staff handbook 2005

Huntingdonshire Regional College – Staff Handbook Issue 2 – Feb 2006 of 77

STAFF HANDBOOK

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CONTENTS SECTION A Our College SECTION B Who’s Who and Services Information APPENDIX 1 Employment Policies and Procedures APPENDIX 2 Other College Policies and Procedures


SECTION A OUR COLLEGE Page:

1. Message from the Principal 8

2. Mission Statement 9

3. Background to the Education Sector and the LSC 11

4. The Corporation 12

5. Management & Organisation Chart 13

6. Quality and Students 14

7. Self-Assessment 15

8. Trade Union Information 16

9. Local Trades Union Recognition and Procedure Agreements – NATFHE & UNISON 17

10. The Charter 18

11. ILT Vision 19

12. College Calendar 05-06 and Draft Calendar 06-07 21

13. Map of the College 23


SECTION B WHO’S WHO AND SERVICES INFORMATION Page:

1. Principal 25 1.1 Human Resources and Staff Development 26 1.2 Health & Safety 27

1.3 Estates 34

2. Director of Finance 35 2.1 Finance 36 2.2 Student Records 38 2.3 Refectory 40 2.4 Information Systems and Learning Technology (ISALT) 41 2.5 Fitness Factory 44

3 Assistant Principal Development / Marketing 45 3.1 Adult and Community Learning (ACL) 46 3.2 Print Room 47 3.3 St Neots Administration 48 3.4 Library 49 3.5 Work-Based Learning 50 3.6 Equality and Diversity 51 3.7 Marketing 52

4. Assistant Principal Learning 53 4.1 Academic Services 54 4.2 Entry Programmes 55 4.3 Skills for Life 58 4.4 Service Industries 59 4.5 Science, Care and Humanities 61 4.6 Arts, Music and Leisure 64 4.7 Business and Computing 66 4.8 Engineering and Construction 70

5 Assistant Principal Quality & Students 71 5.1 Quality 72 5.2 Education, Teacher Training and Support 73 5.3 Student Services 74 5.4 Nursery 76 5.5 Exams 77


APPENDIX 1 EMPLOYMENT POLICIES/PROCEDURES 1. Recruitment and Selection

2. Conduct of Staff

3. Staff Induction

4. Probationary Period Policy

5. Staff Appraisal

6. Disciplinary Rules & Procedures

7. Disciplinary Rules & Procedures for Senior Postholders

8. Grievance Procedure

9. College Policy Against Harassment

10. Special Leave of Absence Policy

11. Overtime Policy

12. Time off in Lieu (TOIL) Policy

13. Sickness Policy

14. Maternity Scheme

15. Paternity Leave and Pay Policy

16. Adoptive Parents – Right to Leave and Pay Policy

17. Flexible Working Policy

18. Equal Opportunities Policy for Staff

19. Policy and Procedure on the Management of Occupational Stress

20. No Smoking Policy

21. Raising Issues of Serious Concern – Whistleblowing

22. Discretionary Powers Under the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 1997

23. Local Trades Union Recognition and Procedure Agreement

24. Reference Request Policy

25. Policy and Procedure on Handling Redundancy

26. Child Protection Policy and Procedure for Staff

27. Policy on the use of the Nursery by the children of Staff of the College


APPENDIX 2 OTHER COLLEGE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

1. Staff Development

2. Quality

3. Staff Survival Guide

4. IT Contract / Staff Computing Code of Conduct

5. Data Protection Code of Practice

6. Staff Guidelines for Data Protection

7. Residentials Policy

8. Safety Policy


SECTION A

OUR COLLEGE


1 MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL Huntingdonshire Regional College is a small FE College but it, nevertheless, employs a large number of staff. Staff are employed to perform a whole range of functions and they work at different times of the day, week or year and at different sites. Communicating clearly and effectively across several locations and several hundred staff is invariably a challenge.

There are certain things that all staff need to know in order to perform their job efficiently and effectively. Much of this relates to policies and procedures. The Staff Handbook and our other manuals, including the Staff Survival Guide, are intended to inform and guide staff about how the College operates and the procedures and regulations that need to be followed generally and in particular circumstances.

We hope the documents are clear and accessible but we are constantly seeking to improve, so please let the Human Resources team know if you feel something is missing, unclear or unhelpful. If you are a new member of staff, welcome to Huntingdonshire Regional College. Anne Constantine Principal


2 MISSION STATEMENT

Huntingdonshire Regional College 2005-08 In 2003 the College adopted a new framework for development. This focussed on a new mission, a 5-year vision for the College and four strategic priorities. The College’s mission champions lifelong learning and vocational opportunities for individuals and employers in Huntingdonshire. The College’s vision sets the College on course to excellence, innovation, pro-active engagement with employers and increasing participation. Strategic Priorities The four strategic priorities for the College are: SP1 Successful delivery of the post-inspection action plan and continuous quality

improvements SP2 Rapid progress towards robust financial health SP3 Continuous review of the College’s curriculum to match the strategic mission

and vision for the College and the needs of the learners the College serves SP4 Strategic development of accommodation and physical resources. These four areas of focus for development and improvement – quality, finances, curriculum and resources – will continue to dominate our planning and our work for the next three years but will be reviewed in 2005-06 in light of policy changes in government, the LSC and HE partners and the College’s plans for development of its property. Our Vision is to be a College which Is recognised as a Centre of Excellence and the first choice for learners in

Huntingdonshire Excels in vocational learning for young people and adults Innovates through e-learning Pro-actively engages with employers Demonstrates our commitment to equality, diversity and cross-community inclusion Succeeds with schools in raising participation and progression 14-19 Is in good financial health

and has: High levels of student retention and achievement High levels of student satisfaction High standards of student behaviour High quality, motivated and rewarded staff A learner-centred environment and industry standard facilities


Learning pathways from entry level and basic skills up to and including higher education

Effective collaboration with schools, colleges and higher education.

Our Mission Huntingdonshire Regional College encourages lifelong learning and aims to be the first choice provider of vocational education and training for individuals and employers in Huntingdonshire.

Our Values HRC aims to provide an exciting, entrepreneurial, successful, caring, friendly and committed learning environment and will aim to do so by encouraging these values: Open and Inclusive: we strive for a shared sense of ownership and the valuing of ideas from everyone through listening and responding. We aim to develop an inclusive environment which does not discriminate, encourages respect for all, personal development and self-respect. We will protect the welfare, and foster the growth and development, of students and staff. Community focussed: we will develop our expertise and reputation in vocational skills and qualifications that will be of value to all community stakeholders. We will actively encourage community participation. Purposeful and Efficient: we will seek to add value to everything that we do and aim to maximise resources to enable long term prosperity. Encouraging success: we will set challenging targets and expect high standards. We will also provide a suitable balance between challenge and support to allow everyone to achieve to the maximum of their potential. We will acknowledge and celebrate that success. Invest in the future: we will not be complacent. We are committed to improvement, the sharing of good practice and the development of a flexible “can do” culture. Anne Constantine Principal


3 BACKGROUND TO THE EDUCATION SECTOR AND THE LSC

Department for Education and Skills (DfES) The DfES is the government department responsible for delivering the country’s education, training and skills agenda. It primarily operates in the following areas through associate organisations:

The Under-Fives Primary School Children Secondary School Children Learning for 14-19 Year Olds Adult Learners Higher Education

The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) replaced the former Further Education Funding Council (FEFC) as from the 1st April 2001. The LSC is responsible for the funding and planning education and training for over 16-year olds in England (on behalf of the DfES) up to Higher Education (HE). At HE level the responsibility is with the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). Since 1st August 2002 the LSC has started to play a more active role in vocational training from 14-16 in order to try and creates more natural progression route for the 14-19 year olds. However, the primary responsibility for 14-16 education still resides with the Local Education Authority (LEA). The LSC’s mission is to raise participation and attainment through high quality education and training which puts learners first. Their vision is that, by 2010, young people and adults in England will have the knowledge and productive skills matching the best in the world. With a budget of £7.3 billion the Council operates through 47 local offices and a national office in Coventry. The Local Office for Cambridgeshire is located at Stuart House in Peterborough. The College works closely with the LSC and submits many key documents to them on an annual basis – Strategic Plan, Financial Forecast, Development Plan, Annual Accounts etc. The College’s annual contract with the LSC amounts to well in excess of £4 million per annum and, as such, represents close to 70% of the College’s total income.


4. THE CORPORATION The intention has been to provide an access point to the workings of the Corporation and to provide a concise and easy to follow insight into the Corporation and all its different aspects. The Corporation is the governing body of the College, comprised of people from a range of backgrounds reflecting the community the College serves, and includes staff and learners. The current members of the Corporation are listed in the Who's Who section. The Corporation is responsible for the overall functioning of the College. In general terms, it is responsible for the quality of service that the College offers to learners and the local community, as well as the College’s financial health and strategic direction. The Corporation is committed to a policy of open governance. In this respect little has been left out. All details can be found on the College intranet, under Governance and then the links at the side of the page. Alternatively you can Mary MacDonald, The Clerk to the Corporation, who will be happy to help with any additional information needs you may have, including Application Details and further information if you are interested in joining the Corporation. The Clerk can be contacted on: 01480 379132 or by e-mail at: [email protected] Chair of the Corporation C/O the Clerk Huntingdonshire Regional College California Road Huntingdon PE29 1BL


Principal

Anne Constantine

Estates incl.

H&S

Director of Finance

Lynn Stephenson

Asst Principal Development Anne Phillips

Asst Principal

Learning Geoff Pawling

Asst Principal

Quality & Students Joe Greenway

Curriculum ACL Marketing

& Print St Neots Library WBL

Equality & Diversity

Quality

Assurance Student Services

Human

Resources Exams

Finance Student

Records Facilities – Refectory &

Fitness Factory ILT

Reception Advice & Guidance

Learning Mentors Nursery

LD

Engineering & Construction

LD

Service Industries

LD

Business and Computing

LD

Science, Care & Humanities

LD

Art, Sport & Music

LD

Skills for Life

LD

Entry Programmes

Academic Services

November 2005


6 QUALITY & STUDENTS

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

The Quality of our Work …….

.......matters to all of us, whether we’re full-timers or part-timers and whether we’re called Lecturers, Support Staff or Managers. Our arrangements for Quality Management and Quality Assurance are primarily there for our own professional satisfaction and for the college’s reputation - we want to do a good job and we want to be seen to be doing a good job.

Our arrangements must also meet the requirements of a range of external organisations - in particular, those of the national and local Learning Skills Councils and Examining and Validating bodies.

Because Quality matters to us all, we all share responsibilities for ensuring it is there in our work. A collegiate approach recognises the part which every one of us plays in sustaining and improving standards - and emphasizes the fact that any one of us can produce the ideas which achieve progress.

That doesn’t mean that "Quality" is an incoherent free-for-all.

College Managers are allocated authority and responsibilities for systems and procedures within College policies. We must ensure that things get done in an organised way, to meet our own and other people’s requirements. The aim is to achieve a balance between "direction" and "participation" which will steadily improve practice.

The basic questions for all of us to ask are .........

