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Introduction ............................................................................................................................2

Staff List ....................................................................................................................................4

Plan of PLC Centre ...............................................................................................................5

Supports Available ...............................................................................................................6

Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) ........................................................................... 7

Dates /Feedback ................................................................................................................10

Referencing ..........................................................................................................................11

Code of Conduct ................................................................................................................14

IT Code of Conduct ...........................................................................................................17

Exam Code of Conduct ...................................................................................................19

End of Year Procedures ..................................................................................................20

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Introduction St. Conleth’s CC Sta� The Principal ( Ms O’Brien ): The Principal is responsible to the Board of Management for the day-to-day running of the school, its internal organization, management and discipline. Through her leadership, she aims to create in the school, the ethos conducive to the implementation of the educational aims and objectives set out by the Department of Education. The Principal, Deputy Principal and BOM form the school management team and work with the parents and students for the overall good of all of the students.

The Deputy Principal (Mr. Miller): The Deputy Principal assists the Principal in the day-to-day running of the school and its internal organization, management and discipline. In the absence of the Principal he takes responsibility for the running of the school.

PLC Courses:Business and Digital Marketing

Art, Craft and Design

Nursing Studies

Social Care

Beauty Therapy

Childcare

Computer Science

Sport, Recreation and Exercise

Security, Criminology and Legal Studies

Wider Options

Child Care Supervisor

Vocational education was established in Newbridge in 1933, when Kildare Vocational Education Committee organised classes in the local courthouse. A purpose built school was opened in 1937 - on the main street in the building now occupied by the Riverbank Theatre. The school moved to the current site on Station Road in 1979 and has operated there since, o�ering second level and PLC education ever since. Last year has seen an expansion to the school with the building of a new gymnasium. A further extension been approved by the Department of Education and Skills and is due to commence this year.

St Conleth’s Community College is a caring centre for the educational needs of the community.We promote a positive learning environment to deliver the best possible education in relation to the abilities and aspirations of our students.

St Conleth’s Community College operates under Kildare & Wicklow Education & Training Board/KWETB. The ETB provides a wide-ranging education service to meet key vocational education and training needs of Kildare and Wicklow. This includes 21 post-primary schools, 1 community national school and an Adult and Community Education service which has expanded to meet growing needs over several years.

The Board of Management assist in the management and overall planning for the future of the school. It typically meets once per term with additional meetings when required. The Board is made up of ETB members, members of the school teaching sta�, members from the community, as well as parents.

School plan: To find your way around

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Tutor contact detailsROLE NAME CONTACT DETAILS

Principal P O’Brien [email protected]

Deputy Principal G Miller [email protected]

School Secretary L O’Brien [email protected]

PLC Co-Ordinator Deirdre O’Loughlin [email protected]

Career Guidance Jo Doyle / Laura Humphreys [email protected]

COURSE TUTOR CONTACT DETAILS

Business and Digital Marketing Aidan Brehony [email protected]

Art, Craft and Design Gavin Cowley [email protected]

Nursing Studies Georgina Finnegan [email protected]

Social Care Georgina Finnegan [email protected]

Beauty Therapy Sinead Nolan [email protected]

Childcare Deirdre O’Loughlin [email protected]

Computer Science Keith Quille [email protected]

Sport, Recreation and Exercise Colm Quirke [email protected]

Security , Criminology and Legal Studies

Colm Quirke [email protected]

Wider Options Aidan Brehony [email protected]

Child Care Supervisor D Ó’Loughlin [email protected]

Evaluation of FETAC qualificationsApplicants should consult HEI literature to establish how FETAC level 5/6 awards are assessed. FETAC level 5/6 major awards are made up of a number of component awards. Different sets of components may lead to different major awards. Some courses require specific major awards. It is important to know which major awards are accepted for entry to these courses. For certain courses in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) there is a reserved quota of places for applicants presenting FETAC level 5/6 awards. Such applicants compete for these places separately from all other applicants. Details are shown in the HEI prospectus. You may also refer to the FETAC section of the CAO website www.cao.ie. The description below is based on the structure of the CAS awards introduced by FETAC from 2012.

1. Applicants must have obtained a full FETAC Level 5/6 major award. A Component Certificate will not suffice. A full FETAC major award normally contains 8 components. A major award may be accumulated over more than one academic year. In such cases, it is the responsibility of the applicant to apply to FETAC for a major award where courses are taken over more than one year.

