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PGCE School Direct Training Programme
2014/15 Postgraduate StudentsAward title
PGCE School Direct Training Programme
Faculty
Carnegie Faculty
School
Education and Childhood
Our Student Charter
Our Student Charter outlines what you can expect from Leeds Beckett University during your time here, as well as what you should do to get the most out of your studies. Our Charter was developed by our University and the Students’ Union together. It is summarised here:
Your University’s commitments to you
To help you get the most out of your University experience we aim to:
• Provide high standards of learning and teaching• Offer a flexible and relevant curriculum• Provide a supportive, inclusive and welcoming environment • Prepare you for employment and lifelong learning• Deliver responsive customer service
Your Students’ Union’s commitments to you
To help you get the most out of your University experience we aim to:
• Represent students on and off campus • Be open, democratic and fair to all • Assist students with academic and welfare issues • Support active student engagement
Your commitments to us
To get the most out of your University experience you should:
• Take an active part in your learning • Give us feedback and information • Seek support and advice when you need it • Act responsibly
See section 6 of this handbook for further information
Our Student Entitlements
As a full-time or part-time campus-based student you are entitled to:
1. Access online learning materials and resources for every module through a virtual learning environment and have access to the resources and information of an up to date library.
2. Opportunities for on-going feedback on your work and progress towards your assessments in every year of your course.
3. Participate in a course induction, which will be provided at the beginning of each year of your course.
4. A meeting with your personal tutor once per semester. [All new students will be invited to a meeting with their personal tutor within four weeks of the start of their studies].
5. A course that has been informed in its development by external stakeholders, (e.g. employers, professional bodies).
6. Participate in Personal Development Planning within the context of your course.7. Have the opportunity to engage in embedded activities within your course which develop
and enhance your employability and lifelong learning.8. Receive clear dates at the beginning of each module about your assessment, submission
dates, when and how you receive formative feedback on assessment during every module, and how you will receive feedback on marked assessments within the 4 week feedback period.
9. Receive clear and easy to understand information about your course and the services available to you.
10. Be engaged, via your course student representative, in your course review, evaluation and development processes.
11. Have your questions to our University’s services responded to within the advertised timescales in our corporate service standards.
12. Normally be given your course timetable no later than four weeks before the beginning of each semester.
Contents
1 Welcome to the Course............................................................................................................1
2 Studying on this Course............................................................................................................4
3 Assessment and Feedback........................................................................................................7
4 Where to get help..................................................................................................................10
5 What to do if you….................................................................................................................13
6 Relevant Policies.....................................................................................................................14
1 Welcome to the Course
1.1 Message from the DeanIt gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Carnegie Faculty.
I speak for all the staff when I say we trust you find our faculty and, indeed, the whole university a place of great opportunity, potential and growth for you as a student.
We hope to see you not only grow academically, through your lectures, tutorials and assignments, but also see you develop as a person through all the other amazing activities that take place at Leeds Beckett University.
There are chances to take part in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities; from joining Student Union societies, volunteering opportunities both in the UK and abroad, studying another language, representing your university in a sports team, or taking work opportunities through the Job Shop. All will help build your CV.
So remember to use your time at university wisely, as the few years you are here will seem to go very fast when you look back on them. Make great new friends, learn a lot, grow as a person, be proud of your accomplishments and rise to all the opportunities and challenges that life as a Carnegie student will offer you.
Professor Andrew SladeDeputy Vice Chancellor
1.2 Message from your Course Leader
Welcome to the continuation of your journey to becoming a qualified teacher.
This handbook provides you with information that you will need to succeed on your course. You should find it helpful when you first start, when you are preparing for assessment and at any time that you need help or advice in connection with your studies here. You will also receive a module handbook for each module you study on your course.
The course team is looking forward to working with you this year and we hope that your time studying with us at Leeds Beckett University is both enjoyable and successful.
On behalf of our University and the whole course team I would like to wish you well in your studies.
