This section covers information relating to the way Dearne Valley College is governed and how decisions are made. It includes information on the legal status of the College, which individual member of staff or group within the organisation is responsible for specific functions and where they fit into the overall structure of the organisation. In some instances information within this class will be exempt from disclosure where it contains personal information, or information that may damage the commercial interests of the institution or that may threaten the health and safety of specific individuals.
| Class | Description | Manner Available | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Legal Framework | Further and Higher Education Act 1992 | Office of Public Sector Information |
| Instruments and Articles of Government | Office of Public Sector Information | ||
| 1.2 | How the College is organised | Senior & College Management Structure Charts | Download File |
| List of Programme Areas | Download File | ||
| Board Structure - Terms of Reference for Standing Committees of the Board | Governance | ||
| Board Membership | G Governance Policy | ||
| Corporation Standing Orders | Available on the College website | ||
| 1.3 | Organisations the college works in partnership with | Community organisations | Request the information in writing |
| Business organisations -> Sector Bodies | Request the information in writing | ||
| 1.4 | Location and contact details | College campus location maps and directions | How To Find Us |
| 1.5 | Student activities | Learner Activities & Committees | Request information in writing |
| Learner Support Policy | Request information in writing |
This section covers financial information relating to projected and actual income and expenditure, procurement, contracts and financial audit. Information which may damage the College?s commercial interests will be excluded from publication.
| Class | Description | Manner Available | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | Financial Information | Annual accounts | 2012 Financial Accounts |
| Annual budget | Request the information in writing | ||
| Financial audit reports | Request the information in writing | ||
| Capital expenditure budget | Request the information in writing | ||
| Capital programme | Request the information in writing | ||
| Financial regulations including procurement procedures | F Financial Regulations | ||
| Staff pay and grading structures | Request the information in writing | ||
| Pensions - details of local government pension scheme & teachers pension scheme | Request the information in writing | ||
| Travel and subsistence allowances | Request the information in writing | ||
| Register of Suppliers | Request the information in writing | ||
| Contracts | Request the information in writing |
This section covers information on Dearne Valley College?s strategies and plans, performance indicators, audits, inspections and reviews.
| Class | Description | Manner Available | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | Corporation and business plans | College Development Plan | Request the information in writing |
| 3.2 | Teaching and learning strategy / academic quality and standards | Strategies for Success | Request the information in writing |
| Self Assessment Report | Request the information in writing | ||
| Examination timetable | Request the information in writing | ||
| Examination regulations | Request the information in writing | ||
| List of external examining bodies used by the College | Request the information in writing | ||
| Awarding body regulations | Request the information in writing | ||
| Plagiarism policy and procedures | Request the information in writing | ||
| 3.3 | External review information | Self Assessment Reports | Request the information in writing |
| Standards Committee Minutes | Request the information in writing | ||
| Corporation Committees Terms of Reference | G Governance Policy | ||
| 3.4 | Corporation relations | Links with employers | Available on the Business Training College website |
| 3.5 | Government and regulatory reports | Ofsted Inspection Report 2011 | Request the information in writing or visit www.ofsted.gov.uk |
| Ofsted Inspection Report 2007 | Request the information in writing or visit www.ofsted.gov.uk | ||
| Ofsted Inspection Report 2003 | Request the information in writing or visit www.ofsted.gov.uk | ||
| QAA reviews of HE provision | Request the information in writing | ||
| Annual accounts | Available on the College website |
This section covers decision making processes and records of decision.
| Class | Description | Manner Available | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | Minutes from governing body, academic boards & steering groups | Agendas and public minutes of full Board meetings | Available on the College website |
| Agendas, public minutes and papers from Standing Committee Meetings | Request the information in writing | ||
| Academic Board | Request the information in writing | ||
| Equality and Diversity Group | Request the information in writing | ||
| Finance and General Purposes Committee | Request the information in writing |
This section covers information on written protocols and procedures for delivering our services and responsibilities.
