POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

This policy applies to anyone who interacts with our organisation, including members of the public, participants, partner bodies, and staff or volunteers acting in the course of their duties.

Including the conflict of interest declaration for Board of Directors and Staff members.

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.

This Code of Conduct builds upon the UK Coaching Code of Practice and aligns with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity requirements. It reflects best practices and ethical guidelines for all Coaches in paddlesport.

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

This document gives an outlines the terms and conditions of course authorisation and results.

This document gives an outline of when and how to request a course authorisation and how to submit your results / outcomes onto the course once completed.

This document fulfils our commitment to ensure regulated qualifications are provided to a consistent standard, in line with Awarding Body regulatory requirements.

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.

This document outlines the prerequisites for paddlesport leadership and coach awards. It is subject to change, therefore please ensure you check for the latest updates and version.

Between the Delivery Centre and any authorised provider. Valid from 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.

Paddle Scotland will be a “controller” of the personal information that you provide to us online, over the phone and through paper forms.

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