College Policies

Appearance

• Uniforms must be worn at all times during College hours, this includes when in the bar / restaurant area. This includes the headband whilst wearing uniform. Fleece tops are not allowed to be worn during practical lessons only theory. Uniforms must be worn cleanly laundered and pressed at all times. Due to health & safety reasons trousers should not be worn with the hems trailing on the floor, if they are too long they must be altered accordingly. Shoes should be clean and polished.

• Only the items provided in the kits are to be worn in college. No replacements purchased elsewhere are to be worn.

• When travelling to and from college or going out at lunchtime in uniform please wear the fleece or full length black coat over the top. Only black or red scarves are allowed to be worn with the fleece or black coat.

• At all times whilst in College uniform students are not allowed to smoke. Due to British law students wishing to smoke at lunchtime in the designated smoking area or anywhere else must change. Absolutely, no smoking is allowed in the toilets, changing rooms or classrooms.

• Students wishing to travel to and from College, go out at lunch time or sit in LA Fitness lounge area in uniform must abide by the College Rules and LA fitness membership terms and conditions at all times.

• If hair is long it should be worn neatly tied back in a bun or plait and completely off the face at all times using black or red hair accessories only. The black headband that is provided in the kit must me worn at all times. If your hair it is not long enough to tie up it must be styled so that it is completely off the face and collar. Black headbands must be worn during exams with fringe completely off the face. Hair extensions are not allowed at any time.

• Nails should be short, clean, neatly manicured and un-varnished this includes clear varnish. Nail extensions are not to be worn

• No jewellery to be worn during college hours with the exception of wedding rings, which should ideally be removed for practical sessions (if worn must be covered)

• No body piercing accessories to be worn at all during college hours including: nose studs (unless for religious reasons) tongue studs, navel studs etc. Any tattoos must be covered by a plaster or camouflaged with makeup so they are not visible.

• Make-up is to be worn at all times.

• Students must at all times maintain their own personal hygiene as body contact on courses of this nature is essential.

Behaviour / Conduct

• Consumption of alcoholic beverages is not allowed between the hours of 9.00am and 5.30PM and is not allowed at any time whilst in College uniform.

• Food purchased on the premises may be consumed on the premises, either in the conservatory or bar / bistro areas .No food brought from outside can be eaten anywhere on the premises.

• No drinks (including water) or food to be taken into class and strictly no consuming of food or beverages in the changing rooms.

• No chewing gum is allowed on the college premises.

• Bags, mobile phones or coats are not allowed to be brought into the lecture rooms, they must be left in lockers provided. The college does not accept any liability for any property including items in the lockers. The college reserves the right to dispose of any items that are left in the locker room which are not in the locker.

• Students are responsible for their property/personal belongings at all time, the college accepts no liability.

• Due to Health & Safety Students are not allowed off the premises at coffee break only during lunchtime.

• Any student found deliberately damaging any property, of either the College or Dragons Health Club will be instantly dismissed, with no written or verbal warning - this will also apply to any student found stealing.

• Any Student caught ‘using', in possession of or attempting to sell drugs/illegal substances of any kind, or under suspicion for doing so by the Police, whether in College or out of College will be immediately expelled with no refund of fees / exam fees.

• The College reserves the right to suspend a student pending further investigations regarding drug allegations or any other illegal involvement whether in College or out of College with the Police.

• It is of utmost importance, that the students of The Yorkshire College of Beauty Therapy at all times behave in an adult and professional manner, particularly in the bar area, when in the public eye and representing the College.

• Full time students receive membership of LA Fitness, therefore the rules and regulations appertaining to membership of the club have to be upheld. In the event that these are not upheld then LA Fitness have the right to refuse admission to the club. In this event students will not be allowed to use the bar area or any other area of the club and will have to leave the premises at lunch breaks and remain in the college facilities at coffee breaks. Please find a copy of these rules in your induction pack.

Attendance

• Examination regulations allow only the following absences due to sickness during the course. A doctor's note has to be provided.

Full Time students - 5 absences per term
Part Time students (1 term Holistic Massage) - maximum of 2 absences
Part Time students (3 terms Beauty Specialist) - maximum of 4 absences

• Absences in excess of this will mean that the student will have to sit her examinations one term late (or at the next available date). The tutors will, of course help in cases of illness provided a Doctor's note is received, but not when a student has failed to attend lessons through laziness. These absences are for sickness only, a sick note may be required to back up any absence.

• All students must be present for lectures work before the classes commence. Any student arriving for a practical / theory lesson, not wearing the correct uniform, not following the hygiene rule or having forgotten to bring the right equipment will mean that the tutor has the authority and right to refuse participation in the lesson.

• No student may miss a lecture without prior permission from the Principal/Assistant Principal in the absence of their tutor. If you will not be attending college for any reason you must inform the college by 9.15am either by telephone, fax or email

Coursework

• Salon sessions are a requirement of CIBTAC if you do not achieve the required amount of hours you may not be eligible to take the exams at the end of term.

• Case Studies are a requirement of ITEC failure to complete case studies will mean you will not be allowed to take exams. The tutor will give a deadline for all case studies to be completed and handed in. If case studies are not handed in by this deadline you will automatically be removed from the examination schedule

• Home-works are also a part of the coursework if they are not handed in by the dates given by the tutors they have the right to deduct marks for late completion. Extreme lateness will result in the work being ungraded.

• Models are required for all external exams. It is your responsibility to find models for your exams not the college's

General

• Students wishing to use the car parking facilities may do so on the upper level only.

• The college has the right to carry out handbag and locker searches without prior warning, however you will be present at the search.

• Due to the frequent advances, which occur in science and science cosmetology, it is reasonable to expect that changes to the syllabus are necessary from time to time. The college therefore reserves the right to amend or add to the syllabus without prior notice. The college may also have to amend the times of the course to facilitate these changes, evening classes or weekend classes may be added.

• The college reserve the right to suspend courses until monies are paid in full.

• The Principal reserves the right to terminate the training of students who fail to comply with the College Regulations, or where the student is found to be academically unsuitable.

• Any student not complying with the College Rules and Regulations will be given two verbal and one written warning, before being asked to leave the course/college.