student guide and diary

SWCSouth

CollegeWorcestershire

Student Guide

and Diary

2011

WelcomeSouth Worcestershire College is a great place

to study. As one of our students you will benefit

from studying in the College’s safe and positive

learning environment.

During your time at the College we will support and

help you to accomplish the highest possible

achievements and standards.

We will also work hard to ensure that you enjoy your

time at College. You are our customer and as such

we value your opinions about the College facilities

and your course. You will have opportunities to

express your views, through your Student

Representative, at the regular Student Council

meetings. Feedback from these meetings is used to

improve the learning experience at South

Worcestershire College.

Beginning a College course is an exciting start to your

future and I would like to take this opportunity to wish

you every success during your time with us and in

your chosen career.

Michael O’Brien

Principal

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Contents page

Part 1 Student Guide and Contract 3

1.1 About the Contract 3

1.2 College Names and Details 3

Part 2 About South Worcestershire College 5

2.1 College Academic Year 2011 - 2012 5

2.2 Student Representatives - Voicing your Views 5

Part 3 You and Your Course - How to Get the Most Out of Your Studies 7

3.1 Teaching, Learning and Assessment 7

3.2 Keeping a Record of your Progress 7

3.3 Talking to Parents and Guardians 7

3.4 Learner Programme Reviews 7

3.5 Individual Learning Plans 8

3.6 What Happens in Tutorials 8

3.7 Information Technology 9

3.8 The Learning Resource Centres 10

3.9 Learner Services 10

Part 4 College Behaviours 11

4.1 Alcohol and Prohibited Substances 12

4.2 Health and Safety 12

4.3 Private Vehicles 13

4.4 Smoking 13

4.5 Music/Mobile Phones 14

Part 5 What do I do if...? 15

5.1 I want a say in what happens at College 15

5.2 Something goes wrong or I have a problem 15

5.3 I need extra help or advice with my College work 15

5.4 I think I may have to leave College 16

5.5 I need help with money 16

5.6 I need advice about my career/Higher Education 16

5.7 I have an accident or become ill at College 17

5.8 I have to take special medication 17

5.9 I am too ill to be at College 17

5.10 I am late getting to College 18

5.11 I can’t be at College for some other reason 18

5.12 It’s snowing and I’m not sure if College is open 18

5.13 There is a fire or other emergency at College 18

5.14 Something gets damaged, lost or stolen 19

Part 6 College Facilities - How to Get What You Want 21

6.1 Refreshments and Meals 21

6.2 Training Salons 21

6.3 Leisure Centre Facilities 21

Part 1

Student Guide and Contract

1.1 About the Contract

The College exists to serve you, and as a student you have clear rights

and responsibilities. The College Student Contract and Learning

Agreements are made jointly by you and the College at the start of your

course. These documents clearly show your programme of study and

learning goals. They also tell you what you can expect from the College

and what the College expects from you. A copy of the contract will be

given to you to sign and hand back to your Course Manager. (A copy of

this contract can be found at the back of this diary.) We aim to support

you to develop your potential and to aim for the highest possible

achievement. The Guide gives details of student rights and duties.

You should:

• read through this Guide

• sign the contract, to confirm that you have been told what you can

expect from the College, and in turn, what the College expects from

you.

1.2 College Names and Details

Principal Michael O’Brien Evesham (01386) 712620

Learner Services Finance Officer Anne Craghill Evesham (01386) 712624

Student Counsellor Linda Hewines Evesham (01386) 712616

Examinations OfficerJane Rickey Evesham (01386) 712604

Sally Ferriday Smith Malvern (01684) 584552

Learning Resources ManagerJackie Knight Evesham (01386) 712617

Malvern (01684) 584558

Head of Academy

Course Manager

Progression Tutor

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Part 2

About South Worcestershire College

2.1 College Academic Year 2011 - 2012

2.2 Student Representatives - Voicing your Views

Student Council meetings

Each course chooses a representative to attend regular Student

Council meetings. The course representative makes sure your

views are heard and action is taken to improve the student

experience at College. The Student Council also elects a student

member on each Campus to serve on the College’s Board of

Governors. The Board is responsible for all aspects of College life,

including enrichment, social, quality of provision and curriculum

design.