......Am I helping my colleagues to sustain Quality standards by:-

knowing College systems and procedures? playing my part in applying them? and

contributing my ideas to improving them?


7 SELF-ASSESSMENT

Self Assessment is the process by which we assess and evaluate our strengths and weaknesses, measured against internal and external standards. It provides the opportunity for reflection, for making judgments and more importantly, for taking action to build on strengths and overcome weaknesses. Self-assessment reports, which are produced every year, provide a comprehensive account of the College’s work and development plans provide a structure for achieving quality improvements. Student recruitment, retention and achievement, measured against individual course, curriculum area and college targets and with reference to national benchmarks are the key quality performance indicators.

Production of a self-assessment report and development plan forms part of our contract with the Learning and Skills Council. Cambridgeshire LSC monitors our progress with targets in the development plan through provider reviews which report twice a year.

Self assessment reports and development plans are important documents for OFSTED, ALI and other external inspections. However, their main purpose is to drive the development of the College at all levels.

The Common Inspection Framework focuses on the experiences and expectations of individual learners through the evaluation of;

Learners’ achievements and standards of work, taking account of learners; prior attainments, and the goals that learners have been set.

The quality of teaching, training and learning. Other aspects of provision that affect the standards achieved, such as the range, planning

and content of courses or programmes, resources and the support for individual learners. The effectiveness of leadership and management of learning, how it is quality assured and

improved, and how efficiently resources are used to ensure that the provision gives value for money.

The extent to which provision meets the needs of all learners, irrespective of their ability, and promotes equality of opportunity in terms of access and participation in learning irrespective of learners’ gender, race, age, disabilities and learning difficulties.

By applying the Common Inspection Framework to all areas of the College we have a comprehensive and consistent quality improvement system firmly based on evidence.


8 TRADE UNION INFORMATION

NATFHE The National Association of Teachers in Further and Higher Education represents most of our Academic Staff. Further information is circulated to members or pinned on the NATFHE notice board which is located by the staff room side entrance. Secretary Sarah Knight Extension 204 Chair Alyce Barber Extension 207 UNISON All support staff, whether full time or part-time may join UNISON. Further details can be obtained from the Unison Steward(s), and is circulated to members or pinned to the UNISON notice board, which is located by the staff room side entrance. Steward (Equality & Diversity) Julia Young Extension 106


9 LOCAL TRADES UNION RECOGNITION AND PROCEDURE AGREEMENTS NATFHE AND UNISON

The Corporation has a recognition and procedure agreement with both NATFHE and UNISON. The agreement covers Lecturers, Management Spine Staff (excluding Senior Post holders) and Support Staff.

General Principles

The spirit and intention of the Agreement is to promote harmonious relations between the Corporation and its employees through the development of effective joint consultative and negotiating machinery.

It is in the interest of the Corporation and its employees that the institution should function

efficiently and effectively to the benefit of the College, its employees and its students, and that is a common objective.

The Agreement is not intended to detract from an individual employee’s right of access to Management or the Corporation’s right to communicate with its members.


10 THE CHARTER What is the Charter? Further Education involves a wide range of people – of differing ages and backgrounds – with varied goals – on different kinds of full-time and part-time courses. The Charter is made up of a series of statements which explain what is being done to

promote high standards for people who use College services – students, employers and members of the community.

It is published within policies set up by the Government (Citizens Charter) and the Department for Education and Employment (Charter for Further Education) national initiatives aimed at maintaining and improving standards.

The College Charter builds on existing good practice, and will naturally develop through time.

In essence we’re trying to give people a clear account of what we aim to provide for them. We do our best to make our Charter work. Reports are made annually to the Curriculum and Quality Committee of the Corporation on how well the college is performing in relation to its measurable Charter commitments. The College Charter was reviewed in 2004-05 and a revised Charter was published for use from 2005-06. Copies of the new charter are reproduced in the Full-time Student Diary and Part-time Student Handbook. Separate copies are available from Student Services.


11 ILT VISION Our students are our purpose. Our aim is to support them to achieve their full potential and to help create further opportunities in their life through learning and qualifications. In fulfilling this mission the College is committed to enhancing the learning and teaching experience for both Students and Staff. The process of meeting the varied and diverse needs of an individual student starts with an electronic assessment of basic skills and needs and then a one to one assessment by the tutor. This is the starting point for a student introduction to Individual Learning Plan (ILP). The process promotes the formation of an ILP which is tailored to the students needs, outlining learning requirements and student aims, and highlights the resources that will be needed. Milestones are set for assessment of achievement which are measured and recorded and a further evaluation of the type of learning methodology is made to see if this is appropriate or where improvements can be made. Information Learning Technology is ideally suited to this process and provides for a way of identifying the best alternative methods of learning. This is done through electronic means by assessing progress and achievement, also by analysing areas of learning that the student has difficulty with and directing the appropriate available resources to meet these needs. ILT is the best tool for managing and monitoring these outcomes for the student learning experience and to aid tutors in matching and maximizing this experience. The College is committed to providing for and promoting an environment where the creative and innovative use of Information Learning Technology can come to the fore for the benefit of both staff and students. We live in an age where Information and more specifically e-information is available 24 hours a day from the Internet and most of our students can access this from their home personal computers. The main problem for students is that there is too much information now available. For it to be useful to students, who need to focus on particular areas of study, then the information must be directed and managed. The Intranet offers just such an information managed area and is presented in a simple digestible way, supplying information such as details of course, handouts, timetables, schemes and tests. The College constantly reviews the implementing of its ILT strategy with regard to strengths and weaknesses and continually strives to, within the resources available; improve our position in the market place in line with other Further Education Colleges and Universities. In celebration of some of our strengths:

• We have a highly flexible and advanced college network infrastructure, and for our size, one of the best.

• We have some highly effective Network based applications, such as Starman – the Student Tracking And Registration Management system, online tests – this is a utility where lecturing staff can publish student tests and receive electronic results, VLE – Virtual Learning Environment – extensive on line learning material , ILP’s, an Initial student assessments – which highlights student weakness in areas of basic skills , POST MAN -


Student course absence reporting and absence post cards, room and resource booking systems, etc

• We have a wide range of IT hardware PC’s, laptops, video projectors, video conferencing, etc

• We have some advanced and effective reporting tools for student attendance, hours, lateness and also reports for tutors.

• ILT advanced practitioners dedicated to promoting the cause. • The College Staff are now utilising these tools more effectively and an ongoing induction

training scheme has been established for new members of staff. • As a college we are continually raising the level of IT literacy across all staff and the

College awards a certificate to those staff achieving the College training program. To get the best results no one department or individual can drive ILT forward on its own and the College must therefore draw on the experience and talents of all staff and students. An award will be presented at the end of the academic year to the team who has contributed the greatest to enhance the cause of ILT within the College


12 College Calendar Academic Year 2005 – 6

2005 Monday 1 August Start of College Academic Year Monday 22 August – Friday 2 September [9 days] Enrolment / Advice Days Commence Wednesday 24 August Staff Development Morning [1] Monday 29 August Bank Holiday Monday 5 September – Tuesday 20 December[14 weeks 1 day] Student Autumn Term Commences Monday 5 – Wednesday 7 September - Full-time / Returners Induction Monday 12 September - PT Classes Commence Monday 19 September - ACL Classes Commence Monday 24 – Friday 28 October Student Half-Term Friday 18 November [no classes] Staff Development Day [2] Tuesday 20 December Student Autumn Term Ends Wednesday 21 December College Closes Thursday 22 December – Monday 2 January College Closed 2006 Tuesday 3 January College Open Thursday 5 January – Friday 31 March [11 weeks 1 day] Student Spring Term Commences Friday 10 February [no classes] Staff Development Day [3] Monday 13 – Friday 17 February Student Half-Term Friday 31 March Student Spring Term ends Wednesday 12 April College Closes Thursday 13 Monday – 17 April College Closed Tuesday 18 April – Friday 7 July [10 weeks 3 days] College Opens & Summer Term Commences Monday 1 May Bank Holiday Monday 29 May Bank Holiday Tuesday 30 May – Friday 2 June Student Half-Term Friday 7 July Student Summer Term Ends Monday 10 – Friday 14 July [5 days] End of Year Staff Administration Days

including Staff Development Day [4] Monday 31 July End of College Academic Year Total Student Term Length : 36 weeks

College Closure Dates Monday 29 August 2005 Thursday 22 December 2005 – Monday 2 January 2006 Thursday 13 – Monday 17 April 2006 Monday 1 May 2006 Monday 29 May 2006 [8 Bank Holidays, 6 College Closure Days] All other days are working days and staff should attend their place of work unless they are taking authorised leave.

Draft Calendar


Academic Year 2006 – 7

2006 Tuesday 1 August Start of College Academic Year Monday 21 August – Friday 1 September [9days] Enrolment / Advice Days Commence Wednesday 23 August Staff Development Morning [1] Monday 28 August Bank Holiday Monday 4 September [14 weeks 1 day] Student Autumn Term Commences Monday 4 – Wednesday 6 September Full-time / Returners Induction Monday 11 September PT Classes Commence Monday 18 September ACL Classes Commence Monday 23 – Friday 27 October Student Half-Term Friday 17 November [no classes] Staff Development Day [2] Tuesday 19 December Student Autumn Term Ends Wednesday 20 December College Closes Thursday 21 December – Monday 1 January College Closed 2007 Tuesday 2 January College Open Thursday 4 January – Friday 30 March [11 weeks 1 day] Student Spring Term Commences Friday 9 February [no classes] Staff Development Day [3] Monday 12 February – Friday 16 February Student Half-Term Friday 30 March Student Spring Term ends Thursday 5 April College Closes Friday 6 April – Tuesday 10 April College Closed Wednesday 11 April College Opens Monday 16 April – Thursday 5 July [10 weeks 3 days] Student Summer Term Commences Monday 7 May Bank Holiday Monday 28 May Bank Holiday Tuesday 29 May – Friday 1 June Student Half-Term Thursday 5 July Student Summer Term Ends Friday 6 – Thursday 12 July [5 days] End of Year Staff Administration Days

including Staff Development Day [4] Tuesday 31 July End of College Academic Year

Total Student Term Length: 36 weeks College Closure Dates Monday 28 August 2006 Thursday 21 December 2006 – Monday 1 January 2007 Friday 6 April – Tuesday 10 April 2007 Monday 7 May 2007 Monday 28 May 2007 [8 Bank Holidays, 6 College Closure Days] All other days are working days and staff should attend their place of work unless they are taking authorised leave.


13 MAP OF THE COLLEGE


SECTION B

WHO’S WHO & SERVICES

INFORMATION


1. PRINCIPAL

Name Job Title Extension Number

Anne Constantine Principal 123 Jill Peagram Executive Support to the

Principal 124

Mary Macdonald Clerk to the Corporation 132


1.1 HUMAN RESOURCES, PAYROLL & STAFF DEVELOPMENT The Human Resources Office operates an open door policy and the office is manned from 8.30am – 4.30pm, with the following members of staff.