| Class | Description | Manner Available | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Policies and procedures for conducting college businesses | Standing orders | Request the information in writing |
| Instruments and articles of government1 | Request the information in writing | ||
| Financial regulations | F Financial Regulations | ||
| 5.2 | Procedures and policies relating to academic services | College Self Assessment & Planning Cycle | Request the information in writing |
| Complaints procedure for students | Download File | ||
| Internal verification and moderation guidelines | Request the information in writing | ||
| Assessment guidelines for higher education students | Request the information in writing | ||
| 5.3 | Procedures and policies relating to student services | Online application form | How To Apply |
| Admissions policy and procedure | Request the information in writing | ||
| Enrolment policy and procedure | Request the information in writing | ||
| Fees handbook | Request the information in writing | ||
| Data protection guidelines and procedures | Request the information in writing | ||
| Student charter and handbook | Handbook | ||
| Student disciplinary code and procedures | Request the information in writing | ||
| Alcohol and drugs at Dearne Valley College policy | Available on the College website | ||
| IT Acceptable Use Policy | Download File | ||
| Student complaints procedure | Download File | ||
| Procedure for academic and vocational appeals | Request the information in writing | ||
| Additional learning support information | Available on the College website | ||
| Counselling services for students | Student Services | ||
| Nursery services | Student Services | ||
| Current prospectus and course information | Homepage | ||
| Student handbook and charter | Handbook | ||
| College Charter | Download | ||
| Equality and Diversity | Download | ||
| Working together to safeguard learners policy | Request the information in writing | ||
| Every student matters policy | Request the information in writing | ||
| 5.4 | Procedures and policies relating to human resources | Personnel Policy | Request the information in writing |
| Generic terms and conditions of employment | Request the information in writing | ||
| Salary scales | Request the information in writing | ||
| Grievance policy and procedure | Request the information in writing | ||
| Disciplinary policy and procedure | Request the information in writing | ||
| Harassment and bullying at work policy and procedure | Request the information in writing | ||
| Capability procedure for staff | Request the information in writing | ||
| Maternity scheme for staff | Request the information in writing | ||
| Sickness absence policy and procedure | Request the information in writing | ||
| Stress management policy | Request the information in writing | ||
| Flexible working guidelines | Request the information in writing | ||
| Occasional work at home guidance | Request the information in writing | ||
| Whistle-blowing policy and procedures | Request the information in writing | ||
| Professional development review guidelines | Request the information in writing | ||
| Succession planning guidelines | Request the information in writing | ||
| Staff development plan (included in Quality Manual) | Request the information in writing | ||
| 5.5 | Procedures and policies relating to recruitment | Recruitment process | P01-06 Application Guidelines |
| Recruitment guide | Request the information in writing | ||
| Job vacancies | Jobs | ||
| Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) guidelines | Request the information in writing | ||
| Disability statement | Available on the College website | ||
| Equality and diversity policy | Available on the College website | ||
| Equality and diversity strategy | Available on the College website | ||
| Equality and diversity action plan | Available on the College website | ||
| Race equality policy statement | Available on the College website | ||
| Gender equality scheme | Available on the College website | ||
| 5.8 | Health and safety | Health & Safety Policy | Download PDF |
| Health & safety committee | Download PDF | ||
| Disaster management & business continuity plan, policy and procedure | Request the information in writing | ||
| 5.9 | Estate management | Tendering process | Request the information in writing |
| Summer works programme | Request the information in writing | ||
| Long term maintenance schedule | Request the information in writing | ||
| Maps of college sites | How To Find Us | ||
| Estates services | Request the information in writing | ||
| Facilities and services available on each college site | Facilities Support | ||
| 5.10 | Complaints policies and procedures | Student Complaints procedure | Download File |
| Academic and vocational appeals procedure | Request the information in writing | ||
| Freedom of information appeals procedure | Appeals document | ||
| 5.11 | Records management and personal data policies | Data protection policy - student data | CI01 |
| Data protection policy - human resources data | Request the information in writing | ||
| Data protection guidelines | Request the information in writing | ||
| 5.12 | Charging regimes and policies | Fees policy | Request the information in writing |
| Fee remissions policy | Request the information in writing | ||
| Refunds policy | Request the information in writing | ||
| Course fee information | Download File | ||
| Reduced or remitted fees information | Download File |
This section covers information on lists and registers.
| Class | Description | Manner Available | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | Lists and registers | Register of interest | Request the information in writing |
| Asset register | Request the information in writing | ||
| 6.2 | Disclosure logs | Freedom of Information disclosure log | Request the information in writing |
| 6.3 | Risk Register | Risk register | Request the information in writing |
| 6.4 | Fraud Register | Fraud Register | Request the information in writing |
This section covers information about the services we offer, including leaflets, guidance and newsletters.
| Class | Description | Manner Available | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 | Facilities | College campuses | How To Find Us |
| Nurseries | Facilities Support | ||
| Learning Centres | Facilities Support | ||
| Griffin Restaurant | Griffin Restaurant | ||
| Beauty Salons | Inner Beauty | ||
| 7.2 | Student services | Counselling and student development | Student Support |
| Advice and guidance | Student Support | ||
| Careers advice | Student Support | ||
| Deaf/hearing impaired access | Available on the College website | ||
| Sexual health clinics | Request the information in writing | ||
| Financial assistance for students leaflet | Money Matters | ||
| Academic year calendar | College Calendar | ||
| 7.3 | Marketing | Prospectuses and online course database | Homepage |
| Entry requirements for courses | Homepage | ||
| Open evenings | Full-time | ||
| Information for Higher Education students | Higher Education | ||
| Information for age 16-19 learners | Full-time | ||
| Information for employers | Business Training | ||
| Events schedule | News and Events | ||
| 7.4 | Public relations | News and events | News and Events |
| Newsletters | Newsletter Sign up | ||
| Media releases | News and Events |
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