Open and Distance Learning Quality Council (ODLQC)
BSY is an ODLQC accredited training college. ODLQC is the UK guardian of quality and excellence in open learning, and protects your interests as a student. Accreditation follows a rigorous assessment of administrative and tutorial methods, and educational materials, which is measured against the Council’s published benchmark standards, and ensures that you will receive excellent service as one of our students. BSY is entitled to use the ODLQC Quality Mark – which sets us apart in the field of Distance Learning Providers and assures you that BSY has demonstrated a commitment to an exceptional quality of service and training by undergoing a continuous and rigorous assessment of its standards. As an accredited college, monitored by the ODLQC students are assured that they will continue to receive the highest quality of training underpinned by a rigorous code of practice, which includes:
- To observe at all times the standards required by the Council
- To take all possible steps to enhance the quality of service to our students
- To act in partnership with the Council in promoting good practice in open and/or distance learning
British Council
BSY is a government-registered training provider and because it holds ODLQC accreditation, the BSY is listed by the British Council as an approved distance learning training provider for overseas students.
Website: www.odlqc.org.uk
Association of British Correspondence Colleges (ABCC)
BSY is a member of the Association of British Correspondence Colleges. Established in 1955, ABCC aims to safeguard the interests of open learning students by ensuring exceptionally high standards.
The Association requires that member colleges agree to abide by a rigorous code of ethics pledging to maintain the highest standard of integrity in all their dealings, including:
- To provide an efficient tutorial service and to maintain an appropriately qualified tutorial and administrative staff.
- To make fair regulations governing their relationship with students.
- To encourage students to complete their courses of study and to do everything reasonably possible to ensure that students derive full benefit from their studies.
- To maintain the highest ethical standards, both in their publicity and correspondence, and orally, byensuring that no statement is made that is either known to be untrue or is wilfully misleading.
Website: www.homestudy.org.uk
ASET
BSY is an ASET Approved and Licensed Centre, a guarantee of quality
ASET is a National Awarding Body whose qualifications are approved by QCA (England), DELLS (Wales), SQA (Scotland) and CEA (Northern Ireland) and by the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, and are part of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
ASET provides its own National Awards as well as accrediting awards designed by its licensed centres. ASET licensed centres include FE colleges, universities, LEAs, government agencies and training providers.
All ASET certificates are nationally recognised qualifications, widely accepted by employers and education providers as a guarantee of quality. ASET approved programmes are quality assured through regular quality audit visits by ASET auditors.
Learners who successfully complete an ASET qualification or award will receive an ASET Certificate alongside their BSY qualification. All details are available from our helpline team on 0800 731 9271.
Website: www.aset.ac.uk
Independent Yoga Network
BSY’s training for yoga teachers has been scrutinised by the Yoga standards body IYN, and accepted for full registration as training of excellence. BSY is a long standing member of IYN, which now includes more than 30 yoga teacher-training colleges and providers in the UK.
The IYN fulfills the need for the registration of Yoga teachers and Yoga teacher training. The IYN standard is rigorous and based on fundamental Yogic principles and IYN registers authentic teachers who are safe and have integrity. The IYN’s exacting registration procedure guarantees excellent training and teaching programmes. A good teacher has to be safe. They need certain practical skills appropriate to the type of Yoga they teach and to operate from a sound knowledge base that is rooted in Yogic traditions and an appropriate scientific knowledge.
This use of fundamental principles to develop common standards allows for flexibility while at the same time ensuring professional rigour and effective assessment methods.
Website: www.independentyoganetwork.org
The Yoga Register
The Yoga Register provides Registration for Yoga teachers that meet a standard based on fundamental Yogic Principles. It aims to inform the public and potential employers that registered teachers are safe, effective and authentic. It also aims to help those who aspire to become Yoga Teachers to find the highest quality of teacher training. BSY’s yoga teaching courses are recognised by IYN and our yoga teachers are eligible for admission to The Yoga Register of Teachers.
For further details visit the website: www.theyogaregister.org
Counselling™
BSY is a registered college with CCC, a registered charity and professional body set up in 1998 with its own Code of Conduct and Complaints Procedure for registered counselors to adhere to.
Students of our counselling courses are eligible for membership entitling them to use ‘CCC Registered Councellor’ on their stationery.
Unlike many other professional counselling organisations, Counselling™ does not charge for membership.
All registered counsellors and psychotherapists have a recognised level of counselling qualification. They agree to work to the same code of conduct and, in case of complaint, are subject to an independent complaints procedure. Counselling™ believes that the counselling relationship is not an equal relationship, and that the most important person in the relationship is the client and not the counsellor.
Their straightforward code of conduct is based upon the principle that the counsellor always acts in the best interest of the client.
Website: www.counselling.ltd.uk
The Beauty Guild
BSY is an accredited training provider of The Guild of Beauty Therapists, the UK’s largest professional beauty trade association with over 5,000 members, who are all fully qualified beauty and holistic therapists and who all work to a strict code of ethics. The Guild accredits relevant BSY courses and graduates will be eligible for full Guild membership and entitled to use the letters MGPBT after their names.
