Ensuring that all information published by Watney College is accurate, complete, transparent, reliable and not misleading — enabling prospective and current students to make fully informed decisions.
This policy aligns with the expectations of regulatory bodies regarding transparency, consumer protection and regulatory compliance. It covers all information published in digital or printed form, including prospectuses, programme specifications, student regulations, marketing materials, website content, social media, and information relating to fees, entry requirements, awarding arrangements and regulatory status.
Data Protection Act 2018 · Consumer protection law as interpreted by the CMA · Regulatory requirements of OfS and awarding bodies.
Award title · Validation or awarding body · Mode of delivery · Duration · Entry requirements · Assessment methods · Tuition fees and additional mandatory costs.
All core academic and regulatory documents must state a version number, date of approval, approving body and review date. Academic regulations and policies must be approved by the Academic Committee and, where required, by the Board of Directors prior to publication.
Marketing materials relating to validated programmes must accurately reflect approved documentation and, where required, receive validation partner approval prior to publication.
The College website is the primary and authoritative source of information for prospective and current students. Website accuracy is critical for regulatory compliance and consumer protection.
Where material changes are required during the academic year, updates must be approved by the Head of Academic or designated academic lead before publication.
Where significant errors are identified on the website, corrections will be made promptly and, where appropriate, affected students or applicants will be notified. The College maintains version control records for key web-based academic and regulatory documents.
Where changes materially affect enrolled students, they are managed in accordance with the Course Changes and Closure Policy. Significant corrections are documented and retained for audit purposes.
| Function | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Academic departments | Review course information annually before each recruitment cycle |
| Marketing and Communications | Publish only approved, verified information |
| Academic Committee | Periodic assurance on compliance with this policy |
| Board of Governors | Annual policy review as part of governance oversight |
| Head of Academic | Approve in-year material updates before publication |
Last reviewed: 5 November 2025 · Version: 1.2 · Next review: 5 November 2026
Download the full Information Accuracy and Completeness Policy (PDF)