Autumn Term

Term Dates: Monday 12th September 2011 - Friday 16th December 2011

Half Term Monday 24th October 2011 - Friday 28th October 2011

Christmas Holidays Monday 19th December 2011 - Friday 30th December 2011

Spring Term

Term Dates: Tuesday 3rd January 2012 - Friday 30th March 2012

Half Term: Monday 13th February 2012 - Friday 17th February 2012

Easter Holiday: Monday 2nd April 2012 - Friday 13th April 2012

Summer Term

Term Dates: Monday 16th April 2012 - Friday 6th July 2012

May Day: Monday 7th May 2012

Half Term: Monday 4th June 2012 - Friday 8th June 2012

Staff Development Days

Tuesday 3rd January 2012

Friday 10th February 2012

Wednesday 2nd May 2012

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Some of the treatments on offer include:

For a copy of the treatment and price list, or to book an appointment call:

or visit our website:

www.sworcs.ac.uk/salons

• Facials

• Massage and Holistic Treatments

• Body Treatments

• Waxing

• Eye Treatments

• Hand and Feet Treatments

• Make up Enhancement

• Spray Tanning

• Epilation

• Natural or Coloured Gel Overlays

• Lash Perfect Eyelash Extensions

• Cutting and Blowdrying

• Under Shading

• Fashion Colouring

• T Zones

• Perms

• Prom Hair

Evesham Campus

(01386) 712670

Malvern Campus

(01684) 584561

Pure Hair and Beauty

Beauty

Hair

Price List and Appointments

If you enjoy being pampered but don’t enjoy the prices

in high street salons, treat yourself with a visit to the

College’s training salons.

All treatments are carried out in professional surroundings

using exclusive products and all students are supervised

by qualified staff at all times.

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Part 3

You and Your Course - How to get the most out of your studies

3.1 Teaching, Learning and Assessment

We will give you the learning and assessment opportunities that

are right for you. You will be able to tailor your studies to your

own needs and aims. You should read the Course Handbook or

Student Handbook for your course, which tells you about

teaching, learning and assessment - your Course Manager will

refer to this during Induction and throughout the year.

3.2 Keeping a Record of your Progress

Your Course Manager will update you on your progress. All full-

time students and, when relevant, part-time students, will have a

record of results of assessments, as well as internal and external

exams. Your progress will also be monitored and discussed with

you by your Progression Tutor.

3.3 Talking to Parents and Guardians

We know that parents and guardians have a vital role to play in

supporting young people at College. If you started your course

when you were under 18 years of age, your parent/guardian will

be invited to meet your Course Manager and tutors at Progress

Evenings during term time. Written feedback to students, parents

and employers is always available. Many full-time courses give out

course reports before each Progress Evening. We hope your

parent/guardian will contact your Course Manager or your

Progression Tutor if they have any concerns. Curriculum Area

Administrators can arrange appointments if needed. For

appointments at the Evesham Campus telephone (01386) 712615.

For appointments at the Malvern Campus telephone (01684)

584550.

3.4 Learner Programme Reviews

We review all courses regularly, and we will ask you what you think

of your course by using questionnaires, focus groups and tutorials.

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3.5 Individual Learning Plans (ILP)

You will negotiate a learning plan using OnTrack (an electronic

ILP) at the start of your programme that shows your main learning

goals, your aspirations and targets. You will be expected to use

this plan to track your progress, and talk about it with your

Progression Tutor when you have a tutorial.

