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2019/2020 STUDENT PLANNER www.weston.ac.uk
CONTENTS PRINCIPAL’S
WELCOME
WELCOME
4 Essentials We are very pleased to welcome Should you need any further
4 Key dates you as a student of Weston College. information please ask your personal
tutor or contact any member of
6 Useful contacts Student Services who will be happy
6 Absence hotlines Whether you are joining straight from
to help.
school, returning for another year with us,
8 Bus passes
or coming back in to education as a mature
9 Bus routes student. We hope that you will quickly settle
May I take this opportunity to wish
you an enjoyable and successful
in to College life and take full advantage of
year at Weston College.
all that we offer.
10 Our culture
11 Good citizen code We ask that you commit time, energy and
12 Respect effort to your studies in order to obtain the
13 Expectations best possible achievements.
14 Equality and diversity Dr Paul Phillips CBE PhD. D.Lit Ed.D
We will continue to work hard to provide
15 Safety and security learning opportunities, environments and
16 Safeguarding resources of the highest quality, to support
your educational journey.
Weston College recognises the importance
18 Student services of developing good English and maths skills
18 Outside of the classroom for employment and progression to higher-
20 Enrichment and sport level learning. We are therefore committed
22 The Hair and Beauty Centre to supporting the improvement of your
24 University Centre Weston English and maths skills within your study
programme.
25 Student Voice
25 Progression (ASPECT) Weston College is committed to the
26 Finance principles of safeguarding and equality
and diversity, meaning we will do all we
can to ensure your safety and protection
while being opposed to any form of
28 Your learning experience discrimination. We hope that you, too, will
28 Study programmes share these inclusive values.
29 Personal tutors
This handbook and planner provides
you with important information
which will support you during
30 LibraryPlus your time with us.
32 Digital Learning
34 English and maths
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KEY DATES
KEY DATES 2019/2020
2019/2020
AUTUMN TERM
Start of term Monday 9th September, 2019
Part time courses start (week commencing) Monday 16th September, 2019
Half term Monday 28th October, 2019 to
Friday 21st November, 2019
End of term Friday 20th December, 2019
SPRING TERM
Start of term Monday 6th January, 2020
Half term Monday 17th February, 2020
to Friday 21st February, 2020
End of term Friday 3rd April, 2020
SUMMER TERM
Start of term Tuesday 21st April, 2020
Half term Monday 25th May, 2020
to Friday 29th May, 2020
End of term Friday 3rd July, 2020
GCSE EXAM DATES 2019/20 (PROVISIONAL)
GCSE AQA English 2nd June, 2020 and 5th June, 2020
GCSE AQA Maths 19th May, 2020, 4th June, 2020
and 8th June, 2020
OTHER
Freshers’ Fair Wednesday 11th September 2019
Brighter Futures Fair 12-14th November 2019
COLLEGE THEME WEEKS
PREVENT Monday 30th September, 2019
Sexual, Health and
Alcohol Guidance Monday 16th December, 2019
Body and Mind (BAM) Monday 14th January, 2020
Digital You Monday 10th February, 2020
National Careers Week Monday 2nd March, 2020
Raising and Giving
Week (RAG) Monday 23rd March, 2019
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ESSENTIALS
USEFUL CONTACTS
USEFUL CONTACTS
Activities and sports 01934 411 450
ASPECT 01934 411 506
Bus passes 01934 411 571
College switchboard 01934 411 411
Learner support fund childcare 01934 411 571
Learning support 01934 411 558
LibraryPlus 01934 411 493
LibraryPlus Text to Renew 07860 023 339
Get Active and academies 01934 411 450
Student bursaries 01934 411 571
Student clubs and societies 01934 411 715
English and maths 01934 411545
Examinations 01934 411 467
University Centre Weston 01934 411 403
Welfare support 01934 411 476 / 595 / 623 / 750
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 and Animal Science
traineeship.student.absence@weston.ac.uk 01934 411 567
PSAA.student.absence@weston.ac.uk
Building Automotive and Civil
Engineering Service Sectors
01934 411 792 01934 421250
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
Health Science, Social Care Sport
and Counselling 01934 421251
01934 411 520 Sport.student.absence@weston.ac.uk
HSSC.student.absence@weston.ac.uk
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BUS TRAVEL TRAIN
ESSENTIALS
Weston College offers a BAKERS DOLPHIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
TRAVEL
subsidised bus pass to all full- Learners can purchase this travel pass
From September 2019 all 16
that provides them with access to the •B
us passes cover the “West of England” First
time students. Students are Bus Zone and can be used on all First Buses, and 17 year-olds are able to
College’s direct coach routes from:
entitled to one subsidised except privately chartered services such as the purchase a new railcard. The
pass per term (three term • Blagdon
Bristol and Weston Airport Flyer
16-to-17 Saver will entitle
year). Bus passes are available • Bridgwater •B
us passes last for an entire term (three term holders to a 50% discount on
for purchase from the • Clevedon year) and allow unlimited travel (Monday to season tickets, peak, off-peak
online college shop and all • Nailsea Friday or Monday to Sunday depending on
• Portishead pass purchased) and advance fares. For just a
WestonCollege receptions. one-off payment of £30.
