1. Learner Induction

2. 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 The aim of your induction You will:

3. 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.

4. 1.Ripple Road 2.Fanshawe Crescent 3.Becontree Children’s Centre 4.Eastbury Children’s Centre 5.Gascoigne Children’s Centre 6.John Perry Children’s Centre 7.Leys Children’s Centre 8.Marks Gate Community Centre 9.Sue Bramley Children’s Centre 10.Sydney Russell Children’s Centre (several schools used for Family Learning) College Venues

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Smoking Smoking is NOT allowed anywhere on college sites. If you would like support in giving up smoking please see Student Services.

8. Influencing the direction of the College The Learner Forum The Learner Newsletter Supporting Student Services? Contact Student Services for more information. Keeping everyone informed Would you like to be involved in:

9. Virtual Learning Environment We have an online virtual learning environment called Moodle It includes learning resources, reference documents, assessments, surveys and much more. Your tutor will issue you with your username and password.

10. Key Policies Health & Safety Safeguarding Learner Conduct and Performance Equalities and Diversity All policies are available from reception or on Moodle. The College has many policies, but the key ones include:

11. 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 conform to the health and safety procedures explained to you.

12. 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.

13. Safeguarding The Prevent Duty What you need to know as a learner at the Adult College.

14. Safeguarding What is Prevent? Prevent is the Government’s strategy to stop people becoming involved in violent and non-violent extremism, and supporting terrorism. The Counter-Terrorism Act of 2015 places a responsibility on colleges and schools to prevent people being drawn into terrorism. This includes “extremism” and “radicalisation”.

15. Safeguarding What is extremism? Extremism is vocal or active opposition to Fundamental British Values (we will look at these in a minute); It also includes calls for the death of members of the British Armed Forces.

16. Safeguarding What are Fundamental British Values? These are: Democracy; Rule of Law; Individual Liberty; Mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs; Not discriminating against people because of their age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transference.

17. Safeguarding What is radicalisation? Radicalisation is when a person or group of people adopt and promote increasingly extreme political, social or religious beliefs that go against the current law; or reject expressions of freedom of choice. Radicalisation is when people support terrorism and, in some cases, join terrorist groups.

18. Safeguarding How can we stop extremism and radicalisation? Radicalisation and extremism can only be stopped if we: Protect vulnerable people and include them in society in more supportive ways; Help young people to find jobs; Better integrate immigrant populations into the local culture.

19. Safeguarding So what does all this mean for Adult College Learners? The College expects you to adhere to our Learner Conduct & Performance Policy. Talk to your tutor about any questions or concerns you have about Prevent – all Adult College staff are trained in the Prevent Duty; All Adult College staff will actively promote Fundamental British values and include topics in your lessons to discuss and promote these values; The College has a duty to safeguard its learners whilst they are at the College; we have a zero tolerance policy on extremism, radicalisation, discrimination, violence, inequality, and racism. It is important to be vigilant but not to over-react. If you have any concerns over anyone who you think is showing signs of extremist or radical behaviour, talk to your tutor or the Safeguarding and Prevent Officer, Yvonne Bennett, immediately.

20. Safeguarding Some topics which your tutor will include on your course to promote Prevent and Fundamental British Values ( tutor to add list here)

21. 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.

22. Learner support Classroom assistance 1:1 & small group support outside of class Specialist resources & equipment Careers advice Independent expert advice Guidance on “what next” – your next steps Learner welfare support Advice, information, support and referrals Financial support We want to help you succeed: Support for your Learning

23. Money to help you study Course fees Books, Materials & equipment Childcare fees Travel We can help with: Food vouchers (under 19 year olds) Trips & visits for your studies Specialist Software All subject to eligibility. We are based in the Advice Lounge at Ripple Road – pop in and see Charlie our Financial Support advisor.

24. 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.

25. Supplementary Services Study skills Portfolio building Online basics Getting the most out of Moodle Student Services offer advice and information to all learners on :

26. Student Welfare 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.

27. Relax Our Café at the Ripple Road campus offers light refreshments Free WiFi available

28. Free wifi Advice Lounge Ripple Free wifi is available at:

29. Good Luck We hope that you enjoy your time at the College and succeed in your studies.

30. Any Questions?