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2021/2022 COLLEGE HANDBOOK All Campuses
CONTENTS PRINCIPAL’S
WELCOME
WELCOME
2 Principal’s Welcome I am very pleased to welcome you
as a Weston College student for
3 Key dates the academic year 2021.
5 Campus Maps
As a college, we put significant effort into
11 Respect providing you with a dynamic and focussed
set of learning experiences. The College
13 Ready to Learn will always have the safety and wellbeing of
learners and staff as our paramount concern
15 Code of Conduct and indeed during the last academic year we
16 Safety and Security became a national exemplar for the work we
did in ensuring a safe learning environment
17 Equality and Diversity despite the implications of COVID-19.
18 Safeguarding For this new academic year we will continue ensure your safety and protection
to follow government guidelines (and while being opposed to any form of
19 Your Digital College respond quickly to any changes in guidance) discrimination. We hope that you,
to ensure that the College environment too, will share these inclusive values.
20 Welfare and Pastoral Support remains safe as well as providing outstanding
facilities, teaching and support for you to This campus guide provides you with
23 Careers Advice and Guidance achieve your course goals and have a great important information which will
time studying and building new friendship, support you during your time with us
25 Additional Learning Support
as you work towards your career aspirations. and will also make you feel reassured
26 Library Plus This will be complemented by a whole range about returning to a learning
of opportunities to learn which will include in environment following lockdown.
27 Outside of the Classroom most cases face to face delivery but with the
Should you need any further
option to move to a virtual delivery should
29 Induction Checklist circumstances change. Irrespective, you
information please ask your personal
tutor or contact any member of
31 Useful Contacts can be assured of brilliant and inspirational
Student Services who will be happy
teaching matched with the expertise of our
to help.
‘Career Excellence Hubs’ which will provide
you with unique opportunities to gain insight
into careers alongside job ready skills.
May I take this opportunity to wish
As a College, we ask that you commit time, you an enjoyable and successful
energy and effort to your studies in order to year at Weston College.
obtain the best possible achievements. We
will continue to work hard to provide learning
opportunities, environments and resources
of the highest quality, to support your
educational journey.
Weston College is committed to the Dr Paul Phillips CBE PhD. D.Lit Ed.D
principles of safeguarding and equality and
diversity, meaning we will do all we can to
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KEY DATES 2021/2022
KEY DATES 2020/2021
AUTUMN TERM
Start of term Monday Monday 6th September 2021
Half term Monday 25th October, 2021
to Friday 29th October 2021
End of term Friday 17th December, 2021
SPRING TERM
Start of term Tuesday 4th January, 2022
Half term Monday 21st February, 2022
to Friday 25th February, 2022
End of term Thursday 8th April, 2022
SUMMER TERM
Start of term Tuesday 26th April, 2022
Half term Monday 30th May, 2022
to Friday 3rd June 2022
End of term Friday 8th July, 2022
OTHER
A Level and Technical
Results Day TBC
GCSE Results Day TBC
COLLEGE THEME WEEKS
Safeguarding and
Prevent September, 2021
Wellfest 11th-15th October 2021
You Matter Half-term 2
D.A.R.E.S (Drugs,
Alcohol, Relationships
Equality, Sex) 6th-10th December 2021
Digital You Whole of term 3
Community Collect Whole of term 4
My Futures Month Whole of March
National Careers
and Apprenticeships
Week 7th-11th March 2022
Include and Belong Whole of term 5
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ESSENTIALS
LOXTON
LOXTON CAMPUS MAP
CAMPUS MAP
CURRICULUM SUBJECTS
• 6th Form
• Art & Design
• Creative & Digital
• Music
• Health Science
• Sport
SUPPORT SERVICES
• Student Services (Main Reception)
• Learning Support (1st Floor next to Bistro)
• LibraryPlus (First Floor)
FACILITIES
• Bistro including Social Kitchen (1st Floor)
• Costa (Main Reception)
• Gym & Sports Hall (Health & Active Living
Skills Centre)
• 3G Sports Pitches
• Student Car Park
FIRST BUS SERVICES
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BAKERS DOLPHIN SERVICES
All
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ESSENTIALS
SOUTH WEST SKILLS
SOUTH WEST SKILLS CAMPUS MAP
CAMPUS MAP
CURRICULUM SUBJECTS
• Brickwork and Construction
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical
• Engineering
• Motor Vehicle
• Pre-Employment
• Plumbing
• Traineeships
SUPPORT SERVICES
• Student Services (next to Bistro)
• Learning Support (Ground Floor)
• LibraryPlus (Ground Floor)
FACILITIES
• Bistro/Social Kitchen (Ground Floor)
• Costa (Ground Floor)
• Student Car Park
FIRST BUS SERVICES
3, X1/X2, X5
BAKERS DOLPHIN SERVICES
All
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ESSENTIALS
KNIGHTSTONE
KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS MAP
CAMPUS MAP
CURRICULUM SUBJECTS
• Access to Higher Education
• Animal Science (split with Puxton Park)
• Business & Travel
• Computing
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Knightstone Campus Lasseter’s Restaurant
Lauriston Hotel Deliveries
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Our Values Our Aims
Respect We will put the Learner first.