Dr Tom Dobson
School Direct Course Leader
1.3 Academic CalendarPlease note that your Academic Calendar may differ from the one below
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Induction: Pen PortraitPhase 1 Teaching
Phase 1 Link Tutor: Pen Portrait targets set
Independent Study
Masters Assignment Submission 1
Phase 1 Link Tutor Moderated Observation
Phase 1 Teaching Ends: Assessment 1 against the Teaching Standards; Pen PortraitIndependent StudyIndependent Study
Phase 2 TeachingMasters Assignment Submission 2
Phase 2 Link Tutor ContactIndependent Study
Phase 2 Link Tutor Moderated Observation
Phase 2 Teaching Ends: Assessment 2 against the Teaching Standards; Pen PortraitIndependent StudyIndependent StudyMasters Assignment Submission 3
Phase 3 Link Tutor Moderated Observation
Independent Study
Phase 3 Teaching Ends: Assessment 3 against the Teaching Standards; Pen Portrait
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Full details of this and future standard student calendars are at: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/staff/student-calendars.htm
Once you have enrolled, you will have a student login. You can then find confirmation of your personal timetable by selecting the appropriate link after logging in on the Student Hub web page from: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk
1.4 Key ContactsThe nature of the course means that you will interact with a number of staff across the University and your school.
Your key University contacts are:
Course Leader: Dr Tom Dobson; [email protected]; 0113 8123553
Primary Phase Leader: Louise Nelson; [email protected]; 0113 8123529
Secondary Phase Leader: Peter Mellor; [email protected]; 0113 8124713
Module Leader School Based Independent Study: Lisa Stephenson; [email protected]; 0113 8123621
Module Leader Developing Subject Competence and Professional Values & Practice: Dr Tom Dobson (as above)
Student Liaison Officer Student Liaison Officers (SLOs) are here to support you throughout your time studying at the University. Whether it is a personal problem or an academic issue, SLO’s are here to make sure you have access to and are aware of the support, opportunities and services our University provides. If you’re not sure who can help you, asking your SLO is a great place to start.
Carnegie SLO: Nikki Hutchinson; [email protected]; 0113 8123397
http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/students/student-liaison-officers-slos.htm
Course RepContact details for your course rep are at: http://www.leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/whoismyrep
Course AdministratorSamantha Marsh Carnegie Hall, Room 205 0113 [email protected]
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Academic LibrarianMaria KulasJames Graham Building, Room 1340113 [email protected]
1.5 Keeping in TouchAcademic and administrative staff at our University will only use your student email address to contact you. It is an important responsibility for you to check this account regularly. You can forward emails from your student email address to a preferred personal email address; however quarantine and spam filters needed by our University mean that emails sent from external email addresses may be delayed, blocked or deleted. It is therefore important that you also only use your student email address to contact University staff.
A further important responsibility is that you inform your course admin team whenever you change your address and contact details. You must also update your records yourself. To do this select the appropriate link from the My Account tab after logging in from the Student Hub at: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/
This will ensure we can always contact you in an emergency, and that you receive any important University communications which we may need to send you.
For each module, the module handbook will include the preferred method of communicating general information about that module to you. We will inform you of cancelled classes / activities / course notices as soon as possible. This will be done via text to the mobile phone number on our contact records and email to student email address.
2 Studying on this Course
2.1 Programme SpecificationThe programme specification is a concise description of your course's aims and objectives and how you will be taught and assessed to achieve the required learning outcomes. It includes information on admissions, course structure and the maintenance of academic standards.
All programme specifications will be made available online via the Course Finder at: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Course Structure
Your course comprises 3 Masters Modules and school based placements. All 3 modules will run throughout the year and assessment dates will be detailed within module handbooks. Review periods as indicated on the student calendar have been set to ensure you have
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sufficient time to collect the evidence you will require from a range of teaching activities. Throughout the course you will engage in regular review meetings with both course and school staff to ensure that you have sufficient evidence to demonstrate achievement against the Teachers’ Standards.
2.2 Course Resources
Physical
The main learning resources to support classroom activities are provided through the University library which provides both materials for loan and also a dedicated area of the website maintained by the dedicated academic Librarian. The majority of the teaching rooms – both onsite and in schools - used by the course contain Smartboards, which enables appropriate techniques and software to be modelled during teaching sessions. The nature of this provision allows some delivery to be undertaken offsite and enhances the range of resources that can be accessed by the students.
A further range of written materials is provided for the student to support their learning both on and off site.
Programme Specification Course Documents Course Handbook Module Handbooks Code of Conduct & Ethics Range of written and electronic publications e.g. University Standard Assessment
Regulations, General and Other Student Regulations
OnlineAll modules are linked to an electronic learning environment through the use of X-stream which provides access to a range of learning materials. The students are able to access a wide range of e-learning materials both on and offsite, such as on-line journals and e-books via the Library On-line systems. There has been an expansion of the number of e-books available in recent years.