3.6 What Happens in Tutorials

You have a right to spend some time talking to your Progression

Tutor about your progress. This is called an individual tutorial and it

can help you to succeed if you make it work for you. These will be

timetabled into your group tutorial during induction and into

Target Setting weeks during the rest of the year. When you know

that you have an individual tutorial it is a good idea to get ready

for it, so that it is really useful for you. Some ideas for preparing for

a tutorial might be:

• Make sure you know the time and place for your tutorial - if you

are not sure, ask your tutor.

• What successes have you logged up so far on this course?

How many assignments or assessments have you passed or

completed? Make sure you have got it right.

• Think what you would like to talk about. Your tutor will know

what they want to say, but you should have thought about

what you want to ask about or what might be worrying you.

• What you say will be treated as confidential by your tutor and

you have the right to see what is written about you. Sometimes

it is important to let your other tutors know about something you

have said. Your tutor will check with you that you are happy for

this to happen.

• Make sure you have the right files, assignments, folders,

logbooks etc, if this is what you are going to talk about.

• Think about whether you have understood what you have

been taught recently. You should be ready to talk about

anything that you have not understood.

• Are there any difficulties outside College that might be causing

you problems in getting your work done? Can you explain this

to your tutor? Might it be helpful to get other support too, such

as the Student Counsellor?

• Try to talk about the facts as well as how you feel about them.

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• Be ready to work with your tutor to put together an Action Plan

to get you out of trouble, if this is what is needed.

By following these suggestions, you will make the most of your

tutorial time.

You will have group tutorials on a weekly basis. These tutorials are

to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to prepare you for life

and the world of work. During this session you will be working

towards a relevant qualification to help you in your working life.

You will also gain transferable skills in these sessions including

finance, managing a business, voluntary work, healthy eating and

career planning.

3.7 Information Technology

Virtual Learning Environment

The College has Moodle, a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

Students are encouraged to access a wide range of resources

through the internet at any time, inside College or out, and keep

in touch with their tutors electronically.

Policy for acceptable use of IT

We want you to be able to use IT for your studies, and we will help

you to do this. We will always give priority to students who want to

use the computers for course work. You may also want to use the

College computers for surfing or e-mail. We are happy for you to

do this, so long as it does not get in the way of studies and it does

not lead to the College being given a bad name. You need to

know that it is not your right to use the College computers for

this kind of activity, and you can be banned from doing so.

To use the College computers, you must follow the IT Student

Code of Conduct and the Internet Acceptable Use Policy.

You should read and sign a copy of the IT Student Code of

Conduct; which will be given to you. (A copy of this policy is

available at the back of this diary.) Once you hand it in to your

tutor you will be given your own User Name and Password.

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3.8 The Learning Resource Centres

The Learning Resource Centres offer space to study, computer

access, a lending library and a comprehensive enquiry service

from friendly, qualified staff. Other services include: careers

information and referral; Higher Education applications;

newspapers; magazines and photocopying facilities. The

catalogue and electronic resources may be accessed both in

the Learning Resource Centres and offsite. Please ask for details.

The Learning Resource Centres are open during term time:

Evesham: Monday 8:45am – 5:00pm

Tuesday to Thursday 8:45am – 8:00pm

Friday 8:45am – 4:30pm

Malvern: Monday to Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm

3.9 Learner Services

There is a Learner Services Centre available on both sites. At our

Evesham Campus this is situated next to Reception and at our

Malvern Campus it is behind Reception. Staff in the Learner

Services Centres are happy to help with advice on enrolling on

courses, financial support and examinations.

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Part 4

College Behaviours

The aim of the College is to enable learners to make a smooth

transition from school to university or employment. The College gives

everyone, staff, visitors and learners, a degree of freedom and

responsibility for making their own decisions. To support everyone, the

College has established these behaviours:

Everyone in the College is expected to behave in a manner to allow

others:

• to learn

• to feel safe

• to be treated with respect

The right to learn

• Arrive to every session on time, prepared and ready to learn.

• Allow others to learn without interruption.

• Manage your time effectively and meet deadlines.

• Tell someone if there is anything which prevents learning.