2019/20 will be the first year Learners must have a specific Weston • If you lose or replace your phone, First Bus
the College offering two College Bakers Dolphin travel pass to can transfer your ticket once a year to a new The quickest and easiest way to buy is
device. There is a charge for further changes online at www.16-17saver.co.uk. All you
bus passes for learners to access these services. This pass costs £75
per term. All timetable information can be need is:
choose from. •F
or those without a smart phone, a physical
found on the College’s website. bus pass is available from all college receptions
- Evidence of age - a valid UK driving
licence, passport or national ID card
- A good quality digital passport-style
FIRST BUS Autumn term passes are issued at • Weston
College is not authorised to issue
enrolment, Spring and Summer Term temporary passes or give cash for travel photo ready to upload
Access to all West of Englandf First Bus
passes are issued during the last week of - A debit or credit card for payment
routes via the mTicket.
the preceding term. •S
tudents are required to follow the Student
What students need to do: Code of Conduct at all times while on buses Alternatively you can the 16-17 saver by
in order to avoid disciplinary action from the calling 0345 301 1656* (7am to 10pm
•P urchase bus pass voucher code from A bus pass is issued under the condition
College or sanctions by the bus company
that you have at least 85% attendance. every day except Christmas Day).
Weston College
• Download First Bus mTicket app For more information on First Bus • For up-to-date bus timetables download the UK
• Create mTicket account and link voucher timetables: call 01172 444 040 or visit Bus Checker App available on the App Store,
code to your account www.firstgroup.com/ukbus Google Play and Windows Phone.
You’re ready to go! Just use the QR code For any questions you may have
on the app when boarding a regarding mTicket’s: check out the FAQs
First Bus service. at: www.firstgroup.com/buyticket/
mtickets-faqs.
There are currently three types of passes
available to full time students: If you require further help, contact First
by using the details below:
Five Day Pass Monday to Friday term Online Support Form: www.firstgroup.
time only: £75 per term com/help-andsupport/help-our-apps/
Seven Day Pass Monday to Sunday contact-app-support
including half term
(but not Christmas and Email: mticket-support@firstgroup.com
Easter holidays): £115 Phone: 0345 602 0121 • 7am – 10pm • 7
per term days a week.
Apprenticeship
Bus Pass M
onday to Sunday
(valid for a 17 week
period): £115
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BUS ROUTES
ESSENTIALS
Portishead to WSM Time Blagdon to WSM Time
Portishead Post Office Bus stop 07:30 Bladgon 07:30
South West Skills Campus 08:20 Wrington 07:45
Knightston Campus 08:30 Lower Langford 07:52
Loxton Road Campus 08:40 Churchill 07:55
WSM to Portishead Time Sandford 08:00
NEW SERVICES Loxton Road Campus Banwell 08:05
TO ALL CAMPUSES
17:10
Knightstone Campus
Knightston Campus 17:15 South West Skills Campus 08:20
This campus is in Weston-super-
Knightston Campus 08:30
Mare town centre. The closest South West Skills Campus 17:25
bus stops for this campus are Bridgwater to WSM Time Portishead Post Office Bus stop 18:05 Loxton Road Campus 08:40
either: WSM to Blagdon Time
Bridgwater Rear of Angel Place 07:20
Loxton Road Campus
• Weston College (5, 7) West Huntspill School Bus Stop
17:10
07:40
Nailsea, Backwell and Time
• Regent Street (3, 5, 7, 20) Knightston Campus 17:15
Highbridge Cemetery Bus Stop 07:45 Congresbury to WSM
• Marine Parade (20, 126, South West Skills Campus 17:25
X1, X2, X5, X7) Burnham on Sea Pier Street Bus Stop 07:50 Nailsea Stockway South bus stop 07:35
Banwell 17:35
• Weston Railway Station East Brent Knoll Inn Brent Road 08:05 Backwell Crossroads bus stop 07:45
Sandford 17:45
(A3) Cleeve Lord Nelson bus stop 07:50
Lympsham Coppice End Corner Bus Stop 08:10 Churchill 17:48
Congresbury Ship and Castle bus stop 07:55
Riverside Holiday Park Bus Stop 08:13 Lower Langford 17:52
South West Skills Campus 08:20
Loxton Road Campus Loxton Road Campus Bus stop 08:20 Wrington 18:00
Knightstone Campus 08:30
South West Skills Campus Knightston Campus Weston College Bus stop SS 08:30 Bladgon 18:15
This campus is on Locking Loxton Campus 08:40
South West Skills Campus Borough Arms Bus stop 08:40
Road and has stops right WSM to Nailsea, Backwell and,
Time
outside. Routes which stop WSM to Bridgwater Time Congresbury Rolls Royce Apprentices
outside or nearby to this South West Skills Campus Borough Arms Bus stop 16:50 Loxton Campus 17:10 Monday to Thursday Time
campus are:
Knightston Campus Weston College Bus stop SS 17:00 Knightstone Campus 17:15 Gloucester Rd, Filton College bus stop 07:15
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South West Skills Campus 8:00
• X1, X2 Loxton Road Campus Loxton Road Campus Bus stop 17:10 South West Skills Campus 17:25
• X5 Riverside Holiday Park Bus Stop 17:17 Congresbury Ship and Castle bus stop 17:45 South West Skills Campus 16:15
Cleeve Lord Nelson bus stop 17:50 Gloucester Rd, Filton College bus stop 17:00
Lympsham Coppice End Corner Bus Stop 17:20
Backwell Crossroads bus stop 18:00 Friday Time
East Brent Knoll Inn Brent Road 17:25
Nailsea Stockway South bus stop 18:10 Gloucester Rd, Filton College bus stop 07:15
Loxton Campus Burnham on Sea Pier Street Bus Stop 17:40
South West Skills Campus 8:00
This campus is on Loxton Highbridge Cemetery Bus Stop 17:45
Road. The following services GKN Apprentices
South West Skills Campus 12:30
West Huntspill School Bus Stop 17:50
stop directly at Loxton Gloucester Rd, Filton College bus stop 13:15
Monday to Thursday Time
Campus: Bridgwater Rear of Angel Place 18:10
Waterside Drive bus stop Park Av Bristol 06:50
•7
Filton College Bus stop Gloucester Rd Bristol 07:15
Clevedon to WSM Time South West Skills Campus 08:00
Clevedon Triangle Bus stop S South West Skills Campus 16:15
07:55
For more information
Filton College bus stop 17:30
and bus timetables, visit: South West Skills Campus 08:20
www.weston.ac.uk Knightston Campus
Friday Time
08:30
/getting-to-college Loxton Road Campus 08:40
Waterside Drive bus stop Park Av Bristol 06:50
Filton College bus stop Gloucester Rd Bristol 07:15
WSM to Clevedon Time
South West Skills Campus 08:00
Loxton Road Campus 17:10
South West Skills Campus 12:30
Knightston Campus 17:15
Filton College bus stop 13:30
South West Skills Campus 17:25
Waterside Drive bus stop 13:45
Clevedon Triangle Bus stop S 17:55
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Respect Good citizen code
Weston College is a place of learning with a shared purpose of When you join Weston College you represent the Weston College
‘Creating brighter futures’. We aim to create a secure and welcoming Group at all times.
