The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), in accordance with section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act, has implemented a single, approved Model Publication Scheme to be adopted by all public authorities. In addition, the ICO has released a "Definition Document for the Model Publication Scheme for Universities." The Model Publication Scheme and "Definition Document" can be accessed at:
https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-freedom-of-information/publication-scheme/
NMITE has adopted the ICO's model publication scheme and, through this website seeks to inform the public how to access information it holds.
NMITE details the classes of information that it makes available to the public in accordance with the model scheme and, wherever possible, provides an easy and free method of accessing this information. These details exclude any information that is:
- Published for internal purposes only
- Provided in confidence to partner organisations only
- Considered personal data under data protection legislation, principally the EU General Data Protection Regulations and the UK Data Protection Act 2018
- Considered to be commercially sensitive
- Believed to have potential health and safety implications for individuals
- Published elsewhere and not published by NMITE
- Intended for future publication
- Held only in draft form
Please note that the information referenced here is not intended to be a definitive list of all information NMITE publishes. More information can be found by using the searching or browsing functions at www.nmite.ac.uk. Some sections of the website are not publicly accessible and any information in these sections is not part of this guide.
Any information not included on our site may still be accessible under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If you cannot find the information you are seeking through our website, please contact Governance@nmite.ac.uk. Further information on NMITE’s Freedom of Information policy can be found here.
Guide to Information
This Guide is presented in sections to assist you in finding the information you need.
Who we are and what we do |
This section contains information relating to the legal and corporate status of NMITE as well as information about the management structure of NMITE. |
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Legal Framework |
The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) was incorporated as a private company limited by guarantee without share capital on 3 December 2013 and registered as a charity with the Charity Commission on 5 January 2018. Following the change in the regulatory landscape for higher education providers in England with the introduction of the Higher Education and Research Act 2017 (HERA), NMITE applied to the Office for Students (OfS )on 22 May 2018 for registration as an Approved (fee cap) Provider without degree awarding powers, its degree is validated by The Open University. NMITE became registered with the OfS on 26 August 2020 and is subject to the Regulatory Framework. |
How we make decisions |
There are two decision-making bodies at NMITE - the Board of Trustees and Academic Council. The Board is NMITE’s supreme governing body, responsible for setting its strategic direction and policies, and for NMITE’s finances and assets. The Academic Council is the highest academic body, reporting to the Board of Trustees and responsible for NMITE’s academic policies and for regulating academic work and standards. Minutes of meetings where key decisions are made about the strategic direction and operation of NMITE, excluding material that is properly considered to be private, is readily available to the public. |
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Minutes from Board of Trustees and the Academic Council |
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Our key policies and procedures |
This section contains information on NMITE operating policies and procedures organised by major operational category |
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Equality and Diversity |
Equality, Diversity and Dignity in the Workplace Policy Employee Bullying and Harassment Policy Student Bullying and Harassment Policy |
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Financial Regulations |
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| GDPR & Privacy |
NMITE Applicant Privacy Notice NMITE Donors and Supporters Privacy Notice NMITE Staff and Volunteers Privacy Notice NMITE Freedom of Information Policy |
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Governance |
NMITE Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy |
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Health and Safety |
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Human Resources |
NMITE Code of Ethics for Employees, Trustees and Volunteers NMITE Code of Practice for Employees, Trustees and Volunteers NMITE Employee and Volunteer Privacy Notice NMITE Employee Bullying and Harassment Policy NMITE Employee Disciplinary Policy NMITE Freedom of Speech Policy NMITE Grievance Resolution Policy and Procedure NMITE Employee Mental Health Policy NMITE Recruitment Privacy Notice NMITE Reserve Forces Policy and Procedure NMITE Shared Principles, Values and Behaviours |
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Records Management |
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Students |
Admissions - Ex-Offenders Policy Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD) Policy Extenuating Circumstances Policy MEng & BEng Integrated Engineering Assessment Handbook MEng & BEng Integrated Engineering Programme Handbook MEng Integrated Engineering Programme Specification BEng Integrated Engineering Programme Specification OU Regulations for Validated Awards Privacy Notice for Enquirers and Applicants Student Academic Appeals Policy Student Bullying and Harassment Policy Student Complaints Resolution Policy Student Contract - Terms and Conditions Student Disability and Reasonable Adjustments Policy Student Drug and Alcohol Policy Student Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Student Handbook for Visits, Challenges and Projects with Partners Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy Student Sexual Misconduct Policy |
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Student Protection Plan |