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Student Disciplinary Policy and Procedures
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Purpose
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To positively establish and maintain the Student Code of Conduct as a culture of good practice.
To ensure a consistent approach across the College towards maintaining student discipline.
To ensure the timely address of breaches.
The common ownership of student attendance, by all staff, across all aspects of a programme or
apprenticeship
To provide direction for staff, students, parents, and employers on the disciplinary procedures to be
adopted when the Code of Conduct is broken, and/or when major or gross misconduct occurs.
1.1
Early College Learners (pre 16) are subject to a variation of this policy which must be implemented in
conjunction with the school.
1.2
Although this Policy is applicable to students enrolled on Higher Education (HE) courses, it must be
implemented in conjunction with any agreement with the appropriate validating HE Institution.
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Scope
2.1
The Disciplinary Policy will reflect and support:
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The Student Code of Conduct
The Mission of the College
The College Policy on student progress/performance, which provides an appropriate alternative
where there are concerns about student performance in the classroom
Policies and procedures on student welfare, including safeguarding, disability and mental health,
and substance misuse
Other relevant College policies and procedures
The rules of natural justice
The principles of restorative practice
Academic misconduct procedures
Implementation
3.1
The implementation of this Policy should take into account:
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Current legislation
The role of parents/carers and employers
The age and circumstances of the student
3.2
The College has an obligation to ensure a fair hearing for students. Students will be given a copy of the
Code of Conduct on joining and will be informed how to access College Policies as part of induction.
3.3
It is at the College’s discretion to refer matters to the Police, unless required by law.
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Responsibility for Student Discipline
4.1
The tutor/assessor/supervisor has a responsibility and authority for student discipline during teaching
sessions/apprenticeship. This Policy does not seek to replace standard classroom management. Staff
should seek advice from the Learning/Training Leader, Head of School or the Assistant Principal/Director as
appropriate for the breach.
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4.2
All members of staff have a responsibility and authority to take immediate action to maintain discipline in the
common areas of the College. A student behaving in a manner that could lead to a breach of the Code of
Conduct should be warned that their behavior is inappropriate and that disciplinary action could follow.
4.3
Students are required to sign the Code of Conduct during induction and each student has a responsibility to
acquaint themselves and comply with the Code of Conduct. A copy is available on Moodle or from the
programme area. Accessible copies are available from Learner Services.
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Breaches of Discipline
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Breaches of discipline may be minor, major or gross. Professional judgement will need to be made about
the severity of each breach of the Code of Conduct. If in doubt, contact the appropriate Learning/Training
Leader or Head of School to ensure a consistent approach across the College. Examples of breaches are
given in the Appendix. Where possible, Restorative Practice should be used to resolve minor conflicts
without having to resort to formal disciplinary action.
Stages
6.1
There are three stages to the College Disciplinary Procedure. The Procedures will begin at the stage
appropriate to the seriousness of the breach:
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Study Coach/assessor to collate warning slip(s)/evidence of a minor breach to action plan student
behaviour at Stage 1 (Yellow Card)
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Learning/Training Leader or Head of School to collate evidence of a major breach to action plan
student behaviour at Stage 2 (Red Card)
6.2
Copies of all relevant documentation at any stage must be retained in the student’s file. This includes
properly recorded investigations.
6.3
If a student is withdrawn/withdraws from the College during Disciplinary Stage 2 or 3, Corporate Services
must be informed and they will record this to ensure that appropriate procedures are followed if the student
seeks re-admission.
