Harrogate College Student Guide 2020/21

STUDENT GUIDE 2020/21

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WELCOME TO HARROGATE COLLEGE We would like to wish you a very warm welcome to Harrogate College.

We want you to have a great time at college, while achieving your full potential and gaining the skills and qualifications needed for work, apprenticeships or university.

This guide tells you about the activities, help and services available so you can get the most from your college experience.

We hope you have a fantastic time!

Danny Wild Principal of Harrogate College

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COLLEGE DATES We have high expectations of all students, which includes punctuality and full attendance of classes.

If you are unable to attend college, please call our attendance line: 01423 879466. You will need to provide your student ID number, reason for absence and your tutor’s name in any messages, emails or texts.

Visit harrogate-college.ac.uk/the-college

INDUCTION WEEK - 7 SEPTEMBER 2020 LAST DAY

RETURN DATE

AUTUMN HALF TERM

23 OCTOBER 2020

02 NOVEMBER 2020

CHRISTMAS

18 DECEMBER 2020

5 JANUARY 2020

SPRING HALF TERM

12 FEBRUARY 2021

22 FEBRUARY 2021

EASTER HOLIDAY

26 MARCH 2021

13 APRIL 2021

MAY BANK HOLIDAY

30 APRIL 2021

04 MAY 2021

SUMMER HALF TERM

28 MAY 2021

07 JUNE 2021

END OF THE YEAR

26 JULY 2021

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COLLEGE MISSION & VALUES At Harrogate College, our mission and values are at our core.

They drive our decision making and define our culture.

OUR MISSION To provide life changing opportunities through high quality education, by working with our community.

OUR VALUES

01 PROGRESSIVE

02 URTURING N

03 INCLUSIVE

Harrogate College works to prepare people and places for the future.

Harrogate College encourages all to reach their potential in a safe and caring environment.

Harrogate College welcomes everyone.

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OUR VALUES AND STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

INSPIRING

PASSIONATE

COLLABORATIVE

ASPIRATIONAL

CELEBRATE INDIVIDUALITY

RESPECTFUL

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WE WILL EXPECT YOU TO BE: • INCLUDED and respected • INSPIRED by your teachers • INFLUENCED by inventive learning experiences • INFORMED of all the opportunities for you to get involved • INDIVIDUALLY supported • INSTRUMENTAL in change by being listened to in innovative learning environments • Supported in INCREASING your potential and making the progress that you are capable of!

WE WILL EXPECT YOU TO BE: • IN on time • INCLUSIVE and respectful of all others • INQUISITIVE and take an active part in your learning • INVOLVED in everything you can be – in and out of class • INDEPENDENT • INFLUENTIAL by having a voice in college • Proactive, make INCREDIBLE progress and be the best you can be.

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STUDENT LIFE ENRICHMENT 2021 We want you to have fun and experience new things whilst at college. You can access a wide range of enrichment activities through our Student Life Enrichment team and will have allocated time as part of your timetable for optional enrichment activities. These enrichment activities give you the opportunity to gain social skills, increase confidence, improve communication, broaden their horizons, be inspired and lead healthier lives.

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STUDENT VOICE Here at Harrogate College, we value what students think and are constantly working towards improving the college.

This means that we want the students to have a voice!

Each class has the chance to elect a representative. These representatives will have meetings and give feedback from their classes about the college. Students can give feedback on the college, the curriculum, the canteen and other activities. This means that every student can have a say and an influence on how college life can be improved.

CLASSES & PEERS

CLASS REP

COLLEGE STAFF

OPINIONS

FEEDBACK

CONSIDERATION & CHANGE

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STUDENT UNION When you join college, you automatically become a member of HC Students Union. HC Students Union is part of the wider Leeds City College Student Union (LCCSU). Class representatives that are elected work within this union to give feedback to the HC staff, as well as the wider LCCSU union, and work collaboratively to improve the student experience. It is vital that we have students elected to represent their classes within HC, as well as to represent HC at the LCCSU group level.

As a member of the SU you have access to discounts through TOTUM (formerly NUS card) and support and advice if things go wrong.

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STUDENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT At Harrogate College, students facing financial barriers can access a range of support to help them succeed with their studies. With support for meals and travel passes available, don’t let money worries hold you back from your future.

The following financial support is available to eligible students to help with costs associated with studying 16-19 Discretionary Bursary 16-18 Priority Fund 19+ Discretionary Fund Don’t let childcare worries stand in your way. You may be eligible for support with the costs of childcare whilst you study. We have the following financial support for eligible students.

20+ Childcare Fund Childcare costs for under 20s

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STUDENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT FUND You may be eligible to receive the following support, depending on your individual circumstances: Travel passes.

Meals including supermarket vouchers whilst

on internships and work placements.

Childcare costs Hardship and emergency funds.

Advanced Learner Loan students may also receive

support with course related equipment, kit and uniform as well as education visits and residentials.

Free sanitary products For other students, course related costs

are funded by departments.

HOW TO APPLY Once you are enrolled, you will be sent an email with a link to the online Student Financial Support Fund application form.

For more information on or guidance contact your teacher or your curriculum admin office. For full details, visit: https://harrogate-college.ac.uk/financial-help

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FEELING SAFE Harrogate College is a close knit college community, and all staff are committed to our values to ensure you are safe and well. If you are worried about yourself or someone you know in college, please speak to your PA LS, tutor or any member of staff. They will pass on this information to the safeguarding team who can take further action. There is also a ‘Report it’ button on the student intranet. Alternatively, please email safeguarding@harrogate.ac.uk.

We take all concerns seriously, act upon them and offer support through specialist services.

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WELLBEING AND MENTAL HEALTH If something in your life is causing you stress or you are feeling unwell, we are able to support you:

You can speak to your allocated PALS, Stephanie King or Sandra Thomas; both of whom are Pastoral and safeguarding leads for the college. Stephanie.King@harrogate.ac.uk or Sandra.Thomas1@harrogate.ac.uk. These PALS can make referrals to North Yorks services on your behalf.

If you are worried about your mental health, it is a good idea to make an appointment to see your GP. You can request to see the college counsellor Lynda Scott- Noble, Lynda.Scott-Noble@harrogate.ac.uk, 07917 474843. This will be a telephone consultation and you may be offered counselling sessions. You can self-refer using this form https://forms.gle/KSDro4eBbnKfWDoX9.

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BELOW ARE SOME LINKS TO SERVICES ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH compass-uk.org/buzz-us/

Wellbeing text service for young people through North Yorks Compass Buzz

kooth.com/

Online counselling for young people, online wellbeing forums etc

justb.org.uk/wordpress/about/

Bereavement support for young people in Harrogate district

idas.org.uk/contact/

Domestic violence support in Harrogate area

harrogate-homeless-project.org.uk/

Housing support in Harrogate area

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CAREERS, WORK EXPERIENCE AND PROGRESSION 16-19 year old students can visit our dedicated Careers Advisors for specialist careers advice, including help and guidance with education and career pathways.

To arrange an appointment, during office

hours, with one of our advisors please contact us on 01423 879466 or email contact@harrogate-college.ac.uk

Parents and carers are welcome to contact us too.

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KEY CONTACTS Key contacts are listed in each section of the guide.

If you have any questions please contact 01423 879466 or email contact@harrogate-college.ac.uk Find us on social media: /harrogatecollege @harrogatecoll @harrogatecollege

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