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2. It is really important for students to have a thorough induction to their course including:  what to expect from the course  the facilities in the College and support services available  encouraged to settle in quickly and enjoy their learning experience  given the opportunity to ask questions about the College and the course 2015/16

3.  Course content  Homework requirements  How you will be assessed  Use of College Virtual Learning Environment – http://vle.tlcbexley.ac.ukhttp://vle.tlcbexley.ac.uk  Learning Agreements – What you need to do  Learner Destination - Progression Routes and Finding work (Exam courses) 2015/16

4. Why do we need these and what is it for? Initial Assessment:  To find out what your experience of the subject is  To find out how you learn and any support you may need Throughout your learning with us:  To regularly monitor your progress and achievement against the course objectives  For you to set individual personal learning targets 2015/16

5. Cont’d  For you to keep a reflection diary on your learning experience  For your tutor to give you written feedback on your progress At the end of the course:  To capture ways in which you benefited from the course you did not expect  What you are going to do next  Your comments on the course 2015/16

6. Every student must: Read, check and sign the Personalised Learning Agreement Fill in any missing information Amend any information which is not correct to show the right information Hand it back to the tutor at the end of the lesson 2015/16

7. IT User Contract For any courses using PC and internet:  Students to read and complete the IT User Contract E:Safety  Be e-Safe 2015/16

8. The College is committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We are very privileged to have learners from a variety of backgrounds  The College does not tolerate any unfair treatment or discrimination  If anyone has any additional support needs that they have not been declared, please let me know. Anything disclosed will be confidential  You can view the a clip about the Equality Act at http://vle.tlcbexley.ac.uk/ http://vle.tlcbexley.ac.uk/ 2015/16

9. The College takes the protection of vulnerable adults very seriously The Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy sets out the procedures for people wishing to report abuse. See www.tlcbexley.ac.uk for the Policy.www.tlcbexley.ac.uk The designated persons for reporting abuse are: Jan Tothill 020 8298 2828 Fiona Playford 020 8298 2740 Leaflet available 2015/16

10. During a site tour I will tell you about:  Centre office and how they can assist you  The canteen (tea breaks)  Vending machines  Toilets  Student parking  Emergency Evacuation Procedure  Closing 2015/16

11.  Information, Advice and Guidance for those looking for employment or help writing a CV contact: guidance@tlcbexley.ac.uk  Open Study  Counselling – support if you need it: ros.shaw@tlcbexley.ac.ukros.shaw@  Welfare – information on financial wellbeing and how the College can support you. If you are on an accredited course with a * contact Ros to see if we can support you.ros.shaw@tlcbexley.ac.ukros.shaw@  Student Association – representing the voice of the student  BTAS – support maybe available for non-accredited courses 2015/16

12.  Gives travel information  Useful information, including telephone numbers  Customer Care, Complaints and Compliments  Examinations information  College policies  Health and Safety  Term dates 2015/16

13.  Register – this is taken at the beginning of every session  Attendance - you must contact us if you cannot attend your course: enquiries@tlcbexley.ac.uk or 020 3045 5176enquiries@tlcbexley.ac.uk  Annual Student Surveys – your opinion matters to us  Student course evaluation – your feedback is valuable 2015/16

14. I hope this information has been useful 2015/16