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6.4
Table of Breaches, Stages and Sanctions
Pre-Stage
Warning slip - Informal
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Stage 1
Stage 2
Possible outcomes:
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Record of a minor breach noted by a member staff
and communicated to the Study Coach/assessor
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The Study Coach/assessor will collate all warning 
slips; persistent warning slips will escalate the
student’s behaviour to a formal level, known as a
Yellow Card (Stage 1 of the Disciplinary Policy)
Warning Slip
logged/monitored
Verbal warning
Referral to a Yellow
Card
Actions:
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Warning Slip completed
Meeting with tutor/Study
Coach/assessor
Recorded on ProMonitor
Yellow Card: Minor breach – Formal
Possible outcomes:
Actions:
Conditions include:
 Formal hearing not required
 Study Coach/assessor issues a Yellow Card,
within a week of the breach, recorded to
ProMonitor
 Each Yellow Card has a time limit, set by the
Study Coach/assessor, providing sufficient time to
enable the student to demonstrate an
improvement in their behavior (but no longer than
6 weeks)
 The Yellow Card must contain a SMART Action
Plan
 No limit to the number of Yellow Cards, however
progression to Red Card if persistent minor
breaches continue or the Action Plan is unfilled
 Progression to stage 2 is determined by the
Learning/Training Leader/ Head of School in
consultation with the Study Coach/assessor
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Red Card: Major breach – Formal
Possible outcomes:
Actions:
Conditions include:
 Stage 2 (Red Card) Disciplinary hearing to occur
within 2 weeks of a major breach, arranged with
the Learning/Training Leader/ Head of School
 Cooling-off period (limited withdrawal from a
session/placement) determined only by
Learning/Training Leader/ Head of School
 Parent/guardian(s) invited to the hearing, as
appropriate to the student age and authorised
consent
 Study Coach/assessor to attend the hearing
 Red Card to include a SMART action plan
 Time limit and action plan determined by the
Learning/Training Leader/ Head of School
 Single Red Card dispensed over life span of a
programme/apprenticeship
 Breach of the action plan results in progression to
Stage 3
 Referral by the Learning/Training Leader/ Head of
School to Stage 3 disciplinary
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Yellow card with an
action plan
Actions are SMART
Time bound actions
Letter to
parent/guardian(s) if
consent given.
Referral to Red Card
Case not proved
Referral to a Yellow
Card
Dispense a Red
Card with an action
plan
Actions are SMART
Time bound actions
Letter to
parent/guardian(s) if
consent given.
Referral to Stage 3
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Meeting with tutor/Study
Coach
Recorded on ProMonitor
Set deadline within a 6
week period
Removed from record
once action plan
completed
Deadline can be extended
Student cannot be
suspended
Student can be sent home
to ‘cool off’ for the rest of
the day (by the
Learning/Trainer Leader/
Head of School, in
consultation with Assistant
Principal/Director)
Stage 2 hearing conducted
by Learning/Training
Leader/Head of School
Student to receive written
notification of hearing
Parent/guardian(s) to be
notified by letter if consent
given.
Single red card with Action
Plan or lesser sanction.
Outcome of Hearing and
action plan communicated
to parent/guardian if
consent given.
Actions recorded to
ProMonitor
Student appeal to
Assistant Principal/Director
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Stage 3
Stage 3 Disciplinary Hearing: Gross breach - Formal Possible outcomes:
Actions:
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Stage 3 referral by Learning/Training Leader/
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Head of School to the Assistant Principal/Director, 
via Corporate Services
Assistant Principal/Director notifies Corporate
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Services to arrange an independent Panel
Hearing. The Hearing should take place within two 
weeks of the breach
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A student may be referred to a Stage 3 Hearing
on more than one occasion
Alleged gross breaches of the Student Code of
Conduct must be dealt with in accordance with
Stage 3 Procedures
Case not proved
Referral to a
Red/Yellow Card with
an action plan
Action plan with time
bound actions
Final written warning
Referral
Exclusion
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Student may be
suspended
Evidence provided to
Corporate Services within
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Hearing convened within 2
weeks of breach
Parent/guardian to be
notified if consent given.
Student receives written
notification of
Hearing/outcome
Appeal to Deputy Principal
Centrally recorded
Suspension
7.1
Where there is reason to believe that a student has committed an act of Gross Misconduct he/she may be
suspended from the College by the Assistant Principal or Director, on the authorisation of the Deputy
Principal.
7.2
Suspension should only be used a last resort if there is a potential risk to themselves or others. It is
considered a neutral act to allow time for an investigation to take place, and/or preparation for a Disciplinary
Hearing.
7.3
Suspension is not designed to be used as a form of disciplinary sanction and a Stage 3 disciplinary must
follow the suspension period within a maximum of two weeks.