environment for all members of our community. So that everyone can
enjoy learning to their full potential, Weston College expects all staff,
students and visitors to maintain our culture of respect.
Yourself The environment The opportunity to learn 1. Know your audience 3. Respect and protect the 4. Maintain a positive
• We make and support • We are a safe place. • We aim to achieve our full local community online profile
• Your
behaviour reflects on not
healthy choices. • We keep College property potential. just the College, but you, your •K
eep college premises and its • It’s not just your physical
• We ask for help when we clean and tidy. • We attend punctually. friends and your family neighbourhood tidy and free behaviour that can damage
need it. • We aim to make all the • We complete our work of rubbish both yours and the College
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emember your behaviour
Group’s reputation; consider
• We report and harassment College accessible. on time. can have either a positive or •R
espect college and local
your online activity at all times
or bullying. • We support College • We notify the College negative impact on your future facilities
and how others might interpret
choices and options.
• We challenge policies. when we can’t attend. •S
moking is only permitted in certain statements and/or
inappropriate behaviour. • We dress properly. • We switch mobile phones designated smoking areas images.
2. Avoid any form of anti-
• We contribute positively. • We use technology off during lessons, social behaviour •R
espect others using 5. Respect security and
• We tell people when appropriately. meetings and whilst in the neighbourhood facilities, such health and safety measures
• Boisterous
behaviour can be
they’ve got it right. • We eat and drink in library. as shops, parks and public
intimidating to others
transport •R
espect college and
• We give constructive designated areas.
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pitting and swearing is community security measures
feedback when people get offensive
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ny damage will trigger (including staff)
it wrong. Other people college disciplinary procedures
• Any
reports of anti-social and in some cases a criminal •A
dhere to college procedures,
• We accept help when • We treat everyone fairly. including fire alarms and
behaviour could trigger college investigation
we need it. • We listen to each other. disciplinary procedures and security barriers.
• We are ambitious for • We celebrate our diversity. •S
tudent car parks are a
in some cases a criminal
privilege, not a right. Wherever
ourselves. • We promote equality. investigation.
you park, please ensure you
• We are inclusive and friendly. do not cause damage or
• We think about the impact inconvenience to anyone else’s
of what we say and do. property, including blocking
driveways and parking on
• We offer help when we can. Remember: Weston College Group
private land. disciplinary procedures apply to
students both on and off-campus.
www.weston.ac.uk www.weston.ac.uk
Our Values Our Aims
Expect respect We will put the Learner first. Aim 1: Provide a safe, supportive and
Give it, get it
inclusive learning culture where learners
We will be Entrepreneurial in approach
can thrive.
and innovative in our thinking.
Aim 2: Meet the needs of employers,
We will be Ambitious and aspirational.
the local economy and regional skills
We will value Diversity and celebrate shortages through a curriculum offer
success. that puts employability at its centre.
We will Enable collaboration and work Aim 3: Develop partnerships,
Our
in partnership. collaborations and models of learning
safety
that increase opportunity for different
Our Our We will be Responsive to the needs of
groups of learners within their immediate
differences reputation individuals, business and the community.
locality.
We will provide a Safe and sustainable
Aim 4: Enable learners to succeed,
place to study and work.
progress and meet future challenges by
We will be LEADERS in our field and have providing high quality teaching, learning
Our Our a reputation for excellence. and assessment.
futures
Expect property
Aim 5: Harness and use technology
to support innovation in learning and
Our Mission smarter, more efficient working practices.
‘Creating brighter futures’ is the Aim 6: Remain a financially robust,
Our
underpinning mission and purpose of sustainable and resilient organisation that
Ourselves community
the Weston College Group. It is driven to can continue to develop and invest in its
achieve this for all its learners and staff facilities, infrastructure and workforce.
through the development of a learning
Our Our and working culture that is inclusive,
College choices aspirational and focused on assuring
success and progression.
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I Will: I Will:
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.
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SAFETY & SECURITY EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
OUR CULTURE
We are committed to providing a announcement warning. If you hear one of
safe and secure environment at these alerts you must follow instructions WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
from a member of staff or run to place This means Weston College This means if someone is offended
Weston College. welcomes all students, whatever their
of safety, hide in an office, classroom, or by your behaviour(s), whether you
workspace and lock or barricade the door. circumstances. We believe that everyone intended it or not, and whether the
As a student, you must wear your college Tell a member of staff and the police. has the right to be treated fairly, with behaviour was aimed at them personally
identity (ID) card at all times on campus. Further details can be found on eIL ‘Bomb’ dignity and respect and we value and or not, it may be considered harassment.
