Policies, Procedures, Regulations and Compliance

Access Arrangements Policy

Access Arrangements are pre-examination adjustments for candidates based on evidence of need and normal way of working. Access Arrangements allow candidates/learners with special educational needs, disabilities or temporary injuries to access the assessment without changing the demands of the assessment.

Anti-bullying Policy

Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College has a zero-tolerance approach to bullying and our policies are regularly reviewed.

Behaviour Policy

Bursary and Free School Meals Policy

The Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Bursary Fund may be able to provide financial support to students in order to help them access education.

All students who are eligible for the Bursary, either General or Enhanced, will receive Free College Meals. These are added onto their ID Card each day to spend in the college canteen. The College reserves the right to spend part of the Bursary fund on course fees, trips and course-specific resources.

Completion of a Bursary Application Form is required for Free College Meals eligibility to be considered. Full details can be found here.

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

At Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College, we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all students. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice.

Our core safeguarding principles are:

• safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility
• the College’s responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children is of paramount importance
• safer children make more successful learners
• policies will be reviewed at least annually unless an incident or new legislation or guidance suggests the need for an interim review

Complaints Procedure

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Sixth Form College is fully committed to promoting, maintaining and supporting equality and inclusion for all students and staff at the College.

SEND Policy and Information Report

Our SEND policy and information report aims to:

• Set out how our college will support and make provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of everyone involved in providing for students with SEND.

Staff Occasional Working From Home Policy

Streamlined Energy and Carbon Use

Trade Union (Facility Time) Regulations