The right to feel safe

• Never consciously act in a manner that will make another person

uncomfortable.

• Any aggression, harassment or threatening behaviour will not be

tolerated.

• Any illegal behaviour will be reported to the police.

• Carry your College identification card with you at all times –

anyone without a legitimate reason to be on campus will be

asked to leave.

The right to be treated with respect

• Respect everyone and respect their differences.

• Behave as if you were at a place of work.

• Respect the College Smoking Policy.

• Respect the physical surroundings of the College, including the

use of litter bins.

• Dress in an acceptable manner.

We expect all students to behave in a manner which is in line with

the above.

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Below are details of other college policies relating to student

behaviour. For details of all of the College’s Policies please refer to

Moodle.

4.1 Alcohol and Prohibited Substances

We have strict rules about alcohol and drugs, which for the

purpose of this Guide are any substance which affects the way in

which the body functions physically, emotionally or mentally. If

you break these rules, you will be subject to our Disciplinary

Procedure.

• Don't bring or use illegal drugs or alcohol, or misuse any

substance on College premises. If you do this you will be

suspended from College.

• Don't drink alcohol, use illegal drugs or misuse any substance

when you are taking part in College trips or work experience.

• Don't take food and drink into classrooms, workshops,

computer rooms, salons or the Learning Resource Centres. (The

food and drink rule does not apply to special events arranged

by College staff).

4.2 Health and Safety

The College is responsible for the health and safety of everyone

who studies, visits or works here. As you are now a member of the

College, you share the responsibility. You can get copies of the

College Health and Safety Policy from the Learner Services Centre

at the Evesham Campus or from the Reception area at the

Malvern Campus. You can contact the College Health and Safety

Co-ordinator via Reception.

The basic health and safety rules are:

• Do take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself

and everyone else.

• Do observe the College Health and Safety Policy.

• Do keep to departmental rules, such as those in salons,

workshops, studios, etc.

• Don't misuse equipment. It is an offence under the Health and

Safety at Work Act 1974 to damage or misuse any fire alarm

bell, fire extinguisher or any other emergency appliance, or to

wilfully set these off, except in an emergency.

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4.3 Private Vehicles

Use of private vehicles on College trips:

• Do insure your vehicle against Third Party risks - you must do this

by law. This includes liability to your passengers.

• Do check with your insurers that you have the right cover if you

use your vehicle to take other students on a College trip. The

College cannot accept liability in these circumstances.

College rules for students' cars, motorcycles and bicycles

Sadly, students are involved in accidents each year. You should

take care at all times, and you need to know about the following

rules:

• Do keep to the speed limit - 10 mph on all roads on Campus.

• Do protect yourself - motorcyclists must wear crash helmets.

• Don't use cars and motorcycles for recreational purposes on

the Campus. If you do this the College disciplinary policy may

be invoked and you may be banned from bringing your

vehicle on to College premises.

• Do think about security. Motorbikes, bikes and cars parked on

Campus are left at the owner’s risk, so:

• Do lock your bike in the bike park.

• Do park your car in one of the set areas.

• Do respect the parking areas labelled for people who are

disabled.

• Don’t park in the staff car park.

• Don't park on double yellow lines. The lines are there so that

fire engines can reach all parts of the building.

4.4 Smoking

South Worcestershire College have adopted a No Smoking policy.

This means that smoking is not permitted on either Campus, at any

time by any person regardless of their status or business with the

College. Students who disregard this policy will be subject to the

appropriate disciplinary action. Nuisance caused to neighbours of

the College through smoking will be treated as bringing the

College into disrepute and may result in disciplinary action.

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4.5 Music/Mobile Phones

Music

Personal stereos and iPods should be inaudible to other people

and must be turned off during class, in the Learning Resource

Centres and in Reception areas.

Mobile Phones

Do switch off your mobile phone during lessons and in areas such

as the Learning Resource Centres and the Reception areas.

Mobile phones must not be taken into exam rooms.

