Policies and codes of practice

Policies and codes of practice Last updated 12 February 2026 Jump to RCA Policies and Codes of practice are available to the public using the links below. Further information about the College can be requested under the Freedom of Information Act by contacting foi@rca.ac.uk. Alumni Alumni Code of Conduct (PDF) Data & Information Policies Acceptable Use Policy Account and Password Policy CCTV Policy Data Breach Management Procedure (PDF) Data Governance Framework (PDF) Data Protection Policy (PDF) Freedom of Information Act Policy (PDF) Home and Remote Access Policy (PDF) Information Handling Policy (PDF) Information Security Policy (PDF) Personal Device Policy (PDF) Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Dignity at Work Policy (Anti-bullying, harassment and victimisation) (PDF) Equality and Diversity Policy Family Friendly Adoption Policy (PDF) Maternity Leave Policy (PDF) Neonatal Care Leave Guidance for Managers (PDF) Paternity Leave Policy (PDF) Shared Parental Leave Policy (Birth) (PDF) Shared Parental Leave Policy (Adoption) (PDF) Finance Anti-Money Laundering Policy and Procedures (PDF) Counter-Fraud Policy and Fraud Response Plan (PDF) Debtor Policy (PDF) Responsible Investment Policy (PDF) Responsible Procurement Policy (PDF) Financial Regulations (PDF) Terms and Conditions of Purchase (PDF) Treasury Management Policy Governance Code of Practice on Freedom of Speech (PDF) Conflict of Interest Policy (PDF) Fit and Proper Persons Policy (PDF) Policy Framework (PDF) Prevent Policy Statement (PDF) Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblowing Policy) (PDF) Risk Management Policy (PDF) Student Protection Plan RCA Guide for Council Members Human Resources (HR) Additional Leave Policy (PDF) Appeals Policy (PDF) Capability Policy (Non-academic Staff) (PDF) Career Break Scheme Policy (PDF) Fixed-term Contract Policy (PDF) Grievance Policy (PDF) Policy on the Use of Guest Lecturers (PDF) Probation Policy (Non-Academic Staff) (PDF) Redeployment Policy (PDF) Redundancy Policy (PDF) Staff Disciplinary Policy (PDF) Staff Induction Policy (PDF) Staff Recruitment Policy (PDF) Time Off in Lieu Policy (PDF) Travel, Entertainment & Expenses Policy (PDF) Health & Wellbeing Drug and Alcohol Misuse Policy (PDF) Safeguarding Policy (PDF) Personal Relationships Policy for Staff Policy (PDF) The Prevention of Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy for Students The Prevention of Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy for Staff Health, Safety & Environment Environmental Policy Health & Safety Policy (PDF) Sustainable Food Policy Philanthropy RCA Donations Acceptance Policy (PDF) Research and Knowledge Research Ethics Policy (PDF) Research Misconduct Policy and Procedure (PDF) Policy on Ownership, Protection and Exploitation of Intellectual Property Rights (PDF) Ethics in Research Funding Policy (PDF) Students, Teaching & Academic Policies Visit Student policies, procedures and regulations to view student policies. Related content Student policies, procedures and regulations Our policies, procedures and regulations for students aim to provide you with a safe and supportive environment at the College. Previous versions of student policies For reference, these are the previous versions of Royal College of Art Student Regulations and associated policies. Governance The structure and processes for decision making and accountability at the College. Freedom of information How to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to the Royal College of Art. Download the RCA's Annual Review, Accounts, Strategies and published External Reviews Download the RCA's Annual Review, Accounts, Strategies and published External Reviews Contact us For more information or to provide feedback please email Email us at governance@rca.ac.uk