Keighley College Parent & Carer Guide 2020/21

Parents’ & Carers’ Guide 2020/21

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Welcome and Introduction .......................................................................... p.4

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College Values .............................................................................................................. p.8

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College Dates ................................................................................................................ p.6

I’m In ........................................................................................................................................... p.10 Student Enrichment ............................................................................................... p.14 Student Financial Support ............................................................................ p.16

Feeling Safe ...................................................................................................................... p.18

Wellbeing and Mental Health .................................................................. p.20 Careers, Work Experience and Progression ........................... p.22

10 Who can Students ask for help? ............................................................ p.24 11

Key Contacts ................................................................................................................... p.26

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Welcome and Introduction

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Welcome to Keighley College, we look forward to seeing all our students develop and pursue their passions during their time with us and we are here to provide a full range of support and opportunities.

This guide outlines what support our students can expect whilst studying here and how we ensure they are safe at college.

We have high expectations of our students and are committed to developing their skills and preparing them for their future careers. By working together as partners, we can support students to ensure they access all of the opportunities available, encourage them to follow the college values and expectations and to have a fantastic experience at college.

We pride ourselves on offering a rewarding and engaging student experience in a respectful and supportive environment.

Caroline Ward Head of Shared Services

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College Dates

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

If your child is unable to attend college, they are expected to call our attendance line on: 01535 685109 and provide their student ID number, reason for absence and their tutor’s name.

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Induction week - 7 September 2020

Last Day

Christmas

18/12/20 04/01/21

Return Date

Autumn half term 23/10/20 02/11/20

Spring half term 12/02/21 22/02/21 Easter holiday

26/03/21 12/04/21

May Bank holiday 30/04/21 04/05/21 Summer half term 28/05/21 07/06/21 End of the year 02/07/21

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College Values

Creating learning environments where every individual student can achieve their full potential: Excellent

Enterprising

Empowering

Aspirational

Dynamic

Collaboration

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You can expect to be: •

INCLUDED and respected

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INFLUENCED by inventive learning experiences

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INSPIRED by your teachers

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

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INQUISITIVE and take an active part in your learning

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INCLUSIVE and respectful of all others

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 Enrichment

We want all of our young people to have fun and experience new things whilst at college. We provide a wide range of enrichment activities through our Student Engagement and Enrichment team. These enrichment activities provide students with the opportunity to gain social skills, increase confidence, improve communication, broaden their horizons, be inspired and lead healthier lives.

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Enrichment can take many forms including: Weekly activities

Social and educational trips

Visiting speakers

Local and national events

Volunteering and social action projects College groups and societies

Student Voice

Student Voice is an integral part of college life and plays a pivotal role in ensuring the college is consulting, communicating and reviewing what we do. Students are at the heart of what we do and we know how important it is to engage them in all aspects of college life, to ensure they are getting the most out of their time at college.

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Student Financial Support

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At Keighley College, students facing financial barriers can access a range of support to help them succeed with their studies, including the provision of travel passes and meal cards.

For eligibility and information on how students can apply, visit: bit.ly/supportfundsandwelfare

Keighley College also provides assistance with the cost of childcare cover whilst students attend lessons and placements.

For further information on 20+ childcare support and information on how students can apply, go to: keighleycollege.ac.uk/information-hub/financial-support For further information on Care2learn (under 20) childcare support, go to: keighleycollege.ac.uk/information-hub/financial-support If any student has any questions, they can speak with their Progress Mentor in the first instance.

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Feeling Safe

Keighley College is a safe environment and we have procedures in place to ensure students have an enjoyable and safe learning experience. The College Safeguarding team is available to support students with any concerns.

We take all concerns seriously, act upon them and offer support through specialist services. Students can talk to their tutor, another trusted staff member in college or click the ‘report it’ button on the student intranet.

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Wellbeing and Mental Health If something in a student’s life is causing them stress or they are feeling unwell, we have a mental health and wellbeing team to support students.

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Students can speak with their progress mentor for further support or a trusted member of staff.

Many of our staff have had mental health first aid training. You can find further resources on the Mywellbeingcollege website or speak with the College Mental Health and Wellbeing Champion.

We are fortunate to also work with Bradford Youth Service who run a weekly drop in Youth Group and can support young people with their mental health and wellbeing as well as access to many external community groups for support.

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Careers, Work Experience and Progression

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We provide an impartial careers service to help students plan their future and achieve their career goals. We offer appointments with impartial careers advisors from Connexions and the National Careers Service bookable through reception and are open to all students.

We also plan a number of careers events throughout the year, such as the Higher Education Fair and jobs fairs.

All full-time students undertake work experience as part of their course. This may be a substantial industry placement, Leeds City Region or European work placement, work taster, simulated work environment or social action project. Students can speak to their tutor to find out what type of work experience they’ll be taking part in. If the work experience team is working with a student’s group, they will come to their class to deliver an information session and will work with students to either find a placement to match their interests or support students with finding their own placement.

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Who can students ask for help?

The Additional Learning Support Team at Keighley College can offer a wide range of support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disability.

We will carry out an assessment that will consider students’ individual learning needs and then create a package of support that is personalised, reviewed and adapted, where required, throughout a student’s course. We provide advice and guidance to tutors so they know how students learn best.

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It is really important that students tell us about any support that they have had in school e.g. in class, out of class, mentoring, exam access arrangements such as extra time, reader, scribe so we can make sure that students get the support they need.

We want to ensure that students get the most out of their time here and we are committed to supporting all students to achieve to the best of their ability. We will work with students to prepare them for adulthood so they feel confident about living more independently and, where appropriate, gain the skills required for employment.

We are an established and experienced team that work flexibly to support students needs in a way that promotes independence wherever possible.

Students can speak to their Progress Mentor about any support needs in the first instance.

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Key Contacts

If you have any questions please contact us on 01535 685 000.

Please ensure you have the students ID number to hand, course code and tutor details.

Email: enquiries@keighleycollege.ac.uk Find us on social media: /keighleycollege

@Keighleycollege @Keighleycollege A member of Luminate Education Group

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