UCFB
Policies and Documentation
Understanding our
Policies and Documentation
These policies relate to all students completing a UCFB course validated by the University of East London.
This Policy provides information on how UCFB responds to academic appeals against decisions made in the delivery of higher education and reflects the requirements of the University of East London (UEL) in respect of the awards given.
This Policy outlines how academic integrity is safeguarded and how academic misconduct is managed at UCFB, to ensure that all decisions are taken in an honest, transparent, and respectful manner.
This document outlines the institutional consideration of UCFB to the support of excellent academic quality and outcomes through its approach to the provision of assessment and feedback opportunities.
This document sets out UCFB’s approach to monitoring student attendance and engagement.
The purpose of this policy is to detail how exceptional requests for students term-time absence will be dealt with by UCFB.
During a student’s study, they may encounter difficult or challenging circumstances that could impact their ability to engage with their studies and/or assessments.
The Extensions Policy should be read in conjunction with the UCFB Extenuating Circumstances Policy and Procedure.
We recognise that unplanned events, including ill health, may occur during your time at UCFB, which could impact your ability to study and complete assessments. This Guide has been designed to outline what you need to do and when, as well as the evidence you need to provide.
The Library Collections Policy addresses how library resources are provided to support student learning at module level, and how library resource provision supports learning on the degree courses and student research requirements more widely.
The Research Ethics Committee (REC) is responsible for ensuring ethical practice is upheld during all UCFB research projects. This Policy outlines the guiding principles of ethical research practice at UCFB, the procedure for applying for ethical approval, and the possible outcomes of ethical review. Both student and staff research must adhere to this Policy.
UCFB takes reports of sexual violence and misconduct seriously and recognises the mental and physical wellbeing impact of these offences upon those who have experienced sexual violence or misconduct.
This policy sets out UCFB expectations regarding the appropriate use of social media and the potential consequences of its misuse.
To set out the policy and procedure for the admission and enrolment of applicants under the age of 18 years.
The purpose of this policy is to provide information on how admissions to higher education provision at UCFB will be managed, and to ensure that all admissions decisions are taken in a fair, inclusive and equitable manner.
The purpose of this policy is to confirm the process and requirements for students to transfer from another institution, transfer to another institution, and who wish to change their course of study at UCFB.
This policy sets out the process that UCFB will follow if students and customers do not pay their fees or charges due to UCFB, in line with the payment terms detailed in the Fee Payment Policy.
This document outlines how UCFB will deal with the resolution of refund and compensation requests made by its students. The measures contained in this Statement are in addition to the protection that all students have under consumer protection law and does not affect your consumer rights.
A student may be referred to the At Risk Team if they are deemed at risk of not satisfying academic course requirements or responsibilities due to lack of engagement, mental health, other health concerns or adverse personal circumstances.
This policy seeks to set out a framework to ensure people with disabilities can fully participate, where practicable, in our academic and social courses and workplace environment.
This policy seeks to ensure that students with health or disability (including mental health) related issues that impact negatively on their own (or that of others) ability to study are dealt with in the most appropriate way.
UCFB is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all students, employees and individual visitors who access its facilities and services.
This document outlines the policy and procedures of student disclosure and confidentiality which applies across the UCFB community.
This Policy applies to all course accreditation, approval, revalidation, and (major and minor) modification (CARM) activity and the student experience of all students enrolled on undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses. This Policy applies to formal CARM processes however, informal partnership working and co-creation with stakeholders is also encouraged.
This Policy applies to all course accreditation, approval, revalidation, and (major and minor) modification (CARM) activity and the student experience of all students enrolled on undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses.
This document outlines how UCFB, as a higher education institution, will comply with CMA guidance, recognising the importance of clear, accurate, unambiguous and timely information for students, ensuring terms and conditions are fair and outlining a fair and accessible