Our commitment to maintaining the integrity, fairness, and credibility of all assessments and qualifications delivered through EDMITE Solutions.
To report malpractice or maladministration: Contact our Compliance Manager at support@edmite.com or call +91-9037458809. All reports are treated with strict confidentiality. Anonymous reports are accepted.
[Define malpractice — deliberate actions, neglect, or other practice that compromises the integrity of assessments or qualifications.]
Examples include:
[Define maladministration — any activity or practice that results in or could result in non-compliance with administrative and assessment regulations — typically unintentional.]
Examples include:
[State the purpose — e.g., to ensure that EDMITE Solutions identifies, investigates, and responds appropriately to any instances of malpractice or maladministration in order to maintain the integrity and credibility of all qualifications it delivers.]
[Define scope — all learners, staff, associate trainers, invigilators, and any third parties involved in the assessment and delivery of EDMITE’s programmes.]
📋 This policy aligns with the requirements of our accreditation bodies including NEBOSH, IOSH, and IIRSM. Any confirmed malpractice may be referred to the relevant awarding body.
[Describe the steps EDMITE Solutions takes to prevent malpractice and maladministration from occurring.]
[Explain how anyone — learner, staff, employer, or third party — can report a concern. Emphasise confidentiality and whistleblower protections.]
🔒 All reports of suspected malpractice or maladministration will be treated with strict confidentiality. The identity of the reporter will not be disclosed without their consent except where required by law.
⚠️ Making a false or malicious report is itself a form of malpractice and may result in disciplinary action against the reporter.
[Describe the step-by-step investigation process following receipt of a report.]
[Describe the range of sanctions that may be applied depending on the severity and nature of the malpractice. Sanctions must be proportionate and consistent.]
⚠️ Accreditation bodies (NEBOSH, IOSH, IIRSM) may apply their own sanctions independently of those applied by EDMITE Solutions, including bans from future examinations.
[Describe the right of appeal available to any party who believes the investigation outcome was unfair or that the procedure was not followed correctly.]
[Detail when and how confirmed malpractice cases are referred to accreditation bodies.]
📋 EDMITE Solutions maintains a Malpractice Register documenting all reports, investigations, outcomes, and notifications to accreditation bodies. This register is available for inspection by awarding bodies upon request.
[State how long malpractice records are retained and how they are stored securely.]
[State review schedule, approval authority, and version control information for this document.]
📄 This policy is reviewed annually, following any significant malpractice incident, or upon changes to accreditation body requirements.
[Managing Director]
Date: _______________
[Quality & Compliance Manager]
Date: _______________
Ref: MMP-001 | Version: [X.X]
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