Eastleigh College has a comprehensive Admissions Policy available to download. Below is a brief summary of the key points.

• Potential students will receive advice and guidance to help them choose the right course
• Entrance requirements for each course will be clearly documented and will be made clear to learners, along with a basic minimum criteria that includes motivation and attitude to learning
• The College is committed to supporting learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, but where this is not possible, learners will not be offered a place
• Applicants who have previously been excluded from Eastleigh College or another educational institution, or who may pose a threat or danger to other learners and staff, may not be offered a place
• All offers of places and enrolments at the College are subject to:
• • There being sufficient demand for the course
  • There being sufficient spaces available on the course concerned
  • Meeting entrance requirements
  • The College being able to make the reasonable adjustments necessary for this learner
• All full-time and designated part-time learners will receive a written decision within in 10 working days of an interview. Any appeals against that decision should be made in writing within 10 working days of the date received.
• Unsuccessful applicants will be offered further Information, Advice and Guidance and may be referred to other courses at Eastleigh College or another educational establishment.

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Any student who disagrees with an assessment decision should discuss this with their lecturer or assessor as soon as they can. The student should be supported and given full feedback so that the student understands the basis upon which the assessment was made and how they can improve their assessment. If it is appropriate the lecturer or assessor could provide an additional opportunity for assessment. If the student is still dissatisfied they should then take their appeal to the Internal Verifier for that programme. The process is described below.

Background

The Appeals Procedure has been created to provide an effective system to deal with disputed outcomes of assessment and grading.  Students on all courses at the college should be made aware that an appeals procedure exists and how it works at induction.    The appeals procedure will only vary according to specific awarding body requirements.

Internal Assessment Decision

If the appeal has not been resolved between the assessor and the student an appeal must be formally lodged with the Internal Verifier for the programme.  This must be in writing and signed.  The candidate can access the support of a scribe and/or advocate.  A neutral Assessor will be allocated by the Internal Verifier to carry out a further assessment, which should take place within five working days of the written appeal being received by the IV,  (or at the first opportunity and allowing for timely completion of the qualification). The candidate should be made aware of alternative assessment strategies if appropriate.

The IV and Assessor will communicate the assessment decision to the learner no later than five days after the assessment.

If the candidate continues to pursue the appeal, it must be referred to an Appeals Panel within ten working days.  The Appeals Panel consists of the Learning Manager, Course Manager and Internal Verifier, who will consider evidence from the candidate and the Assessors and judge whether the Assessment is fair and accurate.  The External Verifier may be consulted if required.  The Panel will meet within ten days of the appeal being referred and the result communicated to the learner no later than five days after the panel has met. The decision of this Panel will be final.

External Assessment Decision

If a candidate wishes to appeal against an external assessment decision, the appeal must be lodged, in writing, (the candidate may request the support of a scribe or an advocate) with the Exams Office within one week of receipt of the assessment decision.  This appeal will be referred to the External Board according to their specific regulations.  The Exams Office will have copies of their specific regulations.

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Eastleigh College takes its Child Protection responsibilities very seriously. A comprehensive Child Protection policy is in place and can be viewed by downloading the Eastleigh College Child Protection Policy.

The College will respond promptly if you let us know when we do not meet your needs or keep our promises. In the first instance, you should discuss your concerns with your tutor.

If this is not appropriate, you should write to:

Marketing Manager 

Eastleigh College

Chestnut Avenue

Eastleigh

Hampshire

SO50 5FS

The Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) Regulations 2011 came into force on 10th September 2011. The specific duties require colleges to state how they are complying with the Equality Duty.

The below link to this document describes how Eastleigh College not only complies with the duty but goes beyond what is required.

Download The Equality Duty and Eastleigh College.

The College also outlines its Equality Objectives, which promotes its understanding and support of those with protected characteristics.

