YOUR DEGREE YOUR WAY

HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-21 YOUR YOUR DEGREE DEGREE YOUR YOUR WAY WAY

CONTENTS

About COVID-19 5 2.08 Diploma supplements 21 7.10 Faith and belief 35 Welcome to College 7 2.09 Withholding awards if 7.11 Student Health Service 36 Introduction 8 students have an academic debt 21 7.12 Counselling Service 36 1. Essential information when you 2.10 Progression from undergraduate 7.13 SEND and Additional Learning Support 36 to postgraduate study 21 start at the college 9 7.14 Safeguarding & Wellbeing 37 1.01 Starting at the college 9 3. Graduation 23 7.15 Safety online 37 1.02 Username, password and PIN 9 4. Student complaints 24 7.16 Student Finance 38 1.03 Communicating with you 9 7.17 Studying abroad – Erasmus+ Mobility 39 1.04 Email accounts 9 5. Student feedback 26 7.18 Library Services 40 1.05 Change of personal details 10 5.01 Student voice 26 7.19 IT Account 40 1.06 Data protection 10 5.02 Student experience surveys 26 1.07 HE Student Portal 11 5.03 Focus groups 26 7.20 Parking 42 1.08 E-learning 11 5.04 The National Student Survey (NSS) 27 7.21 Sport and well-being 42 1.08.01 When you need help with Moodle 12 7.22 Enrichment 42 1.09 Student ID card 12 7.23 Plus Award Scheme 42 6. Students’ Union 30 1.10 The College Charter 13 7. 24 Personal support contact information 43 6.01 Representation 30 1.11 Promoting a mutually 6.02 Student Societies, Sports, respectful college community 13 Healthy Living and Volunteering 30 1.12 College regulations 13 8. Financial information 44 6.03 Student Discounts 30 1.13 Semester dates 2020-21 14 8.01 Tuition fees 44 6.04 Contacting Bradford College 8.02 Paying tuition fees 45 1.14 Campus information 14 Students’ Union 30 8.03 Transfers, suspensions and withdrawals: financial implications 47 2. Academic information 15 7. Services and facilities 31 8.04 Council tax and full-time students 48 2.01 Your academic programme 15 7.01 Governance and regulatory 8.05 Financial support 48 2.02 Attendance 16 frameworks 31 8.06 Financial help while you study 50 2.03 Assessment information 16 7.02 Student admissions 31 8.07 Additional programme costs 50 2.03.01 Assignment submission 16 7.03 Management Information 2.03.02 Extenuating circumstances 17 Systems and student records 31 2.03.03 Plagiarism and academic misconduct 18 7.04 The Quality Department 32 9. General information 51 2.03.04 Academic Appeal Regulations 19 7.05 Student Services 32 9.01 Security and emergencies 51 2.04 Receipt of results 19 7.06 Accommodation 33 9.02 Health and safety 52 2.05 External examiners 20 7.07 Alumni Association 34 9.03 First aid 52 2.06 Studying additional credits 21 7.08 Careers Service 34 9.04 Lost property 52 2.07 Transferring programmes 21 7.09 Catering services 35 9.05 Contact details 53

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If you feel unwell, or have any COVID-19 symptoms Remember to please stay at home. wash your hands Do not come into regularly and use the College until you are sanitiser provided. symptom/virus free and feel 100%. ABOUT COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on schools Stay up-to-date via our website and and colleges, we are adapting the way we deliver teaching social media and learning this year, starting with induction. For up-to-date information on how the college is Following enrolment onto your course, you will complete responding to COVID-19, visit our website: your induction online. Your lessons will take place online www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/help/knowledge-base/ initially too. covid19/ Plans are underway to start re-opening our campuses for on-site learning as soon as it is safe to do so, and we For up-to-date information on student induction and will update students via SMS, email and website/social preparing to start your course, visit our website: media updates. You should not visit the College campus/ www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/help/information-for- buildings unless you are instructed to do so by your tutor. enrolled-students/ You should also follow the College on social media for the Follow the Keeping everyone safe latest news, important information and events. Simply Keep one-way systems There are a number of ways in which the college is being search for Bradford College across Facebook, Twitter, a safe around our buildings kept COVID safe including the following: Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. and classrooms to • COVID safe charter keep safe. distance. • Reduced occupancy • Four key messages– Health, Hygiene, Distance, Systems • Four day per week operation (Mon – Thu) to allow for weekly deep clean and a 72-hour break in “live” infection period. (Please note the Teacher Education office will be closed Mondays and open Tues-Fri) • Voluntary PPE and protected areas (screens) for front line staff • No catering provided until at least January 2020 (students and staff will need to bring their own or eat out) • No socialising in college or social activities that encourage groups of students to mix outside their groups/bubbles will be permitted • A minimum of 30% of teaching to take place online.

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WELCOME TO BRADFORD COLLEGE

Welcome, both new and returning Our College is a vibrant and exciting institution which students! reflects the population of our . Coming to College Our purpose at Bradford College is to support you to fulfil is a wonderful chance to meet a really diverse range of your potential and to achieve your objectives whether people and to learn about other cultures and exchange they are getting a job or progressing in education. We ideas. Each and every student and staff member makes have high expectations of our students and will agree an important contribution to this. Our UNITED Values with you stretching but achievable targets to enable you have been developed by staff and students to support this to be successful. ethos. You will find out more about these through your Induction and Tutorials. In addition to providing great teaching, the College provides a comprehensive range of support services Finally we would like to wish you the very best of luck with to help you if something happens, inside or outside of your studies and we hope that your time at the College is College, which is getting in the way of your studies. It is enjoyable and successful. important that you let a member of staff know if that We value your feedback so if you have concerns or happens, so we can get the right support in place to problems, or want to share your success, please do contact help you. us. You can email me via [email protected]. Whilst qualifications are really important, they do not give the full picture of your abilities. Employers place equal value on an individual’s wider skills and talents. There Craig Tupling are many self-development opportunities available to Vice Principal (Quality & Student Experience) students both here at College and across the city which both we and the Students’ Union will actively encourage you to become involved in. There are more details about these opportunities throughout this handbook. What we ask of you is that you attend fully, are punctual and of course that you work hard during your time at College. Without this it will be impossible for you to fulfil your potential. Finally, we expect you to show courtesy and respect to all other members of the College at all times.

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1. Essential information 1.03 Communicating with you INTRODUCTION when you start at the college We usually communicate with you through your college email account or the HE Student Portal. For more formal communications 1.01 Starting at the college we may send you a letter. We also publish Before starting your programme you will relevant information and news on our website You should also read it alongside your Programme This Student Handbook directs you to receive instructions about registering with the and on Moodle. essential information about the college’s Handbook, which gives more specific information about college. You need to register to confirm that your programme. Your Programme Handbook will be you are attending the college and to provide In exceptional situations we may text or services and facilities and the regulations provided by your Programme Leader. evidence of your qualifications and identity, phone you when we need to get in touch urgently; for example, if there are late You should read all of these documents carefully and keep together with any other information such as under which your programme of study changes to timetabled classes or the closure them for future reference. skills tests and DBS information. will operate. of the campus because of bad weather. We More information about the college’s vision, mission Once you have registered, you will be may use phone or text when attempts to provided with proof of your registration and, It should be read alongside the Higher Education and strategy is available on the Bradford College website. contact you by other means have failed to if you’re a full-time student, you will be given Student Contract Terms and Conditions 2020-21 produce a response. If you would like to provide any feedback or comments a student council tax exemption certificate – Entry which applies to applicants who accept the about this Student Handbook to help us develop refer to Section 8.04. If you have problems offer of a place, either conditional or unconditional, future editions, please email the Quality Department: receiving your student loan e.g. it has not to study as a full-time or part-time undergraduate or 1.04 Email accounts [email protected] arrived or you think the amount is incorrect, postgraduate (UK or EU) higher education student of When you start at the college we will supply you should speak to the loan provider in the Bradford College, during the academic year 1 August you with a college email account, which will first instance. Student Finance can be 2020 and 31August 2021. be the way that the College and your tutors contacted on 0300 100 0607. communicate with you, so it is important that All students of Bradford College are required to complete If you still have problems, or need an you check it regularly. a registration or re-registration process annually. emergency loan for a short period, you To access your email account, go to Students who are returning to study at Bradford College can contact one of our Student Finance https://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/ will return under the Terms and Conditions which were Advisers on 01274 088642 or email student-portal in effect at the time of their initial offer, provided their [email protected]. contract with Bradford College has not been terminated. Refer to Section 8.05 of this handbook for further information. Other documents include the College Charter and information specific to your school or programme of study. 1.02 Username, password and PIN You will receive a username and password as part of the registration process. You need your username and password to benefit from the college’s IT facilities, to access your student email, online assessment results, use the library facilities and to access online learning facilities via Moodle. For further information visit https://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/ student-portal