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Part 5

What Do I Do If… ?

5.1 I want a say in what happens at College

There are several ways for you to get involved in what happens at

College.

• Talk to your Course Manager or tutor to let us know how you

are getting on and raise any issues about college life.

• Check out section 2.2 of this Guide for details of the Student

Council.

5.2 Something goes wrong or I have a problem

• Talk to your Course Manager or Progression Tutor, who are the

people most likely to help you in the first place, or

• Talk to the College Counsellor. The counselling service is

confidential.

We all need help sometimes, and counselling can help you sort

out problem areas of your life, or offer support through difficult

times.

5.3 I need extra help or advice with my College work

We have a Learning Resource Centre on both Campuses, where

all of our students have an entitlement to extra help or advice that

they may need with any aspect of their College work. Visit the

Learning Resource Centre if you need any help or advice with:

• Maths and application of number.

• English and communication.

• Assignment and essay writing.

• Basic computing skills.

• Revision and exam preparation.

• Study skills.

• Specific learning difficulties.

The Learning Resource Centres are run by a team of excellent

specialist staff. These staff are happy to have students dropping in

at any time to ask for support or advice with any problem.

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5.4 I think I may have to leave College

Talk to your Course Manager or Progression Tutor. If you would like

to talk to someone from outside of the College, our Connexions

Adviser can be contacted through the Learning Resource Centre.

5.5 I need help with money

Pick up a leaflet from the Evesham Campus Learner Services

Centre or the Malvern Reception area, about:

• Fee Policy.

• Financial Assistance.

• A Guide to Student Travel.

Talk to:

• The Learner Services Finance Officer about means-tested

financial support on (01386) 712624.

About:

• A grant or student and career development loan.

• Support from College funds towards expenses like childcare,

travel, books, exams and equipment (you can get an

application form at Reception).

• Subsidised transport.

5.6 I need advice about my career/Higher Education

All full-time and part-time vocational College students have the

right to:

• Careers guidance.

• Support with applications for jobs and Higher Education

courses.

This will be programmed into your group tutorials, but further

information can be found via:

• The Careers Information Centre in the Learning Resource

Centres at both Campuses, where you will find both computer

and paper based resources.

• Notice boards around College, where you will find adverts for

job vacancies, Higher Education open days and other related

events.

• The College leaflet (in the Evesham Campus Learner Services

Centre or the Malvern Campus Reception area) which explains

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your rights and how you should go about seeking advice. Talk to:

• Course Manager or Progression Tutor

• Connexions Personal Advisers

• Our UCAS Co-ordinator on (01386) 712617, if you need any

general help or advice

5.7 I have an accident or become ill at College

You must report an accident or sudden illness immediately to your

tutor or Reception, or any other member of staff who is available.

A member of staff must sign an Accident form. You should:

• Ask Reception for a form.

• Fill the form in (or ask a member of staff to do this).

• Ask a member of staff to sign the form.

• Pass it to Reception so that it can be forwarded to the College

Health and Safety Co-ordinator.

Note: There is no personal insurance cover for individual students.

The College has third party cover, but as a student you are not

insured for accident, loss or injury, unless this happens because the

College or a member of its staff has been negligent.

First Aid information

There are First Aid boxes throughout the College buildings for use

by College staff who have been trained in First Aid. First Aid staff

will deal with minor cuts or grazes. If someone needs to go to

hospital, we will arrange transport.

5.8 I have to take special medication

Talk to your Course Manager or a First Aid person if you have a

condition or illness that means you need special medication, so

that they know about your needs in case of an emergency.

5.9 I am too ill to be at College

If you are too ill to be at College:

• Full-time students must call their Progression Tutor

• Part-time students must call their Course Manager

• Apprentices must call the Work Based Learning Team

before 9am on the first day you are away.

Telephone number: _________________________________________________

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5.10 I am late getting to College?

As soon as you know that you are going to be late you must let

your Progression Tutor and your Course Manager know.

