JM Jitin Malhotra
Bernardine Ltd
Operations

Operational Handbook

Last updated: 5 June 2026 Classification: Internal Bernardine Ltd · Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

The internal reference for how the Programme is run day to day — roles, processes, and standards that keep delivery consistent and safe.

1. Purpose

This Handbook brings together the operating standards for the Programme. It is the single reference for staff and coaches and sits alongside the policy documents it links to.

2. Roles and Responsibilities

RoleResponsibility
Founder / PrincipalStrategy, method, brand, final accountability
Programme LeadDay-to-day delivery, scheduling, quality
Designated Safeguarding LeadAll safeguarding matters and referrals
Coaches / TrainersSession delivery, mentoring, tracking
Operations / AdminEnrolment, records, data, payments

3. Participant Lifecycle

  1. Enquiry & eligibility — screen against eligibility criteria.
  2. EnrolmentParticipant Agreement + Consent Form completed.
  3. Onboarding — issue the Daily SOP, Digital Discipline SOP, and Community Rules.
  4. Delivery — sessions, mentoring, daily tracking.
  5. Review — progress checkpoints against goals.
  6. Completion — assessment and certificate.
  7. Aftercare — alumni support and feedback.

4. Daily Operations

Each delivery day follows the Daily SOP Manual. Coaches confirm attendance, run the planned session, capture tracking data, and flag any concern to the Programme Lead or DSL.

5. Health, Safety & Safeguarding

6. Records and Data

Records are kept accurately and securely, in line with the Privacy Policy and Data Retention Policy.

7. Quality and Continuous Improvement

We review outcomes, feedback, and complaints each cohort and update SOPs accordingly. Standards are non-negotiable; methods improve continuously.

8. Business Continuity

Where a session cannot run (illness, venue, weather), the Programme Lead arranges a replacement or remote delivery and notifies participants promptly.