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STUDENT
HANDBOOK
2021/22
BeYourFuture
Afan College Brecon Beacons College Llandarcy Academy of Sport
Neath College Newtown College Pontardawe College
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WELCOME
I am delighted to welcome you to NPTC Group of Colleges
USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS
and pleased that you have chosen to take your next steps
in education with us. I am sure your time at the College NPTC Group of Colleges Main Switchboards
will be enjoyable, successful and that you will achieve your 01639 648000 - Afan, Llandarcy, Neath, Pontardawe,
personal goals. As we come out the COVID pandemic and Swansea
start to get back to some sort of normality, our key focus 01686 614200 - Brecon Beacons & Newtown
still remains the safety of our students while undertaking
their education with us. For now, we are planning a return Admissions, Reception, Student Support,
to face-to-face teaching in September, with some online EMA/WGLG Advice:
provision for some courses, however, as we all know, the
E-mail: studentsupport@nptcgroup.ac.uk
virus is unpredictable, so we will continue to monitor the
situation. You will of course be kept informed and timetables
will be made available so you are aware of where and how
your course will be delivered. For most of you, college will TERM DATES
be a new experience. College isn’t just about studying,
although that should be your main reason for being here, it AUTUMN TERM 01/09/2021 – 17/12/2021
is also a major step on the road to independence and your HALF-TERM 25/10/2021 – 29/10/2021
passage to university or employment. We have outstanding
and committed staff who will give you all the support and SPRING TERM 05/01/2022 – 07/04/2022
guidance you need, whilst at the same time offering you the HALF-TERM 21/02/2022 – 25/02/2022
opportunity to work and study in a mature environment. We
also have outstanding results and great Estyn reports. Our SUMMER TERM 25/04/2022 – 01/07/2022
Student Support team have also been shortlisted in this HALF-TERM 30/05/2022 – 03/06/2022
year’s Times Education Supplement (Tes) FE Awards for their
Support for Learners, so you can be assured you are indeed
good hands and you could not have made a better choice!
I look forward to meeting you and wish you well in your
studies at college and in your future career.
Mark Dacey
Principal/Chief Executive Officer
NPTC Group of Colleges
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COURSE RELATED
Access to a suitable device at home will be important.
COLLEGE LIFE
A suitable device is a wireless enabled laptop, netbook, iPad
or tablet. NPTC Group of Colleges has improved Wi-Fi at all
College life will seem very different to school. The campus
sites and will still provide specialist IT resources.
is probably bigger than your school site, you do not have
to wear a uniform (unless your course requires you to do
Once enrolled all students are provided with an OFFICE 365
so) and there are no bells or buzzers. There may be gaps
account. OFFICE 365 is cloud based service which includes
in your timetable and you could start and finish at different
WORD, EXCEL. PowerPoint, OneDrive, OneNote and Teams.
times on different days of the week. Wherever possible, it
Students can download, install and use Office on their
is recommended that you use any spare time to complete
personal device. Students log into OFFICE 365 using their
homework/revision for your courses during this time. It is also
College username and password.
not advisable to book any holiday during term-time to ensure
successful completion of your course of study.
Students will have access to their college work and saved
files from anywhere with an internet connection using Office
365 and Moodle – the Colleges Virtual Learning Environment
INDUCTION PROGRAMME - VLE.
Once you have enrolled at college you will receive a thorough Good news - if you need to get a device for September -
induction programme with your personal tutor/course the College has made arrangements for students to be able
co-ordinator, where delivery methods, timetables etc will to purchase a suitable device at competitive prices through
be discussed in detail. This will help you to settle in and an educational supplier. Details of this service will be sent
understand the way the College operates and how you can out to you later in the summer.
make full use of the opportunities and facilities on offer.
Don’t worry - students who are eligible for financial
Induction begins on 1st September at all sites. support will have access to IT equipment on a loan basis.
HAVE YOUR OWN DEVICE (HYOD) PERSONAL TUTORS AND
COURSE COORDINATORS
NPTC Group of Colleges introduced “Have Your Own Device”
(HYOD) in September 2020. This will continue in September Your personal tutor or course coordinator will be the first
2021. point of contact for you to discuss any issues or concerns. It
is essential that you attend tutorial every week.
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic your course in 2021-
2022 will be a mix of face-to-face sessions in college and The friendly Student Zone team, as well as your personal
online learning. The online bit will sometimes be tutor lead tutor/course coordinator, are also available to support
and sometimes you will be set tasks to get on with yourself you with any concerns or worries that may arise. They will
as independent study. The College has been busy creating a endeavour to ensure you enjoy a happy and successful time
seamless and exciting learning environment between college whilst you are studying.
and home.
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WORKING ONLINE – TIPS FOR STUDENTS
Your course for this year will be a mix of face-to-face sessions in
College and online learning. The College has put together some
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helpful tips to support you when you work from home. #Ca raeg
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Study at Home Tips
Stay Organised ve
#Lo h
If you need to share computers with the people in your home, s
agree a timetable that works for everyone in the house. Wel
Have a Timetable
Try to stick to your normal college timetable. Don’t forget to take
breaks!
