1 Adult ESOL Handbook 2022-2023
Term Dates Term 1: Autumn Term 5th September – 16th December 2022 (Half Term: 24th October – 28th October 2022) Term 2: Spring Term 3th January – 30th March 2023
Welcome to Barnet and Southgate College Thank you for choosing to study at Barnet and Southgate College. We are very pleased to welcome you to the college and hope you will be very happy here. At college and in your online lessons you will meet students from all over the world and you will make friends with people from different cultures. We want you to enjoy our classes and we will do our best to make them interesting and useful! Every lesson is important, so for the good of your English please try to attend every class. If you are unable to attend, please email your teacher before the lesson or send them a message on Teams to let them know.
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Term 3: Summer Term 17th April – 30th June 2023
(Half Term: 29th May – 2nd June 2023)
(Half Term: 13th February – 17th February 2023)
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Barnet & Southgate College is committed to achieving equality for all of its students, staff and the broader community that it serves. We welcome, celebrate and value the diversity of our community and seek to promote an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can achieve their full potential. We have a zero tolerance policy to discrimination, harassment and bullying of any kind.
If you see or hear of anybody behaving in such a way or using language that you believe breaches the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, please tell your tutor, security or a member of the Student Services team.
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Ready, Respectful, Safe expectations for every student are based on three simple principles: respect safe Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement does this mean? We expect our students to show respect to everyone and never to discriminate, make judgements or treat others unfairly. We will not tolerate bullying, harassment or prejudice of any nature, or racist, sexist, homophobic or biased language and/or behaviour. Any perceived disrespectful treatment of a member of our college community will lead to a disciplinary action.
Behaviours for Excellence: College Expectations to others and follow reasonable appropriate language with polite tone after college property facilities diversity, other people’s choices opinions discourage bullying or harassment of others
4 Be ready to learn You need to bring to college: • a r ing binder file • dividers • A4 paper • pens, pencils and a rubber • a notebook For online learning you need: • A notebook • Pens, pencils and a rubber What do I do if I’m late? It is important to come to class regularly and on time, but if you are late, go into the class or join the online lesson quietly. Use Teams to message your teacher and tell them why you are late. Any lateness will be recorded by the tutor.
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• You will need to show proof of hospital appointments, interviews etc. Please do not make your appointments for times when you have classes.
What do I do if I can’t come to college?
• If you are absent for more than 2 weeks without giving us a good reason your teacher will give your place to someone else.
• If you don’t attend at least 90% of your classes, you may lose your place.
• You must tell your tutor if you cannot come to college or attend an online class.
• If you cannot come to class and you did not tell your teacher before, phone your tutor or contact your teacher on Teams.
If you change your address or telephone number, you must go to college reception and change your contact details.
• Your teacher will tell you to download the Microsoft Teams app on your phone. Use Teams to tell your teacher if you are late or absent.
Moving home?
• Stay at home if you have any symptoms of Covid 19 and do a lateral flow (antigen) test . If your test is positive please contact your tutor via Teams to tell them.
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• The main Covid 19 symptoms are: A high temperature A new continuous cough A loss or a change to your sense of taste or smell
Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
• Wear your student ID badge so that it can be seen at all times.
• Understand the consequences of bringing weapons, drugs and alcohol on to college premises.
If you are worried about the safety or welfare of another student, or you do not feel safe yourself, there are staff in the college to help you. You can call 020 3764 4077 Or email : safeguarding@barnetsouthgate.ac.uk
• Tell someone if you have any worries or concerns or don’t feel safe.
Click here for more information about Safeguarding.
You can learn useful language in many ways, for example online and from friends, but the best way to improve your written English is to do homework by yourself. Then your tutor will be able to teach you the grammar and vocabulary you really need.
Your tutor will also give you a test during your first few weeks at college to check your language learning needs. If your tutor decides that you need a higher or lower level or a different course, you may have to change your class.
You will work towards the Ascentis ESOL Skills for Life Qualification
Speaking & Listening
Remember there are very strict rules about how to behave in exams: no copying, speaking to other students or using mobile phones.
What will I study?
General English
You will practise and improve your listening and speaking skills in useful everyday situations and for a variety of purposes, e.g. debating, negotiating, conversation, giving presentations and improving your pronunciation are an important part of this session.
There are 3 exams:
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What are the different levels?
Reading and Writing
All your own work during the course and for exams
You will practise the skills of reading and writing in a variety of contexts. You will practise planning and writing formal and informal letters, emails, notes, messages and articles. There will be a wide range of reading materials and you will work on handwriting and spelling, as necessary.
Speaking & Listening
You will do one exam in each term: reading, speaking & listening or writing. You will discuss your progress with you tutor who will advise which level exam you will take. You may need to change class for Term 2 or 3.
Entry 1 Entry 2 Entry 3 Level 1 Level 2
You will learn grammar and new vocabulary. Your lessons are designed to give you thorough practice in the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
ICT In these lessons you will use the computer to further develop your language skills. You will be given the opportunity to use the computer to carry out a range of useful and common tasks required for everyday life, work and study.