Name

Job Title Extension Number

Laura Kerry Human Resources Officer 193 Vicky Baker Human Resources Administrator 191 Danielle Page HR/Staff Development Assistant 191 Lindsey Humphrey Payroll Manager 190

The Human Resources and Payroll team are responsible for administering the recruitment, selection and appointment of all staff, supporting college managers on all aspects of contractual and statutory employment issues, monitoring of staff sickness and absences, the annual appraisal scheme, running of a monthly payroll, raising all staff contracts……….to name but a few……… If you are ever in doubt about an issue relating to your employment with the college, please contact a member of the team on the above extension numbers, or alternatively, call in person to the office which is situated upstairs in the business studies block, at the end of the corridor. We are here to help on all types of employment issues, and if we can’t, we probably know someone who can! USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW: Appointment of Staff - Forms HR1 for permanent staff and HR1A for part time lecturers are available from Vicky Baker or the College intranet. No appointment of staff can be made without having them authorised first using these forms. Vacancies within the College - all vacancies that become available in the College are advertised in Staff News, and staff are actively invited to apply for posts that are relevant to them, by the advertised deadline date. Application forms and job descriptions are available from Vicky Baker. Revisions to Contracts – requests to change terms of your contract of employment should be made by your line manager by completing form HR3, available from Vicky Baker or on the intranet. Resignations - should be addressed to the Principal. Notice periods differ, and you should seek this type of information from your own individual contract of employment. On resigning, an acknowledgement letter will be sent by the Principal and HR will issue you with an Exit Interview Questionnaire, which must be completed with an interview with your line manager and handed back to Human Resources before you leave. Travel Expense Claims - are only accepted for official College business, the College does not pay home to work travel. Forms are available from Lindsey Humphrey, or via the intranet. Claims must be made on a monthly basis, and are paid through the payroll a month in arrears. Failure to claim these types of expenses on a monthly basis will result in them not being authorised for payment. Current mileage rates for official college business are 33p per mile, and staff development travel at 27p per mile.


Overtime Claims - are only accepted if prior approval, and budgeted provision has been allowed. Forms are available from Lindsey Humphrey, or via the intranet. Claims must be made on a monthly basis, and are paid through the payroll a month in arrears. Failure to claim overtime on a monthly basis will result in claims not being authorised for payment. Time off in Lieu - is granted in certain cases (see the Time off in Lieu Policy in Appendix 1). Reporting Sickness Absence - A copy of the procedure for reporting sickness absence can be found in Appendix 1. A return to work interview will be required if you are off for more than 7 days in one period or 5 days within a 365 day period. Occupational Health - It is the Corporation’s policy to protect its employees so far as is reasonably practicable from any health risk which may arise from work or the working environment by:

• Developing occupational health procedures and ensuring that policies are current. • Providing pre-employment screening. • Establishing and maintaining appropriate standards for health and hygiene relevant to

each employee. • Identifying possible health hazards within the working environment. • Providing an efficient first aid service. • Referring staff who have been absent from work due to illness, to the occupational

health consultant at Hinchingbrooke Hospital whenever it is required. Booking Leave - All permanent non-term time support staff and permanent academic staff are issued with an annual holiday card. The College holiday calendar year runs from 1st Aug-31st July each year. Staff wishing to book leave must complete their holiday card and have it approved by their Line Manager. Once approved please submit the card to the Human Resources Office, who will record your leave and return your card to you. Staff are requested where possible to book annual leave outside of term time. Log Ons, Passwords and the Intranet (The IT Contract) - In order to obtain a log on and password to the college computer network, you need first to have completed and signed the College IT Contract, which is available from Human Resources, and sent out as a matter of course to all new starters. Once signed, a log on and password can be obtained from a member of the Information Systems Team, (this forms part of the normal induction process). Staff who require training on the college intranet should contact Ken Firth on Ext 113. No Smoking Policy - The College is designated as a NO SMOKING area, and staff who wish to have a cigarette must do so outside of the building. (A copy of the policy can be found in Section D). Appraisal Scheme - All staff must take part in an annual appraisal with their line manager. A copy of the full appraisal process can be found in Appendix 1. Payment of Salaries - Salaries are paid a month in arrears, and are paid directly into staff bank accounts. Money is credited to your account on the last working day of the month, with the exception of December, when pay is credited on or around the 20th of the month Maternity / Paternity / Adoptive Parents - A copy of the policies can be found in Section D.


Probationary Periods - All staff serve a probationary period being, six months for support staff ten months for permanent academic staff, and one month for part time lecturers. Probationary Periods can be extended at the discretion of the College. Staff Identification - It is college policy that all staff should wear identification badges at all times whilst on the premises here in Huntingdon or off site on college business. The Human Resources Office issues all staff ID badges. Notice Boards - are placed in designated areas of the College. Staff should use the designated Notice Boards for displaying information and not the walls or doors, as this damages the paintwork. Students should also be informed that any posters, etc, not displayed on allocated notice boards will be removed. Boards must be kept up to date and out of date material must be removed promptly. All notice boards are numbered and allocated to different areas of the College. Counselling for Staff - As an employee you and your family are entitled to use a free, confidential counselling service provided by DAS. If you would like to speak to a Counsellor who will listen and try to help you clarify your difficulty, explore choices or provide support please call: 0117 934 2121. They offer highly experienced and professionally trained counsellors. All calls are handled in the strictest of confidence, and there is no limit to the number of calls you or your family can make. It is a 24 hour a day help line, and expertise is available if further assistance is required. Car Parking and Space Reservation - Free car parking is available to all members of staff in specified areas around the college and in the student car park. Space reservations for visitors can be made via the Head/Deputy Caretaker on ext 156. Lost Property - Queries relating to lost property should be directed to Reception. The College cannot accept responsibility for the loss of, or damage to, any personal equipment or valuables. Staff are advised not to leave bags and personal belongings in full view, and wherever possible valuables should be locked away in drawers or a secure cupboard. Staff should not leave offices and classrooms empty and unattended. Please lock all doors behind you. Access at Weekends, Holiday and Closure Periods - Most college facilities are available to staff throughout the holidays between 9am-5pm. Please confirm with Reception and the Caretaking staff if you require access to facilities or rooms during the weekend or holidays. This is in order not to activate the intruder alarms. Evening and Saturday Security - Entrances to the main building, except the front entrance, have been modified so that they can be locked to prevent unauthorised entry (after evening classes have started), but remain usable as exits. Doors will be locked at approximately 7:15pm each evening. In order for these arrangements to be effective it is necessary for staff and students to:

• Not let people in who they don’t know; • Not wedge the doors open; • Ensure that doors are fully closed after exiting.

The automatic door for disabled access at the rear entrance has been modified so that it can be switched so as to only operate from the inside. Notices have been put up advising that


when the doors are locked people must enter via the front main entrance. No keys will be issued for these locks; they will be controlled by the Caretakers. Access for the Physically Disabled - There is good access into and within the building for the physically disabled. This includes wheelchair access at the rear entrance. Parking spaces are available for disabled drivers in all car parks. The whole of the ground floor of the main college site is accessible to wheelchair users and there are two toilets for the disabled which are opened with RADAR keys. There is also lift access to the first floor of the Business Studies corridor, and the photography tower. Emergency Procedures - Please note that clear guidelines and procedures for action in emergency situations are available in each classroom and office. All staff share the responsibility to follow these procedures and co-operate with Emergency Services. The assembly point in the event that the main college site has to be evacuated, is on the car park at the rear of the Motor Vehicle Workshop. Under no circumstances should a member of staff try to re-enter the building until a Fire Warden has given the all clear and informed staff that it is safe to come back in. Emergency Phone Line - The College emergency phone line is on extension 111 – If you dial from an external telephone the number is 01480 379111. This telephone number is only to be used in the event of a real emergency, for example if anyone needs the urgent assistance of a First Aider or in cases of other emergencies where the Duty Manager is required. It is NOT to be used under any other circumstances. The ring tone of this telephone, which is located Reception, is set to a distinctive ring and Reception staff will stop what they are doing and respond immediately. The general contact number for Reception remains the same – Internal call dial “0”, from an external telephone dial 01480 379100. Severe Weather Conditions - It is college policy to remain open whenever possible. The decision to close the college will only be made in extreme conditions. Local radio will be asked to broadcast information about closure during severe weather. The four radio stations are:

• Q103 which can be found on 103FM; • BBC Radio Cambridgeshire on 96 & 95.7FM; • Hereward Radio 102.7FM; • Chiltern Radio 96.9FM.

Media Relations - In the event of the media making any enquiries to you regarding the affairs of the college or its students, these must be referred immediately to the Principal in the first instance; if she is not available then the enquiry should be referred to the Deputy Principal. Staff are not permitted to submit material to the media in any form without the written consent of the Assistant Principal Development. “The Media” applies to all forms of news coverage and collection, including TV, radio and press. All staff vacancies are arranged through the Human Resources Office.


STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Name Job Title Extension Number Joe Greenway Assistant Principal Quality & Students 128 Laura Kerry Human Resources Officer 193 Danielle Page HR/Staff Development Administrator 191 Linda Harradine Advanced Practitioner Teaching & Learning 121 Ken McKerral Advanced Practitioner ILT 200 Eileen Paul Advanced Practitioner Tutorials 206

Staff Development, for all staff, is a vital part of college life. Effective professional development, supported by the college, contributes to individuals’ motivation and successful performance in their role. It also contributes to the college’s success in achieving its aims and objectives as outlined in its Mission, Vision and Strategic Objectives. The table below shows the main stages in the Staff Development Cycle and who you should go to for further information and help. Joe Greenway, Assistant Principal: Quality & Students (ext 128) is the Senior Manager responsible for Staff Development. All documents can be obtained either from the Human Resources Office or from the college intranet (staff zone/staff development).

Stage Who to go to for help Helpful documents to read/complete

For an initial overview Laura Kerry/Danielle Page

Staff Development Policy Staff Development Procedure

Induction Laura Kerry/Vicky Baker

Staff Survival Guide Induction Procedure

Buddy/Coach/Mentors Laura Kerry/Vicky Baker Staff Training (in-house/external)

Danielle Page Staff Development Application Form Staff Development Evaluation Form

Classroom/Peer Observations (academic)

Linda Harradine, Ken McKerral, Eileen Paul

Classroom Observation Form Guidelines for Classroom Observers Peer Observation Form

Appraisal Learning Director for academic staff Line Manager for support staff

Appraisal documentation


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1.2 HEALTH & SAFETY


Roy Stafford Health & Safety Consultant 198 The College Health and Safety manual is available to all members of staff. It is available on the intranet and the hard copies are available from the College Library and at the St Neots Reception. Please read the manual carefully and refer to it as often as you can in order to reinforce these points. If you have any suggestions for improving this manual please do not hesitate in contacting the College Health and Safety Advisor or any member of the College Health and Safety Committee.

