All students are automatically members of the National Union of Students (NUS), unless they choose to opt out. If you would like to opt out you must inform the Learner Involvement Officer of your decision within four weeks of the start of your course.
The Student Union is run on a day-to-day basis by its executive, which is made up of students elected to positions such as:
The executive makes representation to the College management about issues that affect students. The Student Union work closely with the Learner Involvement Officer.
Course representatives play an important role in increasing communication and feedback between students, course tutors and College management. Representatives meets twice a term and discuss issues to do with services provided by the College as well as providing feedback on teaching and learning. Being a Course Representative is a great way to learn new skills and something to add to your CV!
The duties of a course representative are to:
Any member of the Student Union can apply to establish a club or society, which could receive financial or other support from the Union. The College will welcome anyone who wants to start a club, as long as the group follows the guidelines laid down in the Student Union constitution.
All you have to do is present your idea with a written proposal with the signatures of at least 10 students who support your application.
As a student, you are eligible to purchase a Totum card (previously NUS Extra) which provides 200 + UK discounts. This can be ordered from totum.com. You will need a passport-sized photo ready to upload and you must use your college email address when you register.
Did you know?
90% of students go on to employment or further study
OFSTED Good and Outstanding
We were rated Good for our Further Education offer and Outstanding for Apprenticeships!
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“Teachers ensure that learners make good progress in developing their vocational skills and gain good levels of knowledge and understanding in practical subjects.”
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“Learners gain confidence and improve the social interaction and communication skills that will support them well in their future lives.”
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Term Dates
Autumn Term
4th Sept 2023 – 27th Oct 2023
6th Nov 2023 – 22nd Dec 2023
Spring Term
8th Jan 2024 – 9th Feb 2024
19th Feb 2024 – 22nd Mar 2024
Calderdale College
Francis Street
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX1 3UZ
United Kingdom
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