Have a Routine
Get dressed every morning (no PJ’s on Skype!) You should get Welsh at the College
ready in the morning like every morning for college.
A Place to Work Welsh language and culture is an important
Set up a comfortable and quiet space in your home. You will need part of the ethos of NPTC Group of Colleges.
your notes, files, notebooks and pens. Find time to work alone. The College is aware of how being bilingual can
benefit you in education, the workplace and in
Stay Focused everyday life. Provision is expanding across many
Set time for study and limit Social media. This will help you to of our subject areas, giving you the opportunity
make the best of your study time. and choice to study through the medium of Welsh
or bilingually in the classroom or on your work
Organise Breaks
placement.
Agree time out to chat with family and friends. Agree times
together and stick to them. 10 to 15 minutes every hour and 45
We are here to support you should you wish to
minutes for lunch (during the day) will help you to stay focused.
have a Welsh speaking personal tutor, study in
Stretch and Move Welsh, complete your assignments in Welsh,
You should get up, move and stretch through the day. This will help sit your exams in Welsh or receive your course
your energy levels and keep you motivated. materials and resources in Welsh whilst studying
with us at the College... the choice is yours. We
Online Chat Group
will also encourage you as a non-Welsh speaker
Set up a class chat group. This will help students who find learning
or Welsh learner to develop your Welsh language
from home difficult. A class chat will help and support everyone.
skills, giving you better employment opportunities
Remember to include all your class and to always follow the
in the future.
student code of conduct when online:
https://moodle.nptcgroup.ac.uk/course/view.
If you don’t wish to study through the medium
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of Welsh but want to maintain your Welsh
Remember Deadlines language skills, don’t worry; we have lots of fun
You must stick to deadlines and complete work set by your tutors. activities throughout the year that will give you
Your tutor will mark and give feedback on your work. Your work the opportunity to use your Welsh whatever your
will be used towards your final grade. You must keep working from language level... Don’t be shy – siarad Cymraeg!
home, so you can get the best grade possible. Always put your
name, date and ‘This is my work’ at the end of your This symbol on course pages
work. indicates that some courses, modules
or aspects of courses can be
If you need any support with your learning and feel you cannot talk undertaken through the medium of
with your tutor, please contact: Welsh.
studentsupport@nptcgroup.ac.uk
For more information, contact:
cymraeg@nptcgroup.ac.uk
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STUDENT ZONE
Every student at NPTC Group of Colleges is important to us The team also work closely with partner agencies such as
and we go the extra mile to ensure that the time you spend Social Services, Housing and CAMHS. You can contact the
at college is both productive and pleasurable. team through your tutor, calling into the Student Zone or
e-mail: wellbeing@nptcgroup.ac.uk
The Student Zone is a place where all students can receive help,
advice and support. Staff in the Student Zone provide many STUDY COACHES
support services that underpin your learning journey, including:
The application and admission process The study coaches work with students and offer additional
Enrolment and induction support for upskilling via 1-1 sessions and group workshops.
Student Finance – FCF, EMA, WGLG for FE students and The study coaches work with the wellbeing officers to provide
Student Finance Wales for HE students a seamless wraparound service for students. The team offer
Guidance and careers a six week cycle of support to increase academic attainment
Study support and progression. If you require study coach support they can be
Additional learning needs (ALN) and disability support contacted through studyskillscoach@nptcgroup.ac.uk or
Transition Support call into one of the student zones and request an appointment.
Counselling and safeguarding
Mentoring and UCAS STUDY SUPPORT
Wellbeing Officers
Study Coaches The Study Support team offer a wide range of support to help
Plus lots more! Call in to see us or e-mail student students reach their full potential and access and participate
support at: studentsupport@nptcgroup.ac.uk fully in their chosen learning programme. All students can
receive help from the Study Support Team, with specialist
support, advice and guidance available for students with
ADVICE AND GUIDANCE additional learning needs and/or disabilities.
Working in the Student Zones are skilled teams who draw
together the key aspects of activities. The teams are spread Study support is available to students on all sites and the
across the College sites which mean that students are looked team includes:
after at all the main points of entry into the College. SpLD Assessor - assesses students for exam access
arrangements, and provides support to learners and staff
If you need extra help and guidance or have concerns that are to facilitate success
troubling you, the professional and friendly team are there to Assistive Technology Coordinator - provides support
help and support. They are able to offer advice, advocate and and strategies for students with a range of needs
including sensory, physical, and specific learning needs.
signpost you to staff and partner organisations that can help.
Identifies and provides resources or assistive technology
required for learning, e.g. specialist software and laptops/
WELLBEING OFFICERS iPads
ASD Coordinator- provide specialised and bespoke
Our team of wellbeing officers are based in the Student
support to those who identify as having autistic spectrum
Zones on each of the college sites. They provide support
conditions to progress in their learning
for students who may be facing challenges both inside and
outside of the college environment. The wellbeing officers
work alongside academic tutors and study coaches to
support attendance, attainment and progression for students.
