Policies and procedures

As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality and inclusive education in a safe and welcoming environment, we are guided by a number of policies and procedures that we regularly review to ensure they are fit for purpose. To make it easier for you to find what you are looking for, we have split our policies and procedures into groups below.

Accountability Statements 25-26

NCG exists to create life-changing opportunities for individuals that strengthen the prosperity of their local communities.

Together with our seven colleges, we are bound by our mission to ‘enable social mobility and economic prosperity through exceptional education’. This is supported by our values, which underpin the culture and beliefs of our organisation.

Being both inclusive and diverse
Trusting and respecting our communities
Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
Inspiring excellence and curiosity

Read NCG's Accountability Statement 25-26

The NCG College Accountability Statements (appendices) can be found individually below:

Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy (including Gifts and Hospitality)

View our Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy (including Gifts and Hospitality)

Anti-Fraud Policy

View our Anti-Fraud Policy

Anti-Money Laundering Policy

View our Anti-Money Laundering Policy

Business to Business Privacy Notice

View our B2B Privacy Statement

Candidate Privacy Notice

View our Candidate Privacy Notice

CCTV Policy

View our CCTV Policy

Code Of Practice On Freedom Of Speech Including External Speakers

View our Code Of Practice On Freedom Of Speech

Complaints And Compliments Policy

View our Complaints And Compliments Policy

Consent For Processing Of Personal Data Form

Download our Consent For Processing Of Personal Data Form

Data Protection Policy

View our Data Protection Policy

Document Retention Schedule

View our Document Retention Schedule

English Language Policy UKVI Student Sponsorship

View our English Language Policy UKVI Student Sponsorship

Existing and Former Student Reference Procedure

View our Existing and Former Student Reference Procedure

Freedom Of Information (FOI) And Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) Policy

View our FOI And EIR Policy

Gifts and Hospitality Policy (including Declarations of Interest)

View our Gifts and Hospitality Policy (including Declarations of Interest)

Governor Code of Conduct

View our Governor Code of Conduct

Governor Induction, Development and Performance Policy

View our Governor Induction, Development and Performance Policy

Governor Recruitment Appointment Policy

View our Governor Recruitment Appointment Policy

Information Governance Policy

View our Information Governance Policy

Information Policy

View our Information Policy

Internal Audit Policy

View our Internal Audit Policy

Learner Privacy Notice

View our Learner Privacy Notice

Pensions Opt-Out Policy

View our Pensions Opt-Out Policy

Policy Framework

View our Policy Framework

Records Management Policy

View our Records Management Policy

Redaction Policy

View our Redaction Policy

Risk Management Policy

View our Risk Management Policy

Special Category Data And Criminal Conviction Data Policy

View our Special Category Policy

Staff Privacy Notice

View our Staff Privacy Notice

Stakeholder Engagement Framework

View our Stakeholder Engagement Framework

Statement of Non-adoption of the HE Senior Staff Remuneration Code

View our Statement of Non-adoption of the HE Senior Staff Remuneration Code

Student Sponsor Licence Policy

View our Student Sponsor Licence Policy

Subcontracting Handbook

View our Subcontracting Handbook

Subcontracting Strategy

View our Subcontracting Strategy

Supply Chain Fees And Charges Policy

View our Supply Chain Fees And Charges Policy

Learn more about our Supply Chain Information.

