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WELCOME!
• You will find that Open Door is a very friendly
environment to learn in.
• The Centre offers courses in the following areas:
• Information Technology – OCR, BCS & NOCN
accredited courses in various computer subjects
• Fashion & Craft classes - at various levels
Accredited Fashion and social crafts classes
• Maths & English - Preparation and sat
examinations of National tests up to level 2
FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE JULIE, ANGELA
OR TERRY
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Priorities Information for Everyone
• Safe Learner
• Equality & Diversity
• Health & Safety
• Fees
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Terry’s Introduction
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Safeguarding
(Terry McHale is the safeguarding nominee)
We want everyone who attends the Centre to feel safe and secure. We
have adopting the “SHAPE” philosophy
• S is for Safe
• H is for Healthy
• A is for Achieving
• P is for making a Positive contribution
• E is for achieving economic well-being
What to do if you are NOT in “SHAPE” please discuss, in
confidence, with your tutor, Terry or Julie.
We are here to help please do not hesitate to ask!!!!
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Safe Learner - HEALTH & SAFETY
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endeavour to assess your abilities and competencies
identify hazards that could injure you
put in place effective controls to prevent injury
inform of where they can get help/advice
issue and enforce any written safety procedure
Can we ask all learners to observe the following:•
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Close drawers after use
Be aware of own posture
– straight back, don’t slouch
– both feet on the floor
Tell your tutor if you have any medical condition i.e. epilepsy,
migraine, dyslexia etc.
It is important that you properly adjust your chair, computer
monitor to ensure you are sat properly -it’s your responsibility !!!
Ensure all bags, coats etc. are stored safely and do not cause a
‘trip hazard’.
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Safe Learner - FIRE!
• If you find a fire, sound the alarm, or let staff know
immediately
• There are fire exits throughout the building
– in the main IT room
– the main entrance (foyer)
– in the back room
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU FAMILIARISE YOURSELF
OF WHERE THE FIRE EXITS ARE SITUATED
• in case of fire, leave the building immediately and
congregate on other side of road. Do not depart
until roll call complete.
• Your responsibility is to leave the building as quickly
and safely as possible. Fire extinguishers are for
staff use only.
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Fire Safety
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Learning Modules
• We have a variety of different IT
courses:
– NOCN accredited at Entry level, 1, 2 and 3 (Crafts &
I.T.)
– OCR Text/Word Processing level 1, 2 and 3
– BCS Essentials - ITQ level 1 – BCS Extra - ITQ. level 2
– OCR Maths and English Entry level, 1 & 2
Sessions are available to brush up and up-date your
skills - dependant upon demand we may offer evening
sessions !! Please let Julie, Angela or your tutor know if
you are interested!
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FASHION AND CRAFT
CLASSES
We offer accredited classes including:
• Fashion Design
• Garment Construction
• Pattern cutting
• Tailoring
NEW FOR THIS YEAR WE ARE ALSO OFFERING SOCIAL
CRAFTS CLASSES (not working towards a qualification)
• Improve your sewing skills and learn how to make a range of
different craft items
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TERMLY INFORMATION
Near the end of each term, you will
be asked to complete a questionnaire.
• This is your opportunity to give your opinions about
the Centre, your tutor, resources, administrative
staff etc.
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We always appreciate your comments and
feedback as it helps us to improve the quality of
the service we offer you.
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PROBLEMS ?
• Your first point of contact is your
tutor
• You can also talk to the following
• Terry - Centre Co-ordinator
• Julie - Assistant Centre Co-ordinator
• Any member of the Board
YOU WILL FIND THAT WE WILL LISTEN!
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Equality & Diversity
Open Door ALC endeavours to share its’ view of
treating absolutely everyone the same,
irrespective of their differences.
In order for you to share our view, we would ask
that everyone understands that Equality and
Diversity is vitally important, and that no-one is
disadvantaged, or treat differently, because of
their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion or
belief, and that we observe individual’s rights to
equality and human rights.
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COSTS
• You will have been told the cost of your
course at enrolment
• If you are still unsure of the cost please
see your learner handbook or see Julie
• In cases of any financial difficulty, we
have a ‘learner support fund’, please see
Julie in confidence, to discuss. We do
not want anyone to be disadvantaged
because of the cost of their course!!