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Transition and Review Officer- will support the transition An online magazine to submit stories or write articles
of those with ALN from school to college, within college, The facility book sessions with a named counsellor
and with further progression to employment, higher A range of forums to offer facilitated peer support
education, or training A messaging function to contact the service
Study Skills Assistants - will provide general and specialised Live discussion groups.
classroom support to enable access to learning.
STUDENT PEER MENTORS
DISABILITY STATEMENT
Student Peer Mentors are volunteers from all areas of study who
NPTC Group of Colleges takes seriously the need to make have received specialised training to support young people.
the College accessible and welcoming to students with
disabilities of all kinds. We will discuss the needs of every Student Peer mentoring sometimes takes place between a
potential student and help if we can. If we cannot, we will say person who has usually lived through a specific experience
so and try to offer advice on alternative solutions. For further and person who is new to that experience, in addition to
advice, guidance and support, or by email: being available to discuss such topics as:
ALN@nptcgroup.ac.uk Confidence building
Help to chieve academic goals
Adapting to life at college
Promoting wellbeing activities
Encouraging lifestyle choices
You can access the service by contacting:
studentpeermentoring@nptcgroup.ac.uk
STUDENT KOOTH COUNSELLING SERVICE
NPTC Group work with Student Kooth to provide an online The College has a team of professionally qualified
wellbeing service that runs alongside the support already counsellors who provide a confidential service for students.
available at college. Student Kooth provides a free service The Counsellors adhere to the BACP Code of Ethics and have
24/7, including evenings and weekends. The service is extensive experience in a wide variety of areas.
anonymous and confidential and there are no waiting lists or
referrals. Counselling is provided on a six session model accessible
via teams, telephone, email or face to face and link closely
Log on to Student.kooth.com using your college email with specialist external partners. Access to the service is via
address, it is accessible through mobile, tablet, desktop and email referral:
provides: counsellorreferral@nptcgroup.ac.uk
Information, activities, resources and self-care tools
available to download
A chat function to speak to a readily available counsellor
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Students from other counties:
SUPPORTED LEARNERS
If you live outside Neath Port Talbot/Swansea/Powys
The College has a Designated Person who acts as an you must apply to your local County Council for help
advocate and provides support to with transport costs in the first instance. Please email:
Carers and young adult carers studentsupport@nptcgroup.ac.uk
young people in care, care leavers and estranged students
armed forces veterans and children of serving families
students who work with the youth justice and early ABSENCE REPORTING
intervention service
If you would like to find out more email: STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND ALL SESSIONS
studentsupport@nptcgroup.ac.uk
For EMA (Education Maintenance Allowance) / FCF
GETTING TO COLLEGE (Financial Contingency Fund) / WGLG (Welsh Government
Learning Grant) you are allowed one authorised absence per
All students aged 16 to 21 should apply for half-term without affecting your payments.
My Travel Pass (MTP) - a free pass which gives up to
1/3rd off travel costs on all buses in Wales (except National You must book an authorised absence in advance on your
Express and Megabus). Apply, free of charge, by visiting: Prospect account and submit evidence to support it (eg an
https://www.mytravelpass.gov.wales appointment letter/card)/
Students studying at Afan, Llandarcy, Neath, If you are off sick, you should log your sickness absence on
Pontardawe and Swansea need to buy mtickets to your Prospect account by 9.30am each day. Your EMA could
travel to college. You can buy the mticket by downloading the be stopped if you don’t do this.
First Bus phone app. The mticket will remain on your phone
and must be shown to the driver each time you travel. To report an absence
Using your mytravelpass (MTP) to get the discount, the cost Log in to the Student Hub (Prospect) –
of mtickets are: Click on ‘Absences’ in the menu
Annual pass for unlimited travel in Neath/Swansea area Click on ‘Request a new absence
£307 (without MTP £460) Enter the details of the absence and upload any
Termly ticket for travel to and from college till 8pm £100 appropriate evidence
(without MTP £150) Click on Continue and submit request
Flexi5 ticket allows all day travel on 5 individual days £13
If your period of absence is more than five college days, you
Students studying at Brecon and Newtown who are will need a Doctor’s certificate.
16, 17 or 18 may be given a free Powys County Council bus
pass at enrolment. We will organise this for you.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PAYMENTS FINANCIAL CONTINGENCY FUND (FCF)
At Neath College payments can be made by card or The FCF is a fund that may provide financial help to make
contactless by mobile phone at the Finance Office located it easier/affordable for you to attend college. The College is
in the main foyer A/B block given an amount of money every year to help those students
At Afan College payments should be made at the in financial hardship (amount variable year to year). Once the
Student Zone money in the fund has gone, it’s gone. So application forms
At the Brecon Beacons and Newtown Colleges, payments need to be handed in as early as possible.
should be made at Reception What can the FCF help pay for?
At the Llandarcy and Pontardawe sites payments can be FCF can help contribute towards:
made at Reception. Childcare
Meals in College
*Students studying at the Swansea site can pay at Neath. Transport costs
Our refectory services accept card or cash. College lodgings
Course-related uniforms and equipment.
EDUCATION MAINTENANCE
ALLOWANCE (EMA) WHO CAN APPLY?
