The College is an organisation that values the rights and responsibilities of individuals. We aim to achieve success by promoting a hardworking, safe and friendly College.

Professional Expectations 2024-25

Teaching, learning and working

We will:

• Create and maintain a calm, supportive and professional environment in which to learn and work, and value attendance and punctuality
• Understand the importance of English and maths for future study or work
• Reflect wisely, be committed to learning, behave to professional standards, and co-operate well with all others
• Prepare all for their next phase of their employment, education, or training
• Wear appropriate PPE where required in areas such as workshops.

The BTC and UCS culture

We will:

• Promote the Fundamental British Values of democracy, individual liberty, the rule of law and mutual respect and tolerance
• Ensure that learners and staff feel safe because as a community we do not accept bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, or discrimination, online or offline
• Promote equality of opportunity and celebrate diversity
• Meet the needs of all learners and staff, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, relationship status or pregnancy
• Take steps to respond to the climate emergency
• Support and promote physical and mental health, and support one another to enhance our wellbeing
• Be aware that we are representing BTC and UCS wherever we are.

As a Community we do observe a number of rules

We agree:

• To always wear a lanyard
• Never to use offensive or discriminatory language
• To use designated areas to smoke, and only vape outside and away from windows
• Not to eat food in classrooms
• To park in marked spaces, observe the 10mph speed limit, and only use e-scooters where they are permitted
• To put litter in bins and follow recycling guidance
• To follow any government or BTC/UCS rules about health, safety, and hygiene
• To look after College equipment and property
• To dress appropriately for a professional environment
• Never to bring alcohol, drugs, weapons, pornography, or offensive/hateful material onto campuses.

• Respect and be considerate to others
• Understand the impact of harmful sexual comments and behaviour

Following our Professional Expectations

If we fail in our promise to you, please tell us or make a complaint, and we will always try our best to put things right.

If you cannot meet our expectations, we may have to implement the College Disciplinary Procedure – but we always try to make this a supportive and restorative process.