We will be Entrepreneurial in approach
Aim 1: Provide a safe, supportive and
inclusive learning culture where learners
can thrive.
Weston College is a place of learning with a shared purpose of and innovative in our thinking.
‘Creating brighter futures’. We aim to create a secure and welcoming Aim 2: Meet the needs of employers,
We will be Ambitious and aspirational.
the local economy and regional skills
environment for all members of our community. So that everyone can
We will value Diversity and celebrate shortages through a curriculum offer
enjoy learning to their full potential, Weston College expects all staff, success. that puts employability at its centre.
students and visitors to maintain our culture of respect.
We will Enable collaboration and work Aim 3: Develop partnerships,
Yourself The environment The opportunity to learn in partnership. collaborations and models of learning
• We make and support • We are a safe place. • We aim to achieve our full that increase opportunity for different
We will be Responsive to the needs of
healthy choices. • We keep College property potential. groups of learners within their immediate
individuals, business and the community.
• We ask for help when we clean and tidy. • We attend punctually. locality.
need it. • We aim to make all the • We complete our work We will provide a Safe and sustainable
Aim 4: Enable learners to succeed,
• We report and harassment College accessible. on time. place to study and work.
progress and meet future challenges by
or bullying. • We support College • We notify the College
We will be LEADERS in our field and have providing high quality teaching, learning
• We challenge policies. when we can’t attend.
inappropriate behaviour. • We dress properly. • We switch mobile phones
a reputation for excellence. and assessment.
• We contribute positively. • We use technology off during lessons, Aim 5: Harness and use technology
• We tell people when appropriately. meetings and whilst in the to support innovation in learning and
they’ve got it right.
• We give constructive
• We eat and drink in
designated areas.
library.
Our Mission smarter, more efficient working practices.
feedback when people get ‘Creating brighter futures’ is the Aim 6: Remain a financially robust,
it wrong. Other people underpinning mission and purpose of sustainable and resilient organisation that
• We accept help when • We treat everyone fairly. the Weston College Group. It is driven to can continue to develop and invest in its
we need it. • We listen to each other. achieve this for all its learners and staff facilities, infrastructure and workforce.
• We are ambitious for • We celebrate our diversity.
through the development of a learning
ourselves. • We promote equality.
and working culture that is inclusive,
• We are inclusive and friendly.
aspirational and focused on assuring
• We think about the impact
success and progression.
of what we say and do.
• We offer help when we can.
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Arrive to lessons prepared to learn.
Be friendly, inclusive and respectful to others in Arrive on time.
line with the Weston College RESPECT statements.
Switch my phone to silent and store it out of reach.
Use language that is appropriate and respectful
Use my mobile device and other technology appropriately.
Keep the college and learning environments clean
and tidy Keep myself hydrated.
Respect security and health and safety measures Make an effort to plan and manage my time.
including wearing college ID and produce it when
requested. Ask questions and purposefully engage.
Adhere to college procedures including fire alarms Commit fully to each task and apply effort.
and security barriers.
Discuss topics with peers and remain focussed.
Give out the relevant faculty/department phone
number to those who may need to make contact in Communicate with the teacher when I am faced
case of an emergency during lesson time. with a barrier to learning.