As soon as you get to College you must sign in at reception and

explain the reason for your lateness. You will then be given a late

slip which you must present to your tutor as soon as you get in to

your lesson.

This doesn't mean that your lateness is acceptable. This procedure

is to ensure that your lateness has the least impact to the rest of

the class.

5.11 I can't be at College for some other reason

Talk to your Course Manager or Progression Tutor if you have to

miss class for any reason other than illness. Remember:

• Nearly all courses are heavily subsidised and the College will

lose this funding if a student fails to attend.

• Full-time students must not book holidays during academic

term time.

• If you are away for four consecutive weeks without a reason,

we will assume you have left the course, and you will be

withdrawn.

• If you are absent without a reason your Course Manager or

Progression Tutor will contact you.

5.12 It's snowing and I'm not sure if College is open

If it snows heavily, you can find out if classes will be run by listening

to Radio Hereford & Worcester on 94.7FM or by visiting the College

website www.sworcs.ac.uk

5.13 There is a fire or other emergency at College

If you find a fire, you should:

• Sound the fire alarm, and

• Contact College Reception, who will call the Emergency

Services. If you hear the fire alarm (continuously ringing bell),

you should:

• Leave the building in an orderly way, following the nearest

route shown by green fire exit signs.

• Don't stop to collect your belongings.

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• Don't use the lifts.

• Go to the assembly point.

• Don't go back into the building, until given permission.

5.14 Something gets damaged, lost or stolen

You need to know that:

• The College will not accept any responsibility if personal

property is lost, stolen or damaged, whether it belongs to

staff or students.

• We would only be responsible if you have handed an item

to an authorised member of staff at the College

Reception, and he or she has accepted the item.

• We do not accept responsibility if property is stolen after a

locker or room has been broken into, or for property stolen

from a staff room or Learning Resource Centre area.

Although we have not had many problems with theft, we

can't be sure that it won't happen, and we advise you not

to bring anything of value into the College. If you do bring

in any items of value, please don't leave them in a locker

or anywhere else.

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Spend time, outside of lessons, relaxing in the newly refurbished hub at the

Evesham Campus.

Comfortable surroundings with sofas and televisions make this a great

place to spend time with friends. Alternatively you could play on one of the

Sony Playstations or Xbox 360s which are available for students’ use (for

a nominal fee).

The Costa Coffee area offers a comfortable place to sit and catch up with

friends. A wide choice of drinks, breakfasts, sandwiches and cooked meals

are on offer during the day.

Students at the Malvern Campus can relax and enjoy refreshments in the

Refectory.

A wide choice of drinks, snacks and freshly made meals are on offer.

... a great place to meet upwith friends and have adrink or something to eat

Part 6College Facilities - How To Get What You Want

6.1 Refreshments and Meals

A wide choice of drinks, snacks, breakfasts and freshly made

meals are on offer at both Campuses. These include vegetarian

choices, freshly made salads, sandwiches and rolls. Dietary

requirements will always be accommodated if the staff are made

of aware of these.

6.2 Training Salons (Hairdressing and Beauty/Holistic Therapy)

• The College’s training salons, are open to students and

members of the public throughout the week in term time

(including some evenings).

• Well-qualified staff supervise all work, and use only the highest

quality products that have not been tested on animals.

• Prices are very competitive! For more information, or to make

an appointment for Hairdressing or Beauty/Holistic Therapy

please telephone Evesham (01386) 712670 or Malvern (01684)

584561.

6.3 Leisure Centre Facilities

Evesham campus:

Students at the Evesham campus are able to use the Evesham

Leisure Centre, which can be found on Abbey Road in Evesham,

between 7am - 4pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The

Centre includes a wide range of leisure facilities for you to use.

Please note:

• You can have FREE access to the Leisure Centre by showing

your student ID card at the Leisure Centre reception. (Please

note that there is a limit to the number of students who are

allowed free access to the Leisure Centre at any one time.)