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a fund which You can apply to receive financial help from the FCF
assists eligible 16-18 year old students to attend college, providing you are a student enrolled at the College for the
who would otherwise find it financially difficult to do so. academic year (full-time or part-time, studying a minimum of
Payments are made fortnightly. 275 hours per year). However, before you apply for FCF, you
will need to apply for either an EMA or WGLG as these are
WELSH GOVERNMENT LEARNING your main source for funding.
GRANT (WGLG)
Application forms will be available from your Student Zone at
Welsh Government Learning Grant (WGLG) is a fund which enrolment. Completed forms will need to be returned to your
assists eligible 19+ year old students to attend college, who Student Zone. For any further information, please contact:
would otherwise find it financially difficult to do so. studentsupport@nptcgroup.ac.uk
Payments are made termly and usually at least 2 weeks after
the start of each term.
For application forms and further information on EMA and
WGLG, please access the Student Finance Wales website on
www.studentfinancewales.co.uk
Application forms are also available from your Student Zone.
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EMA PAYMENT GUIDE
The table below shows when EMA payments can be expected for specific periods of attendance.
Payments will only start once you have signed your Learning Agreement (available from your Student Zone).
You will not be paid for any period that you are not attending your course.
For all payment queries contact studentsupport@nptcgroup.ac.uk
ATTEND DURING WEEK(S) ENDING YOU’LL BE PAID ON
27 AUGUST & 3 SEPTEMBER 2021 13 SEPTEMBER 2021
10 SEPTEMBER & 17 SEPTEMBER 2021 27 SEPTEMBER 2021
24 SEPTEMBER & 1 OCTOBER 2021 11 OCTOBER 2021
8 OCTOBER & 15 OCTOBER 2021 25 OCTOBER 2021
22 OCTOBER & 29 OCTOBER 2021 8 NOVEMBER 2021
5 NOVEMBER & 12 NOVEMBER 2021 22 NOVEMBER 2021
19 NOVEMBER & 26 NOVEMBER 2021 6 DECEMBER 2021
3 DECEMBER & 10 DECEMBER 2021 20 DECEMBER 2021
17 DECEMBER & 24 DECEMBER 2021 3 JANUARY 2022
31 DECEMBER 2021 & 7 JANUARY 2022 17 JANUARY 2022
14 JANUARY & 21 JANUARY 2022 31 JANUARY 2022
28 JANUARY & 4 FEBRUARY 2022 14 FEBRUARY 2022
11 FEBRUARY & 18 FEBRUARY 2022 28 FEBRUARY 2022
25 FEBRUARY & 4 MARCH 2022 14 MARCH 2022
11 MARCH & 18 MARCH 2022 28 MARCH 2022
25 MARCH & 1 APRIL 2022 11 APRIL 2022
8 APRIL & 15 APRIL 2022 25 APRIL 2022
22 APRIL & 29 APRIL 2022 9 MAY 2022
6 MAY & 13 MAY 2022 23 MAY 2022
20 MAY & 27 MAY 2022 6 JUNE 2022
3 JUNE & 10 JUNE 2022 20 JUNE 2022
17 JUNE & 24 JUNE 2022 4 JULY 2022
1 JULY & 8 JULY 2022 18 JULY 2022
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STUDENT PROGRESSION LIBRARY SERVICES
If you have enrolled on a two year programme and meet the The College provides well-equipped libraries giving you
progress criteria at the end of your first year of study you are access to the support and resources that you need for your
eligible to proceed to the second year. Your tutor will explain studies. As well as extensive collections of books that may be
the re enrolment process during your tutorial. borrowed for use at home, you can also access high quality
online information and e-books 24/7 via the electronic
If you decide to progress to a higher level or even change library. Each library is equipped to help you to make the
course you would need to complete a new online application most of your time on campus with PCs that you can book
and book an interview for your new course. Online to complete IT based tasks and a variety of spaces in which
applications are open from October. you can study and use your own laptop: you can choose
For further information, email: between the quiet study rooms or the busier group study
admissions@nptcgroup.ac.uk areas, whichever suits your needs. Photocopiers, binding and
laminating equipment are provided for you to prepare your
assignments. All of our libraries have a small stationery shop
CAREERS WALES for those classroom essentials.
Careers Wales Advisors can be contacted to provide Our libraries are staffed by experienced advisers who will support
independent advice and guidance to students in relation to you if you need help with your projects and assignments.
careers and progression. We can help you to find information online and in books,
E-mail: www.careerswales.com or telephone understand your assignments and choose topics to investigate
0800 028 4844. Advisors will also be present at the for projects. Library staff are able to give advice about research
College during the enrolment period. skills, presenting your information and referencing your work.
They can also provide assistance when you are using PCs and
will help you to develop your digital skills.
College libraries are located in Afan, Brecon Beacons, Neath
and Newtown Colleges.
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
At the beginning of the academic year, each class elects
at least 1 Student Representative. They are responsible for
listening to the views, concerns, and experiences of their
class on issues including learning and teaching. The Student
Representatives share these at course meetings, academic
school forums, and termly ‘Senedd’ meetings with other
student reps. Student reps will be invited to attend training
events, conferences, and annual celebration events featuring
freebies and prize giveaways. If you’d like to become a Student
STUDENTS’ UNION Representative, get in touch with one of your course tutors.
