Policies
This section provides access to the full policy library for Proud to Be Me CIC and Future Pathways, covering all areas of our education provision, professional salon, community programmes and organisational operations.
Our policies include safeguarding and child protection, SEND, health and safety, equality and inclusion, curriculum and teaching, behaviour, attendance, complaints, data protection, staff practice, safer recruitment, Prevent, whistleblowing and wider operational procedures.
Some safeguarding policies may also appear within our dedicated Safeguarding section for quality assurance and ease of access.
All policies are regularly reviewed and updated in line with current legislation, statutory guidance, quality assurance requirements and the development of our provision.
Child Safeguarding
Explains how we protect children and young people from harm and how safeguarding concerns, disclosures and allegations are managed.
Safeguarding Directory
Provides key safeguarding, referral and escalation contacts for the local authorities and external agencies we work with.
Adult Safeguarding
​Sets out how we identify, respond to and report concerns about adults who may be at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
SMSC
Sets out how we support learners’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, helping them build confidence, values, positive relationships, respect for others and the skills needed to participate positively in modern British society.
DSL & DDSL
Sets out our safeguarding leadership structure, including the responsibilities of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Deputy DSL and wider team.
Accidents, Incident & Near Miss Reporting
Sets out how accidents, incidents and near misses are recorded, reported, reviewed and followed up to reduce future risk.
British Values Curriculum Map
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Curriculum
Explains how Future Pathways plans and delivers an inclusive, supportive and ambitious curriculum that prepares learners for education, employment and adulthood.
Client/Model Registration
Client/Model Registration, Consultation & Consent — Sets out the information, consultation, consent and safety checks required before a client or model receives a salon service.
Equal Opportunities
Confirms our commitment to equality, inclusion and fair access to education, opportunities and services without discrimination.
Curriculum Coverage Map
Demonstrates how democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance are embedded throughout teaching and learning.
Fire Safety & Evacuation
Explains the arrangements for preventing fire risks and safely evacuating learners, staff and visitors during an emergency.
First Aid
Sets out how we respond to illness and injury and safely support learners with medical needs or medication requirements.
Managing Visitors
Explains our arrangements for signing in, identification, supervision, safeguarding and safe access for people visiting or working within our provision.
Food Safety
Explains how food is stored, prepared and served safely while identifying and managing allergies and individual dietary requirements.
Safer Recruitment
Explains how we recruit, check and appoint suitable staff and volunteers while prioritising the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
Lone Working
Sets out the measures used to protect staff and others who may work alone or in situations where additional personal-safety precautions are required.
Health & Safety
Sets out the hygiene, infection-control and safe-working standards followed within our professional training salon.
Wistleblowing
Provides a safe process for staff, volunteers and others to raise serious concerns about wrongdoing, unsafe practice or safeguarding without fear of unfair treatment.
Admissions, Referrals & Placement
Explains our referral, assessment and admissions process and how we determine whether Future Pathways can safely and appropriately meet a learner’s needs.
Salon Client & Model Consultation
Explains how consultations, contraindications, consent and safety considerations are managed before and during practical hair and beauty services.
Attendance, Absence & Punctuality Policy
Sets out our expectations for attendance and punctuality and how absences, concerns and safeguarding risks are monitored, followed up and reported.
SEND & Supported Learning
Sets out how we identify and support individual SEND needs, make reasonable adjustments and work with learners, families, schools and local authorities to support positive.
Behaviour & Relationships Policy
Explains our trauma-informed and relationship-based approach to promoting positive behaviour, clear boundaries, respectful relationships and a safe learning environment.
Anti-Bullying & Harassment
Sets out how we prevent and respond to bullying, harassment, discrimination, prejudice-based incidents and harmful behaviour between learners.
Managing Allegations & Low-Level Concerns About Adults Policy
Explains how concerns or allegations about the behaviour of staff, volunteers, contractors or other adults working with learners are reported and managed. This is particularly important alongside your safeguarding policy because KCSIE 2026 specifically requires settings to have processes for concerns about adults working with children.
Online Safety, Filtering & Monitoring Policy
Explains how we support learners to use technology safely and responsibly and how online safeguarding risks are identified, monitored and managed.
Complaints & Compliments
Explains how learners, parents, carers, commissioners and other stakeholders can provide feedback, raise concerns or make a formal complaint.
Staff Code of Conduct & Safer Working Practice
Sets out the professional standards, boundaries and safeguarding expectations that all staff, volunteers and placement workers must follow.
Health & Safety Policy
Sets out our overall approach to providing a safe and healthy environment for learners, staff, visitors, salon clients and others accessing our provision.
Data Protection & UK GDPR Policy
Explains how we collect, use, store, share and protect personal and sensitive information in accordance with data protection requirements.
Assessment, Feedback & Learner Progress
Explains how we assess starting points, set individual targets, monitor progress and use feedback and reviews to support achievement and progression.
Privacy Notices
Explains what personal information we collect, why we need it, how it is used and the rights individuals have regarding their information.
Teaching, Learning & Quality Assurance
Sets out our expectations for high-quality teaching and learning and how delivery, assessment and learner outcomes are monitored, reviewed and continuously improved.
Accessibility Policy & Plan
Sets out how we work to remove barriers and improve access to our learning, environment, information and services for disabled learners and those with additional needs.
Prevent & Radicalisation
Explains how we identify and respond to concerns relating to radicalisation and extremism while promoting safety, inclusion and appropriate safeguarding referrals.
Educational Visits, Trips & Off-Site Learning
Sets out how educational visits, community activities and off-site learning are planned, risk assessed, supervised and delivered safely.
Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance (CEIAG)
Explains how we support learners to understand their options and make informed decisions about education, training, employment and their future.
Work Experience & Employer Placement
Explains how work experience and employer placements are selected, risk assessed, monitored and reviewed to provide safe and meaningful workplace learning.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Sets out our commitment to creating an inclusive environment where people are treated fairly, diversity is valued and discrimination is challenged.
Student Mobile Phone & Personal Device Policy
Sets out expectations for the safe and appropriate use of mobile phones and personal devices during learning, breaks and activities.
Learner Voice & Participation
Explains how learners are supported to express their views, contribute to decisions and influence their learning, support and the development of our provision.
Site Security, Lockdown & Critical Incident
Sets out how we prepare for and respond to serious security incidents, lockdowns and emergencies to protect learners, staff and visitors. DfE's July 2026 security guidance specifically recommends having a policy and plan for security-related incidents.
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Risk Assessment Policy
Sets out how risks relating to learners, activities, premises, salon services, trips and work experience are identified, assessed, recorded and reviewed.
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Learner Induction, Transition & Exit
Explains how learners are supported when starting Future Pathways, throughout their placement and when progressing or transitioning to their next stage of education, training or employment.
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