1. Framework for Excellence 2009/10 Learner Views Survey 1 October 2009 – 12 February 2010

2. Barking College is taking part in the Learner Views Survey in 2009/10. It’s part of the Framework for Excellence, which establishes how well we are doing as an organisation. Take part – we need your views! 2009/10Learner Views Survey Framework for Excellence 2009/10 Learner Views Survey 1 October 2009 – 12 February 2010

3. What’s it all about? What are your views of your learning experience at Barking College? Now’s your chance to have your say! The Framework for Excellence, Learner Views Survey starts on 1 October 2009 and runs until 12 February 2010. Tell us what you think about your learning, the support you are given and how you are treated. 2009/10 Learner Views Survey Framework for Excellence 2009/10 Learner Views Survey 1 October 2009 – 12 February 2010

4. How do you take part? It’s an online survey. You can access the survey at any time during the survey period by clicking the Access survey button. 2009/10Learner Views Survey Framework for Excellence 2009/10 Learner Views Survey 1 October 2009 – 12 February 2010

5. Do your views count? Your views are essential. It’s your opportunity to let us know what you think. Express your views about your learning experience to the body that funds your learning. Your views will be used to generate a rating of the performance of Barking College compared with other colleges and providers in England. This rating will help Barking College to know how well we are doing compared with others and to respond. 2009/10 Learner Views Survey Framework for Excellence 2009/10 Learner Views Survey 1 October 2009 – 12 February 2010

6. What happens when the survey is finished? For 2009, Barking College will be sent their results and will decide how to share them with you. The survey results also will be made public. It is hoped that the results will help learners like you make decisions about where to study. You will help other learners become better informed. 2009/10 Learner Views Survey Framework for Excellence 2009/10 Learner Views Survey 1 October 2009 – 12 February 2010

7. Is the data safe? All the research work for the 2009 Survey is undertaken by our research companies, Ipsos MORI and RCU. The work is carried out in accordance with the Market Research Society Code of Conduct and the Data Protection Act 1998. 2009/10 Learner Views Survey Framework for Excellence 2009/10 Learner Views Survey 1 October 2009 – 12 February 2010