2. Certain courses may require specific achievements in particular specific modules (e.g. Distinction or Merit or Pass) within the FETAC level 5/6 major award. Some courses may require a minimum set of achievements, e.g. 5 Distinctions, or 2 Distinctions and 1 Merit - see HEI prospectuses and the FETAC section of the CAO website for details of such specific requirements.

3. If an applicant has the required major award and any specified required component awards then points will be calculated according to the formula below.

4. If an applicant is presenting only FETAC level 5/6 results, the FETAC level 5/6 score is retained for further rounds in the event that a vacancy might arise in the quota for FETAC level 5/6 applicants.

5. Applicants presenting FETAC level 6 awards should contact the relevant HEI for information on the admissions process. Outline of the new FETAC scoring scheme in use by all HEIs from 2013 This scoring scheme only applies where all the requirements for the major award are met, i.e. when


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Main support for third level students:

Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI)www.grantsonline.ie

Student FinanceAddress: www.studentfinance.ie

Department of Social Protectionwww.welfare.ie


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Now multiply 360 by 10 and divide by 9 = 400

STEP

1 Grade D D D D D D D D D

2 Credit Value 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15

3Cumulative credit value (max =120)

15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 n/a

4Credit value for scoring

(max =120)15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 0

5 Weighting 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 n/a

6 Weighting x 3x15 3x15 3x15 3x15 3x15 3x15 3x15 3x15 n/a

7 Add the results 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 =360

KeyFETAC - Further Education and Training Awards CouncilSEC - State Examinations Commission (Department of Education & Science)HETAC - Higher Education and Training Awards CouncilDIT - Dublin Institute of TechnologyUniversitiesNew Framework awards

the named component awards specified have been achieved to a minimum of 120 credits. Each component is given a score based on the credit value of the component and the weighting of the grade achieved. Most component awards have a credit value of 15 (the possible component credit values are 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30). The following weightings will apply to the grades achieved: pass=1, merit=2, distinction=3.

To calculate a component score, multiply the credit value of the component by the weighting for the grade achieved. Add all of the component scores up to a cumulative credit value of 120. When adding up these scores begin with distinctions, then merits, then passes. Finally, multiply the total by 10 and divide by 9 to give the overall score (maximum 400). *

*(Note: this means that effectively, the weighting of a component will be approximately: Pass = 1.111; Merit = 2.222; Distinction = 3.333)

Examples of the new FETAC scoring scheme in use by all HEIs from 2013 In these examples distinction = D, merit = M, pass = P. In this example the applicant has 9 distinctions (DDDDDDDDD). All of her components have a credit value of 15. The table below shows the steps required to calculate the overall score. Begin by listing the components in grade order DDDDDDDDD. She has 135 credits and can only count 120 for scoring purposes, so eliminate 15 credits with the least value – i.e. eliminate one of the distinctions.

What is referencing?• Referencing is an acknowledgment of another person’s intellectual work.

• The act of using and not referencing another person’s work is called plagiarism, an o�ence carrying heavy penalties when producing academic assignments. (see note below) Assignments will be submitted to turnitin and checked for plagiarism.

WHY IS REFERENCING NECESSARY?• Referencing makes it possible for the reader/tutor

• To locate your sources independently, whether out of interest or the need to verify your information.

• By referring to the work of others you are indicating that you have

• read widely,

• that you have relied on quality sources

• & that you are aware of the body of knowledge that already exists on your topic.

WHEN SHOULD YOU REFERENCE?• You need to provide a reference whenever you quote, paraphrase (terms explained next section)

or summarize someone else’s opinions, theories or data. You must also reference any graphical information you use such as tables, photographs or diagrams. Some of the sources you will need to learn how to reference include:

• Books or chapters in books

• Journal or newspaper articles

• Video or television excerpts

• Personal communications such as interviews, emails or letters

• Electronic sources such as web pages, journal articles from online databases, or even software.

• Government publications

• Class notes

Plagiarism occurs where the ideas and writings of another person/websites are passed o� as your own. This includes copying section of text without acknowledging where this knowledge has come from. If you do not acknowledge (reference) where information came from you could be accused of plagiarism, cheating or copying. This is considered a major o�ence in St Conleth’s Community College (please refer to the code of conduct which you have signed and submitted to the college)


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FEEDBACK TO LEARNERS

Dates:

Tuesday 10th November 2015: 4.30pm - 6.00pm

Tuesday 1st December 2015: 4.30pm - 6.00pm

Tuesday 1th9 January 2016: 4.30pm - 6.00pm

Thursday 4th February 2016: 4.30pm - 6.00pm

Students are required to attend at least one feedback session. Records will be kept.

