ltd is committed to reducing hate crime. We will work with staff, partners, agencies, and students to tackle hate crime and incidents.

Policy 7.7 – Offensive Weapons

It is a criminal offence to carry an offensive weapon or knife onto Bridge Training Ltd premises. Offensive weapons are defined as any article made or adapted for causing injury to the person or intended by the person having it with them for such use by them on some other person.

Policy: 1.14 – Complaints

This Policy describes the procedure to be followed if any interested party wishes to make a formal complaint about any aspect of Bridge Training Limited.

Policy: 1.28 – Inclusion

Policy Statement of commitment Bridge Training Provider is committed to promoting inclusion and equality of opportunity for all learners. We take a proactive approach to identifying and removing barriers to learning,

Policy: 1.7 – Harassment and Bullying

Bridge Training Ltd recognises that all employees, students and visitors have a right to work in an environment in which the dignity of individuals is respected and which is free from harassment and bullying.

Policy: 10.1 – Health and Safety

Statement of Policy It is the policy of Bridge Training Limited to provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions,

Policy: 2.3 – E-Safety / Data Security / On-Line Safety

Introduction This policy reflects the safeguarding needs of staff and students at Bridge Training, and works with, and aligns with other key safeguarding and organisational policies, procedures, and standards.

Policy: 6.12 – Appeals

Introduction This policy outlines the process for students to appeal academic, assessment-related, or other relevant decisions. Its purpose is to ensure that all appeals are handled in a transparent, fair, and consistent manner, providing a clear and structured pathway for resolution.

Policy: 7.4 – Staff Car Parking

Bridge Training Limited has a restricted number of staff car parking spaces at the Archdeacon Training Centre, for most of the time Bridge Training has more than adequate to cope with the parking demand if vehicles are parked properly and safely.

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

This is a core policy which forms part of the induction for all staff. It is a requirement that all members of staff have access to this policy and sign to say they have read and understood its contents.

Together to Safeguard Children guidance, which we published on 21March 2013

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