The College is an organisation that values the rights and responsibilities of individuals. We aim to achieve success by promoting a hardworking, safe and friendly College.
Our promise to you
We will help you to:
- Gain confidence and develop independence as a learner
- Become an effective communicator
- Develop high aspirations for employment , higher level study, and personal goals
- Be ready for employment and volunteering opportunities
- Have a clear understanding of democracy, the rule of law and individual liberty
- Develop your English and Maths whatever subject you are studying
You will:
- Be guided and supported to ensure you are on the right course
- Experience well planned, well taught and enjoyable lessons
- Be listened to and be able to have your say
- Be offered equality of opportunity whatever your age, gender, religion or belief, ethnic origin/race, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment, whether you are married or in a civil partnership, pregnant or expecting a child
- Be told how are getting on and you will be able to discuss this with staff
And:
- Induction programmes will enable you to settle in quickly and be able to meet the demands of the course
- Information we hold about you will be held securely and not shared unnecessarily
- Procedures will be in place to address as early as possible poor punctuality, attendance and performance
- Your individual learning needs will be supported
- Your health, safety and well-being will be assured
- Effective careers education and guidance will guide you towards opportunities available after you complete your studies
What the college expects from you
Make successful learning your priority:
- Attend all classes and on time
- Work with us to establish targets for your studies and strive to meet these
- Complete all assignments to the best of your ability and hand them in on time
- Do not attempt to take someone else’s work and submit it as your own – this is called plagiarism and is not permitted.
Contribute to making the College a safe place for all:
- Keep yourself and others safe at all times
- Wear your ID and lanyard at all times (where physical activity and health and safety permit)
- Avoid dangerous or reckless behaviour and report any accidents or concerns to a member of staff immediately
- Drive safely and keep to the speed limit of 10mph on College premises and access roads, and park only in marked spaces
- We do not tolerate any form of bullying, harassment or cyberbullying
- If you suspect bullying of any sort you must report it to a member of staff immediately
- We expect and encourage mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs
Be considerate to others:
- Do not use offensive language, or behave in ways which can upset others, in College and anywhere where you represent the College – on work placement, on public transport, during off-site trips and activities
- Smoking cigarettes is only permitted in designated smoking areas. Vaping should be done outside but please think about other people and vape away from open windows or in doorways
- Keep the college clean and tidy, put rubbish in the bins provided and follow College guidelines about where it is appropriate to eat and drink
- Follow staff requests to silence or switch off mobile phones
- Look after College equipment and property
- Keep to the computer code of practice which appears when you log on to the College network
- Any act of violence, and use or possession of firearms, knives and offensive weapons, is likely to lead to police involvement
- You are not allowed to use or possess alcohol or drugs on College premises
Following the Charter
If we fail in our promise to you, please tell us or make a complaint, and we will always try our best to put things right.
If you cannot meet our expectations, we may have to implement the College Disciplinary Procedure – but we always try to make this a supportive and restorative process.
Student Charter June 18