Governance
Editorial standards & compliance
Our compliance officer is Kate Fairweather. Kate is supported with advice from experienced broadcast and journalism professionals including Richard Gaisford, Dave Bowers and Stephen Martin. Industry trainer Paul Chantler supports the team with external guidance where necessary.
Ofcom Broadcasting Code
The standards to which we operate
Legal Essentials
Key points by project trainer Paul Chantler
Compliance Essentials
Key points by project trainer Paul Chantler
BBC Editorial Guidelines
A gold standard for trusted, independent journalism
BCAP Code
The UK code of Broadcast Advertising
PSA Code
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Our policies
Privacy policy
Safeguarding policy
Health & safety policy
Our editorial area
Forms and agreements
Parental consent form
For volunteers under the age of 18
Contributor release form
For performances and oral history
Blank risk assessment form
Blank template
Model risk assessment
For conducting intervews in a public place
Model risk assessment
For recording a lecture in a school