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Welcome back

Welcome back to college 

Your spring timetable

Are you clear about your timetable this term? 

• Main qualification
• English and Maths
• Personal Development lessons
• Individual Tutorials

Remember to check your emails

Click here to check your emails.

Ci connect app

You also need to make sure you are logged into the CI connect app to ensure you are not missing any important notifications.

Safety reminders

• We are all required to follow the guidelines relating to Covid 19; these can change but include: Keeping a safe distance, hand washing and sanitising regularly. You may also be asked to wear a face covering if the level of risk changes.
  
• We are all responsible for reporting concerns; please tell a member of staff if you have a safety concern.
  
• ID & Security: We must all wear ID for security purposes; please treat staff with respect when they request to see your ID or remind you to wear it whilst in College. 
• Safeguarding/Student Welfare: Please discuss any concerns you may have, whether these are about yourself or another student – we can only help if we know there is a problem.   

Do you know where to find the number for the Safeguarding team?

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Who else can you talk to if you have any concerns?

College Expectations

To ensure that everyone enjoys their time at Colchester Institute and to support success, the College has set out some expectations of students – they are described on posters around the College and in most classrooms.

What are some of the expectations for college?

Classroom Expectations

• No entering the classroom without a tutor.
  
• No food or drinks when entering the classroom- Only water in a clear bottle.
  
• Log onto a Chromebook
• Participate fully in your session.
  
• No Hands up- Questions- No opt out.
  
• NO use of mobile phones- unless instructed to by tutor.
  
• Learning Review booklets/ Knowledge organisers.
  
• No toilet breaks in the first 30 minutes of a lesson or the last 15 minutes
• Remember to put Chromebooks at the end of session and remember to log out and put back on charge.
  

A New Year: a new chapter…

If you have struggled to meet any of the College expectations, there is still time to request support; the start of a new year is also a great time to turn over a new leaf.

Do you need to set yourself any improvement targets?

Staff teams will be carrying out progress checks; these relate to the standard of the work you have completed to date, the effort you make in all sessions, your behavior and your attendance.

These reports will be crucial in terms of your next steps; whether you are hoping to progress to the next level of your course at Colchester Institute, looking to progress elsewhere or intending to seek employment.

How do you think you are doing?

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So how do you think you are doing?

• When staff remind you about your attendance, punctuality or behaviour, it’s not nagging!
  
• All staff want you to be the very best version of yourself; data shows that those students who attend well, arrive on time and work cooperatively with staff, are those who achieve well.
  
• Always do your best. If you need support then please ask; we are here to help, it’s what we do.
  

Connecting & Communicating

Many courses at Colchester Institute can involve a mix of face to face and online learning; it is important that you are confident about accessing information remotely.

If you have been struggling with any aspects of your online learning, now is an ideal opportunity to speak up and seek support.

How confident do you feel to use all these apps?

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What do we expect from you?

A reminder of our expectations of you

• Do your best work – and get the best results
  
• Show consideration and respect to others
  
• Take pride in your College environment
  
• Participate fully in all parts of your course
  
• Attend all sessions, and be on time
  
• Report all absences – online
  
• Contact your tutor or Student Services (via Reception) to discuss any concerns
  
• ALWAYS wear your ID at College

What do you expect from us?

A reminder of what you can expect from us

• An appropriate induction
  
• Programme of study to meet your needs
  
• An individual learning plan to track progress
  
• Timely feedback on your work
  
• Appropriate learning materials
  
• A named member of staff for help and support
  
• Access to impartial Advice and Guidance 

We will absolutely not tolerate:

• Bullying and harassment
  
• Carrying of knives or weapons
  
• Racist, sexist or homophobic behaviour
  
• Possession of, or being under the influence of drugs/alcohol
  
• Aggressive, violent or threatening behaviour
  
• Involvement in criminal activity - on or off campus. 

If you witness these things or are impacted by any of the above, speak to any member of staff

A reminder of the Safeguarding contact number:

01206 712828

Cashless and Smoke Free Campus

Remember Colchester Institute is a cashless campus

Google Pay, Apple Pay, UpayChilli and standard Debit/Credit cards are accepted in most College outlets.

Cashless and Smoke Free Campus

If you are a smoker, please remember that you must use the designated smoking areas whilst on site; this includes electronic cigarettes and vapes.

Where is the designated smoking area?

New years resolution

      If your New Year resolution is to give up smoking or vaping we wish you good luck and trust that your friends will support you in your decision.

Or maybe you want to try ‘Dry January’?

A warm welcome back

• Make a pledge to do your very best going forward in order to achieve the best possible outcome. 
• This could be your New Year’s resolution  

Is there anything which you would like to cover in your personal development lessons this term?