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1.05 Change of personal details We will tell you what we are doing with your personal You will also register onto the next stage It is important that you keep us informed of data, why we need to collect it, what we will do with it and of your award via your HE Student Portal any changes in your personal details, such who we will share it with. We will give you this information account. Once you are eligible to register as your name, telephone number, address in our Privacy Notices, which are available on our you will be requested via your college email or personal email address. A ‘change of website. Where we need to collect, process or share your account to confirm your intention to return personal detail form’ can be obtained from personal information for any purpose not outlined on the on the ‘My Registrations’ tab of your HE Registry (located in the Lister Building). You Privacy Notices, we will provide separate information and Student Portal account. After you have can update contact details through the obtain consent where necessary. completed this step you will be provided with further information on how to finalise your Student Portal (see Section 1.07) except for Staff at the college have responsibility to check, update registration. name and address changes which must be and correct personal data and to ensure it is confidential made via the Registry team. This information and secure. is essential so that Assessment/Award results are accurately recorded and the details on More information about how we handle personal 1.08 E-learning information along with copies of our Privacy Notices, Moodle is the college’s Virtual Learning your certificate are correct. 1.07 HE Student Portal are available on the Bradford College website. Environment (VLE). It is used to support You are also required to inform us of any The HE Student Portal provides access for teaching and learning online. changes to your personal circumstances We monitor and record the progress and achievement of students to manage their module choices which may be relevant to your programme; our students. We collect information about you when you and personal details and provides access to In order to use Moodle you need to activate for example, this could include you or anyone enquire, apply and register on our programmes. We also important information on assessments, results your college IT account. As well as accessing in your household receiving a conviction, or collect information when you voluntarily complete learner and student finance. Moodle your username and password can changes to your health. If you are unsure satisfaction surveys, provide feedback or participate in be used to access your email, your college You will need to register an account on please discuss with your tutor or speak with competitions. When you access our websites we may use document storage and to log into a PC the HE Student Portal by visiting: https:// Student Services located on the ground floor your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server on campus. learnerportal.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/, of the Building. and to administer our website. We may use cookies to keep the style of the pages you are viewing consistent and following the instructions on screen. It To access Moodle, simply visit https:// throughout the site and in the same state next time you is important that you activate your college moodle.bradfordcollege.ac.uk. We advise email account as your account details, you to bookmark or otherwise save this link 1.06 Data protection return to us. password resets and notifications will be for your convenience. Bradford College is committed to your privacy. emailed to you. Moodle is available to students at any time The college needs to keep certain information Your official transcript of results will be on any internet-connected computer, laptop about our students, staff and other users available to view on the ‘My Results’ tab of or device with a web browser, both on and off to enable us to run programmes, monitor your HE Student Portal account 10 working the college campus. achievement, report to the Government on days after the Award and Progression Board The advantage of Moodle is that you can the college’s performance and progress and for your programme. meet other basic requirements. catch up on your work at any time and do not You will be informed via your college email necessarily need to be on campus to do all We only collect information that is necessary account when transcripts are ready to view your research. to our work. Our Data Protection (GDPR) and you will be able to download a copy for Policy complies with the EU General Data your records. Additional guidance notes have Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the been provided at https://learnerportal. UK Data Protection Act 2018 and other bradfordcollege.ac.uk/. supporting documentation. Data protection legislation places obligations on us to protect You will also be able to view anonymised pass your personal information. We have to make lists on the notice board outside the Quality sure we process personal data in line with Department’s office, D19 Lister Building. data protection principles and ensure that Refer to Section 2.04 for further information. your rights as Individuals (Data Subjects) are met.

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Moodle is a media rich environment where, appropriate to 1.08.01 When you need help with Moodle To borrow, reserve or renew library items you 1.12 College regulations your programme, you can: For help and assistance with Moodle VLE, will also need your personal identity number please use the support links on Moodle, (PIN). Admissions regulations • Choose to view or download resources or revisit which include a contact form. This will raise a These relate to the college’s admissions classroom activities online You must report any lost or stolen student support ticket and allow us to investigate your ID card to the college immediately. This processes. They include the Higher Education • Watch short video clips or specially selected TV issue. will enable us to disable the card to prevent Admissions Policy and the Admission to programmes, listen to audio or podcasts Higher Education Appeals and Complaints If you’re unable to access Moodle or if you improper use. You can report a lost card Policy. Please note the college does not allow • See scheduled events on the calendar, helping you cannot raise a support ticket, please send an either: appeals against admissions decisions on to organise your time and remind you of important email to [email protected]. • In person at David Hockney Building academic grounds but only on the conduct assignment and exam dates When contacting the VLE support team, you Reception, where you can also apply for a and accuracy of the process. • Easily and quickly submit your assignments online should include: replacement card Academic regulations can be found in without having to come into college and view • By telephoning Security on 01274 088090 . grades and feedback at the same time (summative • Your student ID number Section 2.01 assignments can be monitored for plagiarism) • Your full name The re-issuing process includes identity checks and a charge of £5 may be made to replace Financial regulations • Track and monitor your own progress by taking online • Details about what you’re experiencing lost cards. The HE Tuition Fee Policy summarises your quizzes and informal tests difficulty with, including any links if financial obligations to the college. It includes • Communicate with your peers through the discussion available information about the financial implications forums and share ideas and experiences You can also ask for help from a member of 1.10 The College Charter of withdrawing from your programme and sets out the main processes for repaying • Send messages directly to your tutor and other staff when you are in the college library. The college wants all students to be successful debts. learners on your programme and have a rewarding time when they are with us. The College Charter outlines what • Gain access to a wide range of electronic resources 1.09 Student ID card you should expect as a student and what we General regulations and journals to help with your research and Your student ID card will be issued to you as expect from you. These are mainly regulations that apply assignments part of registration. You must always carry It can be found at: https://www. to all members of the college community. • Access e-books online and display your student ID card whilst on bradfordcollege.ac.uk/about/corporate- They include the Health and Safety Policy college premises. info/policies Statement with its associated policies, procedures and guidance, the Equality and You will need it: Diversity Policy and the Student Engagement • To access buildings 1.11 Promoting a mutually respectful Policy. • To borrow items from the library college community The college produces Student Discipline Legal regulations • To use the college print and copy services Procedures, which is a code of conduct for These include the college’s policies relating • To access various facilities including sports students. to the Use of Copyright Materials, Data facilities You must comply with the college’s policies Protection (GDPR) Policy and Freedom of Information and Publication policy • As an identification card – for example you and codes of practice laid down in the must produce it for examinations College Charter, the student guides and the programme handbooks provided to you. In Other regulations, policies and procedures • For attendance monitoring purposes particular, you must behave in a manner that Various policies and procedures can be found shows: at: https://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/ about/corporate-info/policies • Consideration for other members of the college • Respect for college property • Regard for the quality of the college environment and its locality

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2. ACADEMIC INFORMATION

This section of the Student Handbook provides 2.01 Your academic programme information to help you with your studies. Your programme has been designed by a

=Studying at Higher Education level is challenging. specialist and qualified team of academic Although your lecturers will provide support, the onus to staff. The college is responsible for all your learn is placed firmly on you. teaching, support and assessment. 1.13 Semester dates 2020-21 Lister Building is home to our Textile Archive, Fashion and For example, each 20-credit module typically requires The Validating Body has carefully scrutinised The college’s standard semester dates for Textiles workshop, Media Makeup and special effects around 200 hours of ‘learning time’. In most cases, only and approved the standard of your 2020-21 are shown below. If there is any studios and Mac/Photography suites. A new performance around 50-60 hours will be spent in lectures, tutorials and programme and the learning environment variation to these dates for your particular theatre space is available for performing arts students’ practicals. provided by the college. programme you will be notified before shows, the Dye House Gallery and cafe offers students a beginning your studies with us. great space to work, socialise and refuel. The remaining learning time is for you to gain a greater The Validating Body is responsible for: Our fabulous state-of-the-art Advanced Technology Centre understanding of the subject. Ensuring that your programme meets the 14 September 2020 houses facilities for computing, business, accounting For specific details of the way your learning hours are split expectations of the Higher Education sector Semester 1 – 22 January 2021 and law courses – including ophthalmic dispensing labs, across each module please consult the individual module for the setting and/or maintenance of a Moot Court, computer suites and enterprise spaces specification ormodule handbook, which is available on academic standards, the provision of learning alongside study areas and comfortable rooms for Moodle. opportunities, the provision of information 25 January 2020 Semester 2 socialising with classmates and working in groups. and the enhancement of the quality of – 04 June 2021 Additional information for your awarding body can be students’ learning opportunities. This You can also explore our Trinity Green Campus just a found within academic regulations or on Moodle here. includes: short walk from the main campus sites, which houses our Remember, you will need to log in using your student ID. sports, construction and engineering facilities in a modern Putting all programmes through rigorous 1.14 Campus information environment packed with workshops, technical spaces and You will be provided with detailed information about your approval with an annual and periodic review Our campus includes The David Hockney tool shops alongside our sports hall, boxing gym and gym. study at the beginning of the programme. This will include process Building, opened in 2014 and named Programme and Module Handbooks. Handbooks will be Appointing external examiners for all after famous Bradford College alumnus available on Moodle. programmes (or external verifiers for HNC/ and internationally acclaimed artist David Key information is published on our website for each HND programmes) to confirm that they Hockney. It has transformed the learner programme and includes fees information and National are of an equivalent standard to similar experience using new styles of learning which Student Survey results. You can also finddetailed programmes at other HE providers embrace cutting-edge technologies. programme specifications available on the website. Ensuring that your programme undergoes Our University Centre is based in our appropriate enhancement processes dedicated campuses at the stunning Lister Issuing you with a Certificate and a Diploma Building and our Advanced Technology Supplement (a detailed transcript of your Centre. A recent £400,000 investment has academic achievements) when we notify made this an outstanding environment for them that you have successfully completed degree-level studies, with subject-specific your programme. classrooms, networking and gaming facilities, practical spaces and buildings. Act as a point of appeal when the college’s complaints/appeals processes have been exhausted.

