Separation of duties
Commercial, inspection and decision functions remain appropriately separated.
Public trust centre
Accountability made visible.
Explore the governance, protection and redress commitments that guide the Network and accredited GOE Centres.
Our roles must remain distinct, public claims verifiable and consequential decisions reviewable.These public summaries support transparency. Approved instruments and applicable law control where greater detail is required.
Trust and policy centre
Clear routes to understand authority, information handling, learner protection and procedural fairness.
Governance & leadershipAuthority, decision rights and oversight.Privacy & data protectionPurpose, access, security and choices.Safeguarding & learner welfareProtection, reporting and escalation.AccessibilityInclusive information and services.Complaints, concerns & appealsReporting, response and independent review.Legal, terms & correctionsBoundaries, website use and corrections.
Accountability principles
Applied across governance, partnership, membership and accreditation.
Evidence and reasons
Material decisions are documented, traceable and supported by evidence.
Conflicts and recusal
Interests are declared and conflicted people leave affected decisions.
Public verification
The official register is the canonical source of Centre status and scope.
Procedural fairness
Eligible parties receive reasons, an appeal route and independent review.
Regulatory respect
GOE does not claim the statutory powers of government regulators.