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 click here or contact them directly at www.yearoutgroup.org
