Student Wellbeing Policy

Student Wellbeing Policy
  Version Number  IBS/SWP/2026Apr/V001
  Member of Staff Responsible  Ibrahim Sirkeci
  Record of Revisions to Policy
  Date  Details  Approved by
Apr 2026PublishedBoard of Directors
Apr 2026ReviewedBoard of Directors
   
  Date of Current Policy  April 2026
  
  Next Review Date  April 2028
  Review to be approved by  Board of Directors

1. Policy Statement

IBS is committed to promoting the wellbeing, safety, and success of all students. We provide a supportive, inclusive learning environment that enables students to thrive academically and personally, in line with the Office for Students’ (OfS) regulatory requirements.

2. Purpose

This policy sets out IBS’s approach to:

  • Promoting positive wellbeing and early intervention
  • Providing clear routes to support and reasonable adjustments
  • Managing wellbeing and safeguarding concerns proportionately and lawfully

3. Scope

This policy applies to:

  • All IBS students
  • All IBS staff, contractors, and representatives

4. Principles

IBS is guided by the following principles:

  • Student‑centred support tailored to individual needs
  • Early identification and intervention
  • Equality, diversity and non‑discrimination
  • Confidentiality and data protection
  • Proportionate and risk‑based responses

5. Support and Responsibilities

  • IBS will maintain effective wellbeing and safeguarding arrangements and ensure compliance with OfS Conditions of Registration.
  • Student Wellbeing Services provide confidential advice, support, referrals, and reasonable adjustments where appropriate.
  • Staff are responsible for identifying concerns early and signposting students to support.
  • Students are encouraged to engage with support services and communicate difficulties promptly.

6. Fitness to Study and Safeguarding

Where significant wellbeing or safeguarding concerns arise, IBS may implement supportive Fitness to Study or safeguarding procedures, ensuring decisions are fair, evidence‑based, and focused on student welfare.

7. Data Protection

All personal data is processed in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Information is shared only where necessary and lawful.

8. Review and Approval

This policy is reviewed biennially or earlier in response to regulatory or strategic change.