Policies & Governance

Transparency, safeguarding, and accountability underpin everything we do. All policies are reviewed annually and approved by the TESS Group Board.

🏆 Ofsted Good Provider
✅ Matrix Quality Standard
🔒 Cyber Essentials Certified
♻️ Reviewed Annually

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Our Commitment to Good Governance

The TESS Group operates under a robust policy framework that ensures the safety, wellbeing, and fair treatment of all learners, employers, and staff. Our policies are aligned to Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework, the Apprenticeship Accountability Framework, and relevant legislation including the Equality Act 2010, GDPR, and the Prevent Duty. Every policy is reviewed at least annually, with the most recent review completed in 2025/26.

Safeguarding & Learner Welfare

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Safeguarding & Prevent Policy

Our commitment to protecting learners from harm, abuse, and radicalisation. Includes reporting procedures and designated safeguarding lead details.

Essential Reading • Annual Review
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Equality & Diversity Policy

How we promote equality of opportunity, celebrate diversity, and eliminate discrimination across all programmes and services.

Equality Act 2010 Aligned
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SEND Policy

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities — our approach to identifying, supporting, and making reasonable adjustments for learners with additional needs.

Inclusive Learning

Learner Experience & Standards

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Learner Handbook

Everything learners need to know — programme expectations, support available, progress reviews, EPA preparation, and your rights and responsibilities.

Given to All Learners at Induction
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Learner Charter

The mutual commitments between TESS Group, the learner, and their employer — what you can expect from us, and what we expect from you.

Signed at Enrolment
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Cheating & Plagiarism Policy

Academic integrity standards, what constitutes malpractice, and the investigation and sanctions process for breaches.

Assessment Integrity
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Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) Policy

How we provide impartial careers advice, programme guidance, and progression support to help learners make informed decisions about their development.

Matrix Quality Standard

Complaints, Appeals & Accountability

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Complaints Policy & Procedure

How to raise a formal complaint, the investigation process, response timescales, and escalation routes including the ESFA.

3-Stage Process
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Appeals Policy

The process for appealing assessment decisions, programme outcomes, or disciplinary actions. Includes independent review provisions.

Fair & Transparent
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Policy Review Report

Our annual review of all organisational policies — what changed, why, and when each policy was last approved by the Board.

2025/26 Review Complete

Data Protection & Privacy

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Privacy Statement

How we collect, use, store, and protect personal data in compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Includes your data rights.

UK GDPR Compliant