Public Policies
Higher Rhythm operates a wide range of policies and procedures to assure the quality of our services and provide an outstanding customer experience.
Within the table below which contains our full list of policies, there are active links to key policies relevant to our Higher Education programme. There are also Higher Education relevant policies below without active links, which we provide access to as part of the enrolment process.
Enrolment Process Guide and Commitment to HE Programme Applicants
Government Advice on Student Rights
Our full range of current policies is visible in the table below. Additional to the active linked policies which can be directly downloaded, a copy of any of our policies can be requested at any time by emailing mail@higherrthythm.co.uk allowing 5 working days for request to be actioned and provided that the requesting party provides their name, date of birth, street address, and reason for requesting. Any data provided will be treated confidentially, in line with our privacy policy.
| Policy No. | Title |
| 1.0 | Beneficiary Recruitment Policy |
| 2.0 | Child Protection Policy Statement |
| 2.1 | Child Protection Code of Good Practice |
| 2.2 | Child Protection Policy Statement |
| 2.3 | Child Protection Procedures |
| 3.0 | Disability Policy |
| 4.0 | Code of Practice on Harassment and Bullying |
| 5.0 | Equality and Diversity Statement |
| 5.1 | Equality and Diversity Policy |
| 5.2 | Race Equality Policy |
| 6.0 | Finance Policy |
| 7.0 | Grievance Policy |
| 7.1 | Learner Complaints Procedure |
| 7.2 | Allegations of Abuse against Staff |
| 7.3 | Customer Complaint Policy and Procedure |
| 7.4 | Consumer Protection Policy |
| 7.5 | Self-Assessment on Guidance on Consumer Protection Law 2021 |
| 8.0 | Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy |
| 9.0 (a) | Health and Safety Policy Statement |
| 9.0 (b) | Health and Safety Statement |
| 9.1 (a) | Health and Safety Organisations and Arrangements |
| 9.1 (b) | Health and Safety Policy |
| 9.2 (a) | Fire Safety Arrangements |
| 9.2 (b) | Fire Safety Arrangements at XP School |
| 9.3 | How to deal with Injuries, Accidents and Serious Medical Emergencies |
| 9.4 | Reporting of Accidents, Incidents and Occupational Ill- Health |
| 9.5 | General Conduct |
| 9.6 | Office Safety |
| 9.7 | Reporting Health and Safety Concerns |
| 9.8 | Electrical Safety |
| 9.9 | Manual Handling |
| 9.10 | Working Outside Normal Hours |
| 9.11 | Service Personnel and Visitors |
| 9.12 | Managing Contractors |
| 9.13 | Guide on the Use of Interactive Whiteboards |
| 9.14 | DSE Policy |
| 9.15 | COSSH Policy |
| 9.16 | Noise Policy |
| 9.17 | Lone Working Policy |
| 10.0 | Invoicing Policy |
| 11.0 | Service Delivery Standards for Individuals |
| 11.1 | Service Delivery Standards for Organisations |
| 12.0 | Staff Development and Training Policy |
| 13.0 | Staff Recruitment and Selection Code of Practice |
| 14.0 | Vulnerable Adults Policy Statement |
| 14.1 | Vulnerable Adults Code of Good Practice |
| 14.2 | Vulnerable Adults Procedure |
| 14.3 | Safeguarding, Children & Vulnerable Young Adults |
| 15.0 | Expenses Policy |
| 16.0 | Work Life Balance |
| 17.0 | Data Protection / GDPR Compliant / FOIA Policy |
| 18.0 | Criminal Records Policy Statement |
| 19.0 | Induction |
| 19.1 | Induction Checklist |
| 20.0 | Resignation and Periods of Notice |
| 21.0 | Absence Through Illness |
| 22.0 | Work Experience Placements |
| 23.0 | Confidentiality Policy |
| 23.1 | Confidentiality Statement |
| 24.0 | Work at Height Policy |
| 25.0 | Faith Policy |
| 26.0 | Equal Pay Policy |
| 27.0 | Compassionate and Bereavement Leave Policy |
| 28.0 | Sustainable Development Policy |
| 29.0 | Reserves Policy |
| 30.0 | Quality Policy |
| 30.1 | Quality Assurance for Programmes |
| 31.0 | Environmental Management System |
| 32.0 | Business Continuation Plan |
| 33.0 | Social Media Policy |
| 34.0 | Internet Use Policy |
| 35.0 | DBS Policy |
| 36.0 | Prevent Policy |
| 37.0 | Safer Recruitment Policy |
| 38.0 | Student Attendance Policy |
| 39.0 | Critical Incident Procedure Policy |
| 40.0 | Administration of Medicines Policy |
| 41.0 | Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Policy |
| 42.0 | Staff Behaviour Policy |
| 43.0 | E Safety Policy |
| 44.0 | CCTV Policy |
| 45.0 | Records Management Policy |
| 46.0 | Assessment and Internal Verification Policy |
| 46.1 | Assessment Regulations for Higher Education |
| 46.2 | Provision of feedback to students |
| 46.3 | Assessment Board Terms of Reference |
| 47.0 | Special Considerations and Reasonable Adjustments Policy |
| 47.1 | Guidance on Mitigating Circumstances |
| 48.0 | Conflict of Interest Policy |
| 49.0 | Learner Appeals Policy and Procedure |
| 50.0 | Registration and Certification Policy |
| 51.0 | Assessment Malpractice Policy |
| 51.1 | Plagiarism Policy |
| 52.0 | Recognition of Prior Learning Policy |
| 53.0 | Code of Conduct Policy |
| 54.0 | Dignity at Work Policy |
| 55.0 | First Aid at Work Policy |
| 56.0 | Management and Governance Policy |
| 56.1 | Self-assessment on Management and Governance |
| 57.0 | Terms and Conditions for Taught Students |
| 58.0 | Student Protection Plan |
| 59.0 | Refund and Compensation Policy for Higher Education |
| 60.0 | Course and Exam Contingency Plan |
| 61.0 | Internal Appeals (For Assessment) Policy |
| 62.0 | Freedom of Speech Policy |
| 63.0 | Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom |
| 64.0 | Policy Development, Approval and Implementation Policy |
| 65.0 | Academic Governance Framework |
| 66.0 | Risk Management Policy |
| 67.0 | Value for Money Strategy |
| 68.0 | Blended Learning Policy |
| 69.0 | Access and Participation Statement |
| 70.0 | Employee Handbook |
| 71.0 | Course Design Guide |
| 72.0 | Equipment Planning Guide |
| 73.0 | Disciplinary Procedures |
| 74.0 | Higher Education Strategy |
| 74.1 | HE Teaching Learning and Assessment Strategy |
| 74.2 | Peer Observation Policy |
| 75.0 | Pearson Partnership Management Statement |
| 76.0 | Pastoral Care |
| 77.0 | Guidance for admission interviews |
| 78.0 | Student Induction |
| 79.0 | Course Rep Guide for Staff |
| 80.0 | Higher Education Admissions Policy |