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Academic regulations There are two main classes of assessment: 2.03.02 Extenuating circumstances Detailed information on all academic formative and summative. It is the responsibility of all students to attend regulations can be found on the website at Formative assessment takes place during examinations and to submit work https://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/study/ the delivery of a module or unit. It is often for assessment by the set date. university-centre/he-regulations. informal and intended to provide feedback There may be times when, for reasons outside For programmes validated by: for both tutors and students. This form your control, you have not performed as well of assessment is not normally marked. as you could in your assessment or there may , please visit: https:// If a mark is given it is used to help the be extenuating/mitigating circumstances that www.bolton.ac.uk/about/governance/ students understand their strengths and prevent you from submitting a summative policies/student-policies/ weaknesses and does not directly influence assessment on time or attending an For programmes validated by: the final module mark. That is not to say examination. that formative assessment is not important. , please visit: Recognising where you are in the context of It is important that you discuss your situation https://www.tees.ac.uk/studenthandbook/ understanding the subject is vital to success. as soon as possible with an appropriate member of staff, such as your module leader Teesside University Student Regulations Summative assessment is marked and 2019-2020 or head of school, who will be able to provide contributes to the final module mark. It you with guidance on the most appropriate Pearson (BTEC Higher Nationals) visit: includes examinations, essays, a portfolio of course of action. This must take place before https://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/study/ work, laboratory reports etc. and is detailed the submission/examination date. university-centre/he-regulations within each module brief/module handbook. For more information on extenuating circumstances please refer to the academic 2.02 Attendance 2.03.01 Assignment submission regulations applicable to your validating body in Section 2.01. If you fail to engage with the Attendance Most assignments are submitted

Policy or do not meet the requirements of electronically via Turnitin on our virtual For programmes validated by the University the action plan agreed your contract with learning environment - Moodle. of Bolton please visit https://www.bolton. the College will be terminated and you will You are strongly advised to take a copy of ac.uk/about/governance/policies/student- be withdrawn from the course. Fees will be your assignment prior to submission so that policies/ to access Mitigating Circumstances due up to the withdrawal date and Student you can review it at a later date. Regulations and Procedures 2019-20. Finance England notified accordingly. If submitting via hard copy, please ensure For programmes validated by Teesside you obtain a receipt for your work when University please visit www.tees.ac.uk/ 2.03 Assessment information handing in. academicregulations. Assessment is key to learning. There is much An overview of the assessment submission There is also Guidance on Extenuating more to assessment that just giving you deadlines for each module is provided in the Circumstances on the Teesside University a mark for a piece of work. Well-designed Assessment Schedule, which can be found website. assessment helps both you and tutors in your Programme Specification, Module For programmes awarded by Pearson understand how well you are progressing Handbook or on your Moodle page. Education Ltd please visit https://www. and in what areas you may need to do a bradfordcollege.ac.uk/study/university- little better. centre/handbook/hb/assessment/ It may include written comments about your extenuating-circumst to access the Edexcel work, verbal comments from your tutors, mitigating circumstances guide discussions with peers, electronic discussion, emails, feedback grids and generic feedback.

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2.03.03 Plagiarism and academic You are strongly recommended to read the regulations. The following tips may help you to avoid academic Pearson BTEC HNC/HND – academic misconduct They provide a detailed explanation of academic misconduct: misconduct The college expects all of its students to act misconduct, the procedures that must be followed when Information on academic misconduct can be honestly when completing academic work, an academic misconduct offence is suspected and the Do found in Regulation 12 of the Bradford College possible penalties. and our policy on Plagiarism and Other • Familiarise yourself with the regulations and penalties Pearson BTEC HNC/HND Regulations: https:// Academic Misconduct Offences makes clear Academic misconduct is treated very seriously and that can be incurred. For professional programmes, a www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/study/university- what sort of behaviour relating to assessment is defined by Teesside University as any activity or single case of academic misconduct may result in you centre/he-regulations is unacceptable. It sets out rules about how attempted activity that gives an unfair advantage to one being discontinued from your course students are expected to behave when they or more students over their peers. do written and other forms of academic • Make sure that you know how to correctly 2.03.04 Academic Appeal Regulations To ensure that students are treated fairly and equitably, acknowledge other people’s work or opinions, and get assessment. Further information can be If you wish to appeal the decision of an academic misconduct is divided into the following three feedback from your tutor on whether or not you are found on Moodle. assessment board you may do so, but only under types: doing this correctly When a student writes a piece of academic specific grounds and after your results have been work such as an essay or a project they are Academic negligence: This is the least serious offence and • Take care when making notes from books or articles. ratified and published by an assessment board. expected to present information in an honest, covers first-time minor offences. It includes plagiarism Always keep a record of whether your notes are a This procedure cannot be used to challenge acceptable way, in accordance with the that is small in scale, not related to the work of other paraphrase of the source or a direct quotation, so that academic judgement or question marks/grades assessment brief, referenced using Harvard students, and which is considered to have resulted from you don’t inadvertently include quotes without proper awarded. conventions and verified as their own work. ignorance or carelessness. acknowledgement (this is a frequently cited reason students give when accused of academic misconduct) Academic malpractice: This covers extensive paraphrasing Detailed guidelines on referencing and 2.04 Receipt of results of material with no acknowledgement of the source, • Seek support from your module or personal tutor if citation can be found on Moodle, under Your transcript will be available to view on the Learning Resources/Study Skills. systematic failure to reference, submitting work that has you are experiencing difficulties in completing your already been submitted for another assignment, and work on time student portal 14 days after the assessment Where a case is proven the least serious subsequent cases of academic negligence. board has taken place. To access these results penalty a student can expect is that the Don’t please ensure you have registered to use the mark from their work stands but the record Academic cheating: This is the most serious offence and student portal. See Section 1.07. Advice will be • Cut and paste (or reproduce) chunks of material of academic misconduct is retained on covers plagiarism in dissertations/final year projects/ given on the student portal to support you in from electronic sources or books/articles (even if you file meaning any subsequent offence will taught doctorate modules, collusion with other students, accessing any help or advice you require once acknowledge the source, material not stated as being be treated more seriously. The harshest theft, commissioning/purchasing work, falsification of you have received your results. a direct quotation will make you vulnerable to an punishment is that you will be expelled from results/data, and all examination irregularities. accusation of academic misconduct) the college. If suspected of academic misconduct, you will be required to attend either an informal or formal meeting and if • Loan your work to other students (if it is then copied, Academic misconduct subsequently found guilty, you will receive a penalty, you may be accused of academic misconduct) the most serious of which can be exclusion from the • Borrow work from current or previous students University of Bolton – academic university. The processes and penalties are described in misconduct Appendix 2 of the regulations. If you are found guilty of • Submit the same work for different assessments Information on academic misconduct can be academic misconduct after the end of your course, any • Get someone else to do your work (essay-writing found in: https://www.bolton.ac.uk/about/ award that you have received may be withdrawn. This can websites don’t always keep their promises and have governance/policies/student-policies/ be done after you have graduated. been known to inform universities of students who Teesside University has an Exceptional Cases Procedure, have purchased work) Teesside University – academic which can be used when it is suspected that a piece of misconduct work submitted by a student is not their own work. You What follows is only a brief summary of could be interviewed to determine the authorship of work. Teesside University’s academic misconduct You are therefore strongly advised to retain materials used procedure and should be read in conjunction in developing work. with the Regulations Relating to Academic Misconduct (Taught Components and Programmes) available at: www.tees.ac.uk/ academicregulations

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2.05 External examiners University of Bolton External Examiner reports are 2.06 Studying additional credits 2.09 Withholding awards if students Students often ask questions about how we available for students to view. You will be registered primarily on one have an academic debt know that their degree is broadly of the same programme of study. If you wish to study Students who are not in good financial standard as degrees awarded for similar Teesside University External Examiner reports are additional modules outside your main standing may be subject to sanctions and, courses by other universities. In the UK we also available for students to view.: programme you must first obtain consent ultimately, have their studies terminated. have a system called external examining from the head of school or their nominated Such sanctions include being prevented from which is one of several ways that we Pearson (Edexcel) External Examiner reports are representative. using college resources and prevented from confirm that standards are met. An external available for students to view - prior to entering college buildings. Students whose examiner is generally an experienced lecturer September 2017 studies are terminated are not allowed from another University/Higher Education Pearson (Edexcel) External Examiner reports are 2.07 Transferring programmes to finish their programme, receive award Institution, who offers an independent view available for students to view If you think that you would prefer to study certification or attend their graduation as to whether the work of students on the - post September 2017 on a different programme you may request ceremony. The debt they owe to the college course is of the correct standard. The External an internal transfer. You should discuss your remains outstanding. Examiner does this by looking at a sample Your Programme Handbook will provide details of the transfer request with staff on your current The college may withhold the certificate of work (e.g. assignments, exam answers, external examiner for your programme. programme and staff on the programme you and prevent the student from attending the dissertations), discussing the work with are seeking to join. For further information, graduation ceremony for any student who your lecturers and normally attending the please refer to Section 8.3. has not paid their fees. A student who owes assessment boards to endorse results. They fees will also be ineligible to proceed from one then produce an annual report which stage or level of a programme to the next or highlights any good practice they have seen 2.08 Diploma supplements receive an academic award. and allows them to report any concerns they Diploma supplements (detailed transcripts may have. They also confirm in their Report of your academic achievements) provide that academic standards and achievement a description of the nature, level, context, 2.10 Progression from undergraduate to are comparable with the UK Higher Education content and status of the studies you have postgraduate study sector. The External Examiners’ reports are undertaken and successfully completed. made available to student representatives If you are studying for an undergraduate The diploma supplement is a recognised degree and decide that you would like via programme committees and are also document across Europe. It provides considered at relevant Exam Boards. to progress to study for a postgraduate international transparency and fair qualification the college will always welcome academic and professional recognition of UK your application. Please be aware that qualifications. It will enhance your academic progression to postgraduate study is not profile and employability in the UK, European automatic. It is conditional on the college and international job markets. offering you a place and on you achieving If you are a University of Bolton or Teesside the required grade for your undergraduate University student you will be able to print programme. off your transcript from the student portal. For more details about applying for We will tell you when you can do this through postgraduate study at the college contact your college email account. your programme leader or course tutor. Diploma supplements are attached to your University of Bolton Certificate or Teesside University Certificate. Notification of performance is attached to your BTEC Pearson Award Certificate.

