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Disability and Equal Opportunities
Runshaw College is committed to equality
of opportunity for all members of its community and we respect all students for their individuality, abilities and aspirations. We actively encourage applications from students with disabilities or learning difficulties and you will be given the support you need to achieve your full learning potential. If you need more information, please contact the college for a personal interview and discussion about how we can support you in your studies.
Financial Support
The 16-19 Bursary Fund is provided by the Government to assist students who face the greatest barriers to continuing in education because of financial difficulty. The Fund
can assist students with the cost of getting to college and help meet the cost of any equipment or clothing for their course. A bursary of £1,200 a year can be paid to the most vulnerable students - in care, care leavers, young people in receipt of income support (or Universal Credit) and disabled young people in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (or Personal Independence Payments) who are also in receipt of Employment Support Allowance (or UC).
Free Meals
Some college students may be entitled to free meals. We will check your entitlement to these when you return your bursary application form and supporting evidence.
Information in the Prospectus
Courses are offered in good faith but Runshaw reserves the right to:
• cancel courses if they do not reach enrolment targets
• change the syllabus or the entry requirements of a course without prior notice
• alter the curriculum in response to political or local changes
Admissions
Runshaw may require applicants to provide,
or allow access to, evidence of suitability for admission to a particular course. This may be a reference from a previous education institution, employer or doctor.
Students will be expected to:
• meet the entry criteria for their chosen course and provide proof of examination grades, a good record of achievement, a good record of attendance and a supportive reference
• meet the residency criteria laid down by the funding council or pay the appropriate course fee
• disclose any criminal conviction
Where applicants have complex or profound needs, a special Admissions Assessment will be undertaken to consider whether the college can offer suitable curriculum and support for the young person.
Safeguarding
Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Holidays in Term Time
To support our students, holidays during term time are not permitted or authorised.
You can find the college term dates at: www.runshaw.ac.uk/life-at-runshaw/college- calendar/
Contact Us
If you would like any further information about any of the courses or activities included in our prospectus please contact:
Schools Liaison Runshaw College Langdale Road Leyland Lancashire
PR25 3DQ
Telephone 01772 643000
Email: welcometorunshaw@runshaw.ac.uk Website: www.runshaw.ac.uk
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