Remain patient and quiet whilst others are talking and
allow others to speak without interruption.
Be friendly, inclusive and respectful to others.
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STUDENT BEHAVIOUR SAFETY
STUDENT BEHAVIOUR AND CONDUCT
AND CONDUCT AND SECURITY
Weston College employs a You are reminded to adhere CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR buildings. The warning signal for this is
student behaviour policy strictly to the following at all OWN OR ANOTHER’S SAFETY? either short sharp blasts on a whistle or
times: a tannoy announcement warning. If you
that sets out our behaviour hear one of these alerts you must follow
Please report it as soon as possible to a
expectations for learners and instructions from a member of staff or
• Wear your ID badge at all times so member of staff or do so by clicking here
the approach that should be that you can be indentified as a College run to place of safety, hide in an office,
adopted when these are not classroom, or workspace and lock or
met. The policy aims to apply
student
COLLEGE ID CARD barricade the door. Tell a member of staff
restorative approaches rather • Follow the rules about regular As a student, you must wear your college and the police.
handwashing and use the supplied hand identity (ID) card at all times on campus.
than punitive measures for • Alerts – the ‘whisper’ evacuation - bomb
sanitiser Your ID card and lanyard will be provided threat or suspect package - if a call is
dealing with minor incidents at enrolment, enabling you to pass through received, the Principal will order the
or breaches of discipline. This guidance is subject to change security gates. You will also need your ID affected building to be evacuated. A staff
in accordance with the government card to access technology and resources in member will alert other staff and students
We ask that all learners: guidance, as and when it is updated. LibraryPlus. to evacuate the building via a particular
Changes to processes and staff/learner staircase or exit route, to an alternative
• Avoid any anti-social behaviour
expectations will be communicated to If you have forgotten your card, report assembly point. Known as the ‘Whisper’
• Are aware of their audience and respect all, however it is expected the current to reception and they will issue you with evacuation the procedure is undertaken
the whole college community approach is adhered to until such a time a temporary card after confirming your quietly and in an orderly fashion
as informed otherwise. student status. • Disciplinary action, in the form of a
• Maintain a safe and positive online gross misconduct charge, will be taken
profile Current approach is adhered to until
If you lose your ID card there is a £5 against anyone maliciously starting a fire
such a time as informed otherwise.
replacement charge. Contact the College evacuation, whistle wave lockdown or
• Adhere to all safety measures and Information Services team at the campus bomb evacuation
security protocols reception.
• First aid – if you or another student
becomes ill or has an accident while at
Learners who fail to respond SECURITY PROCEDURES College you should contact reception
to the restorative approaches Weston College has a number of systems (dial 0 from any internal telephone). Ask
and continue to disrupt and procedures in place to ensure safe and for a first aider and detail where you are
learning will be progressed secure campuses, including: and the nature of the problem
to the disciplinary stages • Closed circuit television across each • No smoking or vaping in College buildings
reserved for serious and gross campus or near main entrances – designated
misconduct. • Screening and searching – see the smoking areas are available at each campus
This Policy can be found HERE College’s Student Safety and Disciplinary • Hoods and caps – while on campus we
Policy for further details. ask all non-religious headwear is removed
In order to keep everyone as safe as • Emergency evacuation procedures – for identification purposes
possible, we will be operating a zero- familiarise yourself with the “fire action • E-safety – for advice and guidance on
tolerance approach towards behavioural procedure” and “assembly point” signs e-safety, you can contact your personal
safety and compliance with a continued and notices tutor or a member of LibraryPlus
focus on COVID-19 protection measures. • Fire alarms – if you hear a continuous • Risk assessments – to ensure your
Any learner found not to be following the ringing bell or see a flashing red light please safety we ‘risk assess’ all College
instructions and measures put in place, leave the building immediately and leave buildings, spaces and activities, including
will be asked to leave site and further personal belongings. If you have mobility organised trips out of college. You will
additional action may be taken. issues, wait at your nearest refuge point. find a ‘generic’ risk assessment posted
‘Whistle Wave’ lockdown for terrorist, in each classroom and work space for
armed intruder or attacker – we operate information. If you need more information
a ‘Run, Hide, Tell’ procedure in the event on risk assessments please ask your tutor.
