It starts with you

One of the most important things to be in life, if you wish to be successful in relationships and in your chosen career, is to be respectful of those around you and of your environment. People who give respect, are far more likely to be respected and respect breeds success.

At Walsall College, everyone is treated with respect and is expected to adhere to our Ready, Respect, Safe agreement at all times.

This means:

Our commitment to you

All students and staff abide by this agreement in order to ensure a safe and welcoming learning environment for all. Students will be supported to demonstrate positive behaviours and to contribute fully to College life.

In circumstances where the Ready, Respectful and Safe Agreement (or any College rules) are breached, the College will take the relevant action laid out in our Student Support and Discipline Policy and Procedure.

Should you have any concerns about your experience at College or the behaviour of others towards you or others, please do not hesitate to contact your Personal Tutor or Student Services on 01922 657000 or email safeguardingteam@walsallcollege.ac.uk

Punctuality and How to Report Absence/Lateness

  • Non-attendance and lateness (punctuality) will have an impact on your progress. Lateness will also disturb others in that session
  • You are late if you are not in class at the time showing on your timetable
  • Lateness will be recorded on the register (in minutes)
  • You tutor will address lateness with you at the end of the class
  • Persistent lateness will be discussed at your Walsall College Graduate Review and may lead to further action through the Student Support and Discipline Policy and Procedure

 

Level 1

Student Support Plan (SSP)

Level 2

(Disciplinary)

Level 3

(Exclusion Panel)

Procedure/

Examples

Minor concerns will initially be raised through a Student Support Plan (SSP).

Examples (include but are not limited to):

• Poor punctuality

• Poor attendance (including English and maths if applicable)

• Infringement of the Ready, Respectful, Safe Agreement (any College rules)

• Failure to provide student ID badge

•      Missing Assignment/Homework deadlines

•  Misuse of electronic devices e.g. mobile phones, tablets, watches or any other digital device

•  Unacceptable behaviour in/outside of class (including minor disruptive behaviour)

•  Encouraging others to act inappropriately

 Examples (include but are not limited to):•  Breach of the Ready, Respectful, Safe Agreement (Appendix One)/any College rules

•  Breach of Student Support Plan (SSP) actions

•  Repeated poor punctuality for any subjects (including English and maths, if applicable)

•  Repeated poor attendance for any subjects (including English and maths, if applicable)

•  Missing Assignment/Homework deadlines

• Repeated misuse of electronic devices e.g. mobile phones, tablets, watches or any other digital device

• Unacceptable behaviour in/outside of class (including disruption/swearing)

• Spitting anywhere on College premises – inside or outside

• Smoking or vaping outside the designated areas

•Encouraging others to act inappropriately

Examples (include but are not limited to):

• Breach of Level 2 meeting actions

• Further breach of the Ready, Respectful, Safe Agreement (Appendix One)/any College rules

• Safeguarding breach

• Possession of a weapon or any instrument that could cause harm

• Possession, use or suspicion of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol or any other substance

• Breach of Health and Safety rules and regulations

• Plagiarism and/or academic misconduct

• Bullying

• Allowing others to gain access to the premises using your ID card/misuse of College ID cards or bringing non-College students onto the premises

• Using the internet to access inappropriate content/breach of the e-communications policy

• Damage to College property/ equipment

•  Theft (on or off site)

•  Failure to pay fees on time