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3. GRADUATION

We will commemorate graduation in a special way this In order to receive your award certificate you must register year via a virtual event/video that will be made available online for graduation, even if you are not going to attend. to students on the date when the physical ceremonies If you do want to attend the ceremony you must also hire were planned to take place (2nd December 2020). In your academic dress (gown, hood and cap) which you addition students will receive a commemorative booklet, can do using the links at www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/ their certificate and a message from our Executive and graduation. Corporation teams. More details will be shared with The graduation website has information on what you eligible students via email and the website will be need to do before, on the day and after your ceremony, updated regularly. including: For the latest information on graduation, please check www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/graduation for updates. • Graduation eligibility When things return to normal, online registration for • Schedule of ceremonies graduation will open in late-August for students confirmed • Gown hire and photography at the September examination boards. • Ordering guest tickets • Visitor visas • Travel and accommodation • Timings and procedures for your ceremony • Becoming a Bradford College Alumni

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Appeals Students who are studying on programmes validated by 4. STUDENT COMPLAINTS Students requesting consideration at the appeal stage are Teesside University may appeal to the Office for Student required to submit their request within 10 working days of Complaints, Appeals and Regulations (OSCAR) only when receiving the outcome letter from the formal stage. they have exhausted the college complaints process. Please do this through the following email address: A complaint refers to an act or omission on the part Informal concern A stage 3 appeal can only be invoked when the stage 2 [email protected] of the college that is considered to be unsatisfactory or appeal has been completed. No new complaints can be Concerns should be raised within 20 working days of deficient by an individual student or group of students. introduced at stage 3. Students may appeal to the Office of the Independent its last occurrence. However, it is recognised that the Adjudicator (OIA) if they have exhausted the college nature of such concerns can vary widely and they can The grounds for the appeal are: The complaints procedure applies to: appeals or complaints procedure. For further information be accepted up to one calendar month after the last on this process and how to contact the OIA, please visit: • The emergence of new and relevant evidence • Standards of service by the college and/or its staff occurrence. that was not available to the original process of http://oiahe.org.uk/making-a-complaint-to-the-oia/

• Failure to provide a service by the college and/ consideration for good or reasonable cause. how-to-make-a-complaint.aspx or its staff. Formal stage • There was an irregularity in the original process, which Students wishing to invoke the formal procedure are has materially disadvantaged the student. required to lodge their complaint within 20 working days The procedure does not apply to: of the end of the last occurrence if the formal stage is • Evidence is available to show that the outcome invoked directly. Alternatively, the complaint should be reached at an earlier stage was manifestly • Academic appeals submitted 20 working days from the end of the attempt unreasonable. In this context, unreasonable shall • Findings of fitness for professional practice hearings to resolve the concern informally. be taken to mean perverse, i.e. the outcome was not a possible conclusion that a similar process of • Complaints against other students consideration might have reached. Advice and guidance Details of how to make a complaint can be found Students who wish to pursue a complaint through this on our website along with the Complaints Policy and procedure are advised to seek support from the Students’ Procedures. Union by emailing [email protected] with details or by speaking to the student advisor in the Students who are studying on programmes validated Students’ Union office on the ground floor of the David by the University of Bolton may appeal to the Head Hockney Building. of Quality only when they have exhausted the college complaints process. The University of Bolton Student Complaints Procedure can be found at: https://www. Timescales for making complaints bolton.ac.uk/about/governance/policies/student- are based on the understanding that complaints should policies/ be made as soon as possible. Raising a complaint in the first instance as a concern will not prevent a formal complaint being rejected on the basis of time elapsed. There is considerable flexibility for informal concerns. Under the formal process timescales are strictly defined and consideration of the matter may be refused if they are not adhered to.

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5.04 The National Student Survey (NSS) How do I take part? 5. STUDENT FEEDBACK Ensure that you have not opted out of taking What is it? part in surveys (at the point of registration). • Annual survey of final year undergraduates Ipsos MORI will send you an email inviting 5.01 Student voice Feedback and comments are collated across the UK you to take part in the survey during January The college is committed to giving students by the Quality team who then work with • The NSS runs from January to April of your final year if you are eligible. as many opportunities as possible to Schools to make any necessary changes. As every year You will be able to complete the survey a result of student feedback we have made influence their student experience and the • Quick and easy to complete at http://www.thestudentsurvey.com/ way the college works. Your class will elect at improvements that have enhanced the between January and April. least one student representative from your reputation of the college and underlined the • Commissioned by the Office for Students group who will listen to your feedback about value that we place on our students. (OfS) on behalf of the UK funding and There are a few exceptions in which some how the programme is going and work with regulatory bodies students who may not be in their final year are eligible to complete the NSS or the college and Students’ Union to make your • Fully supported by the National Union of 5.03 Focus groups may take it again if they have already programme the best it can be. Students In addition to student experience surveys, completed it in a previous year. Please email In addition to becoming a programme or focus groups enable students to voice their • The survey is carried out independently by [email protected] in January if school/department representative there opinions and provide feedback on teaching Ipsos MORI to ensure that all responses are you would like them to check your eligibility. are positions available on all key college and learning, as well as the overall college confidential committees. These positions offer students For any other queries, including to find out environment and facilities. a chance to take part in and shape decision- • Responses to the survey are anonymous how the data will be used or to ask about changing your responses to the survey if you making across the college, while also Again, all student comments are anonymous. • It could be worth your while - some gaining a variety of new skills. Election to The feedback is normally given to the relevant change your mind after you complete it, previous prizes have included Samsung contact Ipsos Mori via the Student Survey these committees is arranged through the head of school and programme team, who Tablets and vouchers Students’ Union representative structures and will address any issues as appropriate. website before the end of April 2021. training will be provided. If you would like to request a focus group, How are the results used? please contact the Quality Team on NSS results are published at https://www. 01274 088358 or by email at hequality@ 5.02 Student experience surveys officeforstudents.org.uk/advice-and- bradfordcollege.ac.uk Student experience surveys are distributed guidance/student-information-and- to help twice a year, post induction and end of stage. data/discover-uni-and-unistats/ prospective students make informed decisions These surveys have been designed for you to on where and what to study. provide us with feedback on: Bradford College is provided with anonymised • Your teaching and learning experience data to help us identify both where we • Organisation and management of your are doing well and where there is room programme for improvement. This helps us improve the student learning experience for future • The college overall generations of students. Surveys are anonymous so you are encouraged to be as open as possible. This helps us to focus on areas that concern you most and where improvements are needed.

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6.02 Student Societies, Sports, Healthy Living and Volunteering 7. SERVICES AND FACILITIES The Students’ Union can refer students who wish to volunteer to the city’s volunteer bureau through our relationship with them. 7.01 Governance and regulatory 7.03 Management Information Systems We are keen to support students who wish to frameworks and student records form and lead student societies. Societies can be based around shared interests, hobbies, This area provides professional guidance and This team provides curriculum and student 6. Students’ Union something that will benefit your education, support for: data for all Higher Education programmes Every student at Bradford College is enrolled improve your health and fitness by creating under the University of Bolton, Teesside • Academic regulations as a member of Bradford College Students’ or joining a sports or fitness club. Clubs and University and Pearson regulations. Union at no charge. The Students’ Union societies can book spaces in College for their • Committees and boards can help with a wide range of things. From In addition, the team is responsible for, activities and can access a budget from the • Breach of assessment (academic In addition, the team is responsible for advice and support, activities and clubs, Students’ Union to help them out. volunteering and opportunities to give misconduct) timetabling, exams, Student Portal and the Destination of Leavers Survey (DLHE), which students a voice both in college and in wider • Appeals society. is a requirement for all Higher Education 6.03 Student Discounts • Complaints Institutions. The Students’ Union is led by elected From £14.99 a year, you can purchase a Ask them about: students, who serve the student membership TOTUM card, powered by NUS, giving you • Mitigating circumstances and decide on key priorities and campaigns access to thousands of offers and savings • Extensions • Examinations each year. of 5% to 45% on a range of products and services. • Awards • Exam timetabling You can purchase a TOTUM card from the • Transcripts • Student and academic data 6.01 Representation Students’ Union office or online viahttps:// The student representatives and officers are • Data verification cards.totum.com/join/choose-bundle chosen by you each year to speak to your best 7.02 Student Admissions • Data returns interests at formal meetings and other events You can opt out of Union membership if you The Student Admissions Team covers • Higher Education in Further Education across college. want, but Students’ Union activities and your student journey from initial enquiry. services are open to all students regardless of Survey (HEIFES) Every programme of study at College has at Our officers and assistants are aligned to membership. • (DfE) least one programme representative (rep) curriculum areas to ensure that the student to collate the views from students and share experience is as efficient, professional and • HE Student Portal them formally and informally to resolve supportive as possible. Ask them about: 6.04 Contacting Bradford College concerns or identify where college and staff Students’ Union • Programme details and entry requirements have been fantastic and surpass expectations. Contact details: Participation in such processes enable The Students’ Union office is located on the • Recognition of prior learning (RPEL) students to shape decision-making across the ground floor of the David Hockney Building at Governance and regulatory frameworks Bradford College, Bradford BD7 1AY. • Registration college, while also gaining a variety of new Awards Officers:[email protected] skills. Skills and other training is offered. The office is open Monday to Friday • Assessments Appeals: [email protected] Students’ Union officers volunteer alongside between 10am and 4pm. We’re online at their studies or receive a salary to take a year www.BCSU.me, by phone at 01274 088007 Complaints: [email protected] or by email. General enquiries: out and work full-time. Officers lead activities Head of Student Services: Graham Bailey and campaigns based on agreed priorities [email protected] and needs of students. You can get in contact Head of MIS and Student Records: Rob Brown with them directly or influence their work Head of Student Recruitment: Anthony Smith through the Student Parliament (details on our www.bradfordcollegesu.co.uk).