2.3 Skills you will gain during the Course
Skills DevelopedDuring your course you will develop the following skills:
a systematic understanding of knowledge and critical awareness of current problems and / or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of their academic discipline, field or area of professional practice
a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research or advanced scholarship
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originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline
conceptual understanding that enables the student:
o to evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the discipline
o to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses.
On completing the course you be able to:
deal with complex issues systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences
demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level
continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level
You will also have:
The qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiringo The exercise of initiative and personal responsibilityo Decision making in complex and unpredictable situationso The independent learning ability required for continuing professional
development
The course has also been developed using the Teaching Agency Teachers’ Standards 2012.
Additional Activities / RecognitionYou will have opportunities to gain recognition during your time at Leeds Metropolitan for the extra activities you do in addition to your studies, including volunteering, student societies, playing in our University sports teams and being a student academic representative.
2.4 Opportunities for GraduatesOn completion of the course it is hoped that you will continue your journey into the teaching profession. However opportunities for continuation of your studies towards the achievement of a full Masters will be available.
2.5 External Examiner
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The external examiner assures that you are assessed fairly in relation to other students on the same course and also the standard of your own award in relation to students in other higher education institutions nationally on similar courses.
The details of the external examiner for this course are as follows:
School Direct Secondary: Mr Will Katene, University of Exeter
School Direct Primary: Ms Deborah Boekestein, Newman University
Your student administrator can provide details of the External Examiner’s report on request.
3 Assessment and Feedback
3.1 Assessment Regulations
University Assessment RegulationsOur University’s assessment regulations are contained within the Academic Principles and Regulations (sections C3 and C4 in particular). The regulations are available at: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/about/academic-regulations.htm
Course-Specific Assessment Regulations and Professional Body RequirementsThroughout the course you will regularly review your attainment against the Teachers’ Standards. Failure to demonstrate sufficient progress against these standards may impact upon your ability to complete the course.
3.2 Assessment SchedulePlease note the exam/assessment periods in the academic calendar (see Section 1) and make sure that you are available during that period.
CourseworkYour coursework schedule can be found in your module handbook, normally along with any reassessment coursework and schedule.
Submitting AssignmentsThe handing in of completed assessment will be in accordance with agreed Faculty submission procedures. In all but exceptional cases these should be via the faculty receptions.
Normally assignments should be handed in to the faculty receptions via designated assignment post boxes. All hand-in dates will be advised in the module handbooks and will be between Monday and Thursday each week.
Assignment post boxes will be emptied periodically by the Receptionist/Student Administrator who will record receipt of work on the appropriate class list. This will take place at least once each day in accordance with hand-in deadlines.
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Students have a responsibility to abide by the required presentation and submission requirements for assessment. This should include the preparation of the formal assignment hand-in form for all coursework submissions. Copies will be available for students at the point of submission and via X-Stream. All assignments will be logged within the faculty. Receipts will not be given. You are expected to keep a copy of your work.
Academic staff will not take assessment submissions and will direct students to the formal process. In the event of you submitting an assessment other than through the formal procedure, the date of submission will be recorded as the date the assessment is received at reception. Any exceptional agreement for submissions by post should be by recorded delivery to the faculty offices. The process for assessments requiring electronic submission will be detailed in the module handbook.
Student administrators will arrange for return of work and notification of marks to students. In normal circumstances collection will be via the relevant reception and provisional marks notified via X-Stream or through your Module tutor.
Written feedback provides information about performance, but more importantly, information about how to improve and learn from the assignment. Summative feedback reflects the criteria and marking scheme combined. It provides commentary under each criterion.
You should plan to ensure your availability to meet deadlines for assessment and possible reassessment. Students are advised not to book holidays or time away from the University during this period. Exceptionally arrangements may change or need clarification, for example, specific details of examinations. This will be communicated via the Portal and course notice board. It is important that you keep copies of all work submitted until after you have graduated. In the event of your submitted work being lost you will be required to produce a copy of the work. If you are unable to do so immediately, your mark will be recorded as a non-submission.
3.3 Giving your Feedback about this CourseIn order to ensure we reflect your needs on this course, we will engage in regular request for feedback. These will relate to your experiences on the modules as well as whilst in schools. We ask that you complete any feedback requests in a timely fashion and are honest and professional in the judgements you make.