As a student at NPTC Group of Colleges, you automatically
become a member of the Student Union. The Student Union is
HAVE YOUR SAY!
run by students for students, and is designed to represent the
voices Further and Higher Education students, and to engage We are committed to making sure students are involved in all
students across all the campuses in socialising and creating aspects of college life. This includes asking students for your
a community feeling. The Student Union hold events and views on our:
campaigns to bring students together and make an atmosphere Teaching and learning
– more than just an education, a lifestyle. In September you’ll Resources, facilities and venues
have the opportunity to run for a Student Union Officer position, Support services (e.g. student counselling)
whether you’re a new or returning student, on any campus or Extracurricular activities (e.g. sport)
course. For more information, call into your Student Zone. College strategy (the main goals the college is focused on).
9We put students at the centre of the college’s day-to-day Bursaries may also be awarded to other students from our
running and long-term planning, making sure that all schools whilst studying at the College to reflect academic
students have an equal voice, and using your feedback progress and contributions to college life.
to make improvements if needed. You will have plenty of
opportunities to share your views while at college, including:
events, classroom evaluations, focus groups, online voting, SCHOLARSHIPS
and course meetings. The aim of the NPTC Group scholarship scheme is to assist
students of high academic, sporting or cultural ability to
ENRICHMENT, CITIZENSHIP, SPORTING develop these talents to their fullest potential. Scholarship
applicants can be following any course at college. They
AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
must demonstrate exceptional talent and must be prepared
NPTC Group of Colleges offers students more than just an to represent the College in relevant activities, e.g. sporting
education. Students are encouraged to get involved in a events/tournaments or cultural shows/performances.
range of enrichment activities. There is a wide choice of Scholarship winners are offered a supportive environment
clubs, societies and teams available ranging from sport to in which to access help and guidance to facilitate the co-
cultural activities. development of their academic, sporting or cultural skills
and their main college studies.
BURSARY, SCHOLARSHIP AND Any students wishing to apply for a scholarship can obtain an
AMBASSADOR PROGRAMMES application form from the Student Zones at all college sites.
The College provides a range of programmes that aim
to develop students’ talents to maximise potential and STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME
opportunities.
The student ambassador programme provides opportunities
Students engaged with the Bursary, Scholarship and Student
for students to be fully involved in creating or changing the
Ambassador Programmes are expected to be advocates for the
provision and services provided by the College.
College and will receive a financial reward to recognise their
College students will have the opportunity to apply for the
commitment and endeavour.
specialist ambassador roles and the successful applicant will
be awarded a bursary.
BURSARIES
The College bases its choice of winners on how well the
students from each school have achieved at GCSE and these
choices are ratified by the schools following selection. Whilst
at college, bursary winners must demonstrate a continued
high level of commitment to their studies and must be
prepared to represent the College in relevant activities, e.g.
schools’ visits and open days.
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business incubation centre based at Neath
College, NPTC Group of Colleges.
The centre provides a professional, supportive environment for
individuals who are setting up their own business and includes
access to a range of FREE* facilities and support including:
Serviced office space
Hot Desk facilities for those who don’t require a full-time
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Access to ICT including telephone, print and copying facilities
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Centerprise, NPTC Group of Colleges, Business support and guidance
Dwr-y-Felin Road, Neath, SA10 7RF Access to specialist training workshops
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centerprise@nptcgroup.ac.uk Networking and collaborative working opportunities
01639 648657 Access to reprographic facilities
NPTCenterprise Free car parking.
Work experience placements
CV Writing
Application forms
Interviews
Finding a part-time job
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11KEEPING SAFE
You can report anything you are concerned about to the
KEEPING SAFE ONLINE
Safeguarding Team, College Manager, Sian Jones, a member
The internet is a great way to connect with your friends and of staff from the Student Zone or the College receptionist.
learn new things. But it’s also important to stay safe. There RUN
are a few ways you can help make sure you’re not in danger If you are caught up in a gun or knife attack,
when you use the internet. RUN to safety
Be careful what you share online Don’t waste time taking photos or videos
When you choose a profile picture for a social networking Tell others to go with you
website like Facebook or Twitter, avoid photos that could Don’t let anyone or anything slow you down
give strangers clues about where you live Just RUN to safety, this is your best option.