of an armed intruder accessing our
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EQUALITY SAFEGUARDING
OUR CULTURE
AND DIVERSITY
WHAT DOES IT MEAN? This means if someone is offended Weston College is committed
This means Weston College
by your behaviour(s), whether you to safeguarding and promoting
intended it or not, and whether the
welcomes all students, whatever the welfare of children, young
behaviour was aimed at them personally
their circumstances. We believe that
or not, it may be considered harassment. people and adults at Risk.
everyone has the right to be treated
fairly, with dignity and respect and we Bullying is the persistent, intentional We expect the whole college
value and celebrate the diversity that harming of another person with an community to share this commitment
everyone brings to the College. unequal power relationship. including the aims of our Safeguarding
We want Weston College to be a of Children and Adults at Risk Policy
Harassment and bullying may be verbal,
place where you feel comfortable and and Procedure.
physical, emotional or non-verbal. This
safe enough to be yourself and enjoy includes, for example:
learning. Our Equality and Diversity If you have a concern about your own
• Physical assault – kicking, hitting, or another student’s wellbeing, safety
Policy applies to every member of
punching etc. or rights you can talk to any member
Weston College, including students,
staff and visitors. • Verbal assault – insults, swearing, of staff or ask to speak to a member
disrespectful language of the College.
SPACE FOR PRAYER • Pornographic or other offensive pin-ups
AND REFLECTION displayed publicly or accessed through
There are designated quiet rooms the internet or circulated via email SAFEGUARDING TEAM
available at each campus for prayer • Jokes, gestures or graffiti that offend While we cannot promise to keep
and reflection. others confidentiality we will support you
Ask at the campus reception or • Intimidation – use of written, spoken to find solutions to your issues and
LibraryPlus for further details. or physical threat to influence the concerns within the agreed local
behaviour of another (this includes use policies and procedures.
HARASSMENT of text messages or entries on social
AND BULLYING sites, i.e. Facebook)
We take a zero tolerance approach to • Offensive clothing, e.g. swastikas on
harassment and bullying which means jackets or caps. How to contact a College
anyone proven responsible for unlawful Safeguarding Officer:
Harassment and bullying must be
discrimination, harassment or bullying Call 01934 411464
reported. If you see it, or experience it,
can be asked to leave the College (365 days a year, 24 hours a day)
please report it to your Personal Tutor
or email safeguarding@weston.ac.uk
Harassment can be related to age, or a member of the Student Welfare
disability, gender identity, marital status, and Pastoral Support Services Team.
pregnancy or maternity, ethnicity,
race, religion or belief, sex or sexual
orientation. It is legally defined as:
“Unwanted conduct which has the
purpose or effect of:
• Violating the other person’s dignity;
• Creating an intimidating, hostile,
degrading, humiliating or offensive
environment.”
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17YOUR DIGITAL COLLEGE: WELFARE AND
STUDENT SERVICES
GET CONNECTED! PASTORAL SUPPORT
Use of technology is essential to • Using Microsoft Teams as our main WELFARE AND PASTORAL
your learning and required for application for communication, SUPPORT KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
accessing online resources and assignments and digital learning
Weston College Welfare provides a
activities for your course. Owning content, all accessible via the Microsoft
confidential non-judgemental service for FOR MORE INFORMATION
a device suitable for learning Teams app desktop and mobile devices
all students at all campuses daily. CLICK HERE OR CONTACT:
and working is beneficial to your (on Windows, Andriod and Apple)
progression and career, from
• Free downloads for the Microsoft WELFARE KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
connecting with employers to
Office software (Word, Excel,
continuing your development as a Welfare Officers offer the opportunity to Dianne Forster
PowerPoint and more) for the duration
life-long learner. access information, advice and support 07976 794915
of your course Microsoft Teams
with a wide range of issues which
Studying at Weston College will • Free ‘Eduroam’ WiFi services across all could impact on your learning including @DianneForster
include aspects of what we call campuses for personal devices emotional health/mental health, course/ Emma Craig/Kate Clark
‘blended learning’. This means your college concerns, homelessness, finance, 07580 857694
course will use a mix of digital content • Bookable access to our IT facilities
drug/alcohol concerns and attendance. Microsoft Teams
and activities, including video-based in LibraryPlus centres, including PCs,
Support, guidance and referrals are also @EmmaCraig @KateClarke
learning, interactive learning tools, Macs and self-issue laptops (for on
available with health issues including
digital projects, problem solving and campus use)
sexual health, healthy eating and more.
