Policies and Handbooks
Access our policies and handbooks for students and staff
Our Policies & Handbooks
LCK Academy is committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance, academic integrity, and student welfare. Our policies and handbooks provide clear guidance on procedures, expectations, and support available to our community.
UCS Programmes
If you are studying on a UCS programme, then please follow this link to see the majority of policies that apply to your programme of study.
University of Portsmouth Programmes
If you are studying on a University of Portsmouth programme, then please follow this link to see the majority of policies that apply to your programme of study.
LCK Academy Policies
Please see below for policies that apply strictly to LCKA programmes.
Our Policy Categories
Student Handbook
Complete student handbook with policies and procedures
Staff Handbook
Complete staff handbook with policies and procedures
LCKA UCS HND Programme Specification Business
Programme specification for UCS Business HND course
LCKA UCS HND Programme Specification Hospitality
Programme specification for UCS Hospitality HND course
Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy
Institution-wide strategy guiding learning, teaching and assessment
Partnership and Programme Review and Development Policy
Policy on partnership management and programme review/development
Admissions Policy
Guidelines for student admissions and enrollment procedures
Student Support Policy
Support framework for students' wellbeing and success
Student Code of Conduct
Code of conduct for students
Student Recruitment, Registration, and Certification Policy
Policy on recruitment, registration and certification processes
Recognition of Prior Learning Policy
Guidance on assessing and recognising prior learning achievements
Fitness to Study & Practice Policy
Policy on student fitness to study and practice
Hardship Fund Policy
Guidelines for hardship fund applications and support
Special Consideration and Reasonable Adjustments Policy
Policy for special considerations and reasonable adjustments
Non-Academic Student Disciplinary Policy and Procedures
Policy for non-academic disciplinary matters
Complaints & Appeals Policy
Procedure for student complaints and appeals
Staff Onboarding and Induction Policy
Policy for staff onboarding and induction processes
Staff Performance and Development Policy
Guidelines for staff performance management and development
Staff Sickness and Absence Policy
Policy covering staff sickness and absence procedures
Safer Staff Recruitment Policy
Guidelines for safe and secure staff recruitment processes
Academic Freedom Policy
Policy ensuring academic freedom and intellectual independence
Academic Malpractice Policy
Standards and procedures addressing academic malpractice
Freedom of Speech Policy
Policy protecting freedom of speech and expression
Assessment Policy
Principles and procedures for fair and consistent assessment
Examinations Policy
Policy governing examinations administration and conduct
Anti-Bullying & Harassment Policy
Policy against bullying and harassment in the learning environment
Internal Verification Policy
Procedures for internal verification of assessment decisions
Safeguarding and Prevent Policy
Safeguarding policy and Prevent duty guidelines
Whistleblowing Policy
Policy for reporting concerns and whistleblowing procedures
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Policy promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
Data Privacy Notice and Consent Policy
Privacy policy and data protection guidelines
Data Protection Policy
Core data protection principles and GDPR compliance across LCKA
Document & Data Retention Policy
Guidelines for document and data retention and disposal
Fire Evacuation Plans
Fire safety and evacuation procedures
Lone Working Policy
Safety guidelines for lone working arrangements
Need Help?
If you need assistance accessing these documents or have questions about our policies, please don’t hesitate to contact our team.
Admissions Support
For policy-related questions and document access assistance.
Email: admissions@lckacademy.org.uk
Phone: 020 8161 3300
Course Enquiries
For information about our Higher Education programs.
Email: recruitment@lckacademy.org.uk
Phone: 020 8161 3300
Visit Us
Find us at our Harrow campus for in-person support.
Address:
LCK Academy
The Bridge, Christchurch Avenue
Harrow, London, HA3 5BD
United Kingdom