Terms Of Use

Website Terms of Use — Energy Coast UTC

Last updated: March 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you agree to be bound by these Website Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. These terms apply to all users of this website, including parents, carers, prospective students, staff and members of the public. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this site.

2. Who We Are

Energy Coast UTC is a University Technical College situated in West Cumbria. It is operated by Energy Coast UTC Trust, a company registered in England and Wales. Our registered company number and trust details are available upon request or via Companies House.

The school is registered as a data controller with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). If you have any questions about these terms or the website, please contact us at enquiries@energycoastutc.co.uk.

3. Purpose of the Website

This website is provided for informational and school-related purposes only, allowing users to:

Access statutory school policies and news updates.
Apply for school places via our integrated admissions process.
Review curriculum and performance data as required by the Department for Education (DfE).
Access information about the school’s educational offer, specialist curriculum and employer partnerships.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including the school logo, text, graphics, images and official policies — is the property of Energy Coast UTC or its licensors. You may download or print content for personal, non-commercial use only (for example, a parent or carer printing a policy for their own reference).

You must not reproduce, redistribute, republish, sell or otherwise use website content for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Energy Coast UTC.

Content that originates from third-party organisations — such as the Department for Education, Ofsted or examination boards — remains the property of those respective organisations and is not owned or controlled by Energy Coast UTC.

5. Acceptable Use

As a user of this website, you agree not to:

Attempt to bypass security measures or gain unauthorised access to any part of the site’s backend or restricted areas.
Use the site to distribute malicious software, viruses or other harmful or disruptive code.
Systematically extract or “scrape” data from the site using automated tools or processes without our prior written permission.
Misrepresent your identity or provide false information at any point when using this website, including during the admissions process.
Use this website in any way that breaches applicable laws or regulations, or that may be harmful, offensive or disruptive to other users.
Post or transmit any content that is threatening, abusive, defamatory, obscene or otherwise objectionable.

6. Online Safety and the Online Safety Act 2023

Energy Coast UTC is committed to providing a safe online environment in line with the Online Safety Act 2023. This website may be accessed by children and young people, and we take our responsibilities to protect them seriously.

We do not knowingly facilitate the distribution of harmful, illegal or age-inappropriate content through this website. If you encounter any content on this site that you believe may be harmful or unlawful, please report it to us immediately at enquiries@energycoastutc.co.uk.

7. Safeguarding and Child Protection

Energy Coast UTC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025). Any content or behaviour online that gives rise to a safeguarding concern should be reported immediately to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

The name and contact details of our Designated Safeguarding Lead are published in the Policies and Safeguarding section of this website. Details of the school’s full Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy are also available there.

8. Images and Photography

Where images of students appear on this website, consent has been obtained in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Images of pupils are used solely for school-related, non-commercial purposes.

If you have a concern about an image appearing on this website, please contact us at enquiries@energycoastutc.co.uk and we will address your concern promptly.

9. Admissions Applications

When applying for a school place through this website:

You must provide accurate, honest and complete information throughout the application process.
Provision of false, misleading or incomplete information may result in the withdrawal of a school place offer.
Our admissions process is conducted in accordance with the School Admissions Code (2021) and the school’s published Admissions Policy.
Personal data provided during the application process is handled in accordance with our Data Protection / Admissions Policy, which is available on this website.
You acknowledge that Energy Coast UTC acts as the data controller for the purposes of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, and that you may exercise your data subject rights — including rights of access, rectification and erasure — as set out in our Privacy Notice.

10. Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to support the functionality of certain features. This is laid our in more detail on our Cookie Policy. Non-essential cookies — including any analytics or tracking cookies — will not be placed on your device without your prior consent.

You have the right to withdraw your cookie consent at any time by adjusting your preferences via our cookie management tool. Please see our full Cookie Policy for details of the cookies we use, how long they are retained and how to manage or withdraw your preferences.

We comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) as updated by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 regarding the use of cookies and similar technologies.

11. Data Protection, Privacy and Children’s Data

Energy Coast UTC takes its responsibilities under UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 very seriously. We collect and process personal data only where we have a clear and lawful basis to do so.

In particular, where we process the personal data of children and young people, we apply enhanced protections in line with the DUA Act 2025, including:

Collecting only the minimum data necessary for the stated purpose.
Not using children’s personal data for unnecessary profiling or automated decision-making.
Ensuring that any digital tools used on or linked from this website that process children’s data are age-appropriate and privacy-conscious.
Responding to Subject Access Requests (SARs) clearly, promptly and within the statutory time limit.

Full details of how we collect, use, store and protect personal data — including your rights as a data subject — are set out in our Privacy Policy, which is available on this website.

If you wish to exercise a data subject right or make a data protection complaint, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at enquiries@energycoastutc.co.uk. You also have the right to raise a complaint directly with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

12. Accuracy of Information

While we strive to ensure that the content on this website is accurate and up to date, it is provided “as is” for general informational purposes only. Statutory information is reviewed annually or as required by law.

This website is not intended to be a substitute for professional, legal, examination-board or Department for Education advice. You should not rely solely on the content of this website when making decisions that affect pupils, families or carers.

13. Availability of the Website

We make every reasonable effort to keep this website available and accessible. However, we do not guarantee that the website will be available at all times or free from technical interruptions, errors or periods of maintenance.

Energy Coast UTC shall not be held responsible for any inconvenience or loss caused by temporary unavailability of the website due to maintenance, technical issues or circumstances outside our reasonable control.

14. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites, such as Ofsted, local authority admissions portals or other relevant organisations. These links are provided for your convenience and information only.

Energy Coast UTC is not responsible for the content, accuracy or security of any third-party websites. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement or approval by Energy Coast UTC. We recommend you review the privacy and terms policies of any third-party website you visit via a link from our site.

15. Social Media

Energy Coast UTC may maintain official social media channels. Any links to these from this website are provided for information purposes only. We are not responsible for content posted by third parties on those platforms. Users should be aware that social media platforms operate under their own terms of service and privacy policies, and that we have no control over the content or data practices of those platforms.

16. Liability

To the extent permitted by law, Energy Coast UTC shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage arising from your use of this website, including but not limited to:

Technical interruptions, errors or inaccuracies in content.
Any reliance placed on the information provided on this website.
Events outside the reasonable control of the school, such as internet service provider issues or third-party platform failures.

Nothing in these terms shall limit our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation. Nothing in these terms affects your statutory rights as a parent, carer or member of the public.

17. Accessibility

Energy Coast UTC is committed to making this website accessible to all users, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018. This website aims to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AA.

Please refer to our Accessibility Statement for full details of how we support users who may have difficulty accessing any part of this website, known limitations and how to report an accessibility concern.

Paper copies of any information on this website are available free of charge on request — please email enquiries@energycoastutc.co.uk.

18. Equality and Non-Discrimination

Energy Coast UTC is committed to equal access for all users of this website, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We will not discriminate against any user on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

If you experience any difficulty accessing this website or feel you are not able to access information fairly, please contact us at enquiries@energycoastutc.co.uk.

19. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from your use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

20. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or amend these Website Terms of Use at any time. These terms are formally reviewed at least annually, or sooner where required by changes in legislation, DfE guidance or school policy.

Any changes will be published on this page and the “Last updated” date above will be revised accordingly. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

21. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Website Terms of Use, please contact us:

Energy Coast UTC
Email: enquiries@energycoastutc.co.uk
Website: www.energycoastutc.co.uk