Compliance & policies
Safe, compliant, and accountable
We take our responsibilities seriously as an organisation working with children, young people, and the professionals who support them. Our key policies are outlined below — and you can request any full document at any time.
Key policies
Our safeguarding and data protection policies are available to read in full below. All other policies are available on request.
Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
Our commitment to protecting the welfare of every child and young person we work with, in line with statutory guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Read policyGDPR & Data Protection Policy
How we collect, store, use and protect personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Read policyFurther policies available on request
We maintain a full suite of operational policies. Any of the following can be shared with schools, commissioning bodies, or partner organisations on request.
Complaints Policy
Our process for raising, investigating and resolving concerns or complaints from young people, families, schools and partner organisations — fairly, transparently and promptly.
Enhanced DBS Checked Staff
All Bridgepoint Educare mentors and staff hold an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including barred list checks where required, before working with children or young people.
Online Safety Policy
Our approach to keeping young people safe in digital environments, including safe use of technology during remote or online mentoring sessions and adherence to relevant online safety frameworks.
Right to Work Policy
We verify the right to work in the UK for all staff and associates in accordance with Home Office guidance and the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy
Our commitment to treating every young person, family, and professional with fairness and respect, in line with the Equality Act 2010 and our values as an organisation.
Health & Safety Policy
How we manage risk and ensure the physical safety of young people and staff across all delivery settings, including lone working protocols and session risk assessments.
Confidentiality & Information Sharing Policy
How we handle sensitive information about young people and families, including the circumstances under which confidentiality may be broken in the interests of safeguarding.
Whistleblowing Policy
A clear process for staff, associates, and partners to raise concerns about practice, conduct, or compliance without fear of detriment, in line with the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.
Anti-Bullying & Behaviour Policy
Our approach to managing behaviour within our programmes, promoting positive relationships, and responding to bullying or harmful behaviour in a trauma-informed, restorative way.
Our commitment
Every member of our team is vetted, trained, and held to the highest standards of practice. Our policies are reviewed regularly to ensure they reflect current legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice in education, youth work, and care settings.
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Questions about our compliance?
We're happy to share documentation, answer questions, or discuss our approach with schools, local authorities, or commissioning bodies.