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7.04 Quality Department 7.05 Student Services 7.06 Accommodation Homestay Accommodation The Quality Department is the operational Student Services is based on the ground floor A range of comfortable and affordable Gain an insight into home life in Bradford by driver of quality assurance and enhancement of the David Hockney Building. It offers a accommodation is available that provides a choosing Homestay. This is a good option if activity in the college. centralised location for delivery of a range secure and supportive environment and is an you want to improve your English language of support services and information, advice ideal base for students who are leaving home skills or want the security of living with a host Its core responsibility is the assurance of the and guidance for Bradford College students. for the first time or who are new to Bradford. family. college’s compliance with the UK HE Quality These services are delivered both by college Standards and the regulatory requirements Whether you choose Halls or Homestay the staff and in some instances by partner of its validating partners. It balances this same high standard of facilities and support Private Accommodation organisations. Student Services staff will with its front-facing activity, i.e. working with are available to you. There are many properties available with also direct you to additional services, both academic departments and students to private landlords in Bradford. Staff in the internally and externally, where appropriate. The Student Accommodation Service is assure and enhance the student experience Accommodation Service will be able to advise Services offered include: administered by Unipol, a not-for-profit and support academic innovation. you of these. housing charity, who are knowledgeable It does this through the following actions: • Careers guidance about the different types of accommodation Why choose college accommodation? • Access to range of enrichment activities available in Bradford. and clubs including football, cricket, boxing If you choose Halls or Homestay you will • The development and management of the You can contact them via the links below: benefit from a range of facilities Quality Cycle – including planning, review and badminton Email: accommodationservices@ and services: and continuous improvement activity • Welfare support bradfordcollege.ac.uk points Support and guidance will be available from • Counselling https://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/ Unipol staff • Providing a point of knowledge and advice student-services/accommodation regarding the regulatory framework and • Student finance (seeSection 7.12 and Affordable rents and low deposits Section 8 for HE) its impact on academic delivery and Payments linked to student income dates development • The Student Union Welfare Advice Service Who is eligible for accommodation? Great locations within easy walking distance • The maintenance and provision of • Accommodation advice (UNIPOL adviser) of College or good transport links definitive course documentation in Any full-time HE or A level Bradford College collaboration with validating partners student may apply for accommodation. It All accommodation recommended by the is customary for students who are under team is checked by Unipol and meets all • External examiners 18 when they start their course to stay in government standards & recommendations • The engagement of students in quality Homestay accommodation. Students aged assurance and enhancement over 18 may apply for a place in Halls of Residence or Homestay. • Seeking opportunities to embed quality assurance into delivery practice – looking to reduce paperwork and bureaucracy About our accommodation There are three types of accommodation • Supporting the college’s mission and available depending on your needs and strategic aims – ensuring that the budget. monitoring of progress towards this plan is embedded in college processes and review. Halls of Residence • Student Finance An en-suite room in Halls in a shared flat with other students, you will live in a supportive and vibrant community with staff available onsite.

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7.07 Alumni Association You can also visit our alumni pages on our 7.09 Catering services There are a range of cafes around College, Alumni: plural for a former student of a website here: https://www.bradfordcollege. Please note in 2020/21 due to the including Costa and Starbucks. Their opening particular college, or university. ac.uk/join-bradford-college-alumni/ coronavirus pandemic these services times are listed below. may not be running. Alumnus: former male student and Alumna: • The Kitchen (DHB, ground floor): 8am - former female student. 7.08 Careers Service The student-run Grove Restaurant offers 2.30pm, Monday to Friday (opening hours gourmet dining at student prices. Menus may vary during holidays). At Bradford College our network of supporters • Bradford College Careers Service provides cater for a variety of tastes and are rotated and former students, staff and Honorary • Trinity Green cafeteria: 8am - 3pm (2.30pm the support and guidance you need with to reflect seasonal produce. Light and healthy Fellows is growing all the time and is on Fridays) every stage of your learning journey. Our options are also available. represented by the Bradford College Alumni team of fully qualified professional careers • Cafe (Lister Building): 8.30am - 3pm group. The group celebrates the successes advisers offer both one-to-one support The Grove Restaurant is open Tuesday to and achievements of those who have passed and group workshops covering all of the Friday for lunches from 12noon to 2pm (last • Jo Cox Cafe (DHB, fourth floor): 8.30am - through our doors in more than 180 years of following and more: orders 1.15pm) and Thursday evenings for 7pm (2.30pm on Fridays) providing quality education, documenting the gourmet and theme dinners. And for students studying in the Advanced past, showing the diversity of experience and • Researching and choosing a career path Although you don’t need to make a Technology Centre, food and drinks can be endeavour, and sharing the latest news. • Planning the next stage of your studies reservation for lunches, bookings are purchased from the College’s tuc tuc located Many of our alumni and friends stay in touch • Identifying opportunities to enhance your recommended and essential for our popular on the ground floor near reception. with the college by: career progression while you study gourmet dining on Thursday evenings. The Grove Restaurant is open during term • Sharing news via our social media channels • Volunteering 7.10 Faith and belief time only. It can be contacted on 01274 Bradford College is a secular institution, but • Volunteering in the College • Looking for part time work 088520 or alternatively email: hospitality@ we have strong connections with a wide bradfordcollege.ac.uk • Giving talks and demonstrations to variety of faiths and denominations within Job search skills like CV writing, job students Grove Café Bar is situated within the Grove the local community. applications and covering letters We also Restaurant – It is run by catering and • Attending exhibitions and events Bradford College has a variety of arrange a variety of exciting events and hospitality students and sells barista coffees accommodation set aside for quiet reflection, • Joining programmes and postgraduate activities across the academic year, including and hot drinks. A selection of in house made meditation or prayer. These facilities are studies careers fairs, recruitment events and visiting sandwiches and cakes will be available speakers. called Unity Spaces as they are used by all of • Supporting our work Tuesday – Friday. The Grove Café Bar will be the college community at various times. We Visit us at Student Services on the Ground open from 9.30am – 3.30pm. • Employing students and offering work have several Unity Spaces across the college Floor, David Hockney Building experience/apprenticeship opportunities The College offers a number of other eateries for use by staff, students and visitors of any Email: [email protected] with food to eat in or take away. Whether faith or none. The college is always interested in hearing you’re in the mood for a freshly made The college has a large Islamic population alumni news, requests and ideas that will help Website: https://www.bradfordcollege. sandwich, tasty hot snack, cakes or pastries and for this reason at some sites we offer it continue to develop the alumni network. ac.uk/help/knowledge-base/careers- to go with your hot or cold beverage, there is advice/ Wudu and Istinjah facilities along with the All former students and staff are welcomed, something for you. option of gender segregated prayer space. from new graduates to those who attended Please also note that on Friday afternoons all the college several decades ago. of the Unity Spaces become very busy as they Please follow us on twitter, Instagram and are used by Muslim staff and students for Facebook via @BradfordCollege to keep up Jummah prayer. to date with news and events and connect Website: https://www.bradfordcollege. with us on LinkedIn. ac.uk/student-services/student-support/ multifaith