• It is up to you to book the facilities you want a day or two

before use.

• You will need to supply your own racquets etc. and wear

appropriate clothing

• If you want to use the fitness suite, you will have to complete an

induction programme.

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Malvern campus:

As a full-time student you have free access to Splash Swimming

Pool and the Fitness Centre facilities, found on Priory Road in

Malvern, between Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.30pm term

time only.

• You have FREE access to the Splash Swimming Pool by showing

your NUS card when you arrive at the Centre.

• If you want to use the Fitness Centre, you will firstly have to

complete their induction programme.

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greatprices!

Stationery at

You can purchase

stationery from Reception

at both Campuses at great

prices.

A wide range of items

including Blu-Tack, scissors,

post-its, pens, lever arch

files and memory sticks are

all held in stock.

Student

Diary

2011 - 12

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January 2012

Monday 23rd


Tuesday 24th

Notes:


Sunday 29th

January/February 2012

Monday 30th


Tuesday 31st

Notes:


Sunday 5th

February 2012

Monday 6th


Tuesday 7th

Notes:


Sunday 12th

Staff Development Day

February 2012

Monday 13th


Tuesday 14th

Notes:


Sunday 19th

Half Term Half Term

Half Term Half Term

Half Term

February 2012

Monday 20th


Tuesday 21st

Notes:


Sunday 26th

February/March 2012

Monday 27th


Tuesday 28th

Notes:


Sunday 4th

March 2012

Monday 5th


Tuesday 6th

Notes:


Sunday 11th

March 2012

Monday 12th


Tuesday 13th

Notes:


Sunday 18th

March 2012

Monday 19th


Tuesday 20th

Notes:


Sunday 25th

March/April 2012

Monday 26th


Tuesday 27th

Notes:


Sunday 1st

End of Spring Term

April 2012

Monday 2nd


Tuesday 3rd

Notes:


Sunday 8th

Easter Holiday Easter Holiday


Easter Holiday

April 2012

Monday 9th


Tuesday 10th

Notes:


Sunday 15th



Easter Holiday

April 2012

Monday 16th


Tuesday 17th

Notes:


Sunday 22nd

Start of Summer Term

(Staff Development Day)

April 2012

Monday 23rd


Tuesday 24th

Notes:


Sunday 29th

April/May 2012

Monday 30th


Tuesday 1st

Notes:


Sunday 6th

May 2012

Monday 7th


Tuesday 8th

Notes:


Sunday 13th

Bank Holiday

May 2012

Monday 14th


Tuesday 15th

Notes:


Sunday 20th

May 2012

Monday 21st

Wednesday 23rd Thursday 24th

Tuesday 22nd

Notes:


Sunday 27th

May/June 2012

Monday 28th


Tuesday 29th

Notes:

Friday 1st Saturday 2nd

Sunday 3rd

June 2012

Monday 4th


Tuesday 5th

Notes:


Sunday 10th

Half Term Half Term

Half Term Half Term

Half Term

June 2012

Monday 11th


Tuesday12th

Notes:


Sunday 17th

June 2012

Monday 18th


Tuesday 19th

Notes:


Sunday 24th

June/July 2012

Monday 25th


Tuesday 26th

Notes:


Sunday 1st

July 2012

Monday 2nd


Tuesday 3rd

Notes:


Sunday 8th

End of Summer Term

The Contract: Student Copy

What you can expect from the College:

• Unbiased help about which course to take.

• Any assessments needed to help you tailor the course for your needs.

• Your own programme of study and learning plan, and learning support that

meets your needs.

• A Student Guide and introduction to your course. These tell you what you will

study, how you will study it and how we will assess you.

• A guarantee that we will deliver your course and give you access to suitable

resources, including IT.

• A Course Manager and team of staff for your course who are keen to give you

the best quality programme.

• A right to support with teaching, learning and assessment if you are aiming for

Skills for Life qualifications.

• Your own Course Manager or Progression Tutor to support you during your

studies at College.