3.4 What Happens with your Feedback about this Course?We are particularly keen to engage with students in working to continually enhance this course. You can find out what actions have been taken in response to your feedback through your course rep, the Students’ Union, your tutors or through the library. Your Faculty also provides updates on action taken through the “Like it” and “You Said, We Did” posters prominently displayed around our University.
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3.5 Getting Feedback on your Assessed Work Our University has committed to a four week turnaround for feedback. Assessment embraces both formative and summative approaches. Trainees will be offered formative assessment on all coursework through one to one tutorials with their personal tutor and submission of draft sections of work. You will also be given regular feedback regarding your attainment against the teaching standards. You will also be expected to provide peer and self-feedback through the process of personal reflection.
Your module handbooks will give you further guidance around feedback.
3.6 How do I Get my Results?Provisional results will be posted on X Stream normally 4 weeks after your hand in or exam. These results are not confirmed and are subject to confirmation at the Examination Committees that take place each semester. You will be notified of these dates during the year.
Results from module assessments and decisions on progression to the next level or awards (if you are in the final level) are available on the Results Online system from: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/studenthub/results-online.htm
Results will only appear within Results Online five working days after the date of the Board of Examiners’ meeting (the meeting where your end of year outcome will be decided) or the Examination Committee meeting (the meeting where modular outcomes are decided).
If you are unsure about when you might receive your results or have queries relating to your results, you should contact your student administrator.
3.7 Issues with Assessment
Extenuating circumstances and mitigationIf you are experiencing problems which are adversely affecting your ability to study (called 'extenuating circumstances'), then you can apply for mitigation.
Examples of extenuating circumstances include personal or family illness, bereavement, family problems or being a victim of crime. Further guidance on extenuating circumstances and mitigation, including updated regulations for 2013-14, can be found at:http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/students/mitigation.htm
Late SubmissionWithout any form of extenuating circumstances, standard penalties apply for late submission of assessed work. These range from 5% to 100% of the possible total mark, depending on the number of days late. Full details of the penalties for late submission of course work are available at: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/prs/C1_Assessment_-_General_Provisions.pdf
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Re-assessmentIf you have not passed a module at the first attempt you will may be eligible for re-assessment. You will need to make sure you are aware of the relevant re-assessment process (e.g. whether it is coursework, an examination, a presentation or other form of assessment / when it will take place / what the deadline is).
Reassessment details will be found in your module handbook. You will be advised via Results Online of your options for re-assessment. You are advised to contact your course leader, student administrator or personal tutor for any necessary clarification.
Student AppealsIf you feel that you have in some way been disadvantaged during your studies and this is reflected in your results, then you may have grounds for an academic appeal.
After your results are available on Results Online you have 15 working days to submit a request for an appeal hearing. You will find the information you need, including grounds for appeal, when and how to appeal and frequently asked questions at: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/students/appeals.htm
You are strongly advised to seek guidance from the Student Union Advice Service on whether you have grounds for an appeal and the completion of the paperwork – see Section 4 for Student Union Advice Service contact details.
Cheating, Plagiarism and Unfair PracticeOur University wants to give you credit for your learning and for work which you have done yourself. Academic misconduct occurs when you have not done the work yourself.
Academic misconduct can take many forms and may be intentional or unintentional. The different forms may include: cheating, plagiarism and other forms of unfair practice. Plagiarism includes ‘self-plagiarism’ where a student submits work for credit that they have already received credit for either in this University or anywhere else. Plagiarism also includes a lack of ‘in-text’ referencing. Unfair practice includes collusion, ghost writing and falsification of data.
To help you understand very clearly what is and is not permitted and how to use other people’s ideas in your assessed work, it is strongly recommended that you familiarise yourself with The Little Book of Cheating, Plagiarism and Unfair Practice, available from the Student Hub at:
http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/studenthub/plagiarism.htm
The serious consequences of plagiarism and other types of unfair practice are detailed in section C9 of the Academic Regulations at:http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/about/academic-regulations.htm
If you are unsure on how to reference your work correctly please seek advice from your tutors or from Skills for Learning (see Section 4).
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4 Where to get help
4.1 Personal Tutors/ Link TutorsYour personal tutor (see Key contacts in Section 1) will usually be an academic member of staff who teaches you on your course. Your Course Leader will make sure that you are given the name and contact details of your personal tutor at the beginning of each year, usually in your course induction. Your personal tutor will aim to follow you right through the duration of your course and, where possible, will also act as your link tutor during school placements.