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7.11 Student Health Service Initial appointments for counselling can be For information please visit us in the Contacting the Safeguarding Bradford Student Health Service is a made through the One Stop Shop in the David Hockney Building on floor 3, or email: & Wellbeing team David Hockney Building, or you can book an [email protected]. dedicated NHS GP service specialising in The Safeguarding & Wellbeing team are appointment on 01274 235750 / 07749 student health. It provides confidential and You can also find out more on our website at: located in the David Hockney Building, 820070 (text) or by email at counselling@ comprehensive health care with access to www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/student- floor 1, room 9. bradford.ac.uk. specialist facilities. Students who live in the services/student-support/learning-support You can visit them in person Monday to practice area can register with one of the Further details and self-help resources appear Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am doctors and make full use of the service. on the Counselling Service website: to 4.30pm. Consultations and treatments are strictly www.bradford.ac.uk/counselling 7.14 Safeguarding & Wellbeing confidential. Nothing is disclosed without your Bradford College prides itself on being a safe, If you’re concerned that another student permission. motivated and enjoyable place to study. For is being harmed or abused, you can call on most of our students their learning journey, 01274 088 999 or email safeguarding@ The Bradford Student Health Service can 7.13 SEND and Additional Learning whilst being challenging and regarding, is bradfordcollege.ac.uk. We ask that you do be contacted on: 01274 371380. To find Support event free, but we do recognise that for some not send sensitive personal data to us via out more, visit the website at: http://www. SEND and Additional Learning Support of our students this isn’t always the case and email. bradfordstudenthealth.co.uk/ oversee the learning support needs of they may experience difficulties and upset Alternatively, there is an on-call number students with disabilities/learning difficulties during their time with us. which is available 8.30am to 6pm Monday in college, irrespective of their programme 7.12 Counselling Service If you are worried about yourself or another to Friday if there’s no-one in the office and of study. We provide support and guidance you urgently need to speak to someone. Call Our Counselling Service is run in partnership person being affected by: for students while developing close links with 07872 052703. with Bradford University. It is free to programme tutors. This is to ensure that • a crime Bradford College students and is friendly and the support we put in place is appropriate Out of hours, the Safeguarding telephone supportive. to a student’s individual needs and the • abuse at home, in your community or number redirects to College Security who can requirements of the programme. College also offer help if you need it. What is counselling? We can provide the following support: • bullying Counselling offers an opportunity to talk • harassment 7.15 Safety online confidentially and in private about any • A confidential interview for students who emotional problems causing you concern. The indicate that they may need some support • anxiety or depression Safety online is something we all need to be aware of. Identity theft, phishing, and aim is to help you understand your situation • An assessment service to identify the • self-harm more clearly so that you can find a way bullying are just some of the potential risks, individual support needs of students with • discrimination but there are other risks. forward. Counsellors will not advise you or tell disabilities you what to do. • homelessness New ways of sharing personal photos, videos • Short-term loans of assistive technology, and other data are emerging all the time. The Some of the issues that counselling may help pending an award of the Disabled you with: popularity of social networking websites and Students’ Allowance (DSA) We advise that you talk to our Safeguarding other new media has caused many experts to • Relationship and family problems • Advice to tutors on adjustments needed team, or any member of staff that you trust. be concerned that some students disclose too You will be listened to, and we can offer much information about themselves. • Eating disorders • Up-to-date advice on access to buildings support. So - think carefully about the information • Sexual abuse • Regular reviews of support to ensure we you share, and respect other people’s right • Stress, anxiety, depression and mood continue to match the students’ needs to privacy. Your online behaviour is essentially swings • Provide advice to Higher Education public, however confident you are that it’s • Panic attacks students (or prospective Higher Education either private or deleted. students) on accessing the Disabled • Bereavement and loss Students Allowance • Pregnancy and termination

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And remember - your computer, your The college HE Student Finance Team 7.17 Studying abroad – Erasmus+ • International mobility – we now live in an phone, your tablet are your responsibility. administers a range of funds to support Mobility internationally mobile world. What better Take care of your personal details, keep your students facing financial difficulties. time to prepare for this than as a student? computer and mobile devices secure and your Study towards your degree overseas The Student Union Welfare Adviser and • Life skills – enhance your personal identity safe. College Welfare Adviser can all be accessed Erasmus+ provides an exciting opportunity for development, increase your employability, Our advice for staying safe online is: through the One Stop Shop in the David students in higher education to study abroad improve your confidence and enjoy your life Hockney Building. The HE Student Finance in Europe for three to 12 months (per study in different ways. • Keep your personal information safe Team are based at C22 Lister Building. cycle) as part of their degree. You can take part in study mobility at any time during your • Have the time of your life – studying for • Never share your passwords with anyone (Please note that the Bradford College HE degree, except during the first year, although your degree is all about new experiences • Remember that not everyone online is who Student Finance Team is a separate entity it will depend on the structure of your degree and making the most of the opportunities they say they are from Student Finance England). The support and the arrangements the College has with its open to you. Make sure to take a camera that may be available to you depends on your partners. and enjoy! • Never agree to meet up with anyone you age and the programme you are enrolled on. have met online The benefits of studying overseas For further information please see attached Additionally, support is available by link: https://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/ • Never open emails from people you don’t contacting HE Student Finance for further • Get ahead in the job market – approach study/international/erasmus know information on programme fees and funding work issues from another cultural • Check your Privacy Settings support. Tel: 01274 088642 or email perspective and improve your CV. [email protected] • Think carefully before uploading pictures • A different and new outlook – study your Please refer to Section 8 for further subject in a different context. You will find For more good advice: information. this challenging and highly rewarding. • Visit Get Safe Online: http://www. • Funding - most students participating in a getsafeonline.org/ European exchange will be eligible for an Erasmus+ grant towards travel and the cost • The National Union of Students Student of living abroad and there are no fees to Survival Guide pay at the institution that you are studying • The Suzie Lamplugh Trust Personal safety at. If you study abroad for a whole year, in general including tips on internet safety you will receive a large contribution towards your UK tuition fees for the year that you are away that will save you thousands of 7.16 Student Finance pounds. There is a range of advice and support • An international network of friends – in financial matters available to you as a many of the people you meet will remain student: your friends for the rest of your life, at home and abroad. Social media and modern • The Students’ Union Welfare Adviser technology mean that you always stay in can help with personal benefit advice, touch with your existing network of family debt advice, help with student finance, and friends. budgeting tips, student council tax. • The College Welfare Adviser can help with applications for funding, budgeting advice, student finance advice and will direct you appropriately.

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7.18 Library Services Electronic resources Printing services There is a range of general use (laptops and Discover more than just books. The Library As a student at Bradford College you Printers are found in every college building tablets) and specialist media, audio-visual supports learning and research by providing have access to a wide range of electronic and are distributed on every floor. The and computing equipment for students to a wide range of services for all students on resources, from databases which can help you majority of these are colour printers. Printing borrow. The team can advise you on the floor 2 of the David Hockney Building, and at find information relating to your assignment is free of charge, however it is subject to a fair most appropriate equipment and production our term-time library at Trinity Green. We also or research, to the full text of books online usage cap. methods for your work or project. They also offer a ‘Library where you learn’ service which via our Library Catalogue and our study skills offer general instruction or demonstration Information about changing printer settings can be accessed 24/7 by all students across package Skills4Study Campus. Our Electronic in the use of the equipment for people who such as page layout or printing in colour/ all sites as well as off campus. Resources are available on and off campus. haven’t borrowed items before. For specialist black and white can all be found online on the To access them all you need to do is use your equipment more in-depth instruction is For more information on the services college Student Portal page. College IT username and password: www. offered on a one-to-one basis. and facilities available, visit www. bradfordcollege.ac.uk/student-services/ If you need help with printing, ask a member bradfordcollege.ac.uk/student-services/ In addition to equipment services, on-site electronic-resources of college staff for help or email itservices@ library-services or pop by the library services facilities include a three camera television bradfordcollege.ac.uk. desk in the David Hockney Building, floor 2. studio, a multimedia room and six video Further help editing workstations using Final Cut Pro Virtual Learning Environment software on iMacs. Your tutors will ensure the Library opening hours (term time) The library provides a range of factsheets, guides and videos to help you throughout facilities are available to use for class-based your time at college. Find these in the library Moodle is Bradford College’s Virtual study when required. Equipment and facilities David Hockney Building Library: or on our Library Help Guides at https:// Learning Environment (VLE). should be booked online via our booking Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 7pm, library.bradfordcollege.ac.uk All students and academic staff have access system. Booking in advance is recommended and Friday, 8.30am to 5pm to Moodle using their college IT username to ensure the equipment you need is For further help with finding resources relating and password. Moodle is available on and available. to your programme please contact the library Trinity Green Library: off-campus. You can connect to it whenever staff at the Library Services Desk or email A web-based video library system operates Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm it suits you and through any device that is [email protected]. called eStream, which can stream live and Library opening times may occasionally vary, attached to the Internet. Through Moodle archived video, audio files and photos to any but you can check for any changes on the you can access material and resources that PC, Mac or mobile device connected to the have been selected by your tutors to support Bradford College website: https://library. 7.19 IT Account intranet and internet. bradfordcollege.ac.uk. your studies. It can also be a place to keep in You will need your College student ID number touch with your fellow students and teaching Pop along to the Technology & Media Services to set up your own password and use the Desk on floor 2 of the David Hockney Building Using the library staff through the use of discussion forums equipment. and instant messaging: https://moodle. or email them: media@bradfordcollege. ac.uk. Borrower number and Personal You can access the Internet, Microsoft bradfordcollege.ac.uk/ Identification Number (PIN) Office and other applications, and print your For assistance with Moodle, email moodle@ Your College ID card is your library card and documents. You will also have access to your bradfordcollege.ac.uk. your borrower number is printed on the front Microsoft for Education account, where you can access your College email and save your of your ID card. Your PIN number is your year Technology and Media Services work. of birth and you will need this to access your Located on floor 2 of the David Hockney library account and reserve books using the Links to most of these resources can be found Building, Technology and Media Services is online library catalogue. You will also require on the college Student Portal page (not to a learner-focused team with specialist your PIN to use the self-issue machines. be confused with the HE Student Portal). knowledge, skills and experience. It supports the development and delivery of services in media technology and production for teaching, learning and research.

