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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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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
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Student
Diary
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Tuesday 13th
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Friday 16th Saturday 17th
Sunday 18th
End of Autumn Term
December 2011
Monday 19th
Wednesday 21st Thursday 22nd
Tuesday 20th
Notes:
Friday 23rd Saturday 24th
Sunday 25th
Christmas Holiday Christmas Holiday
Christmas Holiday Christmas Holiday
Christmas Holiday
December 2011/January 2012
Monday 26th
Wednesday 28th Thursday 29th
Tuesday 27th
Notes:
Friday 30th Saturday 31st
Sunday 1st
Christmas Holiday Christmas Holiday
Christmas Holiday Christmas Holiday
Christmas Holiday
January 2012
Monday 2nd
Wednesday 4th Thursday 5th
Tuesday 3rd
Notes:
Friday 6th Saturday 7th
Sunday 8th
Start of Spring Term
(Staff Development Day)
Public Holiday
January 2012
Monday 9th
Wednesday 11th Thursday 12th
Tuesday 10th
Notes:
Friday 13th Saturday 14th
Sunday 15th
January 2012
Monday 16th
Wednesday 18th Thursday 19th
Tuesday 17th
Notes:
Friday 20th Saturday 21st
Sunday 22nd
January 2012
Monday 23rd
Wednesday 25th Thursday 26th
Tuesday 24th
Notes:
Friday 27th Saturday 28th
Sunday 29th
January/February 2012
Monday 30th
Wednesday 1st Thursday 2nd
Tuesday 31st
Notes:
Friday 3rd Saturday 4th
Sunday 5th
February 2012
Monday 6th
Wednesday 8th Thursday 9th
Tuesday 7th
Notes:
Friday 10th Saturday 11th
Sunday 12th
Staff Development Day
February 2012
Monday 13th
Wednesday 15th Thursday 16th
Tuesday 14th
Notes:
Friday 17th Saturday 18th
Sunday 19th
Half Term Half Term
Half Term Half Term
Half Term
February 2012
Monday 20th
Wednesday 22nd Thursday 23rd
Tuesday 21st
Notes:
Friday 24th Saturday 25th
Sunday 26th
February/March 2012
Monday 27th
Wednesday 29th Thursday 1st
Tuesday 28th
Notes:
Friday 2nd Saturday 3rd
Sunday 4th
March 2012
Monday 5th
Wednesday 7th Thursday 8th
Tuesday 6th
Notes:
Friday 9th Saturday 10th
Sunday 11th
March 2012
Monday 12th
Wednesday 14th Thursday 15th
Tuesday 13th
Notes:
Friday 16th Saturday 17th
Sunday 18th
March 2012
Monday 19th
Wednesday 21st Thursday 22nd
Tuesday 20th
Notes:
Friday 23rd Saturday 24th
Sunday 25th
March/April 2012
Monday 26th
Wednesday 28th Thursday 29th
Tuesday 27th
Notes:
Friday 30th Saturday 31st
Sunday 1st
End of Spring Term
April 2012
Monday 2nd
Wednesday 4th Thursday 5th
Tuesday 3rd
Notes:
Friday 6th Saturday 7th
Sunday 8th
Easter Holiday Easter Holiday
Easter Holiday Easter Holiday
Easter Holiday
April 2012
Monday 9th
Wednesday 11th Thursday 12th
Tuesday 10th
Notes:
Friday 13th Saturday 14th
Sunday 15th
Easter Holiday Easter Holiday
Easter Holiday Easter Holiday
Easter Holiday
April 2012
Monday 16th
Wednesday 18th Thursday 19th
Tuesday 17th
Notes:
Friday 20th Saturday 21st
Sunday 22nd
Start of Summer Term
(Staff Development Day)
April 2012
Monday 23rd
Wednesday 25th Thursday 26th
Tuesday 24th
Notes:
Friday 27th Saturday 28th
Sunday 29th
April/May 2012
Monday 30th
Wednesday 2nd Thursday 3rd
Tuesday 1st
Notes:
Friday 4th Saturday 5th
Sunday 6th
May 2012
Monday 7th
Wednesday 9th Thursday 10th
Tuesday 8th
Notes:
Friday 11th Saturday 12th
Sunday 13th
Bank Holiday
May 2012
Monday 14th
Wednesday 16th Thursday 17th
Tuesday 15th
Notes:
Friday 18th Saturday 19th
Sunday 20th
May 2012
Monday 21st
Wednesday 23rd Thursday 24th
Tuesday 22nd
Notes:
Friday 25th Saturday 26th
Sunday 27th
May/June 2012
Monday 28th
Wednesday 30th Thursday 31st
Tuesday 29th
Notes:
Friday 1st Saturday 2nd
Sunday 3rd
June 2012
Monday 4th
Wednesday 6th Thursday 7th
Tuesday 5th
Notes:
Friday 8th Saturday 9th
Sunday 10th
Half Term Half Term
Half Term Half Term
Half Term
June 2012
Monday 11th
Wednesday 13th Thursday 14th
Tuesday12th
Notes:
Friday 15th Saturday 16th
Sunday 17th
June 2012
Monday 18th
Wednesday 20th Thursday 21st
Tuesday 19th
Notes:
Friday 22nd Saturday 23rd
Sunday 24th
June/July 2012
Monday 25th
Wednesday 27th Thursday 28th
Tuesday 26th
Notes:
Friday 29th Saturday 30th
Sunday 1st
July 2012
Monday 2nd
Wednesday 4th Thursday 5th
Tuesday 3rd
Notes:
Friday 6th Saturday 7th
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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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
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Thank you.
Information contained in this document is correct at time of going to print, but may be
subject to change without notice.