College Charter

As a student at Bilborough College, you are entitled to:

• A caring and friendly place in which serious, enthusiastic and committed students can study
• Regular reviews with your personal tutor and subject teachers
• Ongoing internal assessment and a profile of your progress at regular intervals
• Guidance and support from tutors, teachers and student support services

Support for you – you will receive

• A copy of the student handbook
• Expert help and impartial advice on progression to the job market, training, Modern Apprenticeships, Higher and Further Education and how to apply
• Encouragement to participate in Enrichment activities
• Opportunities to express views through your elected representatives on the Standards Committee, College Executive and Council, and through satisfaction surveys
• Access to a formal complaints procedure (as detailed on the VLE)
• Information about student activities via a twice-weekly bulletin and the college VLE (Virtual Learning Environment)

Support for Your Course – You will receive

• An initial interview to agree your course and explain what will be expected of you
• Specific guidance and support from the Library and Information Centre team, Additional Support team and Connexions Advisors (Careers)
• A high quality of teaching and a commitment to the promotion of learning
• Access to essential resources, including multimedia learning facilities and open access to ICT
• As part of the Key Skills programme, to attain at least level 2 and have the opportunity to attain level 3.
• Encouragement to work on your Post 16 Progress Profile

Our Pledge

• At all times, students have the right:
• To be treated fairly, regardless of race and culture, gender, age, ability or sexual orientation
• To enjoy an atmosphere which encourages a sense of well-being, confidence, security and self-respect, free from prejudice