more! Most importantly, we want you LOXTON CAMPUS
• Learners with an approved bursary
to remain connected with your teacher, Drop into our Student Services available Denise Garfield
may be able to apply for an IT bursary,
our support teams and other students at all campuses or book an appointment 07748 494253
providing a contribution towards cost
on your course. Your digital experience on the contact details below. You can Microsoft Teams
of a device from our named supplier
at Weston College will therefore require also message through Microsoft Teams, @DeniseGarfield
(subject to assessment)
access to technology. We recommend email or text.
Siobhan Wardle
that learners consider owning a device • Device access referrals for learners who
07891 618053
that is suitable for College work. This are unable to access technology as a COUNSELLING Microsoft Teams
is a good investment not just for your result of digital poverty (speak to your
Counselling offers an opportunity to @SiobhanWardle
course at Weston College, but also for tutor)
talk in a private and relaxed setting
your future:
• Device discount schemes from Dell and with someone who plays no other role
SOUTH WEST SKILLS CAMPUS
• Your employability – online job Apple available from the Weston College in your life. Counselling could help you
Student Zone homepage. with relationship difficulties, self-esteem, Heidi Milner
applications, video interviews, digital
personal loss, decision making and 07747 842976
portfolios and networking We will continue to keep you updated moving on. Microsoft Teams
• Opportunities in Higher Education on new technology services and @HeidiMilner
– research, independent study and developments as we head toward an To find out how to book a counselling
Victoria Rackliff
extended projects exciting academic year. appointment please contact one of your
07976 768098
campus Welfare Officers or visit your
Microsoft Teams
• Work-based learning – Remote/ STUDENTS DISCOUNTS! campus’ Student Services hub.
@VictoriaRackliff
mobile working in the workplace for
apprentices and work placements As learners and teachers across the If you have any concerns or are worried
country get ready to return to schools, about a friend, we are here to help.
We understand that not everyone is able colleges and universities, many
to buy a device or may have unreliable technology retailers are also offering
access to the Internet. Weston College is competitive discounts for learners.
inclusive and is committed to supporting Learners with a NUS ‘Totum’ card can
learners. As part of the Weston College also access a range of discounts on
community, we want you to remain technology.
connected. This support includes:
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19OTHER SOURCES
STUDENT SERVICES
OF SUPPORT
Optimising the health and happiness of the whole College community by placing As a Weston College learner you will also have access to two innovative and nationally
wellbeing, connectivity and accessibility at the heart of all we do through. reconised wellbeing programmes.
Wellbeing@Weston encompasses all the various high-quality support services that help
you develop positive wellbeing and navigate the challenges we all face on a daily basis. In
addition to these services, you will benefit from:
• Wellbeing@Weston packages built into your programme of study that will be built
around where you are in your learner journey
• Comprehensive sharepoint site that is full of resources, guides and support to help you
manage your wellbeing
• Campus wellbeing activity timetables in addition to a digital health and fitness
programme
• Opportunity to achieve a digital wellbeing badge that will give learners the opportunity
to achieve an accredited award championed by Public Health and England
An innovative programme of online Togetherall is a clinically managed
• Plus much more support and resources to help learners 24/7, digital, anonymous mental health
develop an individsualised toolkit of support community. Togetherall gives
To find out more about Wellbeing@Weston, including accessing the fantastic support and
strategies to devlop postiive wellbeing. provides you with a confidential and
initiatives, please click here
safe way to share feelings, connect with
Click here to access this fantastic others and understand mental health
resources that was created by Weston better.
College wellbeing specialists in
partnership with other organisations. Click here to access Togetherall. As
a college learner you will be able to
register for free to access together by
using your college email.