FEEDBACK TO LEARNERSKWETB FETAC QA agreement requires provision of ‘constructive and timely feedback’ to learners. To meet this requirement there must be evidence that this procedure has taken place. (See dates above)

Evidence of feedback to learners:• Feedback, given orally, will be documented by the tutor

• Written feedback can be recorded on a feedback form

• Learner should verify that feedback has been received by signing the feedback to learners form

• Evidence of all learner feedback should be retained for FETAC monitoring

The number of feedback sessions which require written feedback will depend on the duration of the programme (See dates above). Full time programmes will require written feedback to be given at least once a term. Shorter and part-time programmes will require feedback less often.

GOOD PRACTICEInvolving learners in self-evaluation or co-evaluation (with the tutor) helps develop reflective skills and independent learning. Learner feedback should be constructive.

COURSE EVALUATIONEvaluation is a requirement of KWETB QAA. This should involve the course co-ordinator, learner and tutor and should be completed at the end of each module. The outcomes should inform tutors’ preparation for the next course. (Student Evaluation FETAC KE 20, 21 and 22)

ELECTRONIC

WEBSITE

Identify who is responsible

for the information on

the website, it may be an organisation or someone

writing for the organisation

Check when the

information you are

using was uploaded to the website, and use this for the Year

Title of the first webpage where

you find the information, followed by

[online]

State the web address and the date you

viewed it.

Business forum, 2011. Getting the facts on

Stakeholder Analysis.[online].

Available at: <www.businessforum_123/

london>[Accessed 12 July

2011].

E- BOOK

Identify the author or

authors of the book

Year of publication

Title of the book, as it’s an e-book follow this with

[e-book]

Place of Publication if you can

identify it and the Publisher,

followed by the web address and the date you

viewed it

Brown,G. White,G. and Redding,G.,1984. Modern management.[e-book] London: Redfern Press.

Available through: Anglia Ruskin University Library

<http://libweb.anglia.ac.uk>

[Accessed 9 July 2011].

E-Journal /Article


authors of the book

Year of publication

Title of the article, and the

journal it is from, and as it’s

an electronic article, follow

this with [e-journal]

This needs to be followed

by additional details like the issue

details and page numbers,

web address and the date you viewed it.

Cass,K., 2003. Management theories.

Management Quarterly, [e-journal] 78(9),

Available through: Anglia Ruskin University Library

<http://libweb.anglia.ac.uk>[Accessed 23 July

2011].


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QUICK GUIDE:Harvard System of Referencing Harvard referencing consists of two elements. You will need to include both of these in your academic work.These two elements are

1. In-text citations (in body of essay / project)2. The reference list (Located at the end of essay /project in appendix / bibliography).

Both of these elements together are known as referencing (Anglia Ruskin University, 2012) 1 .In-text citations (in body of essay / project)

Each time you refer to someone else’s work in your assignment, you need to include the author’s name and the date of their work within your text at the point where you discuss their ideas. This is called citing the author’s work. e.g. the following sentence could be used in your essay where you refer to ideas detailed in a book

by Lori Garrett..... It has been suggested that classical music can help to create a calm study environment in which students can focus on their work (Garrett, 2011)

2. The reference is as follows: (This should be the full reference in the appendix / bibliography)

Who is responsible

for the information?

AUTHORSHIP

When was this made available?

YEAR

What is it called?TITLE

Where do I find it?

PUBLICATION OR WEBSITE

DETAILS

EXAMPLE

PAPER

BOOK


authors and the initials of

the book

(Y ear of publication)

(In brackets)

Title of the book

In Italics

Place of Publication

and Publisher

Adam, D.J., (1984), Stakeholder analysis. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford

University Press. Silverman, D.F. and Propp, K.K. eds., 1990. The active

interview. Beverly Hills, CA: Sage.

ARTICLE/ JOURNAL


authors of the book

(Y ear of publication)

(In Brackets)

Title of the book

In Italics

Name of journal where you found the article and the details of issue

and pages

Perry, C., (2001). What health care assistants

know about clean hands. Nursing Times, 25 May,

97(22), pp.63-64.

CLASS NOTES Name the tutor of the course Year of course

Course TitleModule code

and the topic of reference

College name, if published

Gleeson, B (2013) Promoting health in

children. 5N 1765: Health and well-being in children ,St Conleth’s Community

College, unpublished

Note: All assignments will be submitted throught the “turn it in” plagiarism detction system.

Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training BoardSt Conleth’s Community College

Post Leaving Certificate CODE OF PRACTICEEquality/Respect/School Property

• Our school is an organisation of teachers and students working together so that all students can make the most of their opportunities and realize their full potential. Each person is entitled to equal courtesy and respect irrespective of gender, age, religion, nationality, race or family background.

• Any student who feels unfairly treated should make this known to the Course coordinator who will report, where necessary, to the PLC coordinator or Principal as appropriate.

• Students are expected to have respect for the property of others and of the school. School equipment is to be used exclusively for the completion of course work and under the supervision of a tutor at all times. Students should behave responsibly at all times and not engage in any activity that would interfere with the learning opportunities of their fellow class mates.

• Students are expected to use appropriate language and wear neat dress, uniform or clothing appropriate to the course taken.

• When a student’s behavior affects classroom progress and/or the learning of others, the student will be given a verbal warning (1st offence), written warning (2nd offence) and asked to leave (3rd offence).

Attendance/Time Keeping

• Our experience is that students who achieve the best results in examinations, in securing places in higher education and in employment opportunities are those whose attendance is regular and punctual throughout the year.

• Students are expected to attend and participate in a minimum of 80% of all their time-tabled classes/modules/practicals.

• Students must be punctual. Arriving late will not be tolerated and students will be expected to wait and enter classes at the next change of subject/module.

• Attendance below 50% will automatically result in expulsion from the course.

• In the event of absence, students are must contact the school before 9am on the morning of the absence.

• An attendance record will be issued throughout the year on a subject/module basis.

• A medical certificate is required on the 3rd day of consecutive absence. (See specific course rules/regulations where applicable). No Medical Certificates submitted in retrospect will be accepted.

• Catching up on work missed during absence from classes is the student’s responsibility. Tutors will not keep handouts/notes for absent students.

• If a student is not meeting assignment deadlines set by tutors, students will be required to leave the course.

• Failure to meet the 80% attendance will result in grants and BTEA being cancelled.

• Where students fail to meet the 80% attendance for a module tutors are not obliged to mark/correct assignments and a 21% deduction will be applied.

Fees / Materials / Registration

• All fees must be paid in full before commencing the school year.

• Fees are non refundable and non transferable from year to year.

• Students must provide themselves with materials required such as books, stationery, uniform and equipment for each individual module of their course.

• All correspondence, including examination results and certificates, will be posted to the students address on file.

• Students must notify the school office and course coordinator immediately of any change in registration details, phone number, etc.

• Any students with learning difficulties should furnish a report to the coordinator/office in September of the school year to allow for appropriate arrangements to be put in place should it be required.

Examinations / Assignments / Work Experience

• Students must comply with the rules and regulations of the examination body relevant to the course being studied (FETAC & CIBTAC).

• Assignment deadlines and examination dates will be posted publicly in advance of due dates.

• Students must submit assignments on the due dates predetermined by the tutor. Marks will be lost for late submission of assignments.(see policy)

• Assignments MUST be submitted by the student in person, on the due date.

• No Assignments will be accepted at the office or staff room.

• While on work experience, students are deemed to be representing the school and are expected to behave in a manner which will maintain the good name of the college.

• Appropriate dress must be worn while on work experience.

• If a student requires an extension, an Extension Application Form must be submitted with a valid reason and/or Medical Certificates attached.


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Garda Vetting

• All PLC students must fully complete and submit Garda Vetting Forms. Garda Vetting is a requirement both for study in St. Conleth’s and for Work Experience Placements.

• If you are aware of any issues that may arise, during the Garda Vetting process, please make an appointment with the Post Leaving Certificate Co-Ordinator or Principal to discuss the matter, prior to accepting your place. Failure to follow this procedure may result in learners being asked to leave the course should an issue arise subsequently.

Smoking

• Smoking is forbidden, by law, within the college building, grounds and environs. It is also forbidden to bring any illegal substance into the college or to be under the influence of an illegal or other substance in the vicinity of the college. This includes e-cigarettes.

Mobile Phones / Electronic Equipment

• Use of mobile phones and other electrical equipment is not allowed while in class. The secretary will accept messages for students in the case of an emergency.

Parking

• Please be aware that parking is limited and may not be available for all students.

Use of personal USB Keys

• Only USB keys supplied within the college are permitted to be used in all computers/laptops.

Note: The Co-Ordinator/Principal in consultation with the Board of Management reserves the right to amalgamate and/or discontinue a class should the need arise.