7.4
During the period of suspension, work must be provided by the tutor and the student may (with written
permission) be admitted to College:
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for meetings/interview
to submit coursework to meet deadlines
to take examinations
to use the study centre, although this may require going to a different site
Cooling off
8.1
Where an incident requires immediate “cooling off”, the student who has committed the act of misconduct
may be asked to leave the premises or to move to a specific area in the College by appropriate
Learning/Training Leader. The cooling off period may last up to the end of the day.
8.2
Cooling off on premises should be used where practical and if the student has support needs, he/she
should be referred to Learner Services. Discretion should be used before sending a student home.
8.3
Cooling off is not designed to be used as a form of a disciplinary sanction and an investigation/appropriate
stage 2 disciplinary process must follow the cooling off period.
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Support for the student
9.1
The student is entitled to be accompanied to a Disciplinary Hearing by a friend, a student representative, or
a relative, but not by a person active in legal or other professional work, unless the College otherwise
agrees, having been given notice before the day of the Hearing.
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12.1
Students may discuss disciplinary charges brought against them with the College’s Learner Services team
who will provide support as requested.
Notification of third parties
Provided that the student’s consent is recorded on ProSolution, normally, if the student is under 18 or a
vulnerable adult, copies of disciplinary documentation will be sent to the parents/guardians/carers. If
applicable, copies will be sent to the student’s sponsoring employer/agent. Data Protection rules apply and
sensitive data should not be shared without the student’s specific consent.
Appeals
There is a right of appeal against suspension and the outcome of Stage 2 and 3 Disciplinary Hearings,
details of which are set out in the relevant procedure.
Variation
Provided that the consent of the student is freely given and properly recorded in writing, a variation in the
procedures may be made if circumstances require it. The overall requirement of fairness overrides what is
stated in or omitted from the Policy and Procedures.
Review frequency: 1 year
Lead officer: Complaints and Reputation Officer
Senior Manager Responsible: Assistant Principal for FE
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Procedures
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Pre-stage & Stage1
1.1
If a member of staff considers that a student has committed a Minor Breach, the student should be informed
and issued with a warning slip which will be passed to the Study Coach. The Study Coach/assessor may
then issue the student with a Yellow Card dependent on the severity and frequency of the warning slips,
persistent patterns of behaviour should result in a Yellow Card and the reasons recorded on Pro Monitor as
a Stage 1 Disciplinary. The Yellow Card includes conditions and an action plan for improved behaviour
against targets. The student should be advised by the member of staff that a further breach of the
conditions of the yellow card, or failure to improve within a given period of time may result in progression to
Stage 2 (Red Card).
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If the student is not known to the member of staff, they should request the student’s identity and note their
name and course or programme and ask for the name of the student’s Study Coach/assessor. The student
should be reminded that refusal to supply this information is a Major Breach of the Code of Conduct.
1.3
The Study Coach/assessor will work with the student to complete their action plan within the agreed time
frame, if the student is making progress but not met the deadline; the Study Coach may extend the
deadline, following a discussion with their line manager.
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Stage 2
If a student is considered to have committed a major breach or has not met the conditions of their Yellow Card, the
Learning/Training Leader/Head of School should be informed, and the details recorded on ProMonitor.
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Investigation
2.1.1
The Learning/Training Leader/Head of School will investigate the matter by collecting evidence from
the staff and/or student(s) concerned and will consider any previous warnings or Stage 1 action plan.
Guidance regarding investigations can be found in the Appendix 1.
2.1.2
The evidence will be considered by the Learning/Training Leader/Head of School, who will decide
whether there has been a breach and at which disciplinary stage the matter is to be dealt with.
2.1.3
At this point, the Learning/Training Leader/Head of School may decide to refer the case to a Stage 1
or Stage 3 Disciplinary if more appropriate.
Stage 2 Hearing
2.2.1
If a Stage 2 is confirmed, the student and parent/guardian(s) where appropriate are invited for a
Disciplinary Hearing. The Hearing should take place as soon as possible and within two weeks of the
incident. A letter template is available on the Corporate Services intranet, a letter should state:
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The nature of the allegation and contain a summary of the evidence
The student’s entitlement to be accompanied
Confirmation of the time and place of the Disciplinary Hearing
Provided consent has been granted by the student, parent/guardian(s) will be notified
2.2.2
The Learning/Training Leader/Head of School will hear the case and decide the outcome. The
evidence will normally be presented by the Study Coach/assessor or a member of the teaching staff.
