Documents & Policies

This page brings together EBED’s key governance documents, policies, safeguarding resources, data protection information and archive materials. If you can't find the document you want, contact a member of the team.

Key documents

Safeguarding

EBED is committed to providing safe, positive and appropriate environments for children, young people, staff, volunteers and participants. The documents below set out our safeguarding policies, procedures and codes of conduct.

Main safeguarding documents

Codes of conduct

Reporting forms and procedures

Trips and residential events

Checklist for Overnight Trips and Travel Abroad

Download all safeguarding documents

Download our safeguarding policy documents

This is a zipped file containing all safeguarding policy documents.

Further information about safeguarding children is available from the UK Government safeguarding children guidance.

Data protection and GDPR

EBED collects and uses personal data in accordance with data protection legislation. Our overall approach is set out in the EBED Privacy Policy listed above.

The following resources may also be useful for bridge teachers, schools and organisations.

Information and templates for teachers and organisations

Simplified action list for bridge teachers/schools
With thanks to Sandra Nicholson, Summertown Bridge Club, for her work on earlier drafts.
Bridge teacher/school privacy notice template
Student registration form template

Please note that data protection regulations may differ slightly in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. They will mostly be similar, but will be overseen by different bodies rather than the Information Commissioner’s Office. Please seek advice as necessary from the relevant body.

General GDPR information

Charity reporting

EBED is registered with the Charity Commission as English Bridge Education and Development, charity number 1153543. You can view EBED’s public charity record and annual reporting information on the Charity Commission website.