St. Conleth’s Community CollegeICT and Internet Acceptable Use Policy

The Internet is available for use in school. It is an invaluable source of information which can be of great use to students and sta� in the school.

The school has installed special software which monitors all links and blocks unsuitable material from being accessed. However, the open nature of the internet means that it is not possible to control all the material that students have access to.

Responsible use of the information and opportunities of the Internet is part of the learning process that students need to experience. We expect students and parents to co-operate by supporting our policy for responsible behaviour.

Conditions of Use:• The use of foul and abusive language (online) is totally unacceptable in any language.

• Racist or sexist behaviour is unacceptable.

• Illegal activities (e.g. hacking, downloading music etc). are forbidden.

• You should not reveal personal information about yourself (e.g. password, address, telephone number to others online)

• Be aware that email and cloud accounts are not private and may be accessed by others.

• In line with the school Anti-Bullying Policy and to ensure student safety at all time, no social networking of any kind e.g. Bebo, Facebook, Twitter, Messenger, Chat, etc, is allowed.


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System Security

• The school network, website and information on it, is private property, accessing this private information is a serious breach of school policy and will be dealt with accordingly.

• Downloading of any material is not allowed without specific authority. It carries great risk to the computer system from viruses.

• Memory Sticks are not allowed at all in the school.

• Students are responsible for their individual accounts and should take all reasonable precautions to prevent others from being able to use them. Under no conditions should students provide their password to another person.

• Students must immediately notify a teacher or the system administrator if they have identified a possible security problem. Students should not go looking for security problems as this may be construed as an attempt to gain access.

• Students will not attempt to gain access to any portion of the electronic network. This includes attempting to log in through another person’s account or access another person’s folders, work or folders, These actions are illegal, even if only for the purpose of “browsing”.

• Users will not attempt to access Websites blocked by district policy, including the use of proxy services, software or websites.

• Users will not use sniffing or remote access technology to monitor the network or other user’s activity.

Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training BoardSt Conleth’s Community College

DATA PROTECTION POLICY 2015/2016

Personal Data Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board is registered as a Data Controller under the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003. The personal data supplied on application is required for the purposes of student enrolment, registration, administration, child welfare and to fulfil our other legal obligations. Contact details will also be used to notify you of school/ETB events or activities. While the information provided will generally be treated as confidential to Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board, from time to time it may be necessary for us to exchange personal data on a confidential basis with other bodies including the Department of Education & Skills, the Department of Social & Family A�airs, An Garda Síochána, the Health Service Executive, the National Educational Welfare Board or with another school (where the student is transferring). We rely on students to provide us with accurate and complete information and to update us in relation to any change in the information provided. Should you wish to update or access your personal data you may request it by writing to the school Principal.

Relevant student information is uploaded to the Department of Education and Skills’ secure esinet network system as part of the school’s annual data returns. Details of the data collected on each student and the purpose for which each item is collected is listed in Circular 0047/2010 on the Department’s website www.education.ie.

Data Protection Policy of Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board

A copy of the full Data Protection Policy of Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board is available on request from The CEO, Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board, Administration Centre.]

Photographs of Students

The school maintains a database of photographs of school events held over years. It has become customary to take photos of students engaged in activities and events in the interest of creating a pictorial as well as historical record of life at the school. Photographs may be published on our website or in brochures, newsletters, local and national newspapers and similar school-related productions. In the case of website photographs student names will not be recorded with the picture. If you would prefer not to have your photograph included in such records, please notify the school principal.


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St Conleth’s Community CollegePost Leaving CertificateEXAMINATIONS POLICY

• Examination dates and assignment deadlines will be posted in advance on relevant notice boards. Students are responsible for making themselves aware of these dates in advance.

• It is the student’s responsibility to be punctual and in attendance for all exams.

• Students will not be admitted to an exam centre once the first 15 minutes of the exam has lapsed.

• Students must have their own equipment and materials for exams.

• All work submitted for examinations must be the student’s own work.

• Mobile phones and other electronic devices are not permitted in examination centres.

• Communication, either between candidates or by use of electronic devices is strictly forbidden and will result in the cancellation of a student’s exam.

• Prior to issuing results, students may be called to interview in order to clarify any issues or irregularities in their work that may have arisen in the tutor marking or in the External Moderation process.

• Where a student misses a scheduled exam, rescheduled exams will only be considered where a valid medical certificate is submitted.

• Requests to repeat exams will not be considered.

Note: Final exams will take place from Monday 25th April to Friday 29th April 2016.

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