Your personal tutor has an important role to play in supporting you in academic, professional and personal matters while you are studying on this course. The meetings will include discussion about your course, your progress, your academic results and your progress towards meeting the Teaching Standards. You will set objectives for professional and academic development wish your personal tutor will monitor through your (e)portfolio. Personal tutors are not trained counsellors and will signpost you to other University services if they can’t help you. These services may, for example, be the Students’ Union, the counselling service or the student hub.
At the beginning of your course, your tutor will meet with you to discuss post-interview targets and help set targets for Phase 1 School Experience as part of your Pen Portrait. Your progress against these targets will be monitored through a lesson observation in school and then a meeting at the end of each Phase of teaching to update your Pen Portrait. If you ask for information to be kept confidential it will be and a note will be kept securely in your University notes with an indication of who can access the information.
Please see Section 6 for full details of our personal tutor policy.
4.2 Student HubIf you have any questions about or problems with life at our University, the first place to call is the Student Hub. The team can help with a broad range of enquiries including: funding and money advice, being an international student, disability, counselling and wellbeing support, student cards, accommodation, fee payments, support from the Students’ Union, how to access on-line services, getting help with your CV, preparing for an interview, careers guidance and getting a part-time job. Details of these and other services are available at http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/studenthub
There is a Student Hub on the ground floor of the Rose Bowl at City Campus and one also in Campus Central at Headingley. Our telephone number is: 0113 812 3000 and our e-mail address is: [email protected]. We work closely with Faculties, the Students’ Union, all University Services and external organisations to make sure that if we don’t know the answer to your question we will know who will.
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4.3 Library Help
Academic LibrarianYour academic librarian (see Contacts in Section 1) liaises with your lecturers to ensure physical and electronic information resources for your subject are available. They are available to support you personally and will work with you throughout your time here to help you develop information and digital literacy skills.
Skills for LearningSkills for Learning provides a wide range of web resources on topics including plagiarism, graduate attributes, group skills, research, maths, critical awareness and reflective skills, Harvard referencing, essay writing and time management. For full information and contact details of the workshop and individual support programme see:http://skillsforlearning.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/workshops/index.shtml
Help and Information PointsIf you have any questions about using the library or concerns about IT, such as logging-in, printing or using our various software packages you can get help:
• from the help and information point on the ground floor of each library• online ( http://libraryonline.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/pages/help/email_us ) • by phone - 0113 812 1000 (including 24/7 IT support).
Library OnlineThe Library’s website, Library Online (http://libraryonline.leedsbeckett.ac.uk ) provides access to thousands of resources and information about Library services. You can also access key services via your smart phone or tablet.
Distance LearnersIf you are registered on a distance-learning course, you may be eligible for the Library’s Offsite help and advice. The service offers help with accessing electronic resources, access to other libraries, postal book loans and journal article supply. For details of eligibility and the full range of services provided you can access Offsite at: http://libraryonline.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/pages/information_for/offsite_students/
Disability and Dyslexia SupportDisability and dyslexia support and services are available from disability resource areas in each Library and learning support officers work with students to meet individual needs.
4.4 Students’ Union Advice ServiceLeeds Met Students’ Union advice service offers free, independent and confidential advice and representation to students. Professional advisers are employed directly by the Students’ Union to represent your interests – even if you are in dispute with our University.
Advice is available on a large number of issues including: academic problems, housing, money health and wellbeing.
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Tel: (0113) 812 8408
E-mail: [email protected]
There are full details of all services available at: http://www.leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/support-and-advice
5 What to do if you…
5.1 …are absent for more than one dayYou must notify your student administrator if you are absent for more than one day (for example for an interview, emergency unforeseen circumstances, or for compassionate leave). If you are going to apply for mitigation you will need to provide written evidence of the reason for your absence (see section 3).
The nature of this programme is that you must complete a minimum of 60 days in training related activities and 120 days in school. You are therefore required to maintain a log of your attendance. Should you be unable to attend a school based day you must inform your school based mentor and submit lesson plans for any lessons you were expected to deliver that day.
International studentsPlease be aware that our University fully complies with United Kingdom Border Agency policy at all times. There are legal reporting requirements relating to UKBA immigration procedures in the UK for all non-EU students studying in the UK with a Tier 4 student visa. Full attendance is mandatory for all Tier 4 students. For up to date information about visas, immigration issues and other related information, contact the International Student Advice Service at [email protected] for advice and guidance.