2.2.3
The student will normally be notified of the decision at the conclusion of the Disciplinary Hearing
with, confirmation to follow in writing. If it is not possible to make a decision on the day, the student
should be notified within five working days. The outcome should include an action plan (Red Card, or
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lesser sanction if appropriate). The letter will give brief reasons for the decision and advise the
student of their right of appeal. A copy of the letter should also be sent to the parent/guardian(s), if
appropriate.
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Stage 2 Appeal
2.3.1
The student may appeal against the outcome, by writing to the Assistant Principal or Director of their
programme area, stating the reasons for the appeal, within five days of receipt of the outcome letter.
2.3.2
Within 10 days the Assistant Principal/Director will:
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determine whether or not an Appeal Hearing is justified;
consult with the relevant Learning/Training Leader/Head of School as appropriate; and
If an Appeal Hearing is warranted, it will be convened within ten days.
The Assistant Principal/Director will notify the student of the decision, in writing, within five working
days.
Stage 3
If a student is considered to have committed a gross breach, the Assistant Principal/Director must be informed, and
the details recorded. The Assistant Principal/Director should consult at an early stage with Corporate Services
regarding any investigation and the preparation of evidence, to ensure consistency.
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Investigation
3.1.1
3.2
An investigation must be carried out. Guidance regarding investigations can be found in Appendix 1.
Stage 3 Hearing
3.2.1
Once the Assistant Principal/Director has referred the disciplinary case to Stage 3, Corporate
Services will arrange a Disciplinary Hearing. The student will be notified in writing and this will
include the following information:
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Confirmation of the time and place of the hearing
The nature of the incident/conduct and a summary of the evidence for the complaint
The student’s entitlement to be accompanied
Whether or not (at the discretion of the Panel Chairperson) witnesses will be called
That he/she may be excluded from the College as a result of the hearing
3.2.2
The Disciplinary Hearing will be heard by a Panel comprising of an Assistant Principal/Director from
an area not associated with the Student (Chairperson), a Learning/Training Leader/Head of School
not involved with the case, and an appropriate member of staff from Learner Services. Every effort
will be made to secure appropriate gender and ethnic representation on the Panel.
3.2.3
A manager from the student’s programme area will present the case to the Panel. The student will
be given the opportunity to state their case, including any mitigating factors. The Panel may question
the manager and the student.
3.2.4
After hearing the case, the Panel may decide either:
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That the case was not proven
Final Written Warning or a lesser sanction if appropriate
Exclude the student from College for a period of time
Other appropriate action, such as moving the student to another class or centre
If the student is allowed to return to College, the Assistant Principal/Director should communicate
this to relevant staff and ensure that a risk assessment is carried out (if appropriate) and an action
plan agreed.
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3.3
3.2.6
If a final written warning is dispensed, the student should be informed that a further b reach may lead
to his/her exclusion without a further Disciplinary Hearing.
3.2.7
Within five days of the Hearing, the student will be sent written notification of the Panel’s decision. It
is particularly important at this stage that procedures are followed closely and consistently, guidance
is given in the Appendix 1.
Stage 3 Appeal
3.3.1
The student has the right to appeal to the Deputy Principal against the Panel’s decision. Notice of
appeal must be lodged in writing to Corporate Services within five days of receipt of the Panel’s
decision and must give the grounds for, and particulars of, the appeal.
3.3.2
Grounds for appeal will normally be based on one or more of the following:
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The disciplinary procedure was not followed correctly and that this materially affected the
decision
The findings are inconsistent with the evidence considered
That new evidence could materially alter the findings
The disciplinary sanction is inconsistent
The severity of the disciplinary action
3.3.3
If the Deputy Principal does not consider that there are valid grounds for appeal, the student will be
informed of the reasons in writing. This will be done within five days of receiving the appeal.
3.3.4
If the Deputy Principal considers that there are valid grounds for appeal against the decision of the
Panel, he/she will review the Disciplinary case.
3.3.5
If an Appeal Hearing is warranted, it will be convened within ten days. The student will be given at
least five days’ notice of the time and place of the Appeal Hearing and will be entitled to be
accompanied by a friend, student representative or relative, but not by a legal or other professional
adviser unless the College otherwise agrees, having been given notice before the day of the hearing.
