College Policies

The College has made available for the benefit of parents and students a variety of policy documents including its Admissions Policy, Promotion of Racial Equality, Bullying and Harassment, among others. Please follow the links below to view the full documentation.

Admissions Policy and Procedure	As an institution operated under regulations relevant to the Further Education sector, admissions to the College are arranged in accordance with the relevant provisions of the 1992 Further and Higher Education Act and procedures and policies laid down by the Department for Education and the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) for the operation of Sixth Form Colleges within the Further Education sector. The College will admit students in line with the College Mission Statement.
Bullying and Harassment	The College is committed to creating a working and studying environment that is free of harassment and which protects the dignity of all students and staff. Harassment is offensive and prejudicial to a productive working and studying environment. It is indicative of a lack of respect for the person harassed, undermines his or her position and may have a negative impact upon health, job performance, course work, examinations and sense of personal security.
Complaints Against the Corporation	The Corporation (Governing Body) of the Sixth Form College, Colchester aims to discharge its duties and responsibilities in such a way as to minimise the likelihood of public concerns occurring with regard to its oversight of the work of the College and stewardship of attendant public funds.
Inclusive Learning	The College will provide an inclusive learning environment, in which the quality of the student experience is improved by making the curriculum process relevant to the individual student. Each student will build their own learning programmes around essential skills using subject options which are both relevant and necessary.
Promotion of Racial Equality	The Sixth Form College, Colchester is a diverse, international, and multicultural community and, in accordance with the underlying principles of its Mission Statement, the College is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all its students and staff, and potential students and staff, regardless of race.
Review of Confidential Papers	Because of the Corporation’s public accountability (and the importance of conducting its business openly and transparently), Corporation Members should ensure that, as a general principle, students and staff of the College have free access to information about the proceedings of the Corporation. Accordingly, agendas, minutes and other papers relating to meetings of the Corporation are normally available for public inspection when they have been approved for publication by the Chair.
Single Equality and Diversity Policy	The College’s prime aim is the provision, in a supportive environment, of high quality, full-time academic and general education courses to meet the needs of young people who live in the Colchester area. This Single Equality & Diversity Policy is an overarching statement of intent regarding the College’s commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination legislation and it affirms the College’s dedication to the values contained in the Equality Act (2006).