Freedom of Information - Full Publication Scheme

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Who we are and what we do

This section covers information relating to the way ncn is governed and how decisions are made. It includes information on the legal status of the College, which individual member of staff or group within the organisation is responsible for specific functions and where they fit into the overall structure of the organisation. In some instances information within this class will be exempt from disclosure where it contains personal information, or information that may damage the commercial interests of the institution or that may threaten the health and safety of specific individuals.

  Class Description Manner Available
1.1 Legal Framework Further and Higher Education Act 1992 Office of Public Sector Information
Instruments and Articles of Government Office of Public Sector Information
1.2 How the College is organised Organisational Structure Chart Available on the College web site
List of Faculties Available on the College web site
Board Structure Available on the College web site
Board Membership Available on the College web site
Terms of Reference for Standing Committees of the Board Available on the College web site
Corporation Standing Orders Available on the College web site
1.3 Organisations the College works in partnership with Community organisations Request the information in writing
Business organisations Request the information in writing
1.4 Location and contact details College campus location maps and directions Available on the College web site
1.5 Student activities Students' Union Available on the College web site
Enrichment Programme Available on the College web site

What we spend and how we spend it

This section covers financial information relating to projected and actual income and expenditure, procurement, contracts and financial audit. Information which may damage the College’s commercial interests will be excluded from publication.

  Class Description Manner Available
2.1 Financial Information Annual accounts Available on the College website
Annual budget Request the information in writing
Financial audit reports Request the information in writing
Capital expenditure budget Request the information in writing
Capital programme Request the information in writing
Financial regulations including procurement procedures Request the information in writing
Staff pay and grading structures Request the information in writing
Pensions - details of the local government pension scheme and teachers' pension scheme Request the information in writing
Travel and subsistence allowances Request the information in writing
Register of Suppliers Request the information in writing
Contracts Request the information in writing

What our priorities are and how we are doing

This section covers information on ncn’s strategies and plans, performance indicators, audits, inspections and reviews.

  Class Description Manner Available
3.1 Corporation and business plans ncn Strategic Plan - Executive Summary Request the information in writing
3.2 Teaching and learning strategy / academic quality and standards Quality Manual Request the information in writing
Quality Improvement Plan Request the information in writing
Self Assessment Report Request the information in writing
Examination timetable Request the information in writing
Examination regulations Request the information in writing
List of external examining bodies used by the College Request the information in writing
Awarding body regulation Request the information in writing
Plagiarism policy and procedures Request the information in writing
3.3 External review information Self Assessment Report Request the information in writing
Corporation Committees Terms of Reference Available on College website
3.4 Corporation relations Links with employers Available on College website
3.5 Government and regulatory reports Ofsted Inspection Report 2008 Available on College website
Ofsted Inspection Report 2005 Request the information in writing
QAA reviews of HE provision Request the information in writing
Annual accounts Available on the College website

How we make decisions

This section covers decision making processes and records of decision.

  Class Description Manner Available
4.1 Minutes from governing body, academic boards and steering groups Agendas and public minutes of full Board meetings Available on College website
Agendas, public minutes and papers from Standing Committee Meetings Available on College website
Academic Board Request the information in writing
Learner Voice Board meeting minutes Request the information in writing
Students' Union meeting minutes Request the information in writing
Diversity Directorate steering group Request the information in writing
Staff Development steering group Request the information in writing
Learning Voice Committee minutes Request the information in writing

Our policies and procedures

This section covers information on written protocols and procedures for delivering our services and responsibilities.