ALWAYS REMEMBER The major aim of us all must be to prevent accidents by working safely and ensuring that we have a high level of commitment to learning Health and Safety. THE COLLEGE RESPONSIBILITY The College has a duty to ensure so far as is reasonably practicable the Health, Safety and Welfare of it’s employees. It also has a duty to conduct its undertaking in such a way to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that persons not in its employment who may be affected there by are not exposed to risks to their Health & Safety this includes learners, visitors and contractors. STAFF RESPONSIBILITY To take reasonable care for the Health & Safety of themselves and others in particular learners. To co-operate with their employer and so enable the college to comply with the relevant statutory duties. FIRE ARRANGEMENTS AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES When the fire alarm sounds, all staff are responsible to get themselves, learners and any other visitors to the fire assembly point immediately. Fire assembly points are as follows: Main Site (Huntingdon) – Behind the Motor Vehicle Workshop

St Neots – Grassed area in front of Reception You must also follow instructions given at the Health and Safety Induction Training t commencement of your employment.

FIRST AID ARRANGEMENT If you require first aid for yourself, a colleague or a learner you must dial 111 and the college reception will contact a First Aider for you. All accidents must be reported in the accident book held at reception (Huntingdon & St Neots). HAZARD REPORTING


Anything with the Potential to Cause Harm must be reported immediately to your Line Manager and complete a Hazard Report form. Hazard Report forms can be found on the Intranet, in the Library or held by your Line Manager. All new full time and part time staff must be given Health & Safety information on their first day of work and must attend a full Health & Safety Induction within two months of their start date. RISK ASSESSMENT It is the responsibility of Learning Directors and Senior Managers to ensure that Risk Assessments are seen by all new part time and full time members of staff. HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE The college Health and Safety Committee is proactive; it meets at least four times per year, and deals with all Health & Safety issues. If you have a Health & Safety issue please contact your Line Manager.

ALWAYS REMEMBER A near miss is a free lesson!! Reporting near misses may prevent you or someone else from sustaining serious injury. The major aim of us all must be to prevent accidents by working safely and making sure that our learners work safely, conscientiously and tidily. Most accidents don’t just happen they are caused! Carelessness and neglect may hurt other people as well as your self!


1.3 ESTATES

Name Job Title Extension Number Keith Bradford Sites and Buildings Manager 154 Steve Bartlett Electrician 155 John Young Site Maintenance 155 Harvey Roberts Head Caretaker 156 Gwyn Welch Duty Caretaker 156 Andrew Peters Duty Caretaker 156 Ron Bull Caretaker/Cleaner St Neots (am) 398141 Doris Chatterton Caretaker/Cleaner St Neots (pm) 398141

Our role is to look after the operation of the buildings, including the cleaning, setting out of furniture, maintenance, locking up and security of them. You can contact us by phone, memo or email (to Keith Bradford) during normal working hours if you have a problem.

Caretakers are happy to help you with the moving and lifting of heavy objects around the college. They will also collect and deliver boxes of photocopier paper from the Print Room to your office, just give them a call. Our on-site Technicians deal with all electrical work, plumbing and building maintenance.


2. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Name Job Title Extension

Number Lynn Stephenson Director of Finance 125 Scott Cryer Finance Manager 135 Jill Peagram Executive Support PA 124

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE The Director of Finance is a Senior Postholder of the College and a member of the College Management Team (CMT). The purposes of the post of Director of Finance are:

• Planning and controlling the implementation of College financial strategies. • Initiating the design, development and application of information strategies to support

the achievement of Corporate objectives. • Establishing and applying plans for the utilisation, maintenance and development of

College physical resources. • Lead responsibility on statutory matters such as the Data Protection Act.

In order to fulfil those purposes the Director of Finance has line management responsibility for the following departments/individuals:

• Finance Department • MIS • Student Records • Fitness Factory • Refectory


2.1 FINANCE


Scott Cryer Finance Manager 135 Dot Reynolds Finance Officer 137 Laura Jackson Finance Assistant - Purchase 139 Debra Bates Finance Assistant - Income 134

OPENING HOURS MONDAY – THURSDAY 8.30-5.30

FRIDAY 8.30-5.00 LOCATION Go to the top of the spiral staircase, and to the end of the corridor.

Orders Laura If you require an order to be placed please contact either the Academic Services Office (for academic areas) or your Line Manager (for support staff) who will raise a requisition. Please do not place orders over the telephone or Internet. An official order must be raised at all times. Requisition pads are available from the Finance Office. All requisitions need to be signed by the Budget holder and SET member responsible for that budget.

Invoices Laura Invoices need to be returned to the Finance Office as quickly as possible. Please code and have the invoice authorised by the budget holder. If there is a problem with the invoice, either items missing or charges please contact the supplier directly and let Laura know that there is a problem.

Petty Cash Laura Only urgent items under £25 can be bought through petty cash. Please ensure that you have the authorisation of the budget holder before buying anything. An official VAT receipt is needed. This must be signed and coded by the budget holder before any petty cash can be paid out.

Student Fees Debra Please contact Debra with regard to any queries you have with charges made to students.

Refunds Debra The Academic Services Office will raise the relevant paperwork when courses are cancelled. Refund cheques can only be raised when this paperwork is completed.

Visits Debra When arranging a visit please complete a Visit Approval Form, these forms are available from Reception. Your Learning Director will need to sign off the form. Once signed please return the form to Reception. A visit number will then be issued. Students should pay at reception quoting the visit number/name. The blue copy of the receipt will be given to the student and


yellow copy will be returned to the visit organiser. Any expenses must be also coded to the visit number. Any shortfall/surplus will be coded to the division concerned. If a substantial surplus is made then the students will be refunded. Please contact Debra to ensure that all income and expenses relating to the visit are included before telling students there is a refund. If a visit is cancelled please contact Debra to arrange refunds.

Budget Report & Management Accounts Scott If you have any queries regarding the management account or budget reports please contact Scott. Cost Centre Reports will be sent on the 15th of each month to budget holders and Learning Directors.

Cost Centre Scott If you require a new code for a special project please contact Scott with the details.

Course Charges Debra Please contact Debra regarding course charges. If we are not available please leave a message or email us and one of us will get back to you ASAP.


2.2 STUDENT RECORDS


Lyndsey Wilson Student Records Manager 141 Mandy Philcox Student Records Team Leader 143 Elaine Greer Student Records Team Leader 141 Julie Baxter Student Records Administrator 142 Emily Brown Student Records Administrator 142 Vacant Student Records Administrator 142

The College has a student database (EBS) which records all students attending College courses, the qualifications they are aiming to achieve and their results. The information is used mainly for:

• Claiming funding from the LSC • Retention and achievement statistics for inspection • Management Information

As a College we need to keep accurate information on:

• ALL the qualifications a student is working towards. • The date they started on each qualification and when they expect to complete. • The number of hours of taught time for each qualification. • Whether a student has withdrawn from/transferred from/completed each qualification

and when. • Results.

In order to substantiate our funding claim and pass audit we must have signed paperwork to record the student’s progress. The forms used to collect this information are listed below: Enrolment Form (A3 size) Name, address, date of birth, ethnicity etc Courses/Subjects with dates and hours Payment or evidence for fee waiver Signed by student and lecturer (Reduced form for Community Education) Learning Agreement Amendment Form Transfer from one course to another Change in taught hours Additional courses or qualifications with dates and hours Signed by student and lecturer

Withdrawal Form


Withdrawal from a course/qualification with reason Date of withdrawal i.e. Date last attended Signed by lecturer

Achievement

This can only be taken from awarding body lists or copies of certificates For any help or information on the above please contact Lyndsey Wilson, Mandy Philcox or Elaine Greer.


2.3 REFECTORY

Name Job Title Extension Number David Williams Catering Operations

Manager 157

Gerry Roberts Kitchen Supervisor 157 Sarah Jones Nescafe Coffee Bar 157 Donna Hoare Catering Assistant 157 Diane Storey Catering Assistant 157 Sandra Clark St Neots Skills Campus –

Catering Assistant 84 8148

Operated by David Williams, Catering Operations Manager and his team, the Refectory service offers both traditional and fast food options, from tasty kingburgers, mouth-watering pizza and crunchy fries to Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding. Vegetarian alternatives are always available, however if you have specific dietary requirements please contact David, who will discuss options with you. Open from 8.45am, refreshments, sandwiches and drinks may be purchased. From 10.30am – 11.30am freshly made Bacon Rolls, Sausage Rolls, and Scones etc are available for your morning break. Lunch is served from 12.00pm through till 1.45pm daily Monday to Friday. Outside of these opening hours, vending outlets are situated both in the Refectory and Entrance Lobby, where a full range of hot & cold drinks, crisps, and confectioneries are available for purchase.

THE QUAD COFFEE BAR Opened in 2003, The Quad offers a fabulous range of hot and cold drinks including various Lattes, Cappuccinos and Iced Mochas, which can be enjoyed in a modern surroundings coupled with background music. Sandwiches, Hot Snacks (Pannini Breads, French Twists), Scrummy Doony donuts and Chewy Tollhouse Cookies warmed to perfection complement the drinks on offer. New Offers each Month.

Coming soon –“Liquid Lunch” Open from 10.00am to 4.00pm and 4.45pm to 8.00pm daily (Except Friday Evening) Open Saturday fro Music School until 12.30. St Neots – Canteen The St Neots opening hours are: 10.15am – 1.15pm, Monday – Thursday, term time only.


2.4 INFORMATION – SYSTEMS AND LEARNING TECHNOLGY DEPARTMENT – ISALT


David Busfield ISALT Manager 112 Daniel Johnson Network Administrator 113 Ken Firth Webmaster – E-Learning 113 Paul Barber Applications Developer 113 Rachel Kitt IT Technician 113 Andrew Brett External Partners 114 Ken McKerral ILT Advanced Practitioner 200 Chris Caserta Information Technology &

Business Administration Assistant

113

The Information, Systems and Learning Technology Team are responsible for providing a whole range of services, which are critical to the operation of the College. The team consists of a group of individual specialists who as a team cover a gamut of information technology and teaching disciplines. Central to the College Operations is the physical structural networking system, which is used for electronic communication at all levels. A fibre optic backbone is linked via Cisco switches in each classroom and routers enabling the College to become part of the World Wide Web, through a primary connection to our own point of presence in Cambridge. A Virtual Private Network provides a secure tunnel and links our external partners and staff to the domain offering all the facilities enjoyed by in house users. The network is designed to ensure the fastest available transfer of data and is ready to take advantage of the current breakthrough in telephony, when funds permit, which is Voice over IP and will enable us to make telephone calls over the data network. It is our aim that systems should be operational at all times, inline with the service level agreement, which is a high target of 99%. This has, to date, been achieved every year not with standing external influences such as electrical power and network provider problems and failures, which the College is prone to. It is recognised how important these systems are to the College as it is absolutely dependent on these services. Some of which are:

• Learners – the majority of courses now have an element of Information Learning Technology based tuition and to meet this need technological smart classrooms have been developed to facilitate this style of learning.

• The Virtual and Managed Learning Environment are now an integral part of the College ILT strategy, the aim of which is to offer Learners a highly developed, varied and inclusive learning environment.

• The College intranet is at the heart of College life for both Learners and Staff and is the central point of communication and repository for procedures, in-house manuals, such as the College Staff Hand Book, administrative forms and learner assignments and assessment of their work.

• Electronic classroom learner registration and attendance. • Staff and Learners receive tuition in the use of Internet for gather resource materials

relating to their studies. E-mail is in common and daily usage. • Finance. • Pay Roll. • Human Resources.


