TfE - An overview of our policies

By implementing its robust policies, Training for Employment ensures that learners from a diverse range of backgrounds have the opportunity to learn and progress in a safe, comfortable, supportive and inclusive environment.

TfE is committed to making our services accessible to all kinds of learners, regardless of their background, and we will challenge bullying, harassment and intimidation of any kind. We will not tolerate aggression, victimisation or discrimination of any sort, particularly on the grounds of race, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, gender or marital status, civil partnership or sexual orientation or religious belief. 

All allegations of discrimination, harassment, bullying, victimisation or abuse are taken seriously and will be dealt with quickly and sensitively.

TfE takes seriously the privacy, information and data security of its learners, and it does not share information with third party organisations for the purposes of marketing or for profit.

Utilising fiscally and economically responsible practices, TfE maximises the value of contributions from its funders and stakeholders.

In managing its day-to-day operations, as well as the methods of disposal of assets, TfE aims to maximise protection of the environment, which is increasingly important given the global warming climate change agenda.

Furthermore, TfE fosters effective working partnerships to ensure that all stakeholders benefit from the highest standard of service and delivery.

All policies are reviewed and updated, at least annually to take account of changes in legislation, industry best practice, feedback from learners and stakeholders, and from TfE's own experience and development.

Below are the Policy Statements for each of TfE's nine policies, covering a broad range of operational spheres. The full policy wording is available on request.

Anti-Bribery Policy

Training for Employment (Yorkshire) C.I.C. [TfE] is fully aware of and is firmly committed to following the requirements of the Bribery Act 2010 in achieving and maintaining high standards in relation to the prevention of bribery.

TfE is committed to carrying out its business activities fairly, honestly and openly.

TfE subscribes to the Ministry of Justice's six principles of bribery prevention: 

1) having procedures which are proportionate to its business activities

2) having a commitment to preventing bribery at management level

3) assessing the levels of risk relating to bribery in its industry

4) carrying out due diligence regarding prospective partnerships and contracts

5) training and communication to staff, partners and stakeholders

6) continuous monitoring and review of policies and procedures

  This policy will be regularly reviewed and updated, at least annually, to take account of any new legislation or any suggestions from partners, volunteers and clients for ensuring best practice.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy

Training for Employment (Yorkshire) CIC recognises that all organisations have a moral responsibility to act in a socially responsible manner. This includes protecting our environment and improving our community. It embraces charitable and social aims.

TfE would wish to take a lead with management, employees, suppliers and other stakeholders by making such considerations important business objectives. In developing and operating a policy in such respects the CIC would wish to set some minimum standards to be observed.

Training for Employment (Yorkshire) CIC has made and observed a number of commitments, which are set out in the full policy statement. 

Data Protection Policy

Training for Employment (Yorkshire) CIC [TfE] is fully aware of and is firmly committed to following the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 in achieving and maintaining high standards in the handling of personal information and so protecting the individual’s right to privacy.

  This policy will be regularly reviewed and updated, at least annually, to take account of any new legislation or any suggestions from partners, volunteers and clients for better ensuring the security of data pertaining to clients of TfE.

Environmental Policy

Training for Employment (Yorkshire) CIC recognises that we all have a responsibility to protect our environment and, consequently, would wish to take a lead with Members, employees, suppliers and other stakeholders by making such considerations an important business objective. In developing and operating a policy in such respects the CIC would wish to make the requirements of legislation and environmental regulation the minimum standards to be observed.

Training for Employment (Yorkshire) CIC has made and observed a number of commitments, which are set out in the full policy statement.

Equality and Diversity Policy

Training for Employment (Yorkshire) CIC [ TfE ] is committed to ensuring fairness, inclusivity and equality of opportunity in all of the organisation’s activities. TfE's policy and procedures use the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) Regulations 2011 as its basis. TfE will challenge discrimination and lack of opportunity in all its forms and aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences. TfE has a no bullying policy, and tutors will challenge any instances of bullying, prejudice, verbal or physical aggression and intolerant or abusive language. This commitment underpins TfE's policy framework and practice and applies to employees, volunteers, clients / learners and all other individuals the organisation interacts with. 

Any new staff or Members appointed will be provided with a training schedule and a copy of the Organisation Handbook, which details training (CPD), promotion opportunities, and the fair treatment of all staff, including grievance procedures.

Health and Safety Policy

Training for Employment (Yorkshire) CIC is firmly committed, in so far as is reasonably practicable, to achieving and maintaining high standards of health and safety in respect of:

•  partners and volunteers of Training for Employment (Yorkshire) CIC

•  visitors to Training for Employment (Yorkshire) CIC

•  members of the community who may be affected by Training for Employment (Yorkshire) CIC’s activities.

  Training for Employment (Yorkshire) CIC is fully aware of its obligations under current health and safety legislation and is committed to meeting its demands in relation to:

•  Training for Employment (Yorkshire) CIC’s own registered office

•  premises hired by Training for Employment (Yorkshire) CIC for training and / or meeting activities

•  premises and sites visited by Training for Employment (Yorkshire) CIC staff

•  partners and volunteers of Training for Employment (Yorkshire) CIC visiting other locations

•  projects which Training for Employment (Yorkshire) CIC is contract managing or has an interest in

•  identifying the First Aider(s) and Fire Safety Officer(s) in each of the venues used by TfE where workshops are delivered, in case of accident, injury, medical emergency and / or outbreak of fire.

  This policy will be regularly reviewed and updated, at least annually, to take account of any new legislation or any suggestions from partners, volunteers and clients. This will ensure the highest standards of health and safety for all stakeholders in Training for Employment (Yorkshire) CIC.

Information Security Policy

Training for Employment (Yorkshire) CIC [TfE] is fully aware of and is firmly committed to following the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003, Lawful Business Practice Regulations 2000, Human Rights Act 1998 and Freedom of Information Act 2000 in achieving and maintaining high standards in the handling of personal information and so protecting the individual's right to privacy. 

Quality Policy

'Quality at the heart of delivery' 

Training for Employment (Yorkshire) CIC [TfE] is firmly committed to maintaining the highest quality standards of service and satisfaction for its learners, partners, clients and stakeholders. This commitment extends to any projects which TfE is contract managing or which it has an interest in. 

Safeguarding Policy

Training for Employment (Yorkshire) CIC has a statutory and moral duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults attending Training for Employment programmes. It will carry out these responsibilities under relevant legislation and formal guidance (Annex 1).

Training for Employment (Yorkshire) CIC:

a) ensures that all people working for the organisation, either as agents, subcontractors or volunteers, are subject to satisfactory DBS records checks

b) fosters and maintains effective links between external organisations, agencies and volunteers

c) secures all data concerning participants, staff, volunteers and sub-contractors under the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998

d) ensures that ‘Safeguarding’ is included in all areas of business and that these measures are implemented

e) records any disclosures made by learners and ensures that the information will be passed from the named Alerter, John McGaughran, to the named Responder in the premises where learning is taking place or directly to the local authority, i.e. NYCC

f) treats seriously any allegations or complaints and act upon them in a timely manner. Such allegations or complaints will be logged in writing and, where deemed necessary, the appropriate authorities will be informed using the Inter-agency Safeguarding Adults Alert Referral Form found at the end of this document.

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In conclusion, TfE is proud to have a diverse community of individuals learning with us. We value the benefits which diversity brings to the learning environment. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with respect and dignity and deserves to be valued for who they are.