Policies

On this page you will find some of the more important policies in place at Nelson and Colne College, which ensure that all staff, students and visitors are treated fairly and remain safe at all times.

Equality and Diversity

The Single Equality Scheme outlines Nelson and Colne College’s long-standing commitment to ensuring that equality and diversity is placed at the heart of everything we do and works actively towards eliminating discrimination, harassment and bullying because of race, ethnic origin, disability, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, age or any other grounds.

Equality and Diversity

Age Equality Policy

Sexual Orientation Equality Policy

Race or Belief Equality Policy

Child Protection Policy

Nelson and Colne College is dedicated to ensuring the safety, health and wellbeing of all young people. We have a comprehensive Child Protection Policy which is made available to all of our staff on our internal Intranet.

Child Protection Policy

Freedom of Information

The Freedom of Information Act deals with access to official information and gives individuals or organisations the right to request information from any public authority. The Freedom of Information Act gives the right to request information held by public authorities, companies wholly owned by public authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and non-devolved public bodies in Scotland.

Freedom of Information Policy