Page 8 - Student Handbook Feb

FOOD AND DRINK

 Food is not allowed in any classroom during lessons.
 You should not drink in the library or around computers.
 Drinks are allowed in general purpose classrooms but they must be in a covered
container, with a sealable lid or top.

MOBILE PHONES

Put your mobile phone on silent in classes.

Do not use your phone in class, unless the teacher says you can.

If you need to make a call, use an empty classroom or go outside.

You cannot concentrate on a lesson or lecture if you are checking or
sending text messages. You should only be using your phone if you
have been asked to do so by the teacher (for example, to check a
word).

If you are expecting an important call, tell your teacher before the lesson begins. Leave the
room when you receive the call.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

At Birmingham College we treat all students with fairness and equality, regardless of age, gender,
disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religion.

We expect everyone in the College:
 to show respect for others’ cultures, ethnic or religious backgrounds
 to report incidents of discrimination to staff
 to act as a witness for any incident of discrimination that they may experience.

Discrimination is any behaviour that makes people feel bad or scared because of their race, gender,
age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or ethnicity.

Examples of discrimination may include:
 verbal or physical abuse
 offensive comments and/or jokes
 written abuse like graffiti
 the display of offensive material
 unfair treatment

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