• Learner Records System (EBS) which deals with the recording of enrolment, essential claims for funding and multiple returns required by Government and College management.

The strategic aim of College ILT resources is directed to maximize the learning experience and is at the leading edge of information technology. The College has recently installed a storage area network (SAN), which has provided an opportunity to offer Learners a new range of learning methods, including out of hours remote access to resources. Staff can now access the systems from an external source at any time. The Operating systems and application software are mostly focused around the special Further Educational relationships offered by Microsoft. The College therefore utilities: Windows 2003 Server, running, IIS6 and Exchange Server 2003. There is now well developed system security and management of user access, including antivirus and spam filtering. In-house web development is undertaken and we are currently further developing the intranet for curriculum areas. Users have available some 450 workstations and other learning aids such as laptops, Multimedia projectors, Smart Boards and a suite of 15 Apple Macintosh computers on their own discrete network. The majority of the Microsoft software applications are in common use across the network and other more specialised software applications are available as required, particularly for the initial assessment basic skills of Learners and for those with special needs and disabilities. The College is committed to providing for and promoting an environment where the creative and innovative use of Information Learning Technology can come to the fore for the benefit of both staff and students. To facilitate these actions, an advanced ILT practitioner has been established to provide a voice and a platform for ideas. The Information Technology field is one of constant change, and it is therefore necessary to review these resources continuously and keep abreast with this ever-developing market place and thereby keep ahead of our competitors. A brief description in outline is shown here of the supporting roles for each department member: David Busfield: Departmental Manager. Provides direction and vision for College-wide information systems and information learning technology. Develops College ILT strategy. Responsible overall effective running and development of College-wide systems. Approves the acquisition of all hardware and software to maximise the cost benefit and compatibility. Daniel Johnson: Network Administrator - ensures a level of service across the whole domain including the extranet and internal college network. Ensure the security of all systems to prevent hacking by intruders and denial of service attacks. Programming of switches and routers ensuring the network speed is optimized. Maintains Server service, monitoring e-mail service, space and print allocation etc. Rachel Kitt: Part time IT technician. Help desk controller. Maintains the Macintosh suite, telephone system - programming the system for new users and producing management reports on usage. Ensuring business level application versions are updated and are bug free. Ken Firth: Webmaster and IT applications support. Responsible for developing Internet and Intranet sites and web based applications, a senior level programmer, trainer/tutor and is heavily involved in the introduction of e-learning and VLE within the college.


Paul Barber: Software development responsibility for College data access systems. These include such things as ILP’s – Pen Drive Projects for example. Andrew Brett: Sets up from new and maintains Information and Learning Technology systems for the External Partners, who have in recent years achieved a higher profile producing a large proportion of the College income. Responsible for VPN links to provide access to the College Managed Learning Environment to enable external partners to complete electronic student classroom registration and individual student learning plans. Advises external partners on all ILT matters. Ken McKerral: ILT Advanced Practitioner – Internal links with staff and operational level strategy on all related ILT matters including staff ILT training.


2.5 FITNESS FACTORY


Chris Mackender-Lawrence Fitness Factory Manager 226 Danny Ingram Assistant Manager 226 Gavin Cox Fitness Instructor (Part-

Time) 226

The Fitness Factory offers you all the benefits of belonging to a private club at a fraction of the price. Why? Because we believe you shouldn’t have to hurt your pocket to benefit your body! You can choose from a number of payment methods designed to meet your requirements, ranging from a daily charge to an annual membership. 20% joining & membership for all staff.

The gym at Huntingdonshire Regional College will enable you to get fit and stay fit. If you choose to take our full club membership we will include a package that will give you access to a range of facilities. Enjoy all the benefits of the Fitness Factory including:

• A range of cardiovascular equipment for improving stamina and burning fat • A range of resistance equipment designed to target specific muscle groups • A range of free weights for toning and muscle development

Rules & Regulations As with any professionally operated leisure facility, it is necessary to have some simple rules and regulations governing the use of the facilities. Please observe these as they are there to ensure customers are able to enjoy the facilities. Copies can be obtained from the gym or at Reception.


3. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL DEVELOPMENT/MARKETING


Anne Phillips Assistant Principal Development

140

Alison Pannett Marketing Assistant 216 Vicki Austin Executive Support to APD,

APL & AP Quality & Students

126 - PM

Rosalind Costa Executive Support to APD, APL & AP Quality & Students

126 - AM

The Assistant Principal Development is a member of the Senior Executive Team (SET) and is responsible for curriculum and development. The purpose of the post of Assistant Principal: Development is:

To ensure that the curriculum portfolio matches and anticipates the needs of learners and potential learners in the Huntingdonshire region, in the context of government and LSC policies.

To ensure that the College has an effective marketing strategy and function, that

raises the College’s profile, improves its reputation and increases enrolments.

To initiate and carry through to implementation new developments, projects and new markets, independently or in partnership with others.

To provide strategic leadership to College staff and advice to the Principal and

Governors in relation to the curriculum, library services, marketing and print services, equal opportunities, St Neots and new developments.

In order to fulfil those purposes the Assistant Principal: Development has line management responsibility for the following departments:

Library St Neots Print Services Marketing Work Based Learning


3.1 ADULT AND COMMUNITY LEARNING

Name Job Title

Extension Number

Ann Keen Adult and Community Learning Manager 223 Adult and Community Learning (ACL) offers a good range of both adult and children’s recreational courses throughout the day and during the evenings, and at various locations such as schools and village halls, throughout the local area to enable wide participation by all age groups. Subjects include a wide range of Arts and Crafts, Sport and Fitness and Modern Foreign Languages to name a few. Many courses also provide a ‘First Step’ learning opportunity to enable and encourage progression onto further accredited provision. Adult and Community Learning works in partnership with Cambridgeshire County Council and with key partners across the district including Ailwyn School, Longsands College, St Ivo School and St Neots Community College to secure and deliver a range of learning opportunities for adults and their families across Huntingdonshire. A programme of recreational courses is also offered though the St Neots Skills Campus and at Sawtry Community College. In addition, an Easter School runs out of term time for both adults and children aged from 5 years old and upwards. This programme provides a range of recreational courses for adults and children including some GCSE revision courses for older children. A Summer School for both adults and children aged from 5 years old and upwards runs for one week during August and offers both adults and children an opportunity to acquire new skills, hobbies or interests and the chance to participate in a relaxed and friendly environment. Nursery facilities are available for children aged 0 – 5 years whose parent/carer is enrolled on a Summer School course. Other events such as Family Learning activities may take place during the course of the year.


3.2 PRINT ROOM The following staff in Print Services will be happy to assist you: -


Number Paul Rourke Print Services Manager 136 Gwen Howard Print Services Supervisor 136 Vince Cooper Reprographics Technician 136

Print Services are located on the left hand side of the corridor leading to the Fitness Factory. Our role is to supply you with your printing, copying and finishing requirements so that you don’t waste your day tied to the staff room photocopier. If you should require copier training please contact the print room on ext.106 and we will be pleased to show you what you need to know. We are open from 8.15am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.15am to 4.30pm Friday. We would be grateful if you could give us as much notice as possible of your printing/copying needs so that we are able to process your request to your deadlines. We aim to please and delivery on time, but your help with this is appreciated. Printing Request Forms are available from the print room for you to complete so that we get the correct information to complete your job. We will help you fill this in if help is required. You can obtain a code for use on the business corridor and staff room copiers from the print room. This code when entered gives you access to the copier and registers your copying to your department. You are authorised to copy up to 10 copies from any 1 set of originals. ALL larger runs must be done by the Print Room. Your students can obtain copies of their documents at a cost of:

• 5 pence per side for A4 and • 10 pence per side for A3

WE NEED A LECTURERS SIGNATURE FOR THE ISSUE OF PAPER, AND FOR JOBS THAT ARE TO BE CHARGED TO THE COLLEGE; therefore we respectfully request that you do not send students down for paper for copiers or printers unless it is to be paid for. WE ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PRINTING EXTERNAL WORK SO IF YOU OR YOUR FRIENDS REQUIRE PRINTED MATERIAL PLEASE COME AND SEE US AND WE WILL BE HAPPY TO QUOTE FOR YOUR JOB.


3.3 ST NEOTS ADMINISTRATION


Karen Lehrer St Neots Receptionist/Administrator 84 8141 Mary Stealey St Neots Receptionist/Administrator 84 8141 Adam Lehrer Evening St Neots

Receptionist/Administrator 84 8141

The day to day administration and running of the St Neots Learning and Skills Centre is managed by two Administrative Assistants. To ensure that the Centre runs smoothly and efficiently the Administrative Assistants work part time and on a rota basis. Their current duties involve: Reception Enrolments Registers and Attendance Finance Examinations General: allocation of rooms, distribution of prospectus and leaflets within the St Neots community etc. The Administrative Assistants are responsible to the Assistant Principal: Development Administrative Assistants: Mary Stealey and Karen Lehrer Huntingdon 398141


3.4 LIBRARY


Wendy Vigor Librarian 175 Maureen Waterman Library Assistant 176 Vacant AVA Technician 177/176 Vacant Library Assistant 176

The College Library is open to all students and staff of the College. The Library staff will help you use all the facilities available. The Library provides a spacious study area with a separate Silent Study Room. Over 20,000 books, videos, slides, cassette tapes and learning packages are held in stock, the majority of which are available for loan. There is a display area for magazines and newspapers. Computers are available on open access with Microsoft Office, the Internet and email. There are four computers to access a variety of CD-Roms, e.g. Encarta Encyclopaedia, atlases and Shakespeare plays. A teletext television is also available. Various resources are also available via the College Intranet and can be accessed from any computer in the College. The Library catalogue is available and Library members can reserve items and view their current and previous loans. Online resources such as Infotrac (for journals and magazines), Xrefer+ (for subject dictionaries) and Encyclopaedia Britannica can be consulted. All Library leaflets are available on the Intranet together with links to local and national libraries. All College careers and HE course information is now housed in the Library and the library administers the UCASapply system. A coin-operated photocopier is available for 5 pence per sheet for A4 and 10 pence for A3.


3.5 WORK BASED LEARNING CENTRE The Work Based Learning (WBL) Centre is located in the corridor between the Refectory and the Beauty Department. The Work Based Learning team comprises:


Number Karen Charlton WBL Co-ordinator 197 Jill Murphy Liaison Officer 198 Hayley Peters Liaison Officer 198 Rebecca Oxley WBL Administrator 163 Anne Pounds Liaison Officer 198 Robert Clark Liaison Officer 198

Staff are responsible for the administration, co-ordination and monitoring of Learning and Skills Council funded, Work Based Learning Programmes, including NVQs and Modern Apprenticeships at both Foundation and Advanced level. The team will arrange Work Based programmes for learners in collaboration with their employers, which are then delivered and assessed by the appropriate learning department staff. They will also recruit candidates for employers seeking apprentices and attempt to find employers for applicants seeking placements. Generally, programmes include an NVQ (at either level 2 or 3), plus Key Skills and a Technical Certificate, and require attendance in college at least one day per week plus continual assessment in the workplace. Programmes are currently offered, or will hopefully be available shortly (indicated by an *), in the following areas:

• Accountancy • Administration • Construction trades* • Customer Service • Early Years Care* • Electrical Engineering*

The Work Based Learning Centre monitors learner progress, negotiates funding and facilitates the relationship between the learner, the employer and the college. It is the interface between the internal academic area and the external workplace. We aim to develop employer links and provide pastoral support for learners in order to both increase participation in the programme and to foster retention and achievement.

