Policies

Introduction This document sets out Prostart Training’s overarching approach to reducing carbon emissions by defining the current position and proposed next steps.   Prostart recognises that it has a legal obligation to become Carbon Neutral (Net Zero) by the year 2050, as defined in the Climate Change Act 2008.  In response to this legal obligation […]

Introduction This document sets out Prostart Training’s approach to social value. Social value is a concept defined in the Public Services (Social Value) Act of 2013. The Act requires all public sector organisations and their suppliers to look beyond the financial cost of a contract and consider how the services that are delivered as part

Give us your views and help us to provide the service you want … The Prostart Training Feedback Charter This outlines our commitment to you as a learner and the level of service we aim to provide. To give us feedback about any aspect of our service you can: Complete a ‘Have your say’ Card

Accessibility and Visibility Prostart Training offers you free, impartial, current and relevant Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) on opportunities for learning and work. Professional, Knowledgeable and Enabling Friendly and professional staff provide the service; our qualified staff take are committed to ensuring that your enquires are given the highest priority. Awareness and Effective Connections  The

Prostart Policy on Harmful Sexual Behaviour Statement of Intent Prostart has a zero-tolerance approach to any harmful sexual behaviour involving children/young people and acknowledges that it could be occurring in our community. Prostart is proactive in its approach to assessing prevalence, responding to incidents and challenging and changing behaviour. This policy applies to all governors,

Replacement Certificate Information In line with our centre policy on certificate handling and storage, Prostart can only hold physical copies of certificates for 1 year, after which they will sent back to the awarding body. Should you need a copy of your certificate due to it being lost, stolen, damaged or not collected, this will

Intervention Policy for Cancelled Meetings and Progression Issues Poor attendance or cancelled appointments means apprentices are more likely to go out of funding or be withdrawn from the programme due to slow or no progress. Aims: To address slow or no progress and non-attendance at timetabled sessions To meet the ESFA funding requirements of progression

HOW WE USE LEARNER/APPRENTICE INFORMATION The categories of information that Prostart collect, hold and share as part of our terms and conditions of using our services include: WHY PROSTART COLLECT AND USE THIS INFORMATION We use the learner/ apprentice data: To confirm your identification To identify the correct programme of learning To register your qualification and

HOW WE USE APPLICANT INFORMATION The categories of information that Prostart collect, hold and share include: WHY PROSTART COLLECT AND USE THIS INFORMATION We use the applicant data: To confirm your identification To provide appropriate pastoral care To ensure the safety and security of Prostart’s employees, learners and apprentices and visitors To assess & improve

16-19 Bursary Fund Policy Main Aims: Introduction Prostart Training receives funds from the Government for student financial support. These funds are there to help students overcome financial barriers that might prevent or make it difficult for them to participate, and to make sure that everybody can learn. This financial support comes in three main streams