Failure to meet Border Agency attendance requirements as required by the terms and conditions of your immigration status could lead to your academic sponsorship being withdrawn and your visa being revoked.
5.2 …are illIf you are absent because of illness for more than seven consecutive days (including weekends), you must provide us with a Fit Note.
If you are absent through illness on the day of an examination or assignment deadline and you intend to apply for mitigation, you must also provide us with details and any available evidence as soon as possible. Contact your student administrator to get a copy of the appropriate extenuating circumstances form.
You can hand in or send a Fit Note to your or student administrator.
Further information is available in the General Regulations (section 6) at:http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/about/files/general_regulations.pdf
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5.3 …have a comment, compliment or complaintWe are committed to providing a high quality experience for all our students. We welcome comments and compliments from students, and find them valuable for on-going improvements to our provision. Comments and compliments about your course can be raised with your course representative or directly with your personal tutor.
If you have a specific complaint about an act or omission of our University, you may be able to make a complaint under the Student Complaints Procedure. In the first instance, you should raise the matter as soon as possible with the member of staff most directly concerned, or with the person who can best resolve it. If this does not resolve the matter, or if the complaint is too serious to be addressed in this way, then you should make a formal complaint in writing. Information about how to make a complaint, including the student complaints procedure and a complaints form, is available online at: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/complaints
5.4 …are considering withdrawing from the courseIf you are considering withdrawal from your course you should speak to your personal tutor or the Students’ Union to discuss your reasons. If there is a problem, University or Students’ Union staff may be able to help.
It may be possible to arrange temporary withdrawal from your course, but if you decide to withdraw permanently you must notify us in writing. This notification must be sent as soon as possible to your faculty office and be copied to the office of the Secretary and Registrar. You must also return your student card to the office of the Secretary and Registrar. For further details see General Student Regulations – Regulation 13.6 at:http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/about/student-regulations.htm
6 Relevant Policies
6.1 Student CharterOur University and Students’ Union recently agreed upon the Student Charter which outlines what is expected of students of Leeds Beckett University and what students can expect from our University. The most recent version of our Student Charter is at: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/students/student-charter.htm
6.2 Student EntitlementsOur student entitlements will help to ensure the student charter is embedded as part of our approach to providing a good quality, consistent learning experience for all our full-time and part-time campus based students.
You can find the full student entitlements from: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/students
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6.3 Personal Tutors/ Link TutorsYou are entitled to have one meeting per semester with your personal tutor in each year of your course. In most instances, your personal tutor will also act as your link tutor. See Key contacts in Section 1 for details of how to contact your personal tutor. See Section 4 for an overview of the support you can expect from your personal tutor.
You can find full details of our personal tutor policy from: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/students
6.4 Safety, Health and WellbeingThe statements below relate specifically to the policies and processes whilst based at University. During you placements, you should ensure that you access the relevant documents for the schools in which you are based.
Policy StatementOur University is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable working environment that values wellbeing and diversity. This commitment exists alongside our wider legal and moral obligations to provide a safe and healthy working environment for our staff, students and members of the public who may be affected by our activities. There are further details at: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/staff/files/SHW_Policy_statement.pdf
SmokingNo smoking is permitted in any of our University buildings, this includes the use of vapour cigarettes (or other similar devices); if you do smoke outside our buildings please make sure that you stand at least five metres way from building entrances and boundaries.
Use of Laptops within our UniversityIf you need to charge your laptop battery, please make sure that the battery charger/lead are undamaged, and only plug it into a designated power socket – if you are unsure of where these are, please ask a member of staff. Please make sure your battery charger cables do not create a trip hazard.
Fire Safety ProceduresFire information is present on Fire Action Notices displayed in all University buildings. These are normally present in corridors. Please read and follow the instructions.
All fire exit routes are clearly identified. You should familiarise yourself with the location of fire exit routes and fire assembly points for the buildings that you may use in the course of your studies.
If you discover a fire, you should sound the alarm by operating the Fire Alarm Call Point. You should report the circumstances and site of fire using the emergency number 4444 - indicated on the Fire Action Notice.
Do not tackle the fire unless you have been trained to do so. Evacuate the building to the fire assembly point indicated on the Fire Action Notice.
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Do not re-enter the building until officially authorised to do so.
