Standards
Our standards set out how Empowa Pathways Ltd operates safely, lawfully, and with accountability across all activity.
Empowa Pathways operates to clear professional standards that safeguard those we serve, guide those who work with us, and ensure lawful, accountable delivery. Our standards framework sets out how we approach safeguarding, governance, data protection, and ethical practice across all activity, providing confidence to families, partners, commissioners, and practitioners alike.
Safeguarding & Compliance
Protecting those we serve through clear safeguarding responsibilities and safe working practices.
Our safeguarding framework outlines how we protect children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and how concerns are identified, reported, and managed. Read more about our Safeguarding & Compliance framework HERE
Download our Safeguarding Policy below (PDF)
Policies & Governance
Providing clear governance and policy frameworks that support accountable and ethical delivery.
Our policies and governance arrangements explain how Empowa Pathways is directed, managed, and held accountable across all areas of work. Read more about our Policies & Governance framework HERE
Download our Privacy & Data Protection Policy below (PDF)
Policies Framework
Empowa Pathways operates under a clear and actively managed policy framework that governs safeguarding, conduct, data protection, and professional practice. The following policies are authorised and in force. Copies are available on request where appropriate.
Safeguarding & People
- Policy 02 – Safeguarding
- Policy 19 – Safer Recruitment
- Policy 17 – Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
- Policy 20 – Supervision & Safeguarding Escalation
- Policy 13 – Volunteer Policy
Employment, Conduct & Practice
- Policy 01 – Equal Opportunity & Diversity
- Policy 18 – Code of Conduct
- Policy 03 – Disciplinary
- Policy 04 – Grievance
- Policy 21 – Probation & Performance Review
- Policy 23 – Training & Competency
Data, Records & Accountability
- Policy 06 – Data Protection & GDPR
- Policy 07 – Health & Safety
- Policy 16 – Privacy Policy & GDPR Compliance Statement
- Policy 24 – Records, Retention & Archiving
Access to Policies
Detailed policy documents are maintained internally and made available where required for safeguarding, compliance, commissioning, or regulatory purposes.
Volunteering: Empowa Pathways also operates within a clear Volunteer Policy (13) that sets expectations for conduct, safeguarding, supervision, and role boundaries. Volunteer-related policies are available on request.
Data Protection & Privacy
Ensuring personal information is handled lawfully, securely, and with respect for privacy.
Our approach to data protection explains how personal information is handled, stored, and protected in line with UK GDPR requirements.
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27 Old Gloucester Street,
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WC1N 3AX,
United Kingdom
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