Code of Practice

Operating Standards for the Year Out Group

The Year Out Group is an association of independent UK-registered organisations of various sizes, at least one of whose principal activities is the provision of high quality structured programmes in the UK or overseas for young people taking time out between school or college and higher education or employment, or between higher education and a job. Members agree to adhere to the following Code of Practice

Codes of Practice and Operation Standards for the Sectors

Accurate Literature

Members ensure that their brochures and any briefing packs are clear and accurately describe the programme and services offered.

Professional Support and Welfare

Members maintain high standards of personal service and individual support by thorough briefing of participants and training of staff. Courses, programmes, expeditions and placements are vetted and monitored by member organisations and security and safety procedures are in place. Where students are placed overseas, in-country support is provided.

Standards

Members are committed to continuous improvement of their Year Out Activities, have systems in place for participants to evaluate their programmes and welcome suggestions for improving performance and standards

Ethical Considerations

Members are committed to ensure that relationships with the beneficiaries of their activities and programmes are conducted responsibly and with sensitivity regarding social, environmental and local issues.

Financial Security

Members comply with all UK statutory financial regulations applicable to their individual status as companies or charities and, where appropriate, have systems in place to ensure the protection of payments received from clients.

Membership

The Year Out Group has specific membership criteria that must be satisfied before organisations are allowed to join. A list of full members is available on this website.

The above has been provided from the Year Out Group’s website, for more information on their courses or contact them directly at www.yearoutgroup.org