• A planned tutorial support programme.

• Regular reviews of your own progress, fair assessment and helpful feedback

about your work.

• A record of what you have achieved, and encouragement to produce a CV at

the end of the course.

• Help and advice about moving on.

• A range of general support and advice services, to include: Confidential

Counselling; Additional Learning; Accommodation; Finances; Exams; Careers

and Higher Education.

• Access to leisure facilities.

• A safe and healthy College environment.

• Regular chances to say what you think about your course.

• A process for you to make general comments.

• An academic appeals process.

• To work in partnership with you and your parents/guardians/carers to support you.

What the College expects from you:

• You will be committed to your course and your own learning goals.

• You will arrive on time, and explain to your lecturer if you have to be absent.

• You will contact the College straight away if you are going to be absent.

• You will complete your course work and accept any specific requirements

stated in the Student Guide to the course.

• Your work will be your own, and you will include details of any other sources you

have used.

• You accept that you are responsible for making sure you are correctly entered

for any external exams.

• You accept that if you are under 18 years of age at the start of the course that

we will share information with your parents/guardians/carers.

• You will act in a way which does not offend others and does not discriminate in

terms of age, race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, social class, disabilities or

special needs.

• You will show care, kindness and respect to all staff and students.

• You will accept that you must keep the College clean, tidy and free from drugs.

• You will keep to the rules of the Health and Safety Policy.

• You will keep to College Behaviours.

We want to hear from you if you feel that we do not meet these standards, or if

you have any ideas that might help us improve what we do. Let us know by:

• speaking to your Course Manager or Progression Tutor

• speaking to a member of the Learning Resource Centre Team or the College

Admissions Officer

• contacting the Student Council

• completing a College 'Compliments, Comments and Complaints' leaflet

The IT Code of Conduct: Student Copy

The College’s computing facilities are for educational purposes only. All users of IT

in College must keep to the following rules:

You should:

• Know that computers are only for course-related work.

• Not allow other users to use your name/password.

• Log on and off when told to by your tutors or other staff.

• Report any problems to a member of staff.

• Respect all students' rights to a good working environment.

You should not:

• Claim to represent the College when using an internet application.

• Have food or drink near the computers.

• Play games on the computers.

• Access the Internet without permission or use the Internet to access any sites

not needed for course related work.

• Try to gain unauthorised access to other sites (usually called ‘Hacking’) using

College facilities.

• Enter Internet chat rooms.

• Create, transmit, access or download any offensive, obscene or indecent

images, text or other data, especially if it is illegal under the Obscene

Publications Act, the Race Relations Act or other legislation. If you download

this by accident you must delete it immediately.

• Obtain and use another student's User Name or Password or alter another

user's work.

• Cause damage to equipment or move equipment and materials to other rooms.

• Install, remove or alter any software, system settings or CD ROMS without staff

permission.

If you find that these rules have been broken, you should tell a member of the

College IT staff. We will then begin an enquiry and take action as needed. The

College has the right to change or delete any electronic documents or material

stored on its equipment. To enable this process the College will remotely monitor

students’ IT activity.

If you break these rules you will not be able to use the College’s computers whilst

we make enquiries, and you may face disciplinary action and face prosecution

under laws such as the Computer Misuse Act.

I agree to abide by the code of conduct for the use of IT in South Worcestershire

College and accept that failure to do so may result in withdrawal of IT privileges.

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Glossary

Doodles

South Worcestershire College

Evesham CampusDavies Road

Evesham

Worcestershire

WR11 1LP

Telephone: (01386) 712600

email: [email protected]

Malvern CampusAlbert Road North

Malvern

Worcestershire

WR14 2YH

Telephone: (01684) 565351

email: [email protected]

Visit our website: www.sworcs.ac.uk

If you find this Diary please hand it in to the College

Reception.

Thank you.

Information contained in this document is correct at time of going to print, but may be

subject to change without notice.

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