Formal Disciplinary Procedure

The following outlines the formal disciplinary process at Southern Regional College. It is possible to view the policy on the College website at www.src.ac.uk/about-us/policies or by contacting Chris Evans, Quality & Pedagogy Manager, evansc@src.ac.uk, to request a copy. Two disciplinary policies are in existence, one for Training for Success participants and one for all other students.

Disciplinary Policies – all students (other than Training for Success)

The formal disciplinary procedure is used when a student breaches any policy or procedure of the College. Any student in breach of policy or procedure will be investigated and a report will be provided to a designated Disciplinary Authority. The student concerned shall be informed of the details of the alleged offence and given the opportunity of presenting a defence at a disciplinary meeting. After consideration of all evidence, the Disciplinary Authority shall inform the student of the decision and in cases where the offence is proved, of the student’s right of appeal and who to appeal to.

If a student charged with an offence does not attend a disciplinary meeting on the date and at the time appointed, without prior satisfactory written explanation having been received, the Disciplinary Authority may make a decision in the student’s absence.

A complainant, or a witness, who is summoned to attend a meeting arranged by the Disciplinary Authority and who fails to attend without due cause, may be liable to disciplinary proceedings. The disciplinary stages, details on investigating authorities and disciplinary authorities are detailed in the ‘Disciplinary Policy (Students)’ accessible via: www.src.ac.uk/about-us/policies. It is important that you read this policy fully.

Disciplinary Policy –Training for Success students

The disciplinary policy for Training for Success students is available at www.src.ac.uk/about-us/policies. Where a part-time/day-release student is in training or employment, the College may take the disciplinary action outlined in the policy, in conjunction with the student’s Training Manager or Employer where they are the sponsor. Students should note carefully that the consequences of suspension or dismissal from a course at the College may include loss of earnings, EMA, loss of scholarship or dismissal from employment. It is important that you read this policy fully.

College Policies

The College has a number of policies that are relevant to you as a student. It is important that you familiarise yourself with these.