Structure and policies

Values

We want to be recognised as:

• Inclusive - education for all
• Of our Community – be engaged and responsive
• Providing individualised learning – be innovative
• Student centred – respect for the whole student (nurturing, supporting, personalisation)
• A valued contributor to education and economic development in Argyll and the Isles
• Good partners – to widen opportunities

We should aspire to:

Curriculum	Reputation	Resources
Industry standard courses (not just SQA) Specialist centres and unique provision (including degree) Be responsive to local needs Develop Research activity Consistent and clear progression Educational tourism	Aspirational choice both locally & nationally Recognisable dynamic brand Providing appropriate innovative education First choice provider for local organisations and stakeholders Sustainability in all our operations	More responsive to local need More teaching space Flexible space utilisation, maximise usage Defined student space Student halls Appropriate & up to date resources Focused and appropriate support services

We aim to provide a high standard of service. Any expression of dissatisfaction by students or customers is treated seriously. Details of our complaints procedures are now available.

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Structure

This section is to allow visitors to the site to understand the staffing structure of UHI Argyll and to provide information on UHI Argyll's strategic planning and operational targets.

• Standing Orders - Old
  The UHI Argyll Constitution and Standing Orders of the Board of Governors.
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  This shows the current UHI Argyll organisational structure.
• UHI Argyll Strategy - Argyll Ahead
  You can read or download the strategic plan.
• DTZ Report: Overcoming barriers to learning in rural and island areas
  This report builds on other work carried out on this topic over a number of years and looks in particular at the effect of the UHI Argyll delivery model since UHI Argyll became operational in 2000/01.
• Gender Action Plan 2018

Policies

The following policies set out our aims and objectives.

• Data Protection Policy
  UHI Argyll is committed to ensuring that personal data is collected, stored and disposed of in a secure and appropriate manner
• Employers Liability Insurance
  This is a copy of our current Employers’ Liability Insurance. It has been placed here to make it reasonably accessible to our employees. The original certificate is held on file at our main office.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
  This Policy defines the framework through which equality of opportunity will be managed for all UHI Argyll staff, students, visitors and other stakeholders, including job applicants and potential students.
• Further Education Admissions Policy - UHI Argyll
  This policy provides the basis for admissions into further education courses provided by UHI Argyll within the UHI partnership.
• Policy on Policies
  These policy and procedures set out the framework for the approval and implementation of Policies and Procedures.
• Recruitment, Selection and Retention
  UHI Argyll aims to provide a professional and consistent approach to its recruitment and selection of employees, which will be open, transparent and provide equal opportunities to all.
• Safeguarding Policy
  This policy outlines UHI Argyll's framework for protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm, abuse and exploitation, and supporting our students and staff through our general Duty of Care.
• Statement of Fair Work Practices  a document outlining our position in relation to Fair Work principles.
• UHI Argyll Safeguarding - Procedures
• UHI Argyll Safeguarding - Reporting Form
• Value for Money Policy
  This policy and procedure expresses how UHI Argyll recognises its responsibility to achieve value for money from all of its activities.
• Access and Inclusion Strategy
  This Access and Inclusion strategy is based on UHI Argyll's mission, which is to provide high quality innovative education opportunities, contributing to the development of the Argyll economy and enhancing the quality of life for the communities UHI Argyll serves.
• Health and Safety Policy 
  It is the aim of UHI Argyll to minimise the risk of injury or ill health to any person who may be affected by our work activities and the Board of Directors are firmly committed to achieving the standards set out within this policy.
• Conflict of Interest policy and procedure
  The purpose of this Policy Document is to provide guidance on addressing Conflicts of Interest that may arise. The policy applies to all staff and all areas of UHI Argyll provision for all Awarding Bodies associated with qualifications delivered by UHI Argyll.
• Risk Management Policy
• UHI Argyll Corporate Parenting Plan
  UHI Argyll recognises that it has a responsibility as a Corporate Parent. As such UHI Argyll will strive to support all care experienced students to improve their outcomes and achievements. The Corporate Parenting Plan shows how UHI Argyll will do this.
  This provides detailed information on our Equality Impact Assessment
• UHI Argyll Corporate Parenting Plan progress report 2020-2023
• Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) Mainstreaming Report 
  This mainstreaming report sets out the ways in which UHI Argyll is and continues to embed equality into day-to-day functions and operations. It provides information regarding both staff and student equality data

Complaints Handling

For more information on our Complaints Handling procedures and processes please visit our dedicated section.