Report and support, Student Charter and Student Protection Plan

Report and Support

Equality, diversity and inclusion are paramount to us at the University of Winchester.

Whatever your background, culture or outlook, you are a welcomed and valued member of our community.

As an institution, we are always working to advance our processes and practices to support all our students and staff.

You may like to read our anti-racist statement for one example of the focused work we are prioritising.

We have Race Harassment Guidance and Sexual Misconduct Guidance at www.winchester.ac.uk/about-us/leadership-andgovernance/policies-and-procedures/ - it is important you read and understand these documents. Despite University being a positive experience for lots of students, we know that there are regrettably occasions where students may face bullying, harassment or other inappropriate behaviour. This is never okay and is why we are bringing in a new platform called ‘Report and Support’ from September, allowing any student or staff member to easily and quickly report to us any unacceptable behaviour so we can act where necessary, including through making systematic changes where appropriate.

Keep your eyes peeled for more information on ‘Report and Support’ in September.

Student Charter

We have a Student Charter written together by the University and Winchester Student Union, which embodies the mutual expectation from both staff and students to help ensure all members of our University community can flourish. The Student Charter is specifically for postgraduate taught and undergraduate students.

Read our Student Charter at www.winchester.ac.uk/about-us/leadership-andgovernance/policies-and-procedures/ The Student Charter outlines both the University and student commitments across four key areas:

■ Your course

■ Assessment and feedback

■ Student voice

■ Wellbeing

Student Protection Plan

A Student Protection Plan sets out how a university protects its students, and what its students can expect to happen should a course, campus or university close.

Our Student Protection Plan was developed in partnership between the University of Winchester and Winchester Student Union. Read our Student Protection Plan at www.winchester.ac.uk/about-us/leadership-andgovernance/policies-and-procedures/