  Class Description Manner Available
5.1 Policies and procedures for conducting college businesses Memorandum of understanding Request the information in writing
Standing orders Request the information in writing
Instruments and articles of government Request the information in writing
Financial regulations Request the information in writing
5.2 Procedures and policies relating to academic services Self assessment report Request the information in writing
Complaints procedure for students Available on College website
Internal verification and moderation guidelines Request the information in writing
Assessment guidelines for higher education students Request the information in writing
5.3 Procedures and policies relating to student services Student admissions and enrolment
How to apply and online application form Available on College website
Full-time course fees information Available on College website
Funding and fees for part-time courses Request the information in writing
Admissions handbook Request the information in writing
Fees and Enrolment handbook Request the information in writing
Data protection guidelines and procedures (under review) Request the information in writing
Student discipline
Student charter and handbook Request the information in writing
Student disciplinary code and procedures Request the information in writing
Alcohol and drugs at ncn policy Available on College website
Internet accessible use policy Available on College website
Student complaints procedure Available on College website
Procedure for academic and vocational appeals Request the information in writing
Student learning and support services
Additional learning support information Available on College website
Counselling services for students Available on College website
Nursery services Available on College website
Current prospectus and course information Available on College website
Student handbook and charter Request the information in writing
Accommodation services for students Available on College website
Working together to safeguard learners policy Request the information in writing
Every learner matters policy Request the information in writing
Student liaison
Terms of reference and minutes of Learner Voice Board meetings Request the information in writing
Students' Union constitution and minutes Request the information in writing
5.4 Procedures and policies relating to human resources Human resources strategy Request the information in writing
Generic terms and conditions of employment Request the information in writing
Salary scales Request the information in writing
Grievance policy and procedure Request the information in writing
Disciplinary policy and procedure Request the information in writing
Harassment and bullying at work policy and procedure Request the information in writing
Capability procedure for staff Request the information in writing
Maternity scheme for staff Request the information in writing
Sickness absence policy and procedure Request the information in writing
Stress management policy Request the information in writing
Flexible working guidelines Request the information in writing
Occasional work at home guidance Request the information in writing
Whistle-blowing policy and procedures Request the information in writing
Professional development review guidelines Request the information in writing
Succession planning guidelines Request the information in writing
Corporation induction slides Request the information in writing
Staff development plan (included in Quality Manual) Request the information in writing
Rolling programme of staff development activity Request the information in writing
5.5 Procedures and policies relating to recruitment Recruitment process Available on College website
Recruitment guide Request the information in writing
Job vacancies Available on College website
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) policy and procedure Available on College website
ncn factsheet Request the information in writing
5.6 Code of conduct for members of governing bodies Corporation code of conduct Available on College website
5.7 Equality and diversity Disability equality scheme Available on College website
Disability statement Available on College website
Equality and diversity policy Available on College website
Equality and diversity strategy Request the information in writing
Equality and diversity action plan Request the information in writing
Race equality policy statement Available on College website
Gender equality scheme Available on College website
Workforce breakdown by gender, ethnicity and age Request the information in writing
Staff and student profiles by gender, ethnicity and age Request the information in writing
5.8 Health and safety Occupational health & safety policy and procedure manual Request the information in writing
Health & safety service level agreement Request the information in writing
Health & safety committee Request the information in writing
Disaster management and business continuity plan, policy and procedure Request the information in writing
5.9 Estate management Tendering process Request the information in writing
Summer works programme Request the information in writing
Long term maintenance schedule Request the information in writing
Maps of college sites Available on College website
Estates services Request the information in writing
Facilities and services available on each college site Available on College website
5.10 Complaints policies and procedures Student complaints procedure Available on College website
Academic and vocational appeals procedure Request the information in writing
Freedom of information appeals procedure Available on College website
'Getting It Right' leaflet Available on College website
5.11 Records management and personal data policies Data protection policy - student data Available on College website
Data protection policy - human resources data Request the information in writing
Data protection guidelines (under review) Request the information in writing
5.12 Charging regimes and policies Fees policy Request the information in writing
Fee remissions policy Request the information in writing
Refunds policy Request the information in writing
Course fee information Available on College website
Reduced or remitted fees information Available on College website
5.13 Policies and procedures relating to the environment Environmental policy Available on College website

Lists and registers

This section covers information on lists and registers.

6.1 Class Description Manner Available
Lists and registers Register of interest Request the information in writing
Asset register Request the information in writing
6.2 Disclosure logs Freedom of Information disclosure log Request the information in writing

The services we offer

This section covers information about the services we offer, including leaflets, guidance and newsletters.

  Class Description Manner Available
7.1 Facilities College campuses Available on the College website
Nurseries Available on the College website
Learning Centres Available on the College website
Refectories Available on the College website
Restaurant Available on the College website
Hair and Beauty Salons Available on the College website
7.2 Student services Counselling and student development Available on the College website
Advice and guidance Available on the College website
Careers advice Available on the College website
Deaf/hearing impaired access Available on the College website
Enrichment programme Available on the College website
Enterprise business group Available on the College website
Student volunteering Available on the College website
Wellbeing and mental health support service Available on the College website
Sexual health clinics Request the information in writing
Financial assistance for students Request the information in writing
External funding and information links Request the information in writing
Academic year calendar Available on the College website
7.3 Marketing Prospectuses and online course database Available on the College website
Entry requirements for courses Available on the College website
Open evenings Available on the College website
Higher Education open days Available on the College website
Information for overseas students Available on the College website
Information for Higher Education students Available on the College website
Information for age 16-19 learners Available on the College website
Information for employers Available on the College website
7.4 Public relations News and events Available on the College website
Newsletters Available on the College website
Media releases Request the information in writing
Key facts and figures Available on the College website