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7.20 Parking From boxing to badminton, cooking to 7. 24 Personal support contact information The map below highlights some of the cricket, we really do have something for areas around Bradford where car parking is everyone! We also work with local charities Topic Location Telephone Web site (*) Email address available. For further information visit https:// and organisations to provide volunteering www.bradford.gov.uk/transport-and- opportunities which not only benefit you but Student Bradford Student 01274 371380 www. bradfordstudenthealthservice travel/parking/car-parks-in-bradford/ also your local community too. By taking part Health Health Service bradfordstudenthealth. @bradford.nhs.uk in the enrichment opportunities that we have Laisteridge Lane co.uk (including on offer you will be able to develop new skills, Bradford BD5 0HR Counselling) 7.21 Sport and well-being meet new people and have fun along Whether you are with us to study sports or the way! HE Student C22 Lister Building 01274 088642 Money To Help You Study hestudentfinance@ any other subject you can get involved in the To find out more contact activities@ Finance bradfordcollege.ac.uk many activities on offer at the college and bradfordcollege.ac.uk where a member of use our Trinity Green fitness facilities. the friendly team will discuss your interest and current opportunities available. Disability Disability Services 01274 088344 https://www. als@ There are activities for beginners and all Services and & Learning bradfordcollege.ac.uk/ bradfordcollege.ac.uk other levels of ability and our coaches and Learning Support, Floor 3, student-services/student- facilities will help skilled sports people make Support David Hockney support real progress. 7.23 Bradford College Plus Award Scheme Building Trinity Green is our £20 million building for Bradford College Plus can help maximise sports, engineering, construction and other your chances of getting a job after studying Multi-faith See website for http://www. guidance@ subjects. by allowing you to gain valuable experience Matters prayer rooms bradfordcollege.ac.uk/ bradfordcollege.ac.uk Among the many sports and activities which demonstrates the attitudes and skills student-services/student- available are: football, badminton, boxing, employers are looking for. support/multifaith dance, cricket, netball, rugby, martial arts, The scheme will ensure Bradford College Sport and Trinity Green http://www. [email protected] basketball, general fitness and exercise. We students leave college with more than just also have programmes to help people with Recreation Sports and Fitness bradfordcollege.ac.uk/ qualifications; it will help you prepare for Facility about/fantastic-facilities/ disabilities to be active and enjoy sport. continuing education, employment, life tg-sports-fitness and citizenship. Focus Groups Quality hequality@ 7.22 Enrichment What additional activities outside the classroom do you take part in? Are you part Department, bradfordcollege.ac.uk Here at Bradford College we want all of our of a club or society? Have you taken part in D19, Lister Building students to make the most of their time here any Diversity+ workshops, Students’ Union Safeguarding Safeguarding and On call phone https://www. safeguarding@ and get involved in as many opportunities organised enrichment or any volunteering?! Wellbeing Officer service bradfordcollege.ac.uk/ bradfordcollege.ac.uk as possible. All of these things could qualify you for a 07872 052703 student-services/student- We offer a wide range of FREE activities, so bronze, silver or gold Bradford College Plus + or 01274 support/stay-safe whether you already have an interest you’d award. 088999 like to develop or you want to try something Monday-Friday new, then be sure to check out the latest 8.30am – 6pm enrichment timetable. Library The David Hockney 01274 088257 http://www. askalibrarian@bradfordcollege. Building bradfordcollege.ac.uk/ ac.uk student-services/library- services

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UK & EU part-time students 2020/21 8.02 Paying tuition fees 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION If you are studying on a part-time programme that leads At registration you will be asked to sign to an HNC, HND, foundation degree or bachelor’s degree, a Financial Declaration. Please read this you can apply to Student Finance England for a tuition document carefully and sign and date both fee loan to cover the cost of your programme fee. See the college copy and the student copy of the 8.01 Tuition fees You will not be asked to pay these fees up front as you www.gov.uk/studentfinance. Some part time courses document. should be eligible for loans to cover the tuition fees and Bradford College is committed to delivering also attract a maintenance loan, more information can assist with living expenses from Student Finance England. You should retain the student copy for your quality degrees for affordable fees. We work be found at https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/ However, please ensure that you have made your records; this forms part of your contract hard to cut the cost and not the corners parttime-students on our undergraduate, postgraduate and application and secured funding for your programme prior with the college and confirms the amount professional programmes. Our tuition fees for to registration. The Student Finance England application All undergraduate part-time programmes are currently of tuition fee you will be charged for that the 2020-2021 academic years are detailed system is open for 2020/21 applicants now at https:// charged at £875 per 20 credits. Programme fees therefore academic year based on the course you are below. www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance vary between £2,625 (for 60 credit courses) and £3,500 registered on. (for 80 credit courses). If funding is not secured you will need to arrange Should your registration details be amended, alternative payment. Part-time postgraduate programmes are charged £1920 for example a change in the number of per 60 credits. These fees are correct as of February 2020. modules on a part-time course or a course transfer and your tuition fees are affected, For more information on part-time tuition fees, please you will be asked to sign a new Financial call 01274 088642 / 01274 088502. Declaration to confirm the changes. Financing your study (UK & EU students only) If you have a query relating to your tuition fee UK and EU full-time students starting in 2020/21 For further information on funding your tuition fees and or making payment then please raise this at registration or contact hestudentfinance@ Course 2020/21 annual tuition fee Notes study, visit Student Finance England and Money To Help You Study. bradfordcollege.ac.uk or 01274 088642 as MA or MSc £5,750 MA Visual Arts £4,500 soon as possible after registration. You can also contact our HE Student Finance Team £1,920 per 60 credits Masters in Education £5,750 on 01274 088642 or email hestudentfinance@ As the student you are personally liable for bradfordcollege.ac.uk the full tuition fee upon registration, other PGCE £9,000 than the extent that the Student Loans Undergraduate degree £8,750 Company or other recognised sponsor might pay the fee. It is your responsibility to Foundation degree £7,750 FdSc Ophthalmic Dispensing £7,950 ensure that full payment is received for your (from 17/18 academic year) programme, even if it is being met by a third party. Higher National Diploma HND courses in Arts and Creative (HND) and Higher National Industries £7,750 Where possible a payment method needs to £7,750 Certificate (HNC) be agreed at registration – see options below. £600 per 15 credits If you are not being funded by Student Loans Full-time Company or your employer you can pay by Part-time credit or debit card at registration or if you are a home or EU student and wish to pay by Part-time undergraduate and £875 per 20 credits direct debit you will be asked to provide your Foundation degree bank details.

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Payment options – home & EU students: Paying in person at college 8.03 Transfers, suspensions and If you decide you do want to leave, these Cashiers will accept the following payment methods: withdrawals: financial implications discussions will ensure that you have made Student Finance England is paying my fees Everyone at the college wants you to enjoy an informed decision. If you decide to leave Cash, debit cards and credit cards. • At enrolment, you will be asked to show that you your time here and to succeed in your you must formally notify the college of your have an approved application with Student Finance At the time of payment, please quote your student ID programme and we will support you in decision. Please contact HE Student Finance England. This can be done via your mobile devise or number from your college badge. Payment can be made achieving this. to obtain the relevant withdrawal form. by printing off the ‘University or College Payment at the Cash Office located in the David Hockney Building, Withdrawal will be deemed to be effective Due to personal or academic issues you Advice’ page of your award notification. Road, Bradford. from the date that this completed form is may think about changing programmes, received. Please note that non-attendance • The college will then automatically release any The Cash Office opening hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm and suspending your studies or withdrawing from does not constitute withdrawal – you must payments due to you and the college. If there is a Fri 9-3.45pm (please note the office is closed for lunch your programme. There can be financial complete a withdrawal form for your student problem with your Student Finance England account between 1pm and 2pm). implications involved with such changes to account to be updated. If a withdrawal form and you are required to take action to resolve the study, for example liability for tuition fees, By internet is not received from you, your account will issue then a member of the HE Student Finance team repaying student funding, funding while remain active until the end of the academic will contact you. Use your credit or debit card at www.epay. taking time out, and/or the impact on funding year and the appropriate tuition fee will be bradfordcollege.ac.uk. Please quote your student ID for future studies. charged. You must remember that withdrawal My employer is paying my fees number from your college badge. Remember that you do not have an does not end all your obligations to us as a If your employer is paying for your course you will need student (such as your liability to pay tuition By telephone automatic right to transfer courses; section to provide a confirmation letter from them on company 2.07 of this Student Handbook introduces fees or accommodation costs). You can make credit or debit card payments by phoning letterhead. This letter needs to state your name, the the internal transfer process. There may also our ‘Finance Office’. To use this service please call 01274 If you are a home or European Union (EU) programme and the amount they are prepared to fund, be funding implications if you transfer. Before together with details of where the invoice should be sent 088607 during office hours. student and withdraw within the first two taking any course of action it is in your best weeks of the published start date of your to and any purchase order number, if required. Email to interests to contact a student HE Student [email protected] or bring to By BACS programme, or do not start your programme Finance about the financial implications. following registration, you will not be charged registration. Please quote your student ID number from your college any tuition fees by the college. The college badge as your payment reference. If you are thinking about suspending your I am paying the fees myself – methods of payments studies or withdrawing from your course you will not accept any payment made by the Bradford College bank details are as follows: Student Loans Company on your behalf. Any Please note that non-payment of tuition fees may result must talk to an adviser from the HE Student tuition fees already paid to the college will be in you being withdrawn from your course. Sort Code: 30-91-12 Finance team about the financial implications of your decision and a member of staff from refunded to you. You must have notified the The College’s method of payment if you are self-funding Account No: 00651606 your School about the academic options college correctly of your withdrawal from the your course is by mandatory direct debit. This will consist available to you. If you are worrying about programme, as detailed above. of 8 monthly instalments where the first payment will Direct debit continuing your programme, we want you to The college’s Tuition Fee Policy sets out equate to 25% of the course fee. Complete and return a You may be able to pay in instalments over 8 months. be able to talk through the difficulties you are in more detail our policy on tuition fees, direct debit mandate available at registration or on the The first payment will equate to 25% of the course fee. experiencing. We would like to explore with other charges and fines, and what happens ‘My Finance’ tab of the Student Portal. Send it to: Complete and return a direct debit mandate available you what might make a difference and help if you withdraw. They are available from HE [email protected] at registration or on the ‘My Finance’ tab of the Student you to carry on. Student Finance at hestudentfinance@ In exceptional circumstances we will look at an instalment Portal. Send it to hestudentfinance@bradfordcollege. bradfordcollege.ac.uk plan outside the mandatory direct debit, please contact ac.uk the HE Student Finance team to discuss this further on 01274 088642.

