Policies & Reporting

At UCS College Group, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance across all our institutions.

Transparency, integrity, and accountability

This central repository houses the strategies, policies, and formal reports that guide our decision-making and ensure we provide a safe, inclusive, and compliant environment for our students, staff, and partners.

Unless specifically stated otherwise (e.g., for campus-specific residential rules), the policies listed below apply to the entire UCS College Group.

Accessibility Statement

We want as many people as possible to be able to use our websites, including Strode College. Here, you can learn about our approach to web accessibility.

Cookie Policy

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Data Protection

We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we use it. Read our Data Protection policy to understand your rights and how we keep your data secure.

Modern Slavery

UCS College Group maintains a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships.

Privacy Policy

UCS College Group & Bridgwater College are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy however we are able. Here, you can find our Privacy Policy and documentation.

Terms of Use

By using our websites, including Strode College, you verify that you accept our terms of use and that you agree to abide by them. Find our full Terms of Use via the link below.

All Policies

Looking for documentation? Here, you can access our various policies and reporting documents covering many aspects of governance and operations across UCS College Group.

Sub-contracting Partnership Policy

The Sub-Contracting Partnership policy outlines UCS College Group’s (formerly Bridgwater & Taunton College) rationale for sub-contracting with partners for the delivery of education and training. It also describes the Group’s approach to the selection of suitable partners and how the Group will manage and monitor sub-contracted provision to ensure the delivery of high-quality education and training. Sub-contracting management fees have been agreed at 20%.

Read our policy

Subcontractor nameUKPRN
The Skills Network Limited10029308
Learning Curve Group Limited10008935
The Colleges’ Partnership Limited10020932
The Women’s Work Lab CIC10089685
Somerset Skills and Learning CIC10042505
Lantra10003785