Membership of the Guild shows clients that a therapist is a true professional and it also entitles members to a number of important privileges including a professional and business helpline giving advice and support, the use of the Guild logo on business stationery, and website links. Members receive a certificate, showing that the therapist is a recognised member of a professional body. The Guild keeps members updated with the latest news on products, industry developments, legislation and training through the Guild Gazette, bi-monthly trade magazines and its website.
Website: www.beautyguild.com
British Council for Yoga Therapy (BCYT)
As BSY incorporates the British School of Yoga, who have been training yoga teachers in the UK and overseas for many years, we are serving Council Members on the BCYT. Funded in part by the Government through the Prince of Wales Foundation for Integrated Health, the BCYT is currently working on the core curriculum for Yoga Therapy training standards. You can view the BCYT’s aims and objectives on their website:
www.britishcouncilforyogatherapy.org.uk
The Friendly Group of Spiritual Healers Associations (FSHA)
The “Friendly Group” represents approximately two thousand full and probationer healers. The study materials for the BSY Professional Spiritual Healing courses are recognised by FSHA through the auspices of Healers 2006 and as a consequence, the BSY qualification can enable you to become a member of this Association with its associated benefits.
Fitness Industry Association (FIA)
BSY is an Educational Member of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA), which is the key industry body representing all organisations within the fitness industry throughout the public and private sectors.
The FIA currently represents almost 2,500 organisations involving approximately 200,000 employees. They are the key body representing members’ interests and working closely with a number of government departments to increase activity levels in members of the public who do not meet their daily activity requirements for good health. This group represents over 50% of the current population, and one of the FIA’s objectives is the pursuit of a more physically active and healthier nation.
As an FIA Educational Member, BSY offers both physical fitness, clinical fitness training and associated nutritional needs courses.
Our Affiliations are:
The Parliamentary Group for Integrated and Complementary Healthcare (PGICH)
For many years, BSY has been an active member of PGICH and regularly attends the House of Commons for meetings. This allows us to keep abreast of the latest development and proposals that may affect complementary medicine.
The Parliamentary Group for Integrated and Complementary Healthcare was set up to contribute towards the development of knowledge by the exchange of information between politicians and those involved in complementary medicine. The group, under the chairmanship of Mr David Treddinnick MP, includes 20 Parliamentary Members from all parties of the House of Commons and House of Lords.
As a member of PGICH, BSY always has the latest factual information regarding developments and regulatory processes in complementary healthcare and is able to ensure that BSY is always up to date with current training requirements.
Association of Holistic and Complementary Practitioners (AHCP)
Therapists derive a great deal of benefit and support from being members of a professional association and BSY endorses and sponsors the Association of Holistic and Complementary Practitioners (AHCP).
The AHCP serves as a source of information and as a support body for complementary practitioners, bringing together like-minded people to further both personal and professional development in the fields of holistic and complementary medicine.
Displaying an AHCP membership certificate instills in your clients the confidence of knowing that you have been trained to the appropriate professional level, and that you adhere to a strict code of conduct.
Membership is available to all qualified therapists and students of complementary, holistic and sporting therapies. All practicing members must agree to abide by the Codes of Practice and Conduct of the AHCP.
All members are entitled to a number of important benefits, ensuring that they always have access to the latest professional and regulatory information and the support of their own Professional Association.
Practitioner members are also entitled to use the letters AHCP (REG) after their name and the use of the Association logo on their business stationery. Students and graduates of BSY are entitled to full AHCP membership.
Website: www.ahcp.org
British Holistic Medicine Association (BHMA)
BSY is a member of the BHMA, formed in 1983 with the mission to inform and educate doctors, medical students, allied health professionals and members of the general public in the principles and practice of holistic medicine. The BHMA provides a collective voice for all those seeking to change the way in which health care is delivered.
The BHMA keeps us constantly up-dated and informed about many aspects of complementary medicine, including reports and articles on research findings, new therapies, and debates exploring holism in mainstream health care.
Website: www.bhma.org
Astrological Association of Great Britain
BSY is a member of the Astrological Association of Great Britain, one of Europe’s leading astrological associations. Formed in 1972, the association brings together astrologers from all over the world, and members benefit from an access to their database, containing astrological data on many thousands of people and events.
BSY students are eligible for membership of the Association.
Website: www.astrologicalassociation.com
Professional Liability Cover for Practitioners
Once you start practicing your chosen therapy, professional liability cover is essential to protect you and your clients’ interests.
Graduates of our natural health practitioner courses can arrange cover for professional liability insurance with Medical Auxiliary Insurance Brokers*. Their policy includes cover for medical malpractice liability (treatment risk), and public and products liability. Policies are underwritten by Royal and Sun Alliance Insurance plc.
Website www.maib.org.uk
*Medical Auxiliary Insurance Brokers is a trading name of Moscrop Robinson and Chadwick, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