3.3.6
The Appeal Panel will comprise the Deputy Principal, an Assistant Principal or Director and a
member of staff from Learner Services, all members not having previously been involved in the case
in question. Any documents considered at the original Disciplinary Hearing will be available for the
purpose of the appeal, together with the notes of that hearing.
3.3.7
At the Appeal Hearing, the student will be invited to explain the grounds of the appeal and to state
their case. The Assistant Principal or Director who chaired the Disciplinary Hearing will be asked to
respond to the appeal and explain the reasons for the original recommendation. The Panel may ask
questions of the student and the Assistant Principal or Director and then consider whether to allow or
dismiss the appeal.
3.3.8
If the appeal is upheld following the review or the Appeal Hearing, the Deputy Principal/Appeal Panel
may decide that a lesser sanction than that recommended by the Disciplinary Panel should be taken,
or that no further disciplinary action be taken.
3.3.9
If the appeal is dismissed, the recommendation of the original Disciplinary Panel will stand. The
Deputy Principal/Appeal Panel may not impose any greater sanction against the student than that
recommended by the Disciplinary Panel.
3.3.10 Following the review/ Appeal Hearing, the student will be informed of the decision in writing within
five working days.
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Complaint to the Funding Body
3.4.1
When the student has exhausted the appeal procedure there is a right to make a complaint to the
appropriate Funding Body. A complaint to the Funding Body is not a further stage of appeal. The
Funding Body does not hear evidence or seek to substitute its own decision for that of the College.
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In considering a complaint, the Funding Body will undertake an enquiry to consider whether or not
the College has followed its procedures.
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A student who has appealed unsuccessfully is to be informed of the complaints procedure of the
Funding Body.
Early College Learners (pre 16)
4.1.1
Early College Learners who commit a minor or major breach will be subject to stage 1 and 2
procedures as detailed above. In addition, the Learning Leader will report any breaches in conduct to
the school.
4.1.2
If an Early College Learner is considered to have committed a gross breach (stage 3), the Learning
Leader must be informed, and the details recorded. The Assistant Principal and Corporate Services
should be notified.
4.1.3
An investigation must be carried out. Guidance regarding investigations can be found in Appendix 1.
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Appendix 1 – Guidance
Guidance in conducting a Disciplinary Hearing
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Stage 2 Preparation
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Prepare carefully, ensure that you have all the facts and find out if there are any special circumstances to
be taken into account e.g. language problems, aural or visual impairment.
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Arrange a time and a quiet place for the Hearing with adequate seating where there will be no interruptions.
Arrange for someone to be present to take notes of the proceedings.
1.3
Inform the student, in writing, of the date of the Hearing and other information as detailed in the Procedures.
If there are likely to be language or other difficulties consider whether a friend of the student can assist as
an interpreter or in presenting his or her case. Copies of any relevant papers should be given to the student
e.g., details of the alleged breach, list of previous disciplinary action, witness statements.
1.4
Go through all the evidence to be presented and make notes of points which need to be covered during the
hearing. Consider what explanations may be offered by the student and if possible check them out
beforehand.
1.5
Ensure that all the relevant facts are available such as personal details, disciplinary record and any current
rulings, other relevant documents and, where appropriate, written statements from witnesses. Establish
what disciplinary action has been taken in similar circumstances in the past with other students.
1.6
It is helpful to find out if written statements from witnesses are agreed, in advance or if they may be
challenged.
1.7
Examples of suitable evidence:
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first hand witness statements (emails/handwritten/word processed), which may be anonymous if
required
photographs, CCTV stills
incident reports
course progress, attendance and tutor statements
Examples of unsuitable evidence:
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second hand statements
statements with inappropriate comments
opinions rather than facts
unrelated information
Stage 3 Preparation
2.1
Stage 3 Hearings are heard by an independent panel of College staff that are not associated with the
students programme area.
2.2
Evidence should be gathered by the investigating manager and submitted to Corporate Services within 5
days of the referral. Refer to Stage 2 preparation above for examples of suitable evidence.
2.3
Corporate Services will set up the hearing and provide Panel members with the same documentation that is
sent to the student, a minimum of 5 days before the Hearing.
