How to apply

To ensure that the LOtC Quality Badge is fit for purpose, it is essential that safety and risk management are assessed at the right level.

The route providers take to achieving the LOtC Quality Badge is determined by the degree of specialist knowledge required to safely manage risks involved with the activities offered. Providers cannot choose the route they take; the route is determined by the activities they offer.

First, decide which route you need to take – see the Route 1  or Route 2 information pages 

• If Route 1: select 'Route 1' from below and log in.
• Complete an organisation registration form.
• Complete and submit the online Self Evaluation Form (SEF), using the SEF Guidance Notes. 
• Complete an online registration form for each site and/or brand your organisation owns and/or manages
• Read, sign and return the LOtC Quality Badge Code of Practice declaration form and submit your application. 
• Complete online payment of the registration fee or request an invoice.
  
  
• If Route 2: go to the relevant Awarding Body’s website for details of the application and assessment process. 
• Return to the Quality Badge website when assessment and payment is complete. 
• Select 'Route 2' below to log in and complete and submit the Route 2 online registration form.

Please note: Any provider offering Route 2 assessed activities which is found to have registered via Route 1 may have their Quality Badge withdrawn. Ineligible organisations registering via the Route 1 online process will have their application denied. If the provider has completed payment for Route 1 registration a 25% administration charge will be deducted from any refund. Refunds will be made at the discretion of CLOtC.

Cost

• Route 1 application: £100 for a two year validity period
• Route 1 provider organisations with 10 or more sites applying on one SEF will be charged a discounted price of £75 per site 
• Route 2: the cost of your application is determined by your Awarding Body