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IF YOU ARE ABSENT ...
• Should you be unable to attend your
class, please ring the Centre.
• If you are missing for longer than 2
weeks without notifying us, you
could risk losing your place.
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Extra SUPPORT
• If you feel you need more
assistance with your learning, all
you have to do is ask your tutor, or
Terry or Julie.
• You may be able to drop into the
Centre, after checking first for
extra time - just ask.
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POLICIES
• Open Door is open to all, irrespective of
gender, age, religion, culture etc.
• All of our policies are reviewed at least annually
to ensure they are up-to-date
• Equal Opportunities apply to all learners
• For further details, see your Handbook, or
read the policy document in the Centre.
• All of our policies are available to view on our
computers, and on our website.
• Data Protection – we are registered with the
data protection registrar? and ensure that any
information you supply is kept confidentially.
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• Data Protection Statement 2012/13
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At no time will your personal information be passed to organisations for
marketing or sales purposes. From time to time learners are approached to
take part in surveys by mail and phone, which are aimed at enabling the
Skills Funding Agency (SFA) our funders and its partners to monitor
performance, improve quality and plan future education provision.
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MIAP – (Managing Information Across Partners)
Some of the information you supply will be used by the Skills Funding
Agency to fulfil its statutory functions, issue/verify your Unique Learner
Number (ULN) and update/check your Personal Learning Record. The
Skills Funding Agency may share your ULN and Personal Learning Record
with other education related organisations, such as your careers service,
school, college, university, Government Departments and public bodies
responsible for funding your education. Further details of how your
information is processed and shared can be found at
www.learningrecordsservice.org.uk/privacynotice
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NOT ALLOWED
• To prevent damage to the computers, in the IT
rooms, the following are not allowed:
• food
• drink
• Smoking
• You can eat & drink in the foyer though. A
selection of drinks are available in the kitchen
area at a cost of 50p. Chilled water is free.
• MOBILE PHONES - Please switch them off –
unless you are expecting an urgent call, then
please use your silent facility!!
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PRESENTATION EVENTS
• Each year, we celebrate our student’s
achievements.
• Following last year success we will be
coinciding the presentation of
certificates with the Christmas parties
we will be holding at the Centre
• Food and refreshments will be available
• All are welcome
• We will advise you of the dates later in
the year.
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REASONS WHY WE CARRY OUT A
THOROUGH INITIAL ASSESSMENT
During the first few weeks of your course you will undertake a thorough
initial assessment the purpose of this is to:
• Agree starting points
• Identify learning goals
• Plan routes toward these goals
The information provided during the initial assessment helps us to identify:
• Attainment – the level of knowledge a learner has already reached
• Potential – what a learner could be capable of achieving
• Level – of programme a learner should start on
• Needs – what support the learner needs
• Plan – the programme of study
• Distance – forms the basis for measuring distance travelled
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How your Initial Assessment
will be carried out
INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION
Your tutor or a member of staff will spent time with you and discuss
• The reasons you are attending the course
• What your career aims and personal goals are
• What previous experience you have
• What prior achievements you have
• What your likes and dislikes are
• What support you are likely to need
PRACTICAL TASKS
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All new learners will be asked to undertake the BKSB diagnostic test to
provide us with detailed information about your strengths and
weaknesses, in order that we can provide you with the necessary support
throughout your course.
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Individual Learning Plan
The information provided during the initial assessment will form the
backbone of you Individual Learning Plan (ILP).
An Individual Learning Plan is:
• A personalised, flexible route map to your learning journey
• It is owned by you and supported by your tutor and Open Door
• It is a record of your learning goals, progression routes, initial
assessment, progress and achievement
A correctly completed ILP helps you:
• NEGOTIATE and plan EXACTLY what you are going to do, how
and when
• Your Individual Learning Plan is kept at the Centre but is
available for you to access whenever you want to up-date it.
The weekly record of review forms you complete are part of
your ILP so please be as detailed as possible when completing.
IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO BE AN EQUAL PARTNER IN
YOUR LEARNING PROGRAMME !!
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We hope you enjoy your learning experience
at Open Door. Remember we are here to
make sure you achieve your full potential in
a friendly, supportive learning environment.
Please never hesitate to ask us for help at
any time, that is why we are here!
Thank you for choosing to study at Open
Door.
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