Our policies
These are the policies we work to. They are kept up to date here.
Tutoring and our services
- Academic Standards & Quality Assurance Policy
Framework for maintaining rigorous academic standards across educational services - Version 1.2
- Cancellations and refunds
What happens if a lesson is cancelled, missed or cut short, and how refunds work
- Extra support for your child's learning
How to tell us about extra support, and what we do with it
- Our tutoring agreement
What NSEMM agrees to, what we ask of families and students, and how lessons work
- Staying safe in your lessons
Supervision, cameras, recording, contact and online safety in NSEMM lessons
- Tutoring Services: Bookings, Terms and Conditions
Terms and conditions for NSEMM tutoring and educational support services - Version 3
- What you need for online lessons
Device, browser and internet connection for online lessons, and how to test them
Community Education Fund
- CEF Access Policy
Who qualifies for CEF, how decisions are made, and what protections are in place
Safeguarding
- Code of Conduct for Students and Parents
Expectations for all participants in NSEMM educational services - Version 2.0
- DBS Check Policy
Policy on Disclosure and Barring Service checks for staff, volunteers, and trustees.
- Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
NSEMM's comprehensive safeguarding and child protection policy - Version 3.2
- Student Welfare & Protection Policy
Framework for protecting and promoting welfare of all students - Version 1.3
- Whistleblowing Policy
PIDA protection and how to raise concerns
- Your Safety Matters: A Guide for NSEMM Students
Easy-read safeguarding guide for students - Version 1
Privacy and data
- Data Protection & GDPR Policy
How NSEMM meets its data protection duties - Version 4.0
- Data Retention Schedule
How long NSEMM keeps each kind of record: the one retention schedule
- Privacy Notice
How NSEMM uses personal information, who sees it, how long we keep it, and your rights
- Website Terms, Privacy and Acceptable Use Policy
Terms governing use of NSEMM website, online platforms, and digital services - Version 5.0
Finance
- Anti-Fraud, Bribery and Corruption Policy
NSEMM zero tolerance policy for fraud, bribery, and corruption - Version 2.0
- Donation Acceptance & Refund Policy
Framework for accepting charitable donations and managing refund requests - Version 1.6
- Financial Management Policy
Framework for NSEMM financial management and charitable fund stewardship - Version 1.0
- Investment Policy
NSEMM policy on the management and investment of charitable funds.
- Pay Policy
NSEMM remuneration, pay scales, and payment procedures for staff and volunteers.
Governance
- Accessibility Statement
NSEMM accessibility statement for digital services - Version 2
- AGM Procedures
Procedures for convening and conducting the Annual General Meeting of NSEMM.
- Annual Reporting Policy
Requirements and procedures for preparing and filing NSEMM annual reports and accounts.
- Conflict of Interest Policy
Procedures for identifying, declaring, and managing conflicts of interest - Version 1.1
- Health and Safety and DSE Policy
NSEMM health, safety and DSE policy covering all activities - Version 2.3
- Reserves Policy
NSEMM policy on maintaining and managing financial reserves in line with Charity Commission guidance.
- Risk Management and Continuity Policy
Framework for identifying, assessing, and managing organisational risks - Version 1.2
- Serious Incident Reporting Policy
Procedures for identifying, managing, and reporting serious incidents to the Charity Commission.
- Trustee Code of Conduct
Standards of behaviour and responsibilities expected of all NSEMM trustees.
People and conduct
- Accessibility & Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
NSEMM's commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion - Version 4.0
- Anti-Harassment and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy
Zero tolerance policy on harassment, bullying and victimisation, with NSEMM's EDI commitment.
- Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy
Policy addressing NSEMM's duty to prevent sexual harassment in line with the Employment Rights Act 2025.
- External Complaints Policy
Policy for handling complaints from parents, students, and service users
- Leave & Absence Policies
Staff leave types, booking process, and absence management
- Lone Working Policy
Procedures and safety measures for staff who work alone or in isolated settings.
- Public Relations, Tipping and Uniform Policy
Policy covering brand representation, media handling, tipping, dress code and external communications.
- Safer Recruitment and Volunteer Management Policy
Framework for recruiting staff and volunteers suitable to work with children - Version 1.2
- Substance Misuse and Disciplinary Policy
Policy on substance misuse in the workplace and related disciplinary procedures.
Communications and media
- Brand and Identity Guidelines
NSEMM brand identity, logo usage, colour palette, and typography guidelines - Version 1.6
- Communications Policy
Framework for NSEMM communications, marketing, and media relations - Version 3.0
- Leafletting and Fundraising Policy
Guidelines for leafletting, street collections, door-to-door and online fundraising activities.
- Media Services Terms and Conditions
Terms and conditions for NSEMM media services including web development, photography, and music production - Version 1.0