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You will work towards an ICT qualification at Entry level, Level 1 or Level 2. course will cover the following areas: Mathematics and the language of maths; Number, measures, shapes and handling data. Division, multiplication, fractions and percentages.
ICT and Maths
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If you have enrolled on an ICT or maths course, you will do Functional Skills qualifications, and your teacher will decide which level exam you will take.
• Analysis of numerical information e.g., tables, charts, graphs and diagrams.
Digital Literacy course
• Solving problems, using mathematics and the language of maths.
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Do you need help using your phone to fill out forms, do shopping or order a repeat prescription online? This could be the course for you! Your teacher will tell you more.
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The class rep is someone who listens well and is confident speaking in a group. If students have concerns about the college or their course, they can tell the class rep who will raise it in the class reps are good at listening and enjoy helping improve things. Being a class rep looks good on your CV as it shows that you are a good communicator, a great team player and very responsible.
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You and your teacher will speak about things you should do outside lessons to help you learn. Your teacher will give you one or two targets each term these are things you need to improve your English and other skills.
Each term you will be asked to vote for one or two class reps or representatives. These are students in your class who are happy to attend meetings with managers and speak on your behalf. There will be staff from the college at the meetings and they will listen to your opinions on the college and its facilities.
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You will be able to see your targets and check your attendance on ProPortal using a computer at home, in college or your phone. Your tutor will give you more information about how to use ProPortal. If you need advice or you have a problem with your studies, please ask for help. Your tutor may be able to help or tell you where you can get help in the college.
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Your tutor will give you regular homework and will show you how to access your lessons and work on Teams. It is very important to always do your homework as this will help you to improve your language skills. There are many things that you can do outside the classroom to improve your English, such as: Read English books, magazines, newspapers, online articles and other materials as often as possible. Watch English television. Listen to English radio. Read and listen to the BBC news online. Talk to your neighbours and friends in English. There are many websites where you can improve your English: www.english grammar
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http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/www.esolcourses.com/www.englishbanana.com/lessons.com/
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3. to study when at home: to find extra practice or homework, to find lesson materials if they missed their lesson
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2. to study in lessons: to play games, answer questions in their lessons or communicate with other students
4. to submit homework: to upload your homework for teachers and other student to comment on (when appropriate)
Learning on Microsoft Teams
All students use Microsoft Teams:
1. to communicate with teachers: to ask their teachers questions about the course or to tell them they have an appointment
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Using computers at college
There are computers that you can use in the LRC. You will also be given 250 printing credits on your ID card. When you have finished your credits you must pay for printing.Speakto the Learning Resource Centre staff to book a computer there. You can also use iLearn on the Barnet & Southgate College website to access your college email and Office365 which includes Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Go to: https://ilearn.barnetsouthgate.ac.uk/
You will need to enter your User ID (this is your student number) and password Use Password Rest Portal https://ilearn.barnetsouthgate.ac.uk/mod/page/view.php?id=510 to reset your password if you need to.
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To use a computer at college you must have a User ID (your student number) and a password
Fire Exits If you see a fire tell your tutor or Reception. Make sure you know where all fire exits are in the building. These are signposted around the building. If you hear the fire alarm, go with your class to the nearest fire exit. Wait together with the other students from your class on the grass outside Reception and make sure your teacher can find you. Fire wardens will tell you where to wait and will tell you when it is safe to go back inside.
First Aid and fire First Aid Ask your teacher what to do and who can help in an emergency at college.
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Barnet and Southgate College has four campuses across the London Boroughs of Barnet and Enfield. Wood Street Campus Wood Street, Barnet EN5 4AZ Tel 020 8200 8300 Tube: High Barnet (Northern Line, Zone 5) Bus: 34, 84, 107, 184, 234, 263, 307, 326, 384, 389 out more about Wood Street
Barnet & Southgate College Campuses
B: Colindale Campus 7 Bristol Avenue, London NW9 4BR Tel 020 8266 4000 Tube & train: Colindale (Northern Line, Zone 4) and Mill Hill Broadway (Thameslink) a bus ride away. Bus: 113, 125,186, 204, 221, 302, 303, 382 Find out more about Colindale C: Southgate Campus High LondonSouthgate,Street,N14 6BS Tel: 020 8200 8300 Tube: Southgate (Piccadilly line, Zone 4). The Southgate Campus is approximately 200m/2 minutes walk from the station. Bus: W6, W9, 121,125, 298, 299, 382 Find out more about Southgate D: Edmonton Green Campus 2nd Floor, 23 St. George's Chambers, South EdmontonMall,Green,LondonN90TS
Tel: 020 8345 7209 Train: Edmonton Green (Greater Anglia) Liverpool Street to Cheshunt Bus: 102, 144, 149, 191, 192, 259, 279, 349, 491, W6, W8 Find out more about Edmonton Green Enjoy your time at Barnet and Southgate College!
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