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21CAREERS ADVICE
STUDENT SERVICES
AND GUIDANCE
The College’s careers and
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
advice team offer learners
support and guidance on Be sure to check out the Careers
careers, employability and Advice Team’s Sharepoint site for
UCAS through a range of group lots of useful resources and video
tutorials, as well as their monthly
tutorials and 1:1s, to support webinars on topics like student
you through the processes of finance and more.
deciding what your next steps
will be. You can find a full breakdown of the
College’s careers programme on our
The Careers Advice Team work with website.
your curriculum area to ensure you are To book an appointment CLICK HERE
provided with a wide range of resources, or contact the team on the below
activities and visits so you leave details:
Weston College with the right skills
Careersadvice@weston.ac.uk
and experience to succeed within your
Microsoft Teams
chosen career or education pathway.
@LisaHall
@SallyBebb
They coordinate our very own careers
@RobMuranda
and employability festival, CareersFest,
where every year we invite over 50
employers, universities and other
organisations from all over the country
to make you aware of all the options
that are open to you.
In addition to this, all college learners
receive a comprehensive careers tutorial
programme, as well as the opportunity
to participate in our college careers
month in March - My Future Month.
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23LEARNING LIBRARY
LEARNING SUPPORT
SUPPORT PLUS
Whilst studying here with us learning needs LibraryPlus is our vibrant
You can access all our online
at Weston College we have • Support you to develop strategies to central learning hub located resources by visiting the
a team ready to support use in the classroom, workshop and at at each Weston College ‘LibraryPlus Online’ homepage.
and help you achieve your work placements campus. Get to know your
goals and aspirations. The • Promote and empower your campus LibraryPlus team who LibraryPlus:
independence
Learning Support team are can help you explore the full 01934 411 493
• Review the support you receive on
dedicated, highly qualified and range of services, resources library@weston.ac.uk
a regular basis
experienced and will work with and support available.
• Attend Education Health Care Plan
you and your tutors to identify (EHCP) meetings and reviews • Our LibraryPlus learning hubs offer
the support you require. (if applicable) a great place to learn and work,
• Support your achievement, progression including:
We provide support to over 1,300
students every year at each campus. and celebrate your successes. • A dedicated LibraryPlus team to help
We have a wide range of support and support you during your time at
For more information or to arrange the college
options available from our team
an initial chat, please contact the
of support workers and specialist • Spacious access to computers for
Learning Support Campus Co-ordinator
practitioners, such as: digital learning and working
on your site:
• Advanced booking of computers and
• Classroom and workshop support
technology via our online self-service
• Specialist Mentoring systems
• Study skills and assignment support KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS: • A large catalogue of loanable books
• Behaviour management LUCY BOWMAN and eBooks
• Assistive and digital Technology lucy.bowman@weston.ac.uk • Online resources for video-based
07973 917361 learning, online journals and more
• Communication support
• Diagnostic assessments • Comfortable collaborative working
SOUTH WEST SKILLS areas
• Exam Access Arrangements CAMPUS:
• A wide range of one-to-one support
• Resources and Equipment support. HILARY MARSH
• Secure charging lockers for personal
hilary.marsh@weston.ac.uk devices
So that we can provide this support 07891 227532
we will: • Help with technology and accessing
• Make arrangements to support you as digital resources
LOXTON CAMPUS:
you get ready to learn in at our College • Dedicated Higher Education study
SANDRA SOMERS support
• Meet with you to discuss your needs
• Put support in place to enable you
sandra.somers@weston.ac.uk • Microsoft Office guidance and access
07891 618009 to certification opportunities.
to access the opportunities you
require to achieve your aspirations
• Liaise on a regular basis with teaching
staff to share the relevant information
and provide updates regarding your
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25OUTSIDE OF THE
SUPPORT SERVICES
CLASSROOM
Enrichment is an important part of your College life and something
we actively encourage. WESTON
Enrichment activities enable you to develop new hobbies and interests by getting involved
SPORT
with activities and other students outside of your study programme.
Weston Sport recognises the
A wide range of activities and sports are offered throughout the week and across the abilities and efforts of our top
College sites. If there is something that you would like to do that we don’t currently offer athletes and aims to support
please come and tell us and we will see what can be done. them to achieve their potential.
As a student at Weston College, you will
have the opportunity to combine your
academic studies with high-level sporting
provision, which will allow you to fully
immerse yourself as a student-athlete.
