POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Including the conflict of interest declaration.

This policy outlines Paddle Scotland’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

This policy outlines how Paddle Scotland complies with the receiving, storage, processing, retention and disposal of personal data.

This procedure sets out the action which will be taken when the Code of Conduct is breached.

In relation to the physical and mental health and safety of employees and volunteers.

This policy sets out the appeal process for a learner who has had an unsuccessful outcome at a British Canoeing Awarding Body qualification course conducted by a Paddle Scotland registered course provider.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy in relation to Qualification Assessment.

This sets out Paddle Scotland’s position on recognising APL & RPL as part of working towards a British Canoeing Awarding Body qualification.

This sets out the process and criteria for providers to request adjustments to the standard terms set out in the Provider Service Agreement (“the Agreement”) with the Delivery Centre. Its purpose is to ensure a transparent, consistent, and fair approach to considering bespoke contractual terms, while maintaining the integrity of the Delivery Centre’s service standards.

Paddle Scotland's Conflict of Interest Policy in relation to Awarding Body Qualification Assessment Verification and Administration.

In order to be authorised to deliver Delivery Centre courses as a recognised Course Provider you must agree to these terms.

This policy relates to suspected or actual malpractice and maladministration on the part of Learners, Providers, Tutors, Assessors and anyone involved in the delivery of British Canoeing Awarding Body Awards (BCAB) qualifications.

Between the Delivery Centre and any authorised provider.

Between the Delivery Centre and any authorised provider. New version for 2026, taking effect 30th January 2026.

To outline Paddle Scotland's Quality Assurance and Standardisation processes in relation to delivery of all British Canoeing Awarding Body (BCAB) qualifications and awards.

To outline the Delivery Centre's approach to quality improvement, particularly in relation to the responsibilities for delivery of BCAB regulated qualifications.

This guidance explains how Paddle Scotland Members can Register or Check In for a course. Registration is separate from booking a course which is done directly with the Course Provider.

To provide guidance to Learners, Tutors, Assessors, Providers, Trainers and IV Officers on how they can best support people with special educational needs, disabilities, temporary illness or injury or other adverse circumstances outside their control to ensure they are not unfairly disadvantaged when undertaking training and assessment.

Safeguarding Children and Young People.

Paddle Scotland's PVG procedure.

This policy is relevant to all those involved in making recruitment or disciplinary decisions for Paddle Scotland staff or volunteers.

Disclosure Records are used for the purpose of assessing an individual's suitability for paid and/or unpaid work.

This page (together with the documents referred to on it) tells you the terms and conditions on which we supply any goods and services.