Check your privacy settings regularly
Think about what should be shared in public and HIDE
what shouldn’t If you can’t run, HIDE
Check your location settings – some sites and apps like Lock yourself in a room, with solid walls
Snapchat let you share your location with other users IF possible
Learn about how you can take care of your digital footprint. Keep away from windows and doors
Be very quiet, silence your phone
THINK BEFORE YOU POST Stay hidden until you are rescued, this may
Don’t upload or share anything you wouldn’t want your parents, take some time
teaching staff or friends seeing. Once you press send, it is no
longer private. You can’t be sure who will end up seeing it. TELL
Only when you are safe, phone 999 and ask
NEVER REVEAL YOUR PASSWORD
Use strong passwords that are hard for others to guess, using for the police
a mix of letters and numbers. Keep passwords to yourself Tell them what has happened, who you are
and change them regularly. and where you are
Answer all their questions as best you can
BE CAREFUL WHO YOU CHAT TO
If somebody you don’t know adds you as a friend, ignore
them and delete their request. Don’t share personal SAFEGUARDING
information like your address or phone number with
somebody you don’t know and learn about the signs that All students have the right to feel safe, and not be hurt or
someone is trying to groom you online. abused by others. The welfare of students is of paramount
importance and staff at college are there to help:
If you have any concerns we have staff that are Child feel embarrassed or alone
Exploitation and Online Protection trained and they will be feel that it is your fault or that you are to blame
able to advise you what to do. They can be contacted on keep it a secret
safeguarding@nptcgroup.ac.uk feel afraid
CREATING A SAFE LEARNING COMMUNITY
The College is working with other FE Colleges across If you are worried or concerned about yourself or someone
Wales and with the Welsh Government to create a learning you know, please talk to your tutor, call to the Student Zone
environment in which all students feel safe and are able to or email: safeguarding@nptcgroup.ac.uk
study and reach their full potential.
To help us in this task we ask that you help us by: SAFEGUARDING TEAM
1. Reporting suspicious behaviour - Suspicious behaviour
means any action that makes someone feel worried or Members of the team wear yellow safeguarding lanyards and
anxious Remember to focus on a person’s behaviour, not you can approach them at any time if you are concerned or
their appearance worried about your wellbeing or safety. To contact the team in
2. Identify and reporting a suspicious item - A suspicious confidence email safeguarding@nptcgroup.ac.uk
item is any object that makes a person feel worried or
anxious. If you see anything that you think is suspicious,
report it right away.
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Governor with Responsibility Designated Person for Safeguarding
for Safeguarding
Siân Jones
Jill Harding Assistant Principal: Student Support and Inclusion
NPT: 01639 648060
Powys: 01686 614404
sian.jones@nptcgroup.ac.uk
Deputy Designated Person for Safeguarding Assistant Manager: Safeguarding & Resilience
Mari Shufflebotham Mandy Mellor
Head of Student Support Neath College
NPT: 01639 648415 01639 648033
Powys: 07788 310434 07788 310436
mari.shufflebotham@nptcgroup.ac.uk mandy.mellor@nptcgroup.ac.uk
Powys Campuses Neath Port Talbot Campuses
Katherine Jones David Rush Jo Mather
Newtown College Afan College Neath College
07387 014322 07585 403302 01639 648612
katherine.jones@nptcgroup.ac.uk 01639 648205 joanne.mather@nptcgroup.ac.uk
david.rush@nptcgroup.ac.uk
Steve Cass Phil Jones Kayleigh Davies
Newtown College Afan College Neath College
07825 340188 07825 055562 07771 940278
01686 614223 01639 648530 01639 648384
steve.cass@nptcgroup.ac.uk phill.jones@nptcgroup.ac.uk kayleigh.davies@nptcgroup.ac.uk
Kevin Morris Eve Matthews Lynne Evans
Brecon Beacons College Afan College Neath College
07585 889267 07901 537770 01639 648611
01686 614250 eve.matthews@nptcgroup.ac.uk lynne.evans@nptcgroup.ac.uk
kevin.morris@nptcgroup.ac.uk
AELODAU TÎM DIOGELU • SAFEG
Helen Summers
Newtown College Lindsay Piper Edward Jones
Llandarcy Academy of Sport Neath College
07585 986989
07752 242835 07825 340200
helen.summers@nptcgroup.ac.uk
01639 648728 01639 648130
lindsay.piper@nptcgroup.ac.uk edward.jones@nptcgroup.ac.uk
Sali-Ann Millward Simon Dickerson
Llandarcy Academy of Sport Neath College
07901 115845 01639 648540
Child Exploitation 01639 648684 07825 733949
sali-ann.millward@nptcgroup.ac.uk simon.dickerson@nptcgroup.ac.uk
& Online Protection
Andrea Houlihan Rachel Richards
Clare Cluer Neath College Maesteg Construction Centre
Brecon Beacons College
07775 824696 01639 648268
01686 614419
01639 648076 07747 535704
clare.cluer@nptcgroup.ac.uk
andrea.houlihan@nptcgroup.ac.uk rachel.richards@nptcgroup.ac.uk
Natalie Joseph Alex Herriott
Emma Price-Estevens Neath College Neath College
Neath College 07786 025251 07768 777274
01639 648042 01639 648075 01639 648128
emma.price-estevens@nptcgroup.ac.uk natalie.joseph@nptcgroup.ac.uk alex.herriott@nptcgroup.ac.uk
Rebecca White Lowri Jenkins
Neath College Neath College
07468 716227 07765 828055
01639 648069 lowri.jenkins@nptcgroup.ac.uk
rebecca.white@nptcgroup.ac.uk
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safeguarding@nptcgroup.ac.ukCONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT ID CARDS & COLLEGE LANYARDS
Confidentiality in dealing with student issues is respected STUDENTS AND STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR
at NPTC Group of Colleges. However, there are certain ID CARDS AT ALL TIMES.
circumstances in which confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.
