The Maltings College
Executive Principal: Mr. Anthony Smith
Acting Principal: Mr. Julian Dowson
Admissions and Recruitment Policy
Approved By
Date
23rd
Sept 2012
12th Oct 2012
12th August 2013
Date Approved
Review Date
Updates
New logo added
Apprenticeship recruitment policy
added
Changes for FA
Sponsor
Michael
Horrocks
Pages
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Throughout
Throughout
TMC has a fundamental commitment to ensuring that all groups and individuals (students, staff,
parents and others – henceforth referred to as the ‘college community’) are treated equally having
due regard to individual characteristics.
The college is committed to eliminating discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all
embracing the new equality duty which covers the following eight protected characteristics: age,
disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual
orientation.
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The Maltings College admissions and recruitment policy
1.1
The Maltings College is open to applications for full time and part time
courses and apprenticeship training, from young people who are (or will be) aged 16
– 19 years on 1st September of the academic year in which they are seeking a
place.
1.2
The Maltings College will operate with a maximum number of students across
all ages of 300 (excluding those who are undertaking apprenticeships as part of a
full time apprenticeships from another provider).
1.3
This admissions and recruitment policy covers admissions for students
(known as student employees) to full and part time learning programmes and the
recruitment of employed 16-18 year olds seeking apprenticeship training. Student
employees will be admitted in line with the admissions policy statements 1.3 to 2.12.
Apprentice recruitment will be in line with policy statements 3.1 to 3.8.
1.4
The annual admission number for The Maltings College for new student
employees will be 150. Learners will be enrolled on to an appropriate course for
them at any age between 16-19 years, in line with EFA funding guidance.
1.5
As a sub-contracted provider of apprenticeships, the recruitment limit for 1618 apprentices will be negotiated annually at the beginning of the financial year for
recruitment for the next academic year, with West Yorkshire Learning Providers
(WYLP) as the prime contractor. For most years there will be around 50 learners on
TMC delivered programmes.
2
Admissions for student employees:
2.1 The available places on each full time course will be based on the nature of the
course and the limitations of the accommodation / resources / equipment available.
Please refer to the prospectus and website on www.maltingscollege.co.uk
2.2 Applications will be considered according to the set minimum entry requirements
for individual course(s) of study requested by the applicant and these can be found
in The Maltings prospectus.
2.3
Entry to certain courses may include applicants undertaking practical
assessments (these are administered by the relevant industry professional e.g.
SAKS for hair courses), undergoing interviews and/or submitting personal
statements. Where practical assessments are to be used this will be identified in the
individual course details within the prospectus. Details of all assessment processes
for each course will be available on www.maltingscollege.co.uk/courses
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Oversubscription Criteria
2.4
Where the number of applicants meeting the minimum entry criteria for a
course exceeds the number of places available then places will be offered to young
people currently on roll at the following schools in the order listed in 2.5 and 2.6.
Note: the aim of this criteria is to meet the objectives of Inspire Learning Trust (ILT)
and the operation of The Maltings College which includes improving post 16
provision for students at Hipperholme & Lightcliffe High School and those schools
within Calderdale that do not offer courses at aged 16 and above specifically Park
Lane Learning Trust.
2.5
Any students who attend schools which are members of Inspire Learning
Trust Ltd (See footnote)
2.6
Any students attending Park Lane Learning Trust (in line with the note on 2.4
relating to schools with no post 16 provision)
2.7
In the event that in 2.4 the number of applicants who meet the admission
criteria for a course still exceeds the number of places available then applications
will be ranked according to student prior attainment levels and where appropriate
the outcomes of practical assessments (with higher ranked students given priority) .
2.8
Where places on courses remain available after the application of criteria 2.1
to 2.4 then these will be available to students who do not meet criterion 2.5 or 2.6
with such applications ranked according to prior attainment and (where relevant) the
results of practical assessments, with priority given to those ranked highest.