UKVI Compliance Policy

View our UKVI Compliance Policy

Whistleblowing And Disclosure Policy

View our Whistleblowing And Disclosure Policy

Word Processor Policy

View our Word Processor Policy

Driving for Work Policy

Read our Driving for Work Policy

Environment and Waste Policy

View our Environment and Waste Policy

Food Safety Policy

View our Food Safety Policy

Health, Safety And Wellbeing Policy

View our Health Safety And Wellbeing Policy

Health Surveillance Policy

View our Health Surveillance Policy

Management of Building Temperatures Policy

View our Management of Building Temperatures Policy

Smoke-Free Environment Policy

View our Smoke-Free Environment Policy

Higher Education Academic Appeal Procedure

View our Higher Education Academic Appeal Procedure

Higher Education Academic Misconduct Procedure and Process

View our Higher Education Academic Misconduct Procedure and Process

HE Academic Misconduct Procedure And Process

Higher Education Admissions Policy

View our Higher Education Admissions Policy

Higher Education Alternative Assessment Process and Procedure

View our Higher Education Alternative Assessment Process and Procedure

Higher Education Annual Review Policy and Procedure

View our Higher Education Annual Review Policy and Procedure

Higher Education Assessment Framework

View our Higher Education Assessment Framework

Higher Education Assessment Policy

View our Higher Education Assessment Policy

Higher Education Course Transfer Policy

View our Higher Education Course Transfer Policy

Higher Education Fees Policy

View our Higher Education Fees Policy

Higher Education Fitness To Practise Policy and Procedure

View our Higher Education Fitness To Practise Policy And Procedure

Higher Education Fitness To Study Policy and Procedure

View our Higher Education Fitness To Study Policy And Procedure

Higher Education Mitigation Policy and Process

View our Higher Education Mitigation Policy and Process

Higher Education Moderation Process

View our Higher Education Moderation Process

Higher Education Programme Modification Policy

View our Higher Education Programme Modification Policy

Higher Education Recognition of Prior Learning Policy

View our Higher Education Recognition of Prior Learning Policy

Higher Education Refund and Compensation Policy

View our Higher Education Refund and Compensation Policy

Higher Education Research Ethics Framework and Policy

View our Research Ethics Framework and Policy

Higher Education Staff Approval Policy

View our Higher Education Staff Approval Policy

Higher Education Staff Training and Development Framework

View our Higher Education Staff Training and Development Framework

Higher Education Student Pregnancy and Paternity Policy and Procedure

View our HE Student Pregnancy and Paternity Policy and Procedure

Higher Education Student Protection Plan

View our Higher Education Student Protection Plan

Higher Education Suspension of Studies Process

View our Higher Education Suspension of Studies Process

Higher Education Tutorial Policy

View our Higher Education Tutorial Policy

Higher Education Withdrawal Policy

View our Higher Education Withdrawal Policy

International Agent Recruitment and Monitoring Policy

View our International Agent Recruitment and Monitoring Policy

International Attendance Policy

View our International Attendance Policy

Adoption Policy

View our Adoption Policy

Alcohol and Substance Misuse Policy

View our Alcohol and Substance Misuse Policy

Code Of Conduct Policy

View our Code Of Conduct Policy

Criminal Records Disclosure Policy

View our Criminal Records Disclosure Policy

Disciplinary Policy

View our Disciplinary Policy

Flexible Working Policy

View our Flexible Working Policy

Foster Policy

View our Foster Policy

Gender Pay Gap Report

View our Gender Pay Gap Report

Grievance Policy

View our Grievance Policy

Hybrid Working Policy

View our Hybrid Working Policy

Maternity Policy

View our Maternity Policy

Menopause Policy

View our NCG Menopause Policy

Modern Slavery And Human Trafficking Statement

View our Modern Slavery And Human Trafficking Statement

Parental Leave Policy

View our Parental Leave Policy

Paternity Policy

View our Paternity Policy

Pay Policy

View our Pay Policy

Performance Management Policy

View our Performance Management Policy

Probation Policy

View our Probation Policy

Recruitment Policy

View our Recruitment Policy

Reorganisation And Redundancy Policy

View our Reorganisation And Redundancy Policy

Shared Parental Leave Policy

View our Shared Parental Leave Policy

Sickness Absence Policy

View our Sickness Absence Policy

Staff Authorised Absence Policy

View our Staff Authorised Absence Policy

Artificial Intelligence Usage Policy

View our Artificial Intelligence Usage Policy

IT Acceptable Use Policy

View our IT Acceptable Use Policy

16-19 Tuition Fund

View our (2021-2022) 16-19 Tuition Fund

View our (2019-2020) 16-19 Tuition Fund

Allocation

NCG receives a single allocation of Tuition Funding from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) to support 16-19 year old students with specific ‘catch-up’ tuition identified during enrolment and subsequent induction. The primary aim of the fund is to support small group catch-up in maths and English for those without a ‘good pass’, but it is also intended to support catch-up more widely across other subjects.

Each of our colleges operates with a degree of autonomy to ensure that it is able to respond fully to its local environment and the specific range of local students, employers and stakeholders it serves. As a result, our colleges have subtle differences in their approaches to the use of the 16-18 Tuition Fund. This statement is therefore split into a generic statement that covers the common NCG approach with a set of annexes for each college’s individual plans. That way we can ensure a degree of consistency whilst responding to specific local needs.

NCG Use of the 16-19 Tuition Fund

There are a number of principles behind how we will use the funding across NCG, which are set out below.

Each young person will be fairly assessed on entry – both in terms of their GCSE grade achieved and through use of extended diagnostics and initial assessment tools.
This will be considered alongside any assessment of other additional support that the student requires as part of their study with us.
A range of support methods will be used to ensure all students have the best chance of improving their grades, with as many achieving good English and maths passes as possible.
A key support method will be, but not limited to, the provision of small group support over and above the normal taught class arrangements.
The nature of this support will be dependent on the student involved, their support needs and the local context of the college.