• Hairdressing • Health and Social Care* • Information Technology • Motor Vehicle Repair and

Maintenance • Sport and Recreation


3.6 EQUALITY & DIVERSITY

This cross college post is to take forward the Equality & Diversity Policy and Action Plan for staff and students, and will take into account the Disability & Discrimination and Race Relations Acts. This post reports directly to the Assistant Principal Development. The Equality & Diversity Co-ordinator is responsible for:

• Monitoring the implementation and further developing the latest Equality & Diversity Policy and Action Plan.

• Researching and disseminating current legislation and good practice cross college. • Inclusion of Equality & Diversity practices into the Teaching & Learning experience. • Ensuring that Classroom Observations reflect good Equality & Diversity practices. • Leading staff development on Equality & Diversity matters. • Making recommendations to further improve systems, processes and practices,

through the Equality & Diversity Group and the Academic Board. • Being a member of the Equality & Diversity Group, and preparing necessary papers.

If you have any issues or ideas on Equality & Diversity at the College, don’t keep them to yourself let us know about them, they could make a difference.


Vacant Post Equality & Diversity Co-ordinator

TBA


3.7 MARKETING


Anne Phillips * Assistant Principal Development

140

Alison Pannett Marketing Coordinator 216 Following re-organisation Marketing is a new designated function within the College structure, and will therefore evolve over time. * See Assistant Principal Development Section B 3. The Marketing Office is located in the corridor between the new Management Suite and the Staff Room. Alongside Marketing is the Adult & Community Learning Co-ordinator. Marketing’s role is envisaged to include:

• Providing the day to day marketing and administration tasks, and providing administrative support to implement the College’s Marketing Strategy.

• Contributing and taking part in marketing campaigns to include press releases, advertisements, open evenings and other events.

• Planning and co-ordinating of publicity and marketing materials • Co-ordination of direct mail campaigns with internal and external parties • Assisting with the Full and Part Time Prospectus • Statistical analysis, research and creating/maintaining database of local employers for

the Services to Business Unit • Reviewing and Updating the Colleges Marketing Plan

It is the aim of the marketing function to help raise the College profile, improve its reputation and therefore increase enrolments, and therefore it is hoped that all staff will be involved in this process. Don’t keep good news or ideas to yourself, please come and talk to us about how we can make it happen. We are here to help…….


4. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL LEARNING


Geoff Pawling Assistant Principal: Learning 110 Vicki Austin Executive Support to APL &

APD 147

Rosalind Costa Executive Support to APL & APD

147

The Assistant Principal Learning is a member of the College Management Team (CMT) and is responsible for co-ordinating the work of Learning Directors in the delivery of teaching and learning. He is also the college Higher Education co-ordinator, responsible for the development of college HE programmes within the APU Regional University Partnership. The purposes of the post of Assistant Principal Learning are: • To provide leadership in the planning and delivery of teaching and learning • To ensure high standards of management and performance within all learning areas • To ensure the achievement of high standards of student retention and achievement

across the college In order to fulfil these purposes the Assistant Principal Learning has line-management responsibility for the Learning Directors, Adult and Community Learning Coordinator and the Team Leader of Academic Services.


4.1 ACADEMIC SERVICES

Administrator Extension Number

Programme Areas Learning Director responsible to

Kay Leonce (Team Leader)

213 Access & Access to Nursing All Higher Education

Lynn Norris (Geoff Pawling)

Chris Ferguson (Deputy Team Leader)

214 LLDD Basic & Key Skills (Skills for Life)

Ian Radford Louise Tree

Lora Cole* 217 Business, Management & Leisure Engineering & Motor Vehicle Information Technology

Karen Molloy Laurie York Tracey Patmore

Sue Dott* 178 Science & Humanities Art & Music

Lynn Norris Angela Sanderson

Sharon Edwards* 182 Care, Hair & Beauty Probation Service

Debra Robinson Lynn Norris

Diane Studwell 220 Music School Angela Sanderson Linda Tait § 227 Adult & Community Learning Ann Keen Tracey Almond 218 ACL – Sawtry

*Community Education Classes: §Adult & Community Learning Lora Cole- Navigation Bridge, Pre-retirement course All children’s courses Sue Dott- Creative Writing All sport and recreation BSL Cedar Club classes Arts Easter School Homecrafts Summer School Creative Studies/Skills Family Learning Royal Horticultural Society All community based classes- Floristry excluding Basic Skills Flower Arranging Antiques & Collectables Sharon Edwards- Languages Counselling Indian Head Massage Make-up/Manicure/Pedicure Herbalism Academic Services are located in Room 30 opposite the Staff Room. Our role is to give admin support to the Learning Directors and Lecturers and we are also here to help students if they are lost, not sure of their room or timetable, etc.


4.2 Entry Programmes The work area focuses on provision for Learners with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities (LLDD). Aims are to provide a range of curricula for Entry Level education and training, progressing to Level One or above and the development of personal and work skills to maximise individual independence. Currently programmes exist within the college and off-site in conjunction with a range of External Partnership organisations across Cambridgeshire, within these ‘Social Firms’ provision follows real work opportunities and is over-arched by relevant accreditations.


Number Ian Radford Learning Director Entry

Programmes 210

Internal LLDD & Branching Out – Huntingdon - Lecturing Staff

Name Extension Number Christina Gambles 212 Wendy Law – Branching Out Huntingdon

398145

Sue Craven 212 / 398145 Antoine Zimmerman 398145 Sarah Cessford 398145 Kim Hall (Gymnasium) 398145 Brian Rayner 212

Learning Support Assistants include:

Nicole Burton Carol Ford Kevin Garley Christine Hayden Phillip King Robert Nutter Elizabeth Oliver Debra Pulford Agnes Rice

Mark South Louise Stillwell College-based Support Staff aligned with the LLDD Department include:


Brian Rayner Curriculum and Quality Co-ordinator 212 Wendy Law LSA Manager 398145 Christine Ferguson Academic Services Deputy Team Leader 214 Mandy Philcox Student Records & External Partners Officer 143


Branching Out – Littleport (01353) 863221

Tutoring Staff Nicola Brown

Theresa Cowlan Roy Knight

Christine Sargent

Learning Support Staff Marianne Christer Jason Chicarski Monica Dennis

Alan Jugg Andrea Powell

Camtrust Design Co. – Impington (01223) 236786

Tutoring Staff

Carol Lee

Learning Support Staff Len Ingle

Castle Project Print Finishers – Cambridge (01223) 414878

Tutoring Staff John Chestney

Tom Dalpra Darwin Nurseries – Teversham (01223) 293911

Tutoring Staff Lorraine Cornell Judy Knutsen Ruth Nicholls

Learning Support Staff

June Bailey Matthew Hughes


FACET (01354) 655080

Tutoring Staff

Kathy Thorne Angela Atkins

Learning Mentor

Helen Grantham

Learning Support Assistant Marion Steer Mary Morgan

Opportunities Without Limits (OWL) - Sawston (01223) 835329

Tutoring Staff

Phil Bales Barbara Harris Lewis Williams

Learning Support Staff

Susan Reynolds Park House Day Centre – Huntingdon (01480) 415340

Tutoring Staff

Anne Penn St Johns & Girton Colleges – Cambridge (01223) 765613

Tutoring Staff Jeanette Popham

Dale Voyse

Catering Instructors Susan Ridley

Wysing Arts – Bourn (01954) 717104

Tutoring Staff Andy Fountain

Sarah Watson-Jones

Learning Support Staff Terry Hickman


4.3 SKILLS FOR LIFE


Louise Tree Learning Director Skills For Life 107 Anne Mustill Co-ordinator ESOL 108 Judy Bousfield Co-ordinator Adult Literacy & Numeracy;

Skills for Life Teacher Training. 108

Sue Butcher Co-ordinator Key Skills 207 Jean Fairbairn Co-ordinator Key Skills 207 Ros Trayner Skills For Life Workplace 108 Marina Burrell IT, Literacy and ESOL Tutor 108 Kay Zouhair Dyslexia Assessment & Support 108 Helen Elleker Additional Learning Support 108 Peter Sinfield Key Skills Tutor 202 Kat Evans Key Skills Tutor 108

Part Time Tutors

Name Job Title Debbie Brown Skills Development Tutor (Numeracy and Literacy) Tripti Woolf Skills Development Tutor (Numeracy and Literacy) Elizabeth Flint Skills Development Tutor (ESOL) Adrian Smith Skills Development Tutor (ESOL) Chris Davies Skills Development Tutor (ESOL) Csilla Clarke Skills Development Tutor (ESOL) Geoffrey Stalker Skills Development Tutor (ESOL) Marilyn Zanconato Skills Development Tutor (ESOL)

Skills Development tutors deliver the Adult Literacy, Numeracy and ESOL Curricula to learners on discrete Skills for Life Programmes at College and in the community. This is mostly delivered through short courses but may be offered as year long roll on roll off programmes. The Co-ordinators are also responsible for assessing and placing learners into suitable provision and monitoring learning through ILPs. Learners can work towards the National Qualifications in English and Maths, or ESOL accreditation as appropriate. Entry level accreditation is also available. Additional Learning Support is available on course or in workshops for learners on mainstream College courses whose skills in Literacy, Numeracy or English Language are below Level 1. Dyslexia assessment and support is also available. Please see respective referral procedures in the Survival Guide. The Skills for Life team also delivers Skills for Life teacher training. The following qualifications are currently available: City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Adult Learner Support (Literacy, Numeracy or ESOL). City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Adult Literacy Subject Support (9483).


4.4 Service Industries

Motor Vehicle Within the motor vehicle centre there are seven full time teaching members of staff


Number Mark Stringer Curriculum leader/ internal verifier

/tutor/ lecturer 165

Lewis Beales Lecturer/ tutor / assessor 165 Keith Hick Lecturer/ tutor / assessor 165 Jason Brierley Lecturer/ tutor / assessor 165 Mike Bartlett NVQ assessor 165 Vacant Lecturer/Course Leader Motor

Vehicle 165

Vacant Lecturer/Senior Course Leader Motor Vehicle

165

There are also three part time teaching staff


Number Martin Jackson Lecturer 165 John Chadwick Lecturer/ assessor 165 Charles Crawley Lecturer 165

There is one technician


Number Jeffrey Woods Technician 165

All members of staff have had vast experience within the motor trade over a wide range of vehicles. The courses offered in the motor vehicle centre range from school link courses (14-16) to level three full time or part time courses.


