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Learner Induction
2014/2015
The aim of your induction
You will: Know more about the College Understand the services and
facilities available to you Know what you can expect from
us and what we expect from you Have time to ask questions
College Mission
“ The Adult College aims to provide lifelong learning opportunities for the community of Barking and Dagenham, to enable the development of knowledge, skills, judgement and creativity throughout adult life.”
College Venues
1. Ripple Road
2. Fanshawe Crescent
3. Marks Gate Community Centre
4. Sydney Russell Children’s Centre
5. Sue Bramley Centre
6. Gascoigne Centre
(several schools used for Family Learning)
Mobile Phones
Unless you have an emergency, please switch off mobile phones while you are in the classroom
If you wish to record information or take pictures in your class you
must get permission from your tutor
Fire Safety
Make sure you know the easiest
way out of your classroom
See the map on the classroom door that shows fire exits
In the event of the fire alarm sounding
Please follow staff directions
immediately
Smoking
Smoking is NOT allowed anywhere on college
sites
If you would like support in giving up smoking please see Student
Services
Keeping everyone informed
Would you like to be involved in:
Influencing the direction of the College The Student Forum ‘The Learner’ Newsletter?
Contact Student Services
V.L.E.
• Our virtual learning environment is called Moodle and can be found at www.adultcollegemoodle.lbbd.gov.uk
• It will include learning resources, reference documents, assessments, surveys and much more and is as easy to use as the internet
• Your tutor will issue you with your password and username
College Virtual Learning Environment
Key Policies
The College has many policies, but the key ones include:
• Health & Safety• Safeguarding• Learner Conduct and Performance• Equalities and Diversity
All policies are available from reception or on Moodle
Health and Safety
Your health, safety and welfare are important to the College.
If you have any concerns or worries and would like to talk, speak to your tutor or Student Services.
You will receive appropriate training related to your course and must follow H&S procedures explained to you.
Safeguarding
The Adult College has a responsibility to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of all learners
If for any reason you or another learner feel unsafe, threatened or under pressure to do something that makes you uncomfortable, speak to Student Services
The College may need to talk to other agencies
about your disclosure.
Equalities and Diversity
The College welcomes everyone onto its courses and will help everyone achieve their potential and encourage all Learners to embrace diversity
The College does not tolerate discrimination
If you have any questions, comments or support needs please contact Student Services
Student Support We want you to succeed
• It doesn’t matter what the issue is – we are here to help with confidential and impartial advice and support.
Supplementary Services
Student Services offer free courses to all learners including:• Study skills;
• Portfolio building;• Online basics;
• Getting the most out of Moodle
Money to help you study
We can help with:Course feesChildcare fees Books, materials & equipmentTravelFood vouchers (under 18’s year olds)Trips and visits for your studiesSpecialist softwareAll subject to eligibility
We are based in the Advice Lounge at Ripple Road – pop in and see us
ACES
• ACES is the Adult College Employment Service which is designed to support you into employment
• Appointments are available Monday, Tuesday or Friday at our Ripple Road Campus
• Please speak with Sherrie or Tony in the Student Advice Lounge on the ground floor
Relax
• Our Café at the Ripple Road campus offers light refreshments
• There is a Common Room at Fanshawe site with a vending service
GOOD LUCK
We hope that you enjoy your time at the College and succeed in your
studies.
Any Questions?
Your Course
PLEASE PERSONALISE THIS SLIDE COURSE INFORMATION HERE
TUTOR INFORMATION HERE
Your Course
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ADDITIONAL COSTS HERE