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Statement of Principles

In accordance with the core values of the governing body, the Equality and Diversity Policy will comply with the basic principles of ethics, legality, prudence, equality, safety, timeliness, fairness, transparency and simplicity.

Equality and Diversity Policy

The College welcomes variety, and seeks to ensure individual talents are utilised and valued. The College wishes to create a culture where mutual trust and respect are the foundation for working relationships between staff and students.

In order to demonstrate our commitment to equality and diversity we will:

• Ensure all policies and procedures are impact assessed and conform to legislation maintain and regularly review the Equality & Diversity Strategy and the Single Equality Scheme with related action plans to implement changes to support equality and diversity improvements and ensure that Public Sector Duties are met and exceeded.
• Seek to ensure that all actual or potential employees, students, visitors and contractors are treated fairly regardless of age, disability,  race,  religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual identity,  and any other relevant criteria, eg family responsibilities, trade union activity, unrelated criminal convictions, etc.
• Consult with contractors, external partners and other stakeholders to ensure that equality and diversity philosophies and practices are in place.
• Project the reputation of the College as an equal opportunity employer and provider of services.
• Review analysis of data on ethnicity, disability, gender, age, and other relevant information in order to monitor the implementation of the Policy and take action to promote equality and diversity more effectively.

Monitoring and Review

The Board will receive an annual report on equality and diversity from the Equality and Diversity Board to an agreed schedule.  The report will contain a review of the progress in implementing the Policy and include recommendations for revision of the Policy where appropriate.

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The Single Equality Scheme was constructed as a result of consultation with learners, academic and support staff, Governors, employers and voluntary bodies. Actions identified are in the College's Equality and Diversity action plan which is regularly monitored for progress.

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The College is committed to developing and embedding a culture of health and wellbeing. Wellbeing is assured through effective management of the College, the maintenance of a harmonious culture, the management and prevention of risk, individual role empowerment and a focus on improving the quality of life.

The College provides a range of services, working in partnership with external agencies where required to promote healthy life choices for students.

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The purpose of the Learner Involvement Strategy is to promote active involvement by all groups of students in the life of the College.

The strategy provides opportunities for students to be part of the decision making process and bring about change. The strategy also describes mechanisms for the systematic collection of the views of learners to provide valuable feedback that can influence the range and quality of services available. By encouraging and involving learners in the decision making processes they are more likely to play an active role in the quality improvement processes and develop valuable citizenship skills and understanding.

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Statement of Principles

In accordance with the core values of the governing body, the learner support policy will comply with the basic principles of ethics, legality, prudence, equality, safety, timeliness, fairness, transparency and simplicity.

Learner Support Policy

In order to ensure that the provision of learner support is appropriate to meet the principles set out above, our policy is to ensure that:

• We provide relevant pre-entry information and guidance about the contents, assessment and demands of each programme to enable effective selection of programmes of study
• We provide information on the range of support services available and how to access these services.  The level and breadth of support provided will be in accordance with an individual's needs, the type of programme followed and the resources/funding available.
• We encourage all prospective students, or their sponsors, to discuss their learning needs and aspirations with college staff prior to selection of their primary programme of study to assist in planning appropriate learner support. Learners have an opportunity to disclose any learning difficulties/disabilities on application and/or at enrolment or at any time during their time at Eastleigh College
• Individual learner needs are reviewed and identified at the start of their programme of study and appropriate resources and/or strategies provided to respond to those needs effectively. 
• On-programme tutor/tutorial support (as appropriate to mode of attendance) is available to monitor student progress to achievement and, where necessary,  individuals to refer to a range of specialist support provision to assist them to maintain their level of achievement.
• Ongoing support, advice and counselling is available centrally and promoted to support individuals to follow the appropriate progression route and to help and advise with social and financial issues associated with their time at college.
• Reasonable adjustments are made to ensure that all learner needs are met at every stage of the pre-entry, enrolment and on-programme process.