Your ID card and lanyard will be provided celebrate the diversity that everyone
lerts – the ‘whisper’ evacuation - bomb
a
at enrolment, enabling you to pass through brings to the College. Bullying is the persistent, intentional
threat or suspect package - if a call is
security gates. You will also need your ID harming of another person with an
received, the Principal will order the
card to access technology and resources in We want Weston College to be a unequal power relationship.
affected building to be evacuated. A staff
LibraryPlus. member will alert other staff and students place where you feel comfortable and
to evacuate the building via a particular safe enough to be yourself and enjoy Harassment and bullying may be verbal,
FORGOT OR LOST YOUR ID staircase or exit route, to an alternative learning. Our Equality and Diversity physical, emotional or non-verbal. This
CARD? assembly point. Known as the ‘Whisper’ Policy applies to every member of
Weston College, including students, staff
includes, for example:
evacuation the procedure is undertaken
If you have forgotten your card, report and visitors.
quietly and in an orderly fashion • Physical assault – kicking, hitting,
to reception and they will issue you with
a temporary card after confirming your •D
isciplinary action, in the form of a punching etc.
student status. gross misconduct charge, will be taken
against anyone maliciously starting a fire SPACE FOR PRAYER AND • Verbal assault – insults, swearing,
SECURITY PROCEDURES evacuation, whistle wave lockdown or REFLECTION disrespectful language
If you lose your ID card there is a £5 bomb evacuation There are designated quiet rooms • Pornographic or other offensive pin-
replacement charge. Contact the College available at each campus for prayer and ups displayed publicly or accessed
•F
irst aid – if you or another student
Information Services team at the campus reflection. through the internet or circulated via
becomes ill or has an accident while at
reception. Ask at the campus reception or email
College you should contact reception (dial
Weston College has a number of systems LibraryPlus for further details. • Jokes, gestures or graffiti that offend
0 from any internal telephone). Ask for a
and procedures in place to ensure safe and first aider and detail where you are and others
secure campuses, including: the nature of the problem • Intimidation – use of written, spoken
•C
losed circuit television across each •N
o smoking or vaping in College buildings HARASSMENT AND or physical threat to influence the
campus or near main entrances – designated BULLYING behaviour of another (this includes use
smoking areas are available at each We take a zero tolerance approach to of text messages or entries on social
• Screening and searching – see the College’s
campus harassment and bullying which means sites, i.e. Facebook)
Student Safety and Disciplinary Policy for
anyone proven responsible for unlawful
further details. •H
oods and caps – while on campus we ask • Offensive clothing, e.g. swastikas on
discrimination, harassment or bullying
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mergency evacuation procedures – all non-religious headwear is removed for jackets or caps.
can be asked to leave the College.
familiarise yourself with the “fire action identification purposes
procedure” and “assembly point” signs •E
-safety – for advice and guidance on Harassment can be related to age, Harassment and bullying must be
and notices e-safety, you can contact your personal disability, gender identity, marital status, reported. If you see it, or experience it,
• Fire alarms – if you hear a continuous tutor or a member of LibraryPlus pregnancy or maternity, ethnicity, please report it to your Personal Tutor
ringing bell or see a flashing red light please •R
isk assessments – to ensure your safety race, religion or belief, sex or sexual or a member of the Student Welfare
leave the building immediately and leave we ‘risk assess’ all College buildings, orientation. It is legally defined as: and Pastoral Support Services Team.
personal belongings. If you have mobility spaces and activities, including organised “Unwanted conduct which has the
issues, wait at your nearest refuge point. trips out of college. You will find a ‘generic’ purpose or effect of:
‘Whistle Wave’ lockdown for terrorist, risk assessment posted in each classroom
• Violating the other person’s dignity;
armed intruder or attacker – we operate a and work space for information. If you
‘Run, Hide, Tell’ procedure in the event of need more information on • Creating an intimidating, hostile,
an armed intruder accessing our buildings. risk assessments please ask your tutor. degrading, humiliating or offensive
The warning signal for this is either short environment.”
sharp blasts on a whistle or a tannoy
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17SAFEGUARDING
OUR CULTURE
Weston College is committed
to safeguarding and promoting
the welfare of children, young
people and adults at Risk.
We expect the whole college
community to share this commitment
including the aims of our Safeguarding
of Children and Adults at Risk Policy
and Procedure.
If you have a concern about your own
or another student’s wellbeing, safety
or rights you can talk to any member of
staff or ask to speak to a member of the
College.
SAFEGUARDING TEAM
While we cannot promise to keep
confidentiality we will support you
to find solutions to your issues and
concerns within the agreed local
policies and procedures.
How to contact a College
Safeguarding Officer:
Call 01934 411464
(365 days a year, 24 hours a day)
or email safeguarding@weston.ac.uk
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19WELFARE & HEALTHCARE
SUPPORT SERVICES
PASTORAL
SUPPORT Support and guidance with health issues including sexual
health, first aid, support to stop smoking, medical healthcare
plans, healthy eating and more is available at all campuses. To
Support at Weston College is strong, well developed and provides a make an appointment please drop in to our Student Services
confidential non-judgemental service for all students at all campuses daily. area at each campus or call/email on the contact details below.