STUDENTS’ UNION Weston Sport prides itself on its
athlete-centred approach, which will
enable you to develop your sporting
The Students’ Union is here for The students’ union is run by students for
the students and is responsible for: performance, in a professionally
you, when you enrol at college
• Student representation across all sites structured environment.
you are automatically a member, and study programmes
all students whether part time, • Social activities Additionally, athletes will get access to
full time or apprenticeships are • Campaigns our outstanding sports facilities which
members of the Union. • Charity activities
include a Sport England specification
• Trips.
There is an executive team of students that sports hall, FA and World Rugby
are elected every year to represent your Our values: approved 3G artificial pitch and
views and opinions and offer you the best performance gym.
The Students’ Union exists to make your
college experience possible. The team is
lives as students better. One of the key
made up of a President, Vice President,
ways we work to do this is to ensure
Secretary and Campus Officers for each
that your voice is heard on your course. KEY CONTACT:
campus. This ensures all students voices
We believe that students should be Academy manager:
are heard across all of our campuses.
active partners in their learning while Jack Gadd
The Students’ Union is also a member
at the College, and we work closely jack.gadd@weston.ac.uk
of the National Union of Students (NUS),
with departments and faculties to make
this means you are entitled to purchase
changes that will benefit students.
a Totum card (previously known as the
If you want to get involved with the
NUS Extra card) at a cost of £12.
Students’ Union, let us know:
This gives you access to hundreds of student.union@weston.ac.uk
discounts at restaurants, shops and
experiences to make your life whilst
at College even better.
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USEFUL CONTACTS
The below are a number of activities that 6. Visited the Student Zone on the
you will need to have completed within College sharepoint
the first few weeks of the academic year. 7. Locate your campus’ Student
For any help with the below, please ask Services Hub
your personal tutor: 8. Read the College’s student
behaviour policy and click that you
1. Sign your digital learner agreement have done so on ProPortal
2. Logged on to ProPortal 9. Complete the online safeguarding
3. Complete your medical details and PREVENT modules on Moodle,
questionnaire which is accessible via the Student
4. If under 18 made sure your parent Zone
contacts are accurate and that you have 10. If you need to travel by bus,
returned your parent permission slip for purchase your college bus pass from
trips and work experience to your faculty the online College shop.
office
5. Downloaded the Microsoft Teams app
onto your phone and other devices
HOW WE WILL
COMMUNICATE
WITH YOU
A reminder that alongside Microsoft Teams, your Weston College email address will be our
main way of keeping in contact with you. You can easily link this to your personal email
account such as Gmail, Hotmail or others.
Click below for instructions on how to do so.
Gmail
Hotmail
Outlook
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USEFUL CONTACTS
Activities and sports 01934 411 622
College Admissions 01934 411481
Careers Advice 01934 411415
College switchboard 01934 411 411
Learning support 01934 411 558
LibraryPlus 01934 411 493
LibraryPlus Text to Renew 07860 023 339
Student bursaries 01934 411 571
Student clubs and societies 01934 411 383
English and maths 01934 411545
Examinations 01934 411 467
Safeguarding 01934 411 464 safeguarding@weston.ac.uk
ABSENCE HOTLINES
Advanced Engineering and Computing Inclusive Practice
01934 411 194 01934 411 697 • 07773 969 344
AEC.student.absence@weston.ac.uk IIP.student.absence@weston.ac.uk
Apprenticeships and Traineeships Professional Studies, Access to HE,
01934 411 594 Animal Science, Public Services
traineeship.student.absence@weston.ac.uk 01934 411 567 • 07910 686 628
PSAA.student.absence@weston.ac.uk
Building Automotive and Civil
Engineering Service Sectors
01934 411 792 01934 421 250
BACE.student.absence@weston.ac.uk SS.student.absence@weston.ac.uk
Creative Arts Sixth Form
01934 411 669 01934 411 666
CAD.student.absence@weston.ac.uk TACE.student.absence@weston.ac.uk
Sport and Health Science
01934 421 251
Sport.student.absence@weston.ac.uk
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US
Knightstone Campus
Knightstone Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 2AL
01934 411 411
Loxton Campus
Loxton Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 4QU
01934 411 600
South West Skills Campus
Locking Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 8NL
01934 411 411
www.weston.ac.uk
enquiries@weston.ac.uk
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