Monitoring and Review

The Board will receive, through the Standards Committee, a report, as required, from the Quality Board.  This report will contain a review of progress in implementing the policy and include recommendations for revision of the policy where appropriate.  The Learner Support Policy will be reviewed two yearly by the Quality Board/SMT.

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Plagiarism: Teacher and assessor procedure and guidance for malpractice

This procedure has been produced in accordance with: AQA, CCEA, City & Guilds, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC Plagiarism in Examinations Guidance for Teachers/Assessors. The complete guidance note can be found on the Joint Council Website: http://www.jcq.org.uk/attachments/published/197/Plagiarism%20in%20Examinations%20FINAL.pdf.

Introduction

1. This guidance note is written for the staff  who have responsibility for assessing candidates' coursework or portfolio work.
2. It is the duty of all who are assessing candidates as well as those who have an interest in the setting, marking and administration of assessed work, to do whatever they can to address plagiarism.
3. Plagiarism is considered as malpractice and will be dealt with in accordance with the College Policy for Student Discipline and Code of Conduct and Awarding Body procedures.

Defining plagiarism
The Joint Council's Guidelines for Dealing with Instances of Suspected Malpractice defines plagiarism as: "The failure to acknowledge sources properly and/or the submission of another person's work as if it were the candidate's own."

Plagiarism refers to copying from published texts whether these are in print or on the internet, but it can also refer to copying from manufactured artefacts, or essays or pieces of work previously submitted for examinations. The term "work" in the above definition would include the original ideas, as well as the actual words or artefacts produced by another.

Awarding Bodies do not include paraphrasing under the definition of plagiarism. Instead assessors should reflect the incidence of any paraphrasing in the way they apply the mark scheme.

Plagiarism does not include copying from another candidate. This is a different form of malpractice and will be dealt with in accordance with the Student Discipline and Code of Conduct policy.

Preventing and dealing with plagiarism
In order to prevent plagiarism teachers and assessors must incorporate an awareness raising session on academic honesty in the induction process for new students.

Teachers and assessors must be vigilant in detecting plagiarism (the use of software to detect plagiarism should be used where practically possible i.e. in some H.E programmes where staff have access to University programmes).

Learners should be required to sign work to verify that it is their own work.

Learners suspected of plagiarism must be confronted. Where work is submitted for summative or final assessment purposes and the suspicion must be explored formally under the disciplinary process. Plagiarism should be reported to the internal verifier and faculty quality assurance manager. The faculty quality assurance manager will be responsible for reporting plagiarism to awarding bodies if this is appropriate.

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Eastleigh College has a holistic approach to safeguarding which encompasses students, staff, Governors and visitors to the College. All members of the College staff are responsible for safeguarding themselves, their colleagues, students and all visitors.

The safeguarding strategy encompasses policies and procedures that affect:

• students, staff (including Lone Workers), visitors, Governors, volunteers, employers, delivery partners and contractors
• all College sites (including car parks)
• accommodation (on and off site venues) and the working environment
• equipment
• recruitment, induction and wellbeing of staff
• admissions
• training
• work based learning

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Everyone has a responsibility not to behave in a way that is offensive to others.  College staff have a responsibility to provide a culture free from unacceptable behaviour, and to react to any allegations of bullying as quickly as possible.

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Students whose work and/or behaviour is not of the required standard are liable to be disciplined. The college operates a three-stage procedure, which, in general, will be followed for dealing with both unsatisfactory performance and behaviour.

In cases of suspected or alleged gross misconduct on College premises or under College supervision the Deputy Director of Teaching and Learning or Head of Faculty will normally authorise immediate exclusion whilst an investigation is carried out, which will be followed by a Stage Three disciplinary meeting with the Deputy Director of Teaching & Learning

Unacceptable conduct includes smoking outside the designated areas, use of or carrying drugs or alcohol, spitting, bullying, poor attitude on work experience, abuse of staff and property and not obeying restrictions on use of mobile phones.

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