On hearing the Fire Alarm, everyone should proceed calmly to the nearest available safe fire exit, as indicated by the green and white fire exit signage. Take appropriate action to assist visitors and mobility-impaired persons or wheelchair users to a safe refuge.
Upon exiting the building, continue on to the fire assembly point so as not to impede the remaining evacuees exiting the building. Evacuation is practised through fire drills. However, you should regard any continuous sounding of the alarm as a fire incident and act accordingly.
Disabled StudentsYou are expected to declare any disability that would affect your safety in the event of a fire, e.g. hearing impairment or the use of a wheelchair. If you are referred to the Disability Adviser, a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) will be developed for you as appropriate.
Further information on fire safety can be found at: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/staff/files/Fire_Regulations.pdf
First AidFirst Aid Notices (green and white) are displayed in all University buildings alongside the Fire Action Notices (predominantly blue and white) and alongside, or adjacent to, each First Aid box. First Aid Notices provide all the information you may require to seek and summon assistance.
First Aider contact details can also be obtained from the Student Hub or from Security: City Campus, internal ext. 23154 or Headingley Campus, internal ext. 23165.
Accident and Incident and ReportingAll accidents and incidents and dangerous occurrences, must be reported to, and recorded by University staff. Accident report forms (HS1) are available at faculty reception offices, Security and Student Hubs.
Infectious DiseaseCampus-based students who have been diagnosed with a serious infectious disease such as TB, measles, meningitis or chicken pox should notify their course leader or administrator as soon as possible giving information regarding which groups of students (and/or colleagues and clients on placements) you have been in contact with and when. For diseases such as TB or meningitis, the West Yorkshire Health Protection Team may also wish to speak to you (or your family) to determine if others require screening or medication. You should follow advice given by the hospital or your GP about when it is safe to return to University.
6.5 University Regulations There are two sets of regulations you need to be aware of, The University Academic Principles and Regulations and The General Regulations: Leeds Beckett University Students.
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The Academic Principles and Regulations relate specifically to your studies and your course. They cover issues such as assessment, progression and award requirements amongst a range of other issues.
The General Student Regulations deal with a range of issues which apply to all students of our University.
6.6 Academic Principles and RegulationsOur University Academic Principles and Regulations can be found at: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/about/academic-regulations.htm
You should familiarise yourself with the Academic Principles and Regulations. The following sections are of particular relevance to your course:
• Assessment – general provisions (C1)• Achievement of credit (C2)• Student progression (C3)• Conferment of awards (C4)• Management of assessment (C5)• Conduct of assessment: coursework and other assessed work (C6)• Administration and conduct of examinations (C7)• Written examinations: regulations for candidates (C8)• Cheating, plagiarism and other forms of unfair practice (C9)• Disabled students and students with specific learning difficulties (C10)• Boards of examiners and examination committees (C12)• Disclosure of assessment results (C14)• Extenuating circumstances and mitigation (C15)• Appeal against a decision of a board of examiners or examination committee
(C16)
The Students’ Union Advice service (www.leedsbeckettsu.co.uk ) is able to offer advice and guidance on how to understand and use the Academic Principles and Regulations.
Where students are undertaking any form of research project, reference should be made to the Policy, Framework Principles and Procedures for Research Ethics which can be found at: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/staff/academic-regulations.htm
6.7 General RegulationsThe General Student Regulations are available at: http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/about/student-regulations.htm
You should familiarise yourself with the student regulations. The following sections are of particular relevance to you as a student:
• General regulations: Leeds Beckett University students• Fee policy
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• Notification of academic and personal details for admission and registration purposes: consequences of failure to meet conditions
• Student code of discipline• Misconduct and mental illness• Policy, regulations and procedures relating to professional suitability or
professional misconduct - applicable to a specified range of courses • Violence at Leeds Beckett University: a policy statement • Dignity at work and study policy • Student complaints• Whistleblowing (public interest disclosure) complaints • Data protection• Data protection policy • Use of personal information • Health & safety• Health and safety policy • Leeds Beckett University policy on smoking • Use of University information services• Policy and procedures on the appropriate student use of University electronic
information and communications facilities and services • Regulations for the use of institutional IT, library and media facilities • Safeguarding young people and criminal records vetting• Safeguarding policy • Criminal Records Bureau in-course vetting and admissions of students • Freedom of speech• Code of practice on freedom of speech • Policy and procedures relating to student representation • Equality and diversity policies • Policy, framework, principles and procedures for Research Ethics.
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