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Declaration

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I understand that courses may be cancelled or re-scheduled if the required minimum enrolment numbers are not reached and that although information is correct at the time it is given, circumstances can lead to changes.

I understand it is important for the college to have up-to-date student records and I agree to inform my tutor if my address, telephone number or other details change.

I undertake to conform to the Regulations of the College. If tuition fees are not paid at enrolment, I agree to be invoiced.

I understand that for students under 18 years old on 1st September 2008, specified information, eg academic progress, unsatisfactory behaviour, will be provided to parents/guardians as a matter of course. For students reaching age 18 before the end of the course, such information will be provided to parents/guardians unless student specifically requests otherwise in writing to the group tutor. For students released or sponsored by employers to attend courses, specified information, eg academic progress, attendance, will be provided on request for students aged 14-16 released from school to attend courses, specified information eg. academic progress, attendance, will be provided to the school. I give my consent for the College to contact other FE or HE Institutions on completion of my course, to confirm my progression route.

Data Protection Statement

Compass College is registered under the Data Protection Act 1998. I understand that data collected by the college will be used for educational administration, guidance, statistical, research and health and safety purposes. Processing this data will enable the performance of the College to be monitored and for the College to operate effectively and plan future provision. The data may be shared with my former school(s) and other educational institutions, Compass Learning Partnership. Children Services Authorities Connexions, Careers Service, Department for Education and Skills, Learning and Skills Council and my local authority. Data will also be sent to Examination Boards and other Awarding Bodies to be processed for the purpose of registration, entry, marking, assessment and the issue of results and certificates. Information may be sent to the above agencies electronically via the Internet. Examination results may be published in the local newspapers. Examination results and destination after leaving College may also be shared with my former school(s) and other educational institutions. If I wish to discuss the matter further I can contact the Data Protection Officer.

Data Protection Statement from the Learning and Skills Council

Data Protection Act 1998 –

The information you provide on this form will be passed to the Learning and Skills Council (the LSC). The LSC is responsible for funding, planning and encouraging education and training for young people and adults in England, and is registered under the Data Protection Act 1998. The information you provide will be shared with other organisations for the purpose of administration, careers and other guidance, and statistical and research purposes. Other organisations with which we will share information include, the Department for Children, Schools & Families, the Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills, Connexions, Higher Education Statistics Agency, Higher Education Funding Council for England, educational institutions and organisations performing research and statistical work on behalf of the LSC or its partners. The LSC also administers the learner registration service (LRS) which will use your information to create & maintain a unique learner number (ULN). The LSC is also a co-financing organisation and uses European Social Funds from the European Union to directly or indirectly part-finance learning activities, helping develop employment by promoting employability, business spirit and equal opportunities, and investing in human resources. Further information about partner organisations and the ULN and what they do, may be found at www. lsc. gov. uk/ providers/ data/ help, and by following the links to data protection.

At no time will your personal information be passed to organisations for marketing or sales purposes. From time to time students are approached to take part in surveys by mail and phone, which are aimed at enabling the LSC and its partners to monitor performance, improve quality and plan future provision.
Compass College, the LSC or its partners may wish to contact you from time to time about courses, or learning opportunities relevant to you.

I give my consent to the College to use my image for educational and publicity purposes. This could be in printed form, on the College website, as a photograph, video image, or student card. No personal contact details will be given.

Declaration

I agree to Compass College processing personal data contained in this form, or other data, which the College may obtain from me or other people. I agree to the processing of such data for any purpose connected with my studies, or my health and safety whilst on the premises, or for any other legitimate reason. I confirm that the information I have given is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I have read and agree to uphold the student contract, computer users contract, learner contract Health and Safety and have understood the refund policy. This activity may have been directly or indirectly part financed by the European Union through European Social Fund. A Learning Support Record, where appropriate, has been completed by enrolling tutor and attached to enrolment form. Please sign in pen. Both the student signature and tutor signature are required to enable LSC funding to be claimed.

I confirm that I have read the declaration above