Policies

Safeguarding and Prevent

We are committed to ensuring a culture of vigilance and a safe environment for all our service users and staff.

We work to ensure that safeguarding is an integral part of a whole service approach. Safeguarding, Prevent duty awareness and the integration of 'Fundamental British Values' are embedded into the learner journey and staff practice and experience.  

More information is available in our DALS Safeguarding and Prevent Policy 2023-25

Disclosure and barring

The Disclosure and Barring Service Policy sets out the framework for us to assess criminal records of current and potential employees, and unpaid workers. We will obtain relevant criminal information through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Equality and diversity

In order to deliver our mission, we are committed to embedding equality of opportunity within our:

• ethos
• partnerships
• relationships with local communities and individuals.

More information is in the Equality and diversity section on the Derby City Council website.

Procurement and subcontracting

Derby City Council's procurement and contract procedures ensure that the Council procures goods, services and works fairly, lawfully and that it achieves good value for money. 

More information is available in the Procurement policy section on the Derby City Council website.

Funding and Accountability Statement

Our purpose is to deliver outstanding, targeted learnign and skills provision that enables and improves economic, social mobility and wellbeing outcomes for Derby's Citizens, whilst meeting local employment need against local, regional and national priority.

More information can be found in the download Funding Accountability Statement 2023-24