General Information
Student Identification
All students are required to bring an approved
form of identification to the first session of their
course when they complete the enrolment form.
This may be a passport, driver’s licence, ID card
or other national ID, National Insurance card,
benefits documentation, exam certificate or a
bank/credit/debit card.
Student Numbers
All courses must have sufficient numbers to run
and may be discontinued at any time if regular
attendance by students falls too low. The course
details shown may be subject to change, so
please check this on registration.
Induction
The adult education provision offered by the
College is for the purpose of education and
learning rather than leisure or recreation. This
means that all courses, tutors and students must
follow the processes that are appropriate for a
publicly-funded learning activity. For all courses
this includes, for example, full induction, initial
assessment and documented monitoring of
learning progress by both tutor and student
through Individual Learning Plans. It also means
that you must attend the first session of the
course where full enrolment and induction takes
place.
Your place on the course cannot be guaranteed
unless you attend the first session.
Information, Advice and Guidance Sessions
Futures Careers Advisers are now available on site
offering FREE information and advice. All advisers
are professionaly trained to NVQ Level 4 in Advice
and Guidance and are offering one-to-one
appointments or workshops tailored to your specific
needs. For more information or to book an
appointment contact Future Careers Service on
01623 727470 or ask at the Adult Education Office.
For information, advice and guidance related to
Sutton Centre courses please telephone Linda Hill
on 01623 405527.
Course Wish List!
It is important that you share your views and thoughts
with us about what types of courses you would like to
see us offer in the future. There are several ways to
do this. You can suggest a course you would like us
to consider running on your end-of-course evaluation
form. You can also write your thoughts down on
paper and hand it in to the Adult Education Office or,
alternatively, you can email your thoughts to us at
adult.office@sc-adulted.co.uk or ring on 01623
441310 or 442173. Our programmes are learner-led
and we welcome all suggestions.
2012 Term Breaks
13 - 17 February - Half-term
02 - 13 April - Easter
07 May - May Day
04 - 08 - June Half-term
How to Pay
SFA Funded Courses
Learners must be 16 or over on 31 August 2011 to attend these courses.
We offer a special payment system called PAYL (Pay As You Learn). This means you can spread the cost of your course fees, instead of paying the whole amount at the outset of the course.
You decide which method of payment you prefer, either payment in a lump sum or PAYL (minimum weekly payments apply, please see course timetable).
Whatever you decide, the full tuition fee amount must be paid. This amount (together with any outstanding exam or other fees) must be paid to the College before any certification for the course is released. The College will have two tuition fee reconciliation dates - one at the end of the Autumn Term and one at the end of the Spring Term - by which time the cumulative instalment amount must have been paid in order for you to remain on the course.
Tuition Fee Remission Categories:
You could qualify for remitted tuition fees if you are:
- Aged 16-18
- Studying your first full Level 2 qualification*
- Aged 19-24 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification*
- Taking an Adult Skills for Life Literacy or Numeracy course
- In receipt of Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- In receipt of Employment Support Allowance
(ESA) and are in the Work Related Activity
Group
- Following an Entry or Level 1 aim where your
prior attainment level is Level 1 or below and
a step up from basic skills is neceesary in
order to progress to a full Level 2+ course.
If you are in receipt of another benefit, not listed
above, you may qualify for fee remission if you
are actively seeking work and the course you
undertake will directly assist in improving your
ability to obtain a job. These benefits include:
_ Council Tax
_ Housing Benefit
_ NASS Support for Asylum Seekers
_ Disability Living Allowance
_ Incapacity Benefit
_ Unwaged dependants of people on the above
benefits.
* You are advised to check whether both your chosen course and your circumstances qualify you for fee remission. Only tuition fees are remitted, assessment/registration/examination fees will be payable.
If you are eligible for fee remission then you must
provide appropriate evidence when registering or
enrolling. This should be in the form of a letter
from the Benefits Agency or by Declaration of
Level of Learning. You will be required to pay
tuition fees until such time as you prove to the
College that you are eligible for fee remission and
any fees paid until that point will not be refunded.
The examination/assessment fees shown in the
Course Timetables are set by the awarding
bodies and may be subject to change by them for
2011/12.
In addition to the accreditation/examination/
assessment or registration fees detailed in the
timetable, there is a £5.00 administration fee for
each award. This fee is payable by ALL learners
regardless of tuition fee remission.
For some courses you may need to buy specialist
equipment or materials and you will need to pay
for these even if your course fees are remitted.
You may be eligible for Leaner Support Funds in
the case of financial hardship in order to assist
with the cost of course materials, books,
assessment costs, child care, travel and so on.
Please ask at the Adult Education Office for an
application form.
ACLS Funded Courses
Learners must be 19 years or older on 31 August
2011 in order to attend these courses.
