Careers Scotland Policies
On this page you will find out more about some of Careers Scotland’s policies, procedures and guidelines. Some will apply across Scotland, some to the Highlands and Islands area and others to the remaining areas of Scotland.
All of Scotland
Skills Development Scotland Operating Plan
Skills Development Scotland Operating Plan 2008-09 (PDF format - 355kb) - This Operating Plan sets out what will be delivered by Skills Development Scotland during its first year of operation. The organisation has been created from a merger of Careers Scotland, the skills and learning functions of Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish University for Industry.
Careers Scotland Planning
Careers Scotland Our Plans and Priorities 2008 to 2009 (PDF format 121KB) - This document represents Careers Scotland's contribution to the vision and delivery of Skills Development Scotland as it moves into its first operating year.
Privacy Policy and Data Protection
At Skills Development Scotland we are committed to protecting the privacy of our customers and website visitors.
Our relationship with you is valuable and we understand the importance you place on the privacy and security of information which personally identifies you. In that respect, and whether you are a first time visitor to our website or a regular user, we take your privacy seriously. Please read our Data Protection Policy and the information on our Privacy Statement.
Individuals in Transition
The purpose of Individuals in Transition: A framework for Assessment and Information Sharing is to support agencies and staff members to share common processes to identify and meet the needs of individuals in transition.
The Highlands and Islands
Highlands and Islands Enterprise Annual report and accounts
The Highlands and Islands Enterprise annual reports and accounts includes a summary of the performance of the Network over the past year. This class also includes financial information in the form of HIE's annual accounts.
Rest of Scotland
Client Confidentiality Policy
The Careers Scotland (SDS) Confidentiality Policy (PDF format - 78kb) advises Careers Scotland staff on dealing with confidential information about clients. The policy covers all service users - individuals, employers, training providers and other agencies and organisations.
Psychological Testing
From time to time Careers Scotland staff may use psychometric tests. This is a way of assessing a person’s ability or personality in a measured and structured way. Our Psychological Testing Policy has been produced to ensure:
- Personal and organisational aims are met
- There is commitment to good practice
- Potential misuse is avoided
Child Protection Policy
The purpose of the Careers Scotland Child Protection Policy (PDF format 135KB) is to establish the Careers Scotland approach to ensuring it safeguards the welfare of children and vulnerable people with whom it works and those of staff and others working on behalf of Careers Scotland.
Equal Opportunities Policy
Our mission is to help the people and businesses of Scotland succeed. In doing so, we are committed to equal opportunities, both as an employer and as a service provider.
Find out more from Equal Opportunities
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