Rules and Regulations

Although the College has a relaxed, adult atmosphere, students are still expected to abide by some key rules and regulations, some of which are detailed below. For more information, please see the Student Charter and Policies|.

Attendance

All students are given copies of their personal timetable, which is available on request, and are expected to attend all timetabled sessions and classes including two group tutorials every week and additional consultations and seminars up to 5pm when needed. Attendance records are kept and you will be notified if your son or daughter fails to attend College, without prior notice, on three consecutive occasions. Holidays are not permitted during term time. If time off is unavoidable, please contact us.

Attitude to others

All students are requested to treat their peers and staff with respect no matter what gender, colour, ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economic background, disability, religion, family circumstance, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.

Bullying and Harassment

Bullying or harassment of any kind is unacceptable. If it does occur, your son or daughter will be encouraged to tell their personal tutor or a staff member so that the situation can be resolved promptly.

Confidentiality

Information that your son or daughter shares with College staff will be treated as confidential and will normally only be shared with other people with their permission. Where the College believes it is in their best interests, they will always be encouraged to give this permission.

Dress Code

Dress is a matter for individual decision but must not cause offence. Some activities, e.g. lab work, workshops and sports, require special clothing.

Drugs

The College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment and recognises that students who misuse drugs to an extent that it affects their health, achievement and conduct may compromise this. It is unlawful for students to possess or supply illegal drugs and the College has a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to drug and substance misuse, reserving the right to suspend any student found to be in possession of or supplying drugs. We do however, acknowledge the complexities of drug use and misuse within society and wish to provide appropriate and meaningful support to all our students whilst strongly and actively discouraging the use or possession of drugs.

Health and Safety

College processes and procedures relation to accidents, emergencies and health and safety are detailed in the Student Handbook, which is distributed to all students during Induction.

Smoking

Smoking is actively discouraged and is strictly limited to designated smoking areas. Smoking outside these areas could result in disciplinary action being taken.