HAIR & BEAUTY

Vitality! Hairdressing, Beauty & Holistic Therapies

HAIRDRESSING


Brenda Downs Hairdressing Programmes Co-ordinator 379 Laura Board Lecturer in Hairdressing Cindy De’Ath Part time Tutor/Assessor Helen Barnum Part Time Tutor Rosemary Thompson Part Time Tutor/Assessor Sally Butler Work Based Learning Assessor

The hairdressing department is situated at the back of the hall; there is a working salon where appointments for hairdressing services are carried out and a training room for new students. The times and days of opening vary depending on the teaching programme but a treatment menu can be collected from the salon giving up to date details. Access to the salon is from the front of the college. There are two full time members of staff and four part time tutors/assessors, who are all qualified practising hairdressers. BEAUTY


Number Debra Robinson Curriculum Leader P/T 224 Lauren Cobb Curriculum Leader P/T 224

Part-time staff We have four other members of staff who work part-time on our beauty/holistic and anatomy courses:

Name Job Title

Lynn Dixon Beauty Therapy Donna Ash Beauty Therapy Jamie Cornthwaite Beauty Therapy Concepta Wayment Holistic

Beauty and Holistic Therapies The beauty and holistic training rooms are situated in rooms 13 and 14. There is also a salon offering beauty and holistic treatments to members of the public and staff. The salons open full time in February, if you would like to book an appointment you can ring our reception on ext. 195. As well as offering treatments to the public we stock a range of professional skincare products that can be purchased by staff.

‘We look forward to welcoming you all for some Stress Relief in the Vitality salon!’


4.5 SCIENCE, CARE & HUMANITIES Full Time Members of Staff


Lynn Norris Learning Director 210 Rebecca Baker-Milne Sociology 203 Stephen Draper Maths/Science 202 Sue Edgington History Degree 207 Alyce Barber Assessor & Verifier Awards

Coordinator NVQ Teaching Assistant

208

Jean Fairbairn English 207 Linda Harradine Psychology/Study Skills 209 Steve Logan English Degree 207 Eileen Paul Biology 206 Debra Huckle Science Technician/COSHH 152 Pete Sinfield Maths 202 Lynne Souter-Anderson Counselling Co-ordinator 231 Roger Taylor English 202 Pippa Temple History Degree/Access 207 Alexandra Lee Duncan-Rowell Curriculum Leader - Care 173 Barbara King Early Years Care & Education,

and Childcare & Education 203

Debbie Baynes NVQ Health & Social Care, Moving & Handling, First Aid & Health & Safety

Sarah Smith Early Years Care and Education 208 Rebecca Harris Playwork 208 Jackie Nuttall First Aid Co-ordinator 174 Lynsay Pryde Pre School Practice Xanthe Randall Childminding Helen Cooke Early Years


SCIENCE & HUMANITIES This is a large, diverse area offering a wide range of full-time and part-time courses as follows: Full-time Courses:

Level Course Co-ordinators

Degree Years 1 & 2 (BA Hons English & History) Steve Logan

Access To Higher Education Lynn Norris

Access To Nursing and Health Care Alexandra Lee-Duncan Rowell

Pathway (GCSE in Maths, English, Human Physiology, Sociology

and ECDL) Level 1 Certificate in Literacy & Numeracy and/or

Eileen Paul

Jumpstart (Numeracy & Communication, Certification of

Achievement in Science, CLAIT) Eileen Paul

Part-time Courses:

Degree Foundation Degree For Teaching Assistants Lynn Norris

GCSE’s English, Human Physiology, Maths, Single Science Various

AS Level Psychology

Access (evening) Social Science/Humanities Lynn Norris

IAT Level 2 Certificate Level 3 Membership Year 1 & 2

Eileen Paul

Teacher Training Introduction to Delivering Learning 7302

FETC 7407 Stage 1 FETC 7407 Stage 2 Certificate in Education (run in conjunction with CRC)

Linda Harradine

Teacher Training Assessor Awards A1/A2

Internal Verifier Award V1 Alyce Barber

Teaching Assistants NVQ level 3 & 2 Alyce Barber

Certificate in Counselling levels 2 & 3 Diploma level 4 years 1& 2

Counselling

Various short level 3 courses

Lynne Souter-Anderson


CARE We offer the following variety of courses taught by specialist vocation team members.

Early Years full time: Level 1 Foundation Childcare and Education. Combined with NVQ Admin to create

Launchpad Level 2 Certificate in Childcare and Education Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education

Early Years part time:

Level 2 and 3 NVQ Early Years Childcare and Education Level 2 and 3 NVQ in Playwork Level 3 Diploma in Playwork Level 2 Certificate in Pre-school Practice Level 3 Diploma in Pre-school Practice Level 3 Certificate in Childminding Practice

Adult part time:

NVQ in Health and Social Care, Levels 2 and 3. Level 3 has two further options of Promoting Independence and Diagnostic & Therapeutic Support.

First Aid – various options depending on employer requirements Moving and Handling – inanimate and animate loads Food Hygiene Health and Safety


4.6 Arts, Leisure and Music The learning area comprises of full and part-time courses in: - Art and Design, Photography, Performing Arts, Sport and Leisure and Music. A range of recreational classes are also offered for day time and evening sessions.


Number Angela Sanderson Learning Director 180 Fran May Lecturer/Senior Course Leader Photography 184 Jason Parker Lecturer in Sport & Leisure 204 Gary Sieling Music Director 220 Alexandra Murphy Lecturer/Course Leader Photography 184 John Carrod Personal Tutor Diploma In

Foundation Studies in Art & Design 181

Helen Price Co-ordinator, City & Guilds Design and Craft Christine Mackender-Lawrence 226 Jenny Dines Art & Design Technician 181 Keith Waterton Photography Technician 183

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY Part time include; Life Drawing, Sculpture, Photography, Applemac courses. Embroidery, Cold Porcelain, Painting and Drawing, Watercolours, Pottery, Horticulture, Garden Design, Interior Design, Upholstery, Patchwork and Quilting, Floristry, Soft Furnishing, Calligraphy and Ceramics. Full time courses include

• BTEC First Diploma in Art & Design • National Diploma in Graphic Design • National Diploma in Photography • Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art & Design • HND Photography (Part-Time over 3 years)

Students on these programmes can also take City & Guilds life drawing, GCSE photography and AS Art History. Our students’ designs and artwork have featured in the Fitness Factory, on the covers of Student Diaries and Handbooks, as a mural in the Eye Clinic in Hinchingbrooke Hospital and as a logo for the local surgery. Students completing their course exhibit work in the End of Year Show in June. A large number of students on the full-time courses progress to degree level courses at university. PERFORMING ARTS Stageworks, based at Buckden Towers offers a Fountain Courses preparing students to audition for 3-year full time courses in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre.


SPORT & LEISURE The Sport and Leisure team is mainly based in room 40, but tends to spend a lot of the time out and about on visits, leading activities and working with local Schools and Local Authorities. Students study a two-year City and Guilds programme along with additional vocational qualifications such as the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, First Aid and Sports Leaders Award. A two-week work experience within the Sport and Leisure Industry is seen as an integral part of the course. Two residential weeks are arranged for students one of which is part of the second year syllabus. The Sport and Leisure Department are currently planning to deliver NVQ level 2 and 3 for leisure industry professionals. MUSIC We offer a variety of specialist part time recreational and qualification courses. These include individual tuition on a range of musical instruments, theory classes plus group work in bands, orchestras and ensembles. College comes alive to the sound of music on term time Saturday mornings, when nearly 400 music students attend these weekly lessons. Some lessons also occur during evenings in the week.


4.7 BUSINESS AND COMPUTING The following are the full time and fractional staff:


Number Tracey Patmore Learning Director:

Business & Computing 140

Ken McKerral IT Lecturer/ ILT Practitioner 200 Malcolm Selley IT Lecturer/Curriculum

Leader IT Centre 200

Ito Onojeghuo IT Lecturer 200 Neil Hateley IT Lecturer 200 Steve Freemantle IT Lecturer 200

All IT lecturers are located in the main staff room with exception of the Learning Director who is based in the upstairs block next to room 32. The role of the lecturers is to teach on different levels of courses ranging from Foundation level to Higher Education. Their roles could also include tutoring different full time groups to ensure that they are making good progress and to support them through their time at the college. All staff in the IT area are experienced in advising people about the best suited course for them in this area. There are four different full time courses onto which students can progress. They are:

BTEC Introduction to IT at Work BTEC First Diploma in IT Practitioners BTEC National Diploma in IT Practitioners DipHE in Computing

There is also a wide range of part time courses run by different members of the team. Some of these are: Web Design Programming Software Applications courses Networking etc Any advice needed for training on ILT can be obtained from Ken McKerral who is the Advanced Practitioner employed to deliver and develop this in the college


BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT

Name Business Unit Job Title Extension Number Ken Wright Business Lecturer Chartered

Management Institute Coordinator

205

Sarah Knight Accountancy Lecturer

AAT Co-ordinator 204

Karen Molloy Business & Management Lecturer

Learning Director 230

All of the above staff are located in the main Staff room with the exception of the Karen Molloy who is based in the upstairs Business corridor opposite room 34. The department offers a wide range of Business, Management and Accounting courses that, in addition to the above include: - Computerised Sage Accounting and Payroll GCSE Book-keeping Pitman Book-keeping NVQ in Payroll Administration Financial Planning Certificate Mortgage Advisors Certificate Short courses also offered include: - Finance for the non-financial manager Appraisal training Presentation skills Time management Selection and recruitment The department has a number of Foundation and Advanced Modern Apprentices who are studying the AAT programme.


OFFICE TECHNOLOGY The following staff in this area are both part time and full time: -


Number Helene Dawson OT Lecturer/NVQ Assessor 201 Tina Spark NVQ Assessor 201 Marian Evans Admin Services Supervisor/NVQ Assessor 170

The OT lecturers are located in the main staff room. The Admin Services Supervisor is based in the Admin Services Office which is located near The Quad. The role of the lecturers is to teach on different levels of courses ranging from Foundation level to Higher Education. Their roles also include tutoring different full time and part time groups to ensure that they are on the right course and to support them through their time through college. The main courses which are offered in this area are:

• Launchpad (Entry/Level 1) • Certificate in Administration (Level 2) • Office Opportunities (Level 2/Level 3)

Short courses which are offered include:

• Making the Most Out of Outlook • Report Writing using Word • Presentation Skills using PowerPoint • Minute Taking

The role of the NVQ Assessors is to assess candidates in the workplace and they are able to assess to Level 4. They are all experienced in advising their students as to the most suitable qualification to study. The department is able to offer NVQs in Administration, Customer Service, Call Handling and IT.


IT CENTRE HUNTINGDON

What Do We Do? At the IT Centre in Huntingdon we offer IT training to all people over the age of 16. We run the City and Guilds 7262 e-Quals courses at foundation, Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. We also offer CLAIT, CLAIT Plus and ECDL. How to Contact Us You can contact us by phone on 01480 379129 or through the college email as centre staff.