When in college, staff and students will be given a lanyard
These are: and ID card which must be worn at all times, so those
if you are under 18 or a ‘vulnerable adult’ and the issue legitimately on site can be identified quickly. Failure to wear a
discussed involves any form of abuse college lanyard/ID card will result in disciplinary action. Lost,
you are over 18 and the issue discussed involves abuse damaged, or stolen ID cards cost £5 to replace.
and there are younger siblings in contact with the abuser
who may be at risk
if you disclose an intent to harm others or yourself EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
We aim to provide an inclusive and supportive learning
environment that enables everyone to reach their personal
BULLYING AND HARASSMENT
potential. We welcome students from all backgrounds and
NPTC Group of Colleges has a zero tolerance approach to abilities, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender
harassment and bullying. identity, religion and belief, disability, or age. For advice,
guidance or support, contact diversity@nptcgroup.ac.uk.
If at any time you are being bullied and/or harassed or you
know of anyone being treated in this way by other students
or members of staff, you MUST inform your personal tutor/
course coordinator/or a member of staff from the Student
Zone immediately. Information on what to do if you are
being bullied or harassed can be found in the ‘Bullying and
Harassment’ policy on Moodle.
Please ensure that you act in a mature and responsible way
and treat each other with respect and dignity.
WHAT TO DO IF THINGS GO WRONG?
Our aim is to get things right first time, so we value our
students’ comments and suggestions. Although we have a
range of stakeholder consultation and feedback mechanisms
to help inform and improve our services, sometimes our
service may fall short of expectations. Therefore we value
any complaints that we receive and take them seriously.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
This includes anonymous ones, providing we have sufficient NPTC Group of Colleges has a duty under Health and Safety
information for us to make further enquiries. law to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health,
safety and welfare of students whilst at college. Health and
You can complain in person, by phone, in writing, by e-mail or
safety is about ensuring that you do not get hurt or get ill
by using our complaints form available from all our reception
whilst at college. You can find the Health and Safety Policy for
desks. You can also give someone consent to complain on
the College on Moodle.
your behalf. If you need support completing the form, staff at
your Student Zone can help. The College has guidelines and regulations about safety.
Some areas of college house dangerous equipment and
Details of the College Complaints Procedure can be found hazardous substances. Please observe all notices and
in the guide, ‘Making a complaint to NPTC Group’ which is codes of practice.
available on our website, and our reception desks.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION
All areas of the College have emergency and fire
evacuation procedures
Information on what to do in the event of a fire can be
found in all classrooms.
By law, fire drills are carried out on a regular basis.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.NPTCGROUP.AC.UK 14FIRE EVACUATION PROCEDURES ENVIRONMENTAL/SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES
FOR STUDENTS the College is committed to saving energy and protecting
If you discover a fire, break the glass of the nearest break the environment
glass box all staff and students should be ‘Energy Aware’ and help
alert a member of staff to dial 999 immediately, If you the College to be environmentally friendly
hear the Fire Alarms or see the flashing beacons: there are recycling bins on all campuses for staff and
Leave the room immediately, do not collect belongings students to recycle paper, plastic, cans and cardboard.
Do not attempt to use the lifts, use the stairs
Proceed to the nearest fire exit NO SMOKING POLICY
Wheelchair users – go to the REFUGE area by the stairs There is a no smoking policy in place for each campus.
If necessary, trained staff will help you to leave the building Please contact your course tutor or campus manager if you
Go to your Assembly Point and Stay there require more information. This policy also applies to vapour
Lecturers will take a register/check students and electronic cigarettes.
Do not leave the Assembly Point
Do not attempt to drive any vehicle from the car parks PARKING
during fire alarms There is limited parking on college sites
Do not re-enter the building until instructed by Fire Marshal
Park considerately in designated spaces
Wait for instructions from a Fire Marshal if you have a
Do not block fire exits or access routes for emergency
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEPS)
vehicles
If you are likely to have difficulty leaving the building in an Use main entrances only
emergency, please ensure your course tutor is informed, so Observe the 10mph speed limit
that a personalised plan can be put in place. Be aware of other vehicles and people with disabilities.
REPORTING ACCIDENTS LOST AND FOUND PROPERTY
Please report ALL accidents and complete the student form Never leave valuables unattended. Any enquiries concerning
with help from your tutor. lost or found property should be made at the College
reception desks.
FIRST AID
The College has a team of qualified First-Aiders who are DISCLAIMER
available should you need treatment for minor ailments and NPTC Group of Colleges will not accept responsibility for any
injuries. They can be contacted through your personal tutor. damage to or loss of student’s personal belongings on any
college premises. You can insure your personal belongings
against loss/ damage yourself if you wish to.
15FACILITIES
PLACES TO EAT BRECON BEACONS COLLEGE:
Refectory: Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 1pm
Payment can be made via card or contactless with your
mobile phone, we do except cash but would rather NEWTOWN COLLEGE:
contactless. All vending machines have contactless facilities. Refectory: 8.30am-2pm Monday to Friday, now serving
StarBucks.