The tuition fees for these courses are payable
each time you attend. The fees will be collected
during the lesson.**
Tuition Fee Remision Categories:
You could qualify for remitted tuition fees if you
are in receipt of one of the following benefits:
- Income Based Job Seeker’s Allowance (not
contribution based)
- Employment Support Allowance (ESA)
- Housing or Council Tax Benefit (not single
person discount)
- Income Support
- Incapacity Benefit
- Working Tax Credit
- Pension Credit Guarantee
- If you are an unwaged dependent of someone
in receipt of one of the above benefits.
If you are eligible for fee remission then you must provide appropriate evidence when registering or enrolling. This should be in the form of a letter from Job Centre Plus, current letter from the District Council, current letter from HMRC or the Pensions Service. You will be required to pay tuition fees until such time as you prove to the College that you are eligible for fee remission and fees paid until that point will not be refunded.
In addition to the accreditation fees detailed in the timetable, there is a £5.00 administration fee for each award if the course has an externally accredited certificate. This fee is payable by ALL learners regardless of tuition fee remission.
For some courses you may need to buy specialist equipment or materials and you will need to pay for these even if you course fees are remitted.
** Please note that all workshop and short course fees must be paid IN FULL at least two full weeks before the course is due to start. A workshop or short course is defined as being any course less than nine hours and having a maximum of four sessions. Workshop and short course fees will not be refunded unless the course is cancelled, closed or changed by the College.
Refreshment Bar
Located in the Main Reception here at Sutton
Centre Community College is our Refreshment
Bar. This is open 5.15-8.15pm Monday to
Thursday. You can purchase hot and cold drinks,
homemade baking and a range of snacks. It is
also open Monday to Friday 10-10.30am for
learners who are on site during the day. The
Refreshment Bar is a social enterprise initiative
between Adult Education and the School. Profit
from the Refreshment Bar is used to recognise
and reward achievement by the school’s
students; for example, in the form of achievement
vouchers.
The Refreshment Bar is a fantastic place to
socialise with other learners, meet new people
and make new friends.
Regulations
1 The right is reserved by the College to refuse, on
educational or disciplinary grounds, to admit a
student to any particular course, or to remove a
student from a course.
2 Students are responsible for providing their own text books, writing materials, stationery, paints, brushes, timber, metal etc. Where the College supplies materials for purchase, these must be paid for at the time of purchase.
3 No smoking is allowed on the premises, including open outdoor spaces within the College boundaries or within 30 metres of the College site.
4 No responsibility is accepted for students' property. Any articles found should be handed to the group tutor or the Adult Education Office – losses should be similarly reported.
5 Vehicles must be parked in the places specified and parking is at the owner’s risk. Vehicle owners are responsible for any parking fines or other sanctions arising from the College’s parking regulations.
6 Students attending courses involving physical activities are advised to consult with their General Practitioner prior to registration.
7 Students must acquaint themselves with and be prepared to act upon the Emergency Fire Drill Regulations in consultation with their tutors and/or Head of Centre. Students must participate in the College’s Health and Safety arrangements for themselves and other College users.
8 It is the responsibility of all students wishing to enter for any examination(s) to acquaint themselves with the preliminary entry procedures, detailed arrangements and special instructions which are published from time to time on the notice boards outside the Adult Education Office in Main Reception. The College staff will do their utmost to assist and advise but they can in no way be held responsible for incorrect, late or non-entries. Late entries will not be accepted and responsibility for correct entry rests with the individual student.
9 No class will be permitted to commence unless at the discretion of the College a sufficient number of students have been registered and enrolled. The College reserves the right to close the class if the number of students does not justify its continuance, or for any other reason.
10 The fees shown are a guide only and the fee payable would be that which applies on the date of the commencement of the course. The College reserves the right to increase fees at the beginning of any term. Up to date information regarding course fees is available from the Adult Education Office. Fees payable for externally accredited courses for registration, assessment, examination and accreditation are set by the awarding bodies and are subject to change as determined by them. Any student who has not fully paid their fees due for their course will have their certification withheld by the College until the fees due are fully paid.
11 This prospectus is issued without prejudice to the right of the College without further notice to make such modifications to the information contained herein as the College considers necessary.
Complaints Procedure
A copy of the complaints procedure to follow, should
you wish to raise any concerns or issues about your
learning experience at the College, may be obtained
from the Adult Education Office.
Bullying & Harrassment
The College does not accept any form of bullying,
harassment or intimidation against any of its learners
or staff. If you feel that you have experienced bullying,
harassment or intimidation during your learning
experience, please follow the complaints procedure
above.
Policy Statements
Equality and Diversity: Nottinghamshire County
Council is committed to providing equality and quality
services to all the people it serves. To this end the
Council aims to promote equality of access to the use
of its services and facilities.
Further details of the Council’s policy on equality and
diversity may be obtained from the Adult Education
Office at the College.
Inclusive Learning: Sutton Centre Community
College is an inclusive learning establishment and is
committed to making learning opportunities available
to all students whatever their circumstances, ability or
prior level of education and training.
Further details of the College’s policy on equal
opportunities may be obtained from the Adult
Education Office at the College.