South East Derbyshire College of Further Education encourages all parents, guardians and carers to get involved in the learning of their son or daughter. The college located in Derbyshire covering the boroughs of Amber Valley and Erewash. It is a body incorporated by statute. The College has two campuses at Field Road, Ilkeston and Mundy Street, Heanor. The College's provision includes full-time, part-time and flexible study options.
You are welcome to visit us at any time to find out what happens in the College. You are also invited to Open Days, Parents' Evenings and can discuss your son or daughter's progress with their Personal Tutor at any time.
Some young people need more help than others to settle into College life. We have created a Guide for Parents and Carers which explains the variety of support we offer and ways in which you can help too. The Guide includes the different types of financial support available, College rules and frequently asked questions.
Click here to download our Guide for Parents and Carers or alternatively, call 0115 849 2000 if you would prefer to have a copy sent to you.
May Day Public Holiday – Monday 3 May 2010
Staff Training Days (College closed to all students) - 11 November and 1 March
Parents Evenings – Tuesday 6 October (Meet the Tutor), Tuesday 24 -Thursday 26 November*, Tuesday 23 - Thursday 25 February*
* You will be invited to the relevant session.
Mundy Street, Heanor
Field Road, Ilkeston
| Autumn Term 2009 |
Start Date: Half Term: End Date: |
Mon 7 September Mon 26 to Friday 30 October Fri 18 December |
| Spring Term 2010 |
Start Date: |
Mon 4 January Mon 15 to Friday 19 February Thursday 1 April |
| Summer Term 2010 |
Start Date: |
Mon 19 April Mon 31 May to Friday 4 June Fri 2 July |
The Freedom of Information Act is about the right of access to information held by public authorities. SEDC is committed to being transparent in the conduct of its operations and to fully complying with the Freedom of Information Act. If you wish to obtain information about yourself, the Data Protection Act 1998 will apply and you should make a Subject Access Request. If the information that you are looking for is not about you, but is in relation to the College, the Freedom of Information Act 2000 will apply
SEDC has adopted the Model Publication Scheme (MPS) for Further Education in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. You will find an introduction to the publication scheme SEDC has used on this page.
Legal Requirement
Adopting a publication scheme is a requirement of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. This Act promotes greater openness and accountability across the public sector by requiring all ‘public authorities’ to make information available proactively, through a publication scheme. ‘Public authorities’ are defined in the Act and include universities, Further Education colleges and sixth form colleges
What is a Publication Scheme?
A publication scheme is a document which describes the information a public authority publishes, or intends to publish. In this context, ‘publish’ means to make information available, routinely. These descriptions are called ‘classes of information’. The scheme is not a list of the actual publications, because this will change as new material is published or existing material is revised. It is, however, the public authority's commitment to making available the information described. A publication scheme must set out the classes, or categories, of information published. It must also make clear how the information described can be accessed and whether or not charges will be made
The Model Publication Scheme for Further Education
SEDC has adopted the model publication scheme developed for the Further Education sector and is therefore committed to publishing the information it describes. This model is designed for Further Education colleges and sixth form colleges across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The purpose of the model is to save institutions duplicating effort in producing individual schemes and to assist the public in accessing information from across the sector. However, to reflect the diversity in size and function of the institution, a number of optional classes of information are included. As a result, models within the sector will vary slightly. Any optional classes relevant to us have been included in our scheme. To assist with the development of the model, a number of institutions across the sector volunteered as pilots. Information about the pilot exercise is available from the JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee) website.
Accessing information covered by the Publication Scheme
To request information available through our publication scheme, please contact:
The Freedom of Information Officer
South East Derbyshire College
Field Road
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 5RS
Tel: 0115 849 2000
What about information not covered by the Publication Scheme?
You have the right, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, to request any information held by a public authority which it has not already made available through its publication scheme. Requests will have to be made in writing and, in general, public authorities will have 20 working days to respond. They may charge a fee, which will have to be calculated according to fees regulations. They will not be required to release information to which an exemption in the Act legitimately applies. However, public authorities may be required to explain to the applicant why they are not releasing information and they may also have to justify this to the Information Commissioner.
Feedback
It is important that this publication scheme meets your needs. If you find the scheme difficult to understand, please let us know. We also welcome suggestions as to how our scheme might be improved. Any questions, comments or complaints about this scheme should be sent in writing to:
The Freedom of Information Officer
South East Derbyshire College
Field Road
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 5RS
If we are unable to resolve a complaint, you can complain to the Information Commissioner, the independent body that oversees the Freedom of Information Act:
Information Commissioner
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 6AF
Further information
More information about the Freedom of Information Act is available on the Information Commissioner’s website at www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk
South East Derbyshire College's Publication Scheme
There are 8 groups of information in the Publication Scheme
Procedures for Implementation the College’s Publication Scheme
Data Protection Subject Access Form
The above information can also be requested in a paper format by calling our Admissions Team on 0115 849 2020
South East Derbyshire College is committed to achieving a working and learning community free from discrimination (without proper justification), harassment and bullying and to removing barriers to success.
We value the contribution of all people and as such, are committed to providing the necessary resources to plan, implement, monitor, review and further develop this policy. This is to ensure that all students, staff, partners and visitors enjoy an environment in which the dignity and rights of individuals are respected.
All employees and students share the responsibility to promote equality and diversity and avoid unlawful discrimination. The College will take any appropriate disciplinary or legal action to protect students, staff or other persons involved with the College from discriminatory behaviour
South East Derbyshire College's Disability & Equality Plan
Follow the link below to find out more about SEDC's Disability and
Equality Plan
Duties of Governors
Governors are responsible for the following:
1. The educational character and mission of the institution and oversight of its activities
2. The effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the institution and the corporation, and safeguarding of these assets
3. Approving annual estimates of income and expenditure
4. The appointment, grading, suspension, dismissal and determination of the pay and conditions of service of the senior post holders and the clerk
5. Setting a framework for the pay and conditions of service of all other staff
Who are our Governors?
Corporation Board Membership July 2008
Graham Bolton, Chair - Business
Kevin Slack, Vice Chair - Business
Mike Geeson - Business
Cllr Michelle Booth - Local Authority
John Clay - Staff (Academic)
Bop Dhillon - Business
Jonathan McCluskey - Business
Cllr Bob Moon - Local Authority
Christopher Noble - Student
Lee Pratt - Staff (Academic)
Mark Pritchard - Business
Don Truelove - Co-opted
Julie Glover - Staff (Support)
John Dawson – Clerk to the Corporation Board
Azalina Hinson – Business
There are currently two vacancies. Are you interested in becoming a Governor of South East Derbyshire College?
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