NEATH COLLEGE:
The Brook Café: D Block 8.30am-3pm, Monday – Friday, now Themes Restaurant at Newtown College is a working
serving StarBucks restaurant staffed solely by students who train in all aspects
Café 73: 8.30am-1.30pm Monday - Friday of the hospitality industry, from food preparation and
StarBucks A/B block: 8.30am-3.30pm Monday-Thursday, professional cookery to hospitality and supervision.
8.30am-3pm Friday
The restaurant is open on Tuesday nights, as well as Tuesday
Blasus training restaurant, coffee shop and bakery, is a and Thursday lunchtimes, with the students often catering for
unique business that has been training students and serving up to sixty people at a time.
the community for more than 40 years. Weekly themed evenings take place offering opportunities to
Hidden away at Neath College, you can enjoy an afternoon try out menus from all over the world.
or evening of fine dining at our traditional, yet contemporary
award-winning restaurant. We provide our students and Early reservation is advisable to avoid disappointment. To
guests with high standards of professional hospitality. make a lunch reservation please call in to the restaurant
or telephone 01686 614215; to make an evening
Our informal coffee lounge offers a warm and friendly reservation or request a brochure please telephone
welcome where you can sit back and relax. The lounge menu 01686 614555.
offers a range of hot drinks, cakes, snacks and dishes from
our “specials board”. Themes Coffee Shop is open every Wednesday during term
time from 11am-1:30pm. No booking necessary. Just drop
in and enjoy a coffee and choose from a selection of freshly
made sandwiches/paninis, daily specials and home-made
cakes.
SPECIALIST COLLEGE SERVICES
Payment can only be made by card or contactless with your
mobile phone. Cash will not be accepted.
In order to create realistic working environments for students,
AFAN COLLEGE: several vocational courses are provided with specialist units
Café 53: 9.30am-3.30pm, Monday-Thursday, 9.30am-3pm that all students can benefit from. These include:
Friday, now serving StarBucks
Afan Refectory: 830am-2pm, Monday-Friday
LEE STAFFORD ACADEMY OF HAIRDRESSING,
BARBERING AND APPLIED THERAPIES
Award-winning celebrity hairdresser, Lee Stafford, wowed
local stylists with his enthusiasm and talent at an exclusive
show to celebrate the launch of the brand new Lee Stafford
Academy of Hairdressing, Barbering and Applied Therapies.
The Lee Stafford Academy is available at Afan College,
Brecon Beacons College and Newtown College,
and is the only one of its kind in Wales, offering budding
hairdressers unique training and exceptional masterclasses
that they can’t get anywhere else.
VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.NPTCGROUP.AC.UK 16These facilities are available to students following Sports and
Public Services programmes, as well as by all students in
Sports Clubs and Academies within the College.
The aim of the Academy is to ensure that students from NPTC
Group of Colleges are the most employable in the country; as
stylists, colourists or in any hairdressing field of their choice.
The College’s hairdressing and beauty salons are open to
College students and the public. They offer a wide range of
hair and beauty treatments with free consultations. Students
are offered reduced prices.
All students and staff across all Hairdressing and Applied
Therapy salons, strictly adhere to Public Health Wales
guidance on close contact services during Covid – 19
pandemic. PPE, social distancing and industry regulations
are enforced for all services offered.
LILLIPUT DAY NURSERY, NEATH COLLEGE
Lilliput Day Nursery is a purpose built building located
on-site. We are registered with, and inspected by the Care
Inspectorate Wales (C.I.W), under the Children Act 1989, to
provide full or part day care for children, aged 12 weeks to 7
years and 11 months.
All staff are fully qualified and experienced Nursery Nurses.
The Nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm
and offer childcare places for children of students, College
staff and the wider community.
The College Financial Contingency Fund (FCF) may be
available to students who meet the criteria. Students in
THE BAKERY SHOP
Powys have different Childcare arrangements - please email
Students following the bakery courses at Neath College bake
studentsupport@nptcgroup.ac.uk
bread, cakes and pastries that are sold daily at the College’s
Bakery Shop. Many students take advantage of the high
At Lilliput Day Nursery, we aim to provide high quality day
quality, reasonably priced produce on sale. We have a range
care that enhances the development, care and
of freshly made sandwiches, snacks and meal deals. Student
education of children in a safe, stimulating and caring
free meals card is accepted.
environment, where they learn through play in partnership
with parents/carers.
SPORTS FACILITIES
The College has extensive sports facilities at the Llandarcy
Lilliput Day Nursery follows Welsh Government initiatives by
Academy of Sport which offers an indoor sports hall with
implementing the Foundation Phase, Design to Smile and
climbing wall, warm-up area and bounding track, multiuse
Healthy Sustainable Pre-School Scheme. The Nursery is a
games area (MUGA) and 3G pitch. In addition there is a
member of Early Years Wales.
strength and conditioning Gym and an indoor barn training
area.
For further information please email Lilliput Day Nursery:
lilliputdaynursery@nptcgroup.ac.uk.
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