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potential compliance issues or violations confidentially and without fear of retaliation. The information gathered through these processes will be used to continuously improve and strengthen the compliance program.
Enhancing
Stakeholder Confidence
A key aspect of the compliance strategy is to enhance stakeholder confidence, particularly among funding bodies. By demonstrating a commitment to compliance, SCL Education Group aims to reduce funding risks and maintain positive relationships with funding providers. This will involve transparent reporting of compliance activities, maintaining accurate records, and conducting external audits or reviews as required by funding agreements or regulatory bodies. By providing evidence of compliance, SCL Education
Group will instil trust
and confidence in its operations, reducing the likelihood of funding
-related
issues.
Continuous Improvement
Compliance is an ongoing process, and SCL Education Group is committed to continuously improving its compliance program. Regular assessments and evaluations will be conducted to identify areas for improvement and to address any emerging compliance risks. F stakeholders will be actively sought and incorporated into the compliance strategy to ensure its effectiveness and relevance over time.
eedback from employees, regulators, and other
Audit Policy and Procedure
This Audit Policy and Procedure is established to ensure the effective and transparent management of audits and compliance within SCL Education Group. The Policy outlines the framework for conducting regular audits and reporting of findings promptly for re solution by each provision.
Scope
This Policy applies to all employees, subcontractors, and relevant stakeholders engaged in activities within our funded provisions. Compliance is an integral aspect of our culture within SCL Education Group, and it is the collective responsibility of everyone to oversee and uphold.
Audit Process Overview
• Funding Assurance Audits (Internal and External)
SCL internal auditing templates have been aligned with ESFA funding assurance requirements and guidelines, ensuring we align with external audits with the
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