2.4
A manager from the programme area will present the evidence to the Panel.
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Stage 3 Hearing
3.1
The Chairperson should introduce those present and explain why they are there. Explain how the Hearing
will be conducted and determine who is presenting the case for the student and for the College.
Explain that the purpose of the Hearing is:
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to ascertain the facts of this case
to consider whether disciplinary action should be taken in accordance with the College Disciplinary
Policy
3.2
When reading or listening to the evidence please bear in mind the College Code of Conduct and equality
issues. Be sensitive to cultural, gender and equality issues in so far as they may affect the conduct of the
hearing.
3.3
Invite the College representative to state precisely what the complaint is and outline the case briefly by
going through the evidence which has been gathered. Ensure that the student, and his or her
representative, has received the documentation and are aware of witness statements and of the content of
any relevant records. Give the student, or his or her representative, the opportunity to ask questions.
3.4
Invite the student, or his or her representative, to state his or her case, ask questions, present evidence and
call witnesses. Listen attentively and be sensitive to silence as this can be a constructive way of
encouraging the student to be more forthcoming.
3.5
Give the College representative the opportunity to ask questions.
3.6
If it is not practical for witnesses to attend consider adjourning proceedings. However, if it is clear that their
evidence will not affect the substance of the complaint, continue the Hearing.
3.7
Remember that the object of the Hearing is to discover the truth, not to catch people out. Establish whether
the student is prepared to accept that he/she has done something wrong then agree the steps which should
be taken to remedy the situation, or to determine the disciplinary action to be taken.
3.8
When both sides have finished presenting their cases and asking questions and any witnesses required
have been called, then both sides should leave the room and leave the panel to make its decision. If you
feel that the decision can be made fairly quickly, you might wish them to remain nearby and call them back
in to hear the decision. Otherwise you should tell them that you will inform them of the decision in writing
within five working days.
3.9
In making the decision and deciding upon the penalty, try and take into account any past Hearings that can
be used as comparatives and consider the safety and welfare of other students and of the staff. Advice on
this can be sought from Corporate Services.
3.10
The Chairperson has the authority to limit the amount of time used by each of the parties in presenting the
case
3.11
A copy of all the paperwork should be recorded on ProMonitor.
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Examples of Breaches
This list is not exhaustive.
Minor Breach
Minor breach of the Student Code of Conduct, persistent warning slips for: lateness, unauthorised absence, nonsubmission of student work, coursework and/or assignment deadline missed, disruptive behaviour, unduly noisy or
unruly behaviour and smoking in non-smoking areas
Major Breach
Major breach of the Student Code of Conduct, failure to improve against the action plan(s) of a Yellow Card, offensive
language or behaviour, persistent non-attendance, persistent lateness, refusal to identify themselves, incapability
through drugs or alcohol (this could also be a Gross Breach and/or a support issue), acting in an unsafe manner,
including failure to comply with Health and Safety Policy and Procedures (this could also be a Gross Breach),
harassment, and disruption to the work or recreation of others
Gross Breach
Gross breach of the Student Code of Conduct, failure to improve against the action plan of a Red Card Written
Warning(s), malpractice, theft, forgery, violence, serious threat of violence, dealing in illegal substances, deliberate
damage to College property, sending or accessing and/or downloading of pornographic/offensive material via the
internet, any unauthorised interference with software or data belonging to or used by the College, serious bullying,
and any criminal activities affecting the College or other students.
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Definitions
Disciplinary Hearing: This is a formal procedure.
Days: Reference to days means Working Days.
Suspension: Following an incident, a student is instructed to leave College premises and to stay away from College
temporarily, for up to 2 weeks. In some circumstances, the suspension may be extended if further investigation is
necessary in order to conduct a fair hearing. The student should be supported with their studies during the
suspension period.
Exclusion: Following a Disciplinary Hearing, a student is withdrawn from the College. After a defined period they may
re-enroll subject to any provisions made by the Panel.
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Appendix 2 – Supporting Documents
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Warning Slip proforma
Warning Slip exemplar
Yellow Card proforma
Yellow Card exemplar action plan
Red Card proforma
Red Card exemplar action plan
Red Card letter – student
Red Card letter – parent/guardian
Stage 3 suspension letter
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