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8.04 Council tax and full-time students Full-time UK undergraduate students Home students starting in September 2020 PGCE bursary Certain kinds of properties are exempt from You can apply for a tuition fee loan to pay the fees and Students from Bradford College who have progressed Students may be eligible for a tax-free bursary. The the council tax collected by local councils to for support to help with your living costs. Students who onto a college HE programme without a gap in study college will contact students prior to the start of the pay for their services. This includes student ordinarily live in England can apply to Student Finance will receive £500. Please check out the Loyalty Bursary programme to give more information about the bursaries. halls of residence and dwellings occupied only England for fee and living cost funding: scheme for further information The value of the bursary depends on the subject being by full-time students. If you live in college www.gov.uk/studentfinance All eligible students will be contacted by the HE Student studied and the student’s degree classification and the halls or college-managed housing, or if all Students who ordinarily live in Scotland can apply to the Finance team in December with the Loyalty Bursary form. study route (see teacher training bursaries). adults in your house are full-time students, Student Awards Agency Scotland for funding: If you are a full time student, you will receive the cash you should not have to pay council tax. If you www.saas.gov.uk by the end of January of first year of study, and in May if Masters students share your home with one other adult who you’re a part-time student. is not a full-time student, for example your Students who ordinarily live in Northern Ireland can apply For home and EU students funding is available from partner, the council tax bill can be reduced to their local Education and Library Board for funding: The criteria for bursary schemes are amended each year, Student Finance England to support you while you study by 25% and the non-student would be held www.studentfinanceni.co.uk so you should look at each specific bursary to find out a Masters course. Please see the Student Finance England what support might be available. website for more details on eligibility criteria and how to liable by the council to pay the bill. If they Students who ordinarily live in Wales can apply to their are on a low income, the non-student may apply. https://www.gov.uk/postgraduate-loan local authority for funding: www.studentfinancewales. be eligible for council tax benefit to further Social work bursaries co.uk. reduce the bill. Students who have received a bursary in a previous Discretionary financial support for Higher Education students Your council may require you to provide Full-time European undergraduate students academic year and have not interrupted their studies will The Bradford College Access to Learning Fund is a a Council Tax Exemption Certificate from continue to be funded under the previous arrangement. If you are a national of a European Union (EU) country discretionary fund for students who find themselves in the college as proof that you are a full- and have come to the UK to study you may be able to You can apply for funding for tuition fee and living costs financial hardship and require extra financial support to time student. Your Council Tax Exemption get a tuition fee loan from Student Finance England. If from Student Finance England. In years 2 and 3 of the remain on their Higher Education programme. Certificate is provided at registration but you you are an EU national who has lived in the UK for at course there could also be a Social Work Bursary available can get a copy at any time from enrolment@ least five years before the start of your programme or you from the NHS: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/social-work- Who can apply for help? bradfordcollege.ac.uk. Bradford College have been working in the UK you may also be eligible for students will supply details (name, address, start and support to help with your living costs. • Students who are classed as ‘home students’ There are also a limited number of scholarships available end date) to the Council, of those students Student Finance England can be contacted at: and you should speak directly with your school to find out • Students who are studying an eligible full-time or studying on full-time courses, and living in 0141 243 3570 more about the specific eligibility criteria. part-time postgraduate course Bradford or Leeds postcodes. If you wish to [email protected] opt out of this, you should indicate in writing www.gov.uk/studentfinance • Students whose household income is £25,000 or less Initial teacher training programmes to [email protected] by Further details can be found at https://www. If you are on a full-time programme that leads to qualified 15 October. bradfordcollege.ac.uk/help/knowledge-base/access- teacher status you can apply to Student Finance England to-learning-fund-2/ for a tuition fee loan and support with living costs, subject 8.05 Financial support to your eligibility and personal circumstances. There are Our information pages aim to give students also limited bursaries available for students studying for a as much information as possible on what PGCE. financial support is available to new and continuing students and what financial support students may be eligible to receive. Should students need further information or advice on the Student Loans Company or advice on student funding and other money issues, please contact HE Student Finance on 01274 088642 hestudentfinance@ bradfordcollege.ac.uk

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8.06 Financial help while you study 8.07 Additional programme costs Section 8 aims to give students as much Depending on which programme you are 9. GENERAL INFORMATION information as possible on what financial enrolled on there may be additional costs support is available to new and continuing associated with your study. These may students and what financial support students include, but are not limited to: materials, 9.01 Security and emergencies Disabled students/staff – personal emergency may be eligible to receive. equipment, travel to exhibitions, or additional evacuation plans (PEEPS) software. College Security operates under the direction Should students need further help or advice, of our Facilities Management team, which is If you have a disability, make your way to the disabled the HE Student Finance Team are there to All additional programme costs are listed on based in 5F-24 in the David Hockney Building. refuge points. The refuge points have green flashing help. the College website and should be highlighted boxes on the walls and yellow cross-hatching markings on The Facilities Management team also work to you by your tutors. If you have any queries the floor. They are located at various points around the • Email: hestudentfinance@ with with a company called CBRE to manage regarding additional costs please contact building. The green boxes enable staff or students who bradfordcollege.ac.uk the maintenance and repairs across all your personal tutor who will be able to advise have a disability, or who are wheelchair users, to talk to Bradford College properties. • Phone 01274 088642 you on what is required and suggest cost- CCTV control at all times during a fire alarm while they are effective purchasing options to you. Safety is the main priority for Facilities awaiting evacuation instructions or assistance. Uniformed Management, Security and CBRE, and they patrol staff will monitor these areas during their regularly meet with representatives from the assessment of the building. The fire brigade will ensure Students’ Union and Student Services to work you are evacuated if necessary. on your behalf to deal maintain and improve services. Re-entering the building They are also involved in a number of local Security staff are in attendance at fire evacuations initiatives and have strong links with Bradford and will assist staff/students regarding re-entry. Under University, the police, police community no circumstances should the building be re-entered support officers and city centre wardens. until clearance has been given by the Head of Facilities Management, Health & Safety Manager or, if the fire The emergency telephone numbers are: brigade are in attendance, by the senior fire officer. • Security - 01274 088 090 • CCTV control room - 01274 088 090 • Safeguarding & Wellbeing - 01274 088 999 • Fire, ambulance, police - 999

Fire safety Whilst in college, if a the fire alarm sounds you must immediately leave the building, following the fire exit signs. Do not use the lifts. Staff will help guide you out quickly and safely.

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9.02 Health and safety • A security officer will normally help to guide 9.05 Contact details All students and staff of the college have a the ambulance staff to the casualty or responsibility for the well-being of others. If will ensure that there is someone at the For general enquiries you are involved in or witness any accident or entrance of the building to guide them. Call: 01274 088088 incident at the college, then the incident must The nearest accident and emergency Email: [email protected] be reported on the online system. department is , Visit: https://www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk/about/contact-us Duckworth Lane, Bradford BD9 6RJ.

9.03 First aid or write to: 9.04 Lost property Trained first aiders are located across the Bradford College, Great Horton Road You are strongly advised to keep all valuables college campus. They are able to assess Bradford, with you whenever possible. The college will injuries and illnesses and can treat minor BD7 1AY injuries or recommend consultation with a not accept responsibility for articles lost. doctor or the local accident and emergency If you lose an item of personal property department. you should inform your tutor. Then, after a Contact details Telephone number or email address A list of first aiders is displayed in each thorough search has been carried out, inform building. If you need assistance and cannot reception where lost property will be handed in and held for 3 months, at which time 01274 088088 or find a first aider you should contact Reception General course information and admissions and/or Security. the items will either be suitably donated or email [email protected] disposed of. If you need an ambulance, dial 999 and ask 01274 433088 or for the ambulance service. Higher Education courses including Degree level studies email [email protected] You should:

• State the name of the building where the For Community and part-time courses for adults, 01274 088088 or ambulance is required, together with the Learning for Leisure or accredited courses email [email protected] floor and room number, or the location on campus (if outside) 01274 088620 For Accommodation enquiries or email [email protected] • State the number of people involved

• Confirm that the ambulance service has all 01274 088007 Bradford College Students’ Union the information it needs or email [email protected] • Telephone the Security Control Room (internal extension 8090 or externally 01274 088090) and inform them that an To provide feedback to Bradford College Email [email protected] ambulance has been called and where it is expected to arrive Jobs at Bradford College Email [email protected] • Go to the scene of the incident and confirm that an ambulance has been summoned.

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DISCLAIMER The information in this Student Handbook is, as far as possible, accurate and up-to-date at the time of publication (updated July 2020). If any detail in the handbook is updated or changed, it will be communicated to students through the Bradford College website. The college is not responsible for the content of external websites. The express permission of the college must be obtained to reproduce any part of this publication, other than for personal use or for purposes permitted by law.