College Charter2014 - 15

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Welcome

The Seevic College Charter explains what you can expect to gain from us and what we expect from you in return.

Seevic College aims to provide you with an environment in which you can best achieve your personal goals. At all stages in your College career you may expect full consideration to be given to your personal circumstances. We hope and expect that you will, in turn, behave responsibly and thoughtfully, and make your own contribution to the College and its standing in the wider community.

The Charter also explains how and to whom you should look for help if you are experiencing difficulties. We take seriously any issues raised by students about any aspect of the College. As part of our Student Association all our students have a voice and we want to hear about ways we can best support you in your College journey.

What you can expect from us

Before you join:

• Free accurate information in the form of a prospectus or programme information

• Details of entry requirements for our programmes and how we may be able to take into account any previous learning and experience when helping you decide on a suitable programme

• Any advice and guidance on how we might help you if you have learning difficulties or disabilities

• Details of the teaching and learning facilities available to you

• Details of attendance patterns, length of study and methods of assessment, teaching and learning

• Details of the costs associated with learning programmes

• Details of student transport

• Free advice and guidance on the choice of courses available to you

• For all our programmes, an interview with a course Tutor and an individual conversation outlining the support available whilst on your chosen course

• The use of all of our College facilities. We have a new Campus Coffee and Restaurant area, a new Hub social space and new Jukebox for students to listen to their own choice of music

• Access to the onsite Nuffield Health gym facilities

• Free use of the library with over 20,000 books and our LINC area with over 400 computers across the college campus

• Confidential access to a College Counsellor and Sexual Health Nurse

• At all times students will be treated equally and with respect by all Seevic College staff regardless of age, disability, gender or race.

What you receive upon joining Seevic College:

• A copy of your Learner Agreement

• An A5 information leaflet detailing all of the college services

• Access to ProPortal, an online tracking and monitoring program allowing you to check your own attendance and progression

• Help and advice on any possible financial support

• A timetable outlining your subject choices, teachers and times expected in college

• Participation in a reward scheme based on excellent attendance, attitude and volunteering or enterprise activity

• Discounted rates at a range of high street stores via an NUS card (must be purchased).

Quality Teaching

• We will do our utmost to provide expert and effective teaching which stretches and challenges you

• Assessment of your work should normally be received within two weeks and contain helpful feedback on how you can improve

• Support will be provided for your personal needs

• Extra classes are often put in place to support our A-Level learners with coursework and examination preparation and revision

• Extra classes to support Vocational students are often put in place to support all of our BTEC learners with their continuous assignments

• Regular updates of your progress will be recorded through our computer systems ProMonitor and ProPortal providing tracking and monitoring access of student progress for Teachers, students and parents.

Beyond the classroom

• Our College has many local business links to help you learn about employer expectations and the ‘world of work’ beyond college

• The Core is a dedicated area in our College where you can access information on employment opportunities and discuss their future career options with our expert Careers Advisers

• There are a number of extra-curricular clubs for you to sign up to and get involved with

• The College has a dedicated Sportsmaker who actively promotes a range of different sports activities for all of our students

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• Apprenticeships are also offered at the College through our Business Solutions department. These can often provide an alternate route into employment.

Preparation for leaving College

• Before you leave college for university or employment we will be able to give you a full impartial advisory interview to discuss your options

• Our College has links with universities in Essex and across the country to help give you specialist advice on a range of courses in Higher Education

• Links with employers will also give you an opportunity to talk and listen to leaders in business who will outline expectations from local industries.

What the College expects from you

Our Learning Values

Our Learning Values sum up what is expected of each of our students. We ask all students and parents/carers to read them and agree to them, so that together we can create the conditions for success.

1. Work hard

2. Meeting targets and deadlines

3. Show commitment

4. Be punctual and organised

5. Respect each other

Submission Expectations 2014-2015:

If you are studying A-Levels there will be coursework deadlines and internal preparation exams where deadlines will be set by your subject Tutors and your Curriculum Area Managers.

For all BTEC students the Submission Expectations are outlined below:

Deadline 1 – 20 OctoberDeadline 2 – 8 DecemberDeadline 3 – 9 February Deadline 4 – 23 MarchDeadline 5 – 26 May

BTEC Submission Rules:

• You will frequently be set BOTH classwork and homework which you must complete

• If work is not completed you will be set targets and followed up under the College’s Intervention Policy

• If you are struggling with your course it is important to speak early on to your Personal Tutor

• Student Services and Learning Support will also be able to offer relevant support.

There are five major unit deadlines in the academic year 2014-15 and you will have coursework which is due on these dates. These deadlines must be met even when you are not timetabled to be in college that day.

• You may be able to re-submit your work (only once) after talking with your Tutor about ways to improve it.

Resubmissions can only be granted when:

• You have met the original deadline for the work

• You handed in a thorough attempt at all tasks and criteria.

Equal Opportunities

The College has an Equal Opportunities Policy which means we seek to treat all people equally and we ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to take part in the life of Seevic College.

We do not accept discrimination against anyone on the grounds of age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity or religion.

Discrimination shall be taken to mean being treated less favourably as defined by the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, Race Relations Act 1976 and Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

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Useful ContactsSam CoombesHead of Student Services01268 756 111 ext 110sam.coombes@seevic-college.ac.uk

Careers Advice & Guidance Team01268 882 666yourfuture@seevic-college.ac.uk

College CounsellorVisit Student Serviceschat@seevic-college.ac.uk

Financial Support01268 882 666yourfuture@seevic-college.ac.uk