Name Job Title Phone Number

Trevor Butcher IT Trainer 279/153 Anita Trickey IT Trainer 279/153 Brian Chattell IT Trainer 279/153 Linda Peach IT Trainer 279/153 Rolinda Boley IT Administrator 279/153


4.8 ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION

Name Job Title

Extension Number Laurie York Learning Director 120 Mike Gardner Curriculum Leader

Construction

Graham Brooker Coordinator for National Certificate & Diploma

122

Michael Drury Coordinator of Electrical Engineering (St Neots)

St Neots

Masoud Hakimi Coordinator for HNC/HND 122 Louise Morris Coordinator for PEO 122 Heather Dawson Coordinator for C&G 6958 121 Christopher Thickpenny Coordinator for Plumbing St Neots Stephen Court Technician Engineering 121 Stephen Freshwater Technician Construction St Neots

The Engineering and Construction Department operates on both the Huntingdon and St Neots site. At Huntingdon, we are in the corridor straight ahead of the student’s entrance and the corridor from the left of this leading to the workshops 16W. At St Neots, our main rooms are 9, 10, 10A, 12 & 15. Our role in the college is to provide a range of vocational courses from entry level to level IV (HNC/D) as well as offering ranges full-cost courses to local industry. We work extensively with work-based-learning, school-links and have redeveloped the construction curriculum for September 2005. After this period, it is hoped to offer different courses for the students. Technical support for the area is supplied by Stephen Freshwater and Stephen Court who can be found at St Neots and Huntingdon respectively


5. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL QUALITY & STUDENTS

Name Job Title Extension Number Joe Greenway Assistant Principal Quality &

Students 128

Stephen Rogers Quality Assurance Co-ordinator 215 Lisa Gentle Quality Assurance

Administrator 209

The Assistant Principal Quality & Students is a member of the Senior Executive Team (SET) and is responsible for the Quality & Students Division. The purposes of the post of Assistant Principal: Quality & Students are:

To ensure effective policies, systems and procedures for quality assurance, self-assessment and Human Resources throughout the College and to support the drive for continuous quality improvement.

To ensure effective arrangements for continuing professional development for all staff. To ensure high quality Student Services and good channels of communication with

students. To monitor the College’s performance against targets for enrolment, retention and

achievement. To ensure an efficient and effective Examinations function.

In order to fulfil those purposes the Assistant Principal: Quality & Students has line management responsibility for the following departments:

Quality Assurance and Improvement Student Services, and within that the provision of Reception and Advice Services,

Student Support and the College Nursery Human Resources procedures and Staff Development Examinations

In addition to the above purposes the Assistant Principal: Quality and Students is also the named Senior Manager in the College with responsibility for child protection.


5.1 QUALITY


Joe Greenway Assistant Principal: Quality & Students

128

Stephen Rogers Quality Assurance Coordinator

215

Lisa Gentle Quality Assurance Administrator

209

Quality matters to us all, as we all share responsibilities for ensuring it’s there in our work. Questions for all of us to ask are: Am I helping my colleagues to sustain Quality standards by:

• Knowing College systems and procedures? • Playing my part in applying them? • Contributing my ideas to improving them?

The table below shows the main stages in the Quality Cycle and whom you should go to for further information and help. Joe Greenway, Assistant Principal: Quality & Students (Ext 128) is the Senior Manager responsible for Quality. All documents can be obtained either from the Quality Office or from the college intranet (staff zone quality)

Stage Who to go to for help Helpful documents to

read/complete Quality Manual Joe Greenway

Stephen Rogers

Quality Calendar Joe Greenway Stephen Rogers

Monitoring of: Post Inspection Action Plan Operational Plan SYPTA Equality & Diversity (DDA Pt 4) Action Plans from EV Visits

Joe Greenway Stephen Rogers

Ofsted Inspection Report (March 2004)

College Surveys Student/Staff/Employer/Parents

Stephen Rogers All survey results are posted onto the College Intranet once completed

Retention & Achievement Including Target Setting

Stephen Rogers On ProAchieve

Self Assessment Course & College


CSAR – on College Intranet

Assessment & Internal Verification Stephen Rogers Assessment & Internal Verification Handbook NVQ Code of Practice

External Verifier Visits Monitoring Reports

Stephen Rogers

Policies & Procedures (e.g.) Complaints Procedure Course Approval Student Disciplinary



5.2 EDUCATION, TEACHER TRAINING AND SUPPORT


Linda Harradine Advanced Practitioner: Teaching and Learning 121 Eileen Paul Advanced Practitioner: Tutorials 206 Ken McKerral Advanced Practitioner: ILT 200 Lewis Beales Advanced Practitioner: Motor Vehicles 165

The Advanced Practitioner roles are for support and development and sharing good practice in teaching and learning, tutorials and ILT development, also the raising of standards and the achievement of high levels of student success across the college and in specific curriculum areas. The team offers specific support and development work with academic departments, including contributing to team meetings, preparing for classroom observation and individual coaching. The Advance Practitioner: Teaching and Learning also leads on the delivery of the various teacher training qualifications that are offered to both college staff and external students.


5.3 STUDENT SERVICES

Name Job Title Extension Number Martin Crowhurst Admissions Officer 116 Joan Karimi EMA/LSF/Transport Coordinator 118 Julia Young Information Adviser/Team Leader 106 Mark Davenport Learning Mentor/Team Leader 110 or 222 Kevin Sumner Learning Mentor/Counselling 110 or 199 Cate Lastennet Learning Mentor/Counselling 110 or 199 Pam Burton Nursery Manager 228 Chris Root Full Time Receptionist 100 or 101 Daphne Russell Part Time Receptionist 100 or 101 Sadaf Saqib Part Time Receptionist 100 or 101 Zoe Jenner-Akehurst Evening Receptionist 100 or 101 Danny Ingram Students Lunchtime Sport Supervisor 226 Christine Ellis Connexions Careers Adviser 16 – 19

years 110

Colette Mansfield Connexions Personal Advisor 110 Student Services are here to help and ensure students enjoy their time at College. We offer a wide range of support for current students and aim to provide all enquirers and applicants wanting to continue their education or return to study, with a free, efficient and impartial response tailored to individual needs regardless of age. Students can feel free to call in if they have any problems or queries and we will do our best to help. We offer a variety of support activities including referral information about where students can seek help directly with issues that may affect their learning. The College is affiliated to the National Union of Students, which entitles all students of the College to receive the NUS Card and Discount Booklet. NUS cards and booklets are distributed through Student Services. In addition there are Student Representatives who are drawn from all areas, and a proportion of them are invited to sit on the different College Committees including the Full Corporation and a Corporation Committee. Information Adviser/Team Leader

• Arranging Information Evenings, which allow potential students the opportunity to come into College and speak to tutors and discuss their options.

• Going offsite to Schools and outside events to promote the College. • Maintenance of an information point which is kept outside Student Services covering a

variety of subjects. • Deals with Telephone and E-mail enquiries • Team Leader Reception and Advice Services

Counsellors

• Provide a confidential service • Offer an immediate response to any problems that may be affecting learning. • Generally offer up to 8 sessions, but in certain circumstances may be able to offer

more sessions or refer for more specialised help.


Learning Mentors • Support Learners to maximise their retention and achievement • Offer one-to-one mentoring sessions • Facilitate group workshops

Admissions Officer

• Deal with full-time student applications, this involves arranging interviews, dealing with appropriate paperwork, issuing offer letters and requesting references for school leavers.

• Issue enrolment details to new students. • Maintain EBS database.

Learner Support Fund Coordinator • Administer for the Education Maintenance Allowance/Learner Support Fund and

Childcare Support Fund (money allocated by Learning & Skills Council) • Provide information and advice on other sources of funding available inc. welfare

benefits and bursaries • Responsible for transport for 16-18 year olds including subsidized bus passes

Receptionists

• Acting as first point of contact within College, both face-to-face and on the telephone • Dealing with College enrolments for part-time courses • Dealing with all incoming and outgoing post/parcels and general reception duties

Nursery Manager (see 5.4)

• Responsible for the on-site Teddy Bear Nursery • Responsible for staff of 12 • Looking after children and babies under the age of 5

Students Lunchtime Sport Supervisor

• Organises various sports and activities for students during lunch-breaks Connexions - Careers Adviser - Personal Advisor

• Attend College Monday pm, Wednesday am and Thursday am • Provide careers service to 16-19s • Provide personal advice, guidance and support across a wide range of areas

including: health and relationships, housing and financial issues.


5.4 NURSERY Teddy Bear Nursery


Pam Burton Nursery Manager 228 Julie Kingham Deputy Manager 228 Jacqueline Ainley Nursery Assistant 228 Deborah M Batsford Nursery Assistant 228 Melanie S Broadie Nursery Assistant 228 Joan P Chase Nursery Assistant 228 Clare Delaney Nursery Assistant 228 Dolores Evans Nursery Assistant 228 Jacqui Harper Nursery Assistant 228 Jacqui Pauley Nursery Assistant 228 Joanne Mable Nursery Assistant 228 Jessica Seymour Nursery Assistant 228 Beverley J Webb Nursery Assistant 228

Opening Hours: 9:15 – 16:15 term time only, Summer School Week: 10:30 – 12:30 and 13:30 – 16:00 The Teddy Bear Nursery is situated within the grounds of Huntingdonshire Regional College, and is a registered facility which students and staff can take advantage of. The Nursery caters for 46 children per day, with ages ranging from birth up to 5 years. The Manager and Deputy Manager are both NNEB qualified, and all other staff are either qualified or have had suitable training in the area of childcare. All our staff are CRB police checked and cleared. Additionally, we have a SENCO – Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator and an Equal Opportunities Co-ordinator on site at the Nursery. We offer a very friendly atmosphere and a safe environment for all of our children. Our pre-school room follows the nursery curriculum, we also follow the Birth to Three Matters, and the nursery has received a very good inspection from OFSTED. Sessions and Fees 0-2 Years Morning Session 9.15 –1.15 £13.00 Afternoon Session 1.15 – 1.15 £10.00 Full Day 9.15 – 4.15 £22.00 2-5 Years Morning Session 9.15 – 1.15 £12.00 Afternoon Session 1.15 – 4.15 £10.00 Full Day 9.15 – 4.15 £21.00 If you have an interest in the nursery please feel free to pop in at any time. A Teddy Bear Nursery Prospectus can be obtained from the main college reception or the nursery.


5.5 EXAMINATIONS


Jan Rate Examinations Officer 117

The Examination Officer is always pleased to give advice and information on procedures. All Awarding Bodies have closing dates by which registrations and examination entries must be made, and the Examination Officer will set earlier College closing dates. Although students are responsible for ensuring that they are registered/entered for their examinations with the appropriate Awarding Body, staff should liaise with the Examinations Officer and check that all registrations and entries have been made for their students. Students who enrol late on a course may easily be missed. Late entries and registrations will incur late fees. Staff should ensure that registration details are checked with the students, as changes to certificates will incur a fee.

Examination dates, times and rooms are displayed on the exams notice board which is situated close to the Refectory.

Examinations start at 9:30am and 1:30pm. Students should arrive 15 minutes before these times. They should not bring mobile phones, food or drinks into the examination rooms.

staff handbook 2005

Documents

anne constantine principal

senior executive team

reporting sickness absence

sustain quality standards

ap quality

skills development tutor

huntingdonshire regional college

assistant principal learning