WELFARE OFFICERS Drop in to our Student Services area, KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS ADDITIONAL LEARNING
Welfare officers offer the opportunity to available at all campuses or email or book an
Luci Gibson SUPPORT
access information, advice and support with appointment on the contact details below.
luci.gibson@weston.ac.uk Weston College students receive
a wide range of issues which could impact 01934 411 535
If you have any concerns or are worried an outstanding level of Learning
on your learning including emotional health/
about a friend, we are here to help. Support. Our innovative and unique
mental health, course/college concerns, LOXTON CAMPUS Specialist Support Model ensures
homelessness, finance, drug/alcohol For more information visit
Charlotte Shelton staff have the specialist skills and
concerns and attendance. www.weston.ac.uk/welfare
charlotteshelton@weston.ac.uk knowledge to deliver high-quality,
01934 411 640 personalised support programmes
that effectively meet the needs of
SOUTH WEST SKILLS students with Special Educational
WESTON COLLEGE WELFARE OFFICERS: CAMPUS Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
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Our ethos of empowerment enables
Student Welfare and Pastoral healthcareassistants@weston.ac.uk
students to take control of their own
01934 411658
Support Services Manager learning, learning difficulties and/or
disabilities (LDD) and develop the
COUNSELLING necessary skills and strategies to
Mandy Lee Kate Clarke
Counselling offers an opportunity to become independent students.
mandy.lee kate.clarke@weston.ac.uk
talk in a private and relaxed setting
@weston.ac.uk 07891 618 053 with someone who plays no other For information and support please
07810 883 255 01934 411 595 role in your life. Counselling could call 01934 411 558 or email
01934 411 476 help you with relationship difficulties, learning.support@weston.ac.uk
self-esteem, personal loss, decision
making and moving on.
Danielle Lewis Heidi Milner
danielle.lewis@weston.ac.uk heidi.milner@weston.ac.uk Appointments can be booked
07891 618 053 07747 842 976 through Welfare or by calling
01934 411 595 01934 411 750 01934 411 506.
DID YOU KNOW?
We are the first college in the
Emma Craig Eleanor Maspero country to be win the national
emma.craig eleanor.maspero beacon award for mental
@weston.ac.uk @weston.ac.uk health and wellbeing support.
07725 909 090 07976794915
01934 411 648 01934 412184
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21OUTSIDE OF THE
SUPPORT SERVICES
CLASSROOM
Enrichment is an important part of your College life and something
we actively encourage. WESTON BODY AND
Enrichment activities enable you to develop new hobbies and interests by getting involved SPORT MIND
with activities and other students outside of your study programme.
Weston Sport recognises the ‘Body and Mind’ (BAM) is your
A wide range of activities and sports are offered throughout the week and across the abilities and efforts of our top opportunity to improve your
College sites. If there is something that you would like to do that we don’t currently offer athletes and aims to support health and wellbeing during
please come and tell us and we will see what can be done.
them to achieve their potential. your time at Weston College.
As a student at Weston College, you will
Each campus has its own programme
have the opportunity to combine your
designed to offer you support,
academic studies with high-level sporting
guidance and enrichment through a
provision, which will allow you to fully
variety of sessions, such as art therapy,
immerse yourself as a student-athlete.
table tennis, Wednesday walks and
STUDENTS’ UNION
more.
Weston Sport prides itself on its
athlete-centred approach, which will
The BAM programme is shaped
enable you to develop your sporting
The Students’ Union is here for experiences to make your life whilst at
performance, in a professionally
by you, so if you would like to try
you, when you enrol at college College even better. something new or access your
structured environment.
you are automatically a member, favourite hobbies at College please get
The students’ union is run by students for
all students whether part time, in contact with us:
the students and is responsible for: Additionally, athletes will get access to
full time or apprenticeships are BAM@weston.ac.uk
• Student representation across all sites our outstanding sports facilities which
members of the Union. and study programmes include a Sport England specification
• Social activities We hope you will find something that
sports hall, FA and World Rugby
There is an executive team of students • Campaigns you want to be involved in.
approved 3G artificial pitch and
that are elected every year to represent • Charity activities
• Trips. performance gym.
your views and opinions and offer you
the best college experience possible.
The team is made up of a President, Our values:
Vice President, Secretary and Campus
KEY CONTACT:
The Students’ Union exists to make your
Officers for each campus. This ensures Academy manager:
lives as students better. One of the key
all students voices are heard across all of Joel Parker
ways we work to do this is to ensure
our campuses. joel.parker@weston.ac.uk
that your voice is heard on your course.
We believe that students should be
The Students’ Union is also a member of active partners in their learning while
the National Union of Students (NUS), at the College, and we work closely
this means you are entitled to purchase with departments and faculties to make
a Totum card (previously known as the changes that will benefit students.
NUS Extra card) at a cost of £12. If you want to get involved with the
Students’ Union, let us know:
This gives you access to hundreds of student.union@weston.ac.uk
discounts at restaurants, shops and
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23THE HAIR AND
SUPPORT SERVICES
BEAUTY CENTRE
Our Hair and Beauty
Centre is a vibrant focal
point at the heart of the
Knightstone Campus.
With a total of five purpose-built
commercial salons, a barber salon
and a specialist media make-up
facility, the Hair and Beauty Centre
provides our hair and beauty
students with the very latest
industry-standard facilities, and SALONS WILL OPEN:
can provide the public with high Monday 09.00-19.00
quality hair and beauty treatments Tuesday / Wednesday and
at competitive prices. Thursday 09.00-21.00
Friday 09.00-16.00
We offer a range of services to
the public. All treatments are
performed to a very high standard
APPOINTMENTS
can be made through our reception
by trainees under the supervision
on 01934 411794.
of experienced, qualified staff.
Check out what we
do at Facebook.com/
westoncollegesalon
STUDENT
DISCOUNT
50%
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25DON’T STOP
WITH COLLEGE
UCW is the first-class University Centre on your Your Weston College 5-year Pathway!
doorstep!
As a Weston College student, here’s what
We are rated as GOLD in the Teaching Excellence you can expect:
Framework and have just achieved our best ever
results in the National Student Survey. • A guaranteed interview or conditional
offer for one of UCW’s 45+ higher
Our degrees are delivered in partnership with education courses.
