Student Handbook 2013-14

Fire Procedures On discovering a fire: • close all doors between you and the fire but do not put yourself at risk • warn others - tell a member of staff or, if there are none available, sound the nearest alarm • leave the building in an orderly manner - DO NOT USE LIFTS • go directly to the designated assembly point and wait there • do not attempt to return to the building unless you have been told it is safe to do so by the person in charge.

Mobility Impaired Students If you have difficulty using the stairs just go to the nearest refuge point and wait there for assistance. These are specific areas which offer at least 60 minutes of protection against fire and smoke. A member of staff will stay with you and the Fire Marshal will report your presence to the person in charge. The College has a number of special evacuation chairs and trained staff will be sent to retrieve you from this area within a short period of time.

First Aid If you require first aid on site, inform a member of staff and go to reception where a first aider will be contacted. In an emergency dial internal extension number 5555 at the Bedford campus or 01767 626222 at Shuttleworth and a first aider will be sent to you.

ID Cards All students are issued with an ID card, which must be worn at all times whilst on College premises. It is essential that you wear your ID card visibly – any member of staff may request it at any time. This is for your personal safety, to help us ensure that only authorised people are on campus.

ID cards will be issued as part of enrolment when you have your photograph taken. You must have your learner agreement with you. If you lose your ID card you need to ask for a replacement. There is a replacement charge of £5.

As well as giving you discount in some local stores and leisure facilities (contact Student Services for a list of participating organisations), your ID card must be taken into examinations as proof of identity and is required when you use many College facilities. In particular it acts as a library card and must be shown to a member of staff whenever you enter the Library and Resources Centres.

The ID card will automatically print your date of birth if you are aged 14–16. For all other students no date of birth is printed.

Pedestrian Safety If you come to College by car, bike or scooter we ask you to be considerate of pedestrians, especially around the main campus. There is a speed limit in place and traffic control measures in operation. If you fail to observe them you may lose the right to bring your vehicle to College.

Personal Safety We take your personal safety extremely seriously, and our Safe Team ensures a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. They are on hand to give help and assistance at any time, but will also intervene if they find students breaking the Code of Conduct. They will regularly check ID cards at the entrances to the main buildings so