Course Guidance / Appropriate Courses
2.9
Those applicants who are unsuccessful in securing a place on a course due
to over subscription will, where the total number of New Entrants is less than 150,
be offered an alternative course where a place on such is available, where the
applicant meets the minimum course entry requirements and in accordance with 2.8
(for example if hair is oversubscribed, and beauty has places then places on a
beauty course may be offered)
Appeals
2.10 Where applicants have been unsuccessful in gaining a place at the college
The Management Board are required to establish arrangements where applicants
can appeal to an Independent Admissions Appeals Panel. Details of these
arrangements are available from the college www.maltingscollege.co.uk
Schools within Inspire Learning Trust includes HLHS and TMC as of July 2013
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Waiting List
2.11 The Management Board will maintain a waiting list of unsuccessful
applications (where the minimum course entry criteria are met) up to 31st December
of the academic year in which the application was made. The waiting list will be
ranked in accordance with the oversubscription criteria..
2.12
See Appendix 1 for Admissions Timeline
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3 Apprenticeship Recruitment
3.1
Apprenticeship recruitment occurs throughout the academic year and
learners are able to start programme at the beginning of each learning term, in
September, January and May.
3.2
During the recruitment and selection process, in line with WYLP ’Key
Learning Standard: Learner Recruitment’, all employed learners will complete an
application form, be interviewed and assessed by trained staff to ensure eligibility
and suitability for the programmes on offer. Learners are expected to provide CV
evidence and a reference. Additional evidence to support written or verbal
statements of experience and qualifications will be required in the form of
certificates. 16-19 learners are able to be accompanied by a Personal Adviser,
parent / carer should that be appropriate.
3.3
Clear entry criteria are published for each training programme and form the
basis of the selection process. Supporting evidence from employers will be taken
into account, such as a reference, as well as commitment from them for the
apprenticeship training programme.
3.4
All learners receive impartial information, advice and guidance throughout the
recruitment process, and are made aware of the demands and benefits of an
apprenticeship programme. Where appropriate, learners are directed to alternative
providers within the WYLP network should their needs be better met there.
3.5
All learners receive a thorough planned, phased induction promoting rapid
integration and retention within the programme. Learners receive a WYLP compliant
Induction Handbook for future reference.
3.6
All learners will benefit from a positive and constructive initial assessment of
learning and support needs, carried out by trained staff, resulting in an agreed
Personal Learning Plan documenting current levels of skill (including literacy and
numeracy), knowledge and experience; career aspirations; and the agreed learning
programme to suit their personal and work needs.
3.7
Learner views are welcomed, sought throughout the learning programme
(including during recruitment and induction stages) collated and used to inform selfevaluation.
3.8
See Appendix 2 for Recruitment Timeline
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Appendix 1
The Maltings College
Student Employees
Application/admission timeline for full time and pre-apprenticeship
programmes
November – March
Open Days & Evenings
Expressions of interest by the end of each month
Personal contact by TMC acknowledging all
expressions of interest
January – April
TMC follows up expressions of interest and invites
formal applications
31st May
Deadline for Round 1 formal applications
30th June
Offers made on Round 1 applications –
conditional on examination grades being achieved
August
Open Day/Evening after summer exam results
(including AS A2 and GCSE)
Applicants who submitted in Round 1 confirm
exam results and firm offers made
August – the Friday(s) after
results
Deadline for Round 2 applications, with confirmed
examination grades
31st August
Round 2 firm offers made
1st - 30th September
Remaining places on courses open for
application/entry
1st October
Applications for full time courses in that year
closed.
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Appendix 2
The Maltings College
Apprentices Recruitment Timeline
Recruitment
At the first of
three points in the learning year: September, January and May following the
employer recruitment of apprentice
On appointment
Personal contact by TMC welcoming apprentice
within one week of appointment with invitation to
attend initial assessment
Initial assessment
Apprentice interview with sector lead within 2
weeks of contact from apprentice / employer
Presentation of prior learning and experience
Initial assessment relating to sector, English and
maths
Feedback to apprentice and employer on
appropriate programme level and components
within 1 week of initial assessment
Induction
Programme of induction starts within 6 weeks of
notification of employment
Induction Handbook provided
On-going progress monitoring
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