Bath Spa University, Hartpury University and UWE • A scholarship of up to £350.
Bristol, and UCW students get to take advantage
of all of the fantastic facilities we have right here • Expert, personalised guidance on all
in Weston. aspects of uni life, including applications,
finance and accommodation.
Class sizes with us tend to be smaller than at
traditional universities, and we also pride ourselves • Ongoing support from UCW’s student
on offering outstanding support. services team and your lecturers.
• Careers advice and a degree with
Come along to our next Open Day to meet our employability at its heart to help you land
students and staff and find out more about how your dream job.
we could help you achieve your ambitions with
higher education! • An invitation to our free Head Start
programme between finishing College
We offer Honours Degrees, Foundation Degrees, and starting at UCW.
Honours Top-up Degrees, Degree Apprenticeships
• A memorable Graduation Day to
and Higher National Certificates and Diplomas in
subject areas including: celebrate your successes with your loved
ones in style.
• Business, Law and Management
It’s never too soon to start thinking
• Computing and Digital Technologies about your future!
• Counselling and Healthcare
• Education and Early Years
• Engineering and Construction
• Film and Photography
• Games and Animation
GET IN TOUCH
• Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics www.ucw.ac.uk
• Graphic Design and Art
• Music enquiries@ucw.ac.uk
• Performing Arts and Dance
01934 411 409
• Science
• Sport Teaching
Excellence
• Uniformed Services FrameworkSTUDENT
SUPPORT SERVICES
VOICE
Weston College values the
views and ideas of its students
and is committed to involving
them in its strategic decision
making and operational
management.
Having your say could not be easier
– you can let us know what you think
through forums on Moodle, the website,
social media, responding to student
surveys, putting comments in our
suggestion boxes, attending course
review meetings, through tutorials and
by talking to the staff who teach and
support you. Make a difference – become
your class representative
During induction each class will be
given the opportunity to elect a
student as a class representative.
The class representative will be
invited to termly forums to share
the views and ideas of students
in their class.
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29CAREERS, ADVICE
SUPPORT SERVICES
& GUIDANCE
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Be sure to check ASPECT’s
Sharepoint page for lots of useful
resources and video tutorials, as well
as their monthly webinars on topics
like student finance and more.
The College’s careers team,
ASPECT offer learners
To book an appointment contact the
advice and guidance on team on the below details. You can
careers, employability and find a full breakdown of the College’s
UCAS through a range of careers prorgamme on our website.
group tutorials and 1:1s, to
support you through the www.weston.ac.uk
processes of deciding what 01934 411 506
your next steps will be. aspect@weston.ac.uk
ASPECT will work with your
curriculum area to ensure you are
provided with a wide range of
resources, activities and visits so
you leave Weston College with
the right skills and experience to
succeed within your chosen career or
31education pathway.
ASPECT coordinate our very own
careers and employers fair, where
every November we invite over 60
employers, universities and other
organisations from all over the
country to make you aware of all the
options that are open to you.
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31FINANCE
SUPPORT SERVICES
FUND DESCRIPTION
9.60 per term time week with a maximum of £3.20 on any day for use in
£
Weston College administers STUDENT STATUS LETTERS college based provision. Available for students aged 16 to 18 at the 31 August
a number of sources of funds Students often need to prove their 2019 whose parent/s or themselves receives on of the following:
that are available to students. current educational status. A student • Income Support
Funds are awarded to status letter will confirm for the • Income based Jobseekers Allowance
support barriers to accessing 2018 /2019 academic year: • Income related Employment Support Allowance
MEALS
learning, to support excellent PACKAGE • Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
attendance and to contribute • Your name and address • The guarantee element of State Pension Credit
towards the costs incurred by • Course title • Child Tax Credit (provided they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit AND
have a gross income of no more than £16190)
participating in education. • Course start and end dates
• Working Tax Credit run-on
• Whether it is full time or part time
• Universal Credit with net earnings £7400 or under
For more information on financial •N
umber of timetabled hours
support visit per week A package of support comprising up to £250 in monetary payments, for full
www.weston.ac.uk/finance, time students £160 in Spring and Summer Term Bus Passes (Mon-Fri pass), if
applicable up to £400 towards Professional Start Up Kit and Uniform and if
call 01934 411571 or
You can request a Student Status letter 19+ applicable up to £250 towards residential trips. Available for students aged 19
email 16to18finance@weston.ac.uk
from the reception of your campus LEARNER and over at the 31 August 2019 who:
or 19plusfinance@weston.ac.uk.
of study and when it is ready you can SUPPORT • Attend a further education course (not an apprenticeship)
collect it from there. FUND • Have a residual household income under £32000 (Gross income less £1130 for
each child aged 18 or under in the household)
Maintain good attendance across all areas of their programme for the qualifying
periods
p to £160 per child per week available to students aged 16-19 at the start of
U
This table outlines the main funding available: their course who have a child aged 0 – 14 and who:
• Attend a further education course (not an apprenticeship)
CARE TO
FUND DESCRIPTION LEARN Payments are made direct to childcare providers from the beginning of the
course provided that you apply (https://www.gov.uk/care-to-learn/applying-for-
A package of support comprising up to £250 in monetary payments, £160 in Spring and care-to-learn) before your course starts or within the first 28 days, applications
Summer Term Bus Passes (Mon-Fri pass), if applicable up to £400 towards Professional after that will be paid from date the application is received
Start Up Kit and Uniform and if applicable up to £250 towards residential trips. Available p to £3250 (subject to funds). Available to students aged 20 and over at the 31
U
for students aged 16-18 at the 31 August 2019 who: August 2019 who:
16 TO 18
• Attend a further education course (not an apprenticeship) • Are eligible to 19+ Learner Support Fund
BURSARY 20+
•H
ave a residual household income under £32000 (Gross income less £1130 for each CHILDCARE • Have a child / children aged 0 -14 who need childcare support during college
child aged 18 or under in the household) FUND attendance
•M
aintain good attendance across all areas of their programme for Payments are made direct to childcare providers for the duration of academic
the qualifying periods year (applications need to be made each academic year for continuing studies)
A package of support comprising up to £975 in monetary payment, £225 in Autumn, package of support comprising up to £250 in monetary payments, for full
A
Spring and Summer Term Bus Passes (Mon –Fri pass), if applicable up to if applicable time students £160 in Spring and Summer Term Bus Passes (Mon-Fri pass), if
up to £400 towards Professional Start Up Kit and Uniform and if applicable up to £250 applicable up to £400 towards Professional Start Up Kit and Uniform and if
towards residential trips. Available for students aged 16 to 18 at the 31 August 2019 who: applicable up to £250 towards residential trips. Available for students aged 19
• Attend a further education course (not an apprenticeship) ADVANCED and over at the 31 August 2019 who:
GUARANTEED LEARNER
• Maintain good attendance across all areas of their programme for the qualifying periods • Attend a L3 or higher further education course (not an apprenticeship)
BURSARY LOAN
AND are: • Have taken out an Advanced Learner Loan to pay for their course
BURSARY
• A Care leavers / in care or • Have a residual household income under £32000 (Gross income less £1130 for
• Receiving Income Support / Universal Credit or each child aged 18 or under in the household)
• Receiving Disability Living Allowance / Personal Independence Payments and Maintain good attendance across all areas of their programme for the qualifying
Employment Support Allowance / Universal Credit periods
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33WORK
LEARNING EXPERIENCES
PERSONAL
PLACEMENTS TUTORS
Work experience is a key at College within the work place. The college has a newly formed As a student of Weston
ingredient to your future career •D
evelop your confidence and team of designated Work Placement College, you will have
increase your awareness of the career Officers that are specifically here
and an essential part of your to help and support all students a personal tutor who is
opportunities within a particular
programme of study. Undertaking with sourcing valuable placements, responsible for your academic
sector area.
a vocationally relevant placement supporting a high quality placement and pastoral support. They are
will not only help you with and working with you as a key link your first point of contact and
Through industry specific work placements, between you and our wide and diverse
future employment but it is Weston College students have a unique range of employers. The opportunities will oversee your whole learning
also an opportunity for you to and valuable opportunity to put learning are endless and our team is committed experience.
gain practical and first-hand into practice. Dependent on your programme to helping you create your brighter
future. Our team are happy to
experience of the world of work of study, placements can range from 5-45 Your personal tutor has a number of
days where you will become an employee answer any queries relating to work
before you leave college and take responsibilities, including:
of a business or company. The college will experience or industry placements.
your next steps. • Ensuring you are on the right study
support you into becoming work-ready, programme, fully inducted and
ensuring that you are equipped with the We want to hear from you! Get in aware of the expectations of your
The Government expects all students to skills that will make you successful during touch with any one of our team today: programme
undertake meaningful work placement, or your placement.
• Ensuring you are safe and secure
some form of work-related experience as
part of your study programme in Further
Simon Bone within the College environment
We hope that every college learner will Work Placement Manager •S
etting SMART and challenging
Education.
finish placements having enhanced or simon.bone@weston.ac.uk targets and agreeing an action plan
acquired specific industry knowledge; by with you
Two thirds of employers’ rate work applying and developing these practical
experience as being of significant or critical skills, you are increasing your chances of Anna Coleman •R
eviewing and monitoring your
progress regularly against these set
value for young entrants to the labour succeeding in skilled employment or further Work Placement Officer
targets
market. As a college we recognise that an education routes. anna.coleman@weston.ac.uk
appropriate work experience, or industry •D
eveloping career action plans and
supporting you towards your chosen
placement can be highly beneficial to a learner
HOW LONG WILL I GO FOR? Ray Stewart progression route
providing them with an opportunity to:
The College has a minimum expectation for Work Placement Officer • Ensuring you have all of the
students with regards to work placement ray.stewart@weston.ac.uk required support you need during
•F
urther develop and apply the personal where it is not a mandatory part of your your programme to ensure you are
and social skills needed for the work place technical qualification: Amanda Martin successful
•D
evelop your employability “soft skills”
Work Placement Officer •M
onitoring your attendance and
such as communicating, adapting to
change, teamwork and problem solving.
WORK EXPERIENCE amanda.martin@weston.ac.uk punctuality and liaising with
Level 2 study programme 5 days appropriate support staff and
•E
xperience personal growth: to develop departments where necessary
self-reliance, step outside your comfort Level 3, year 1 study programme 5 days
Rachael Moger •P
roviding references for employment
zone, build confidence and learn about
Work Placement Officer or Higher Education up to three
themselves to identify your strengths and INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS rachael.moger@weston.ac.uk years after you leave the College
preferences for future career options.
Level 3, year 2 study programme 45-60 days* •D
eveloping your wider and
•B
roaden your understanding of a
*certain courses will require students to employability skills to support your
particular industry or job role
undertake a more substantial placement as intended progression.
•P
rovide an opportunity to apply part of your programme.
theoretical and technical skills developed
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35DIGITAL MICROSOFT AT
DIGITAL LEARNING
LEARNING WESTON COLLEGE
Throughout your course, technology will be part of your As part of your learning experience at Weston College, you have
learning and work experience. You should expect the access to the full Microsoft Office 365 online dashboard. Simply
following from your course: login at www.office.com with your Weston College username
and password to access a range of features, including:
• Online access to your course resources • Develop the digital skills you need for
and content the workplace and managing your
ONEDRIVE ONLINE FREE MICROSOFT
working life
•O
pportunities to learn beyond the STORAGE OFFICE 365 SOFTWARE
classroom through online activities, • Opportunities to achieve Microsoft Access your work from anywhere, DOWNLOAD
collaborative projects, resources and Office certification. including your mobile phone with the During your time at Weston College you
links OneDrive app. With automatic backup can download the full Microsoft Office
As a Weston College learner you will and online sharing, you will never need a 365 software free on up to five devices.
•O
nline submission for assignment work also have access to a wide range of memory stick again.
with online feedback and grading bookable and drop-in technology MOBILE DEVICE SUPPORT
resources from LibraryPlus to power ONENOTE DIGITAL NOTE WITH A RANGE OF
•E
lectronic communication with your your digital learning experience. TAKING MICROSOFT APPS
course tutor
Organise yourself and take notes with Download Microsoft Office applications
Need help with the basics? Contact
the OneNote application. Build a handy to your Android, Apple or Microsoft
•V
iew your individual progress, targets LibraryPlus to book a one-to-one
‘to do’ list and manage your course device for free, including all of the above
and attendance session on accessing and using our
content from any device. features.
digital services.
MICROSOFT TEAMS MANY MORE ONLINE APPS
During your time at Weston College you There is much more to see in Microsoft
can download the full Microsoft Office Office 365 to support your learning
365 software free on up to five devices. at Weston College as well as develop
valuable digital skills for employment.
YAMMER COLLEGE Sign in at www.office.com to see more
NETWORK and download the apps for your mobile
device. Help and advice for using
Join groups and take part in discussion
Microsoft Office 365 apps and software
in our online Yammer community,
is available through Weston College
available only to Weston College users.
LibraryPlus.
Find out about events and activities
taking place around the College.
NOT FEELING CONFIDENT?
OUTLOOK EMAIL Book a one-to-one session with a
LibraryPlus learning technologist to help
All Weston College learners have access
you get the most from Office 365.
to a full Outlook email account with a
calendar to organise your week.
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37MICROSOFT LIBRARYPLUS
LIBRARY PLUS
CERTIFICATION
As a Microsoft Showcase College
we offer a range of Microsoft
To gain certification, we recommend
following these four stages: FACILITIES AND
training and certifications. 1. Skills analysis
Your staff can identify their weaknesses
INFORMATION
using the GMetrix skills analysis tool.
This includes: LibraryPlus is the award- •C
omfortable collaborative working
2. Learning solutions areas
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) winning vibrant central learning
They can gain skills using LearnKey
Certification video training tools. hub at Weston College. With • A wide range of one-to-one support
available for Word 2016, Excel 2016, a LibraryPlus on each campus, •H
elp with technology and accessing
PowerPoint 2016 and Outlook 2016. 3. Practice test digital resources
The GMetrix practice tests will provide
you have access to the full
• Microsoft Office Specialist Expert staff with a comprehensive report on range of services, resources •D
edicated Higher Education study
Certification support and rooms.
available for Word 2016, Excel 2016.
their readiness. and support available.
• Microsoft Office specialist certifications
4. Certification exam
• Microsoft Technology Associate The final stage is the Microsoft
In LibraryPlus centres, you will have
(MTA) Certification Certification Exam, which takes around access to:
You can access all our online resources,
available for a range of technical skills. an hour. including our catalogue search by
• A wide range of technology resources,
• Microsoft Certified Educator visiting our ‘LibraryPlus Online’
including: cameras, laptops and tablets
certification designed specifically Sharepoint site.
The skills analysis and digital learning is
for teachers. independent and flexible according to your • Advanced booking of computers and
availability. technology via our online self-service
To stay up-to-date on what’s happening
systems
at LibraryPlus, follow @wclibraryplus on
• A large catalogue of loanable books Twitter. Contact LibraryPlus: 01934 411
GET IN TOUCH and eBooks 493 library@weston.ac.uk
01934 411 411 • Subscribed online resources including
moscertification@weston.ac.uk Mintel (market research), Britannica
www.weston.ac.uk (encyclopedia) and EBSCO (online
journals)
TECHNOLOGY
20% RESOURCE BOOKING
OFF
our online
As a Weston College student you can book a wide range of technology through
the self-service booking system at www.weston.ac.uk/book Simply shop for your
learning package and items, select a collection time and check out in order to book a variety of devices.
certification exam
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39ENGLISH
ENGLISH & MATHS
& MATHS
At Weston College we focus on teaching you the skills that
are going to benefit you when it comes to applying for
university, getting a job, or progressing on to further study.
Having a good understanding of English and maths is more important than
you might realise, and every course that we offer includes English and maths
development. If you don’t have a grade C or level 4 at GCSE in either subject
when you join us, you will attend discrete classes to help you work towards
this level.
HOW WILL I DEVELOP MY ENGLISH
AND MATHS SKILLS?
DO YOU HAVE GCSE
GRADES 9-4 OR A*-C
IN ENGLISH AND
MATHS?
NO YES
Do you have GCSE
You will continue to
grades 3-1/D-G or
develop your English
Functional Skills at Level
and maths skills as part
1 to 2 in English and/or
of your course and you
maths?
can access additional
academic support
through LibraryPlus.
YES
We will support you to work towards a Functional Skills is a stepping
GCSE grade 4 through discrete sessions stone towards GCSE level.
which are a key part of your programme. You will attend discrete 1 hour
Dependent on your prior attainment or sessions and 30 minutes of
an assessment you will either enrol on a tutorial support per week, and
sit the Functional Skills exam
GCSE class or an appropriate Functional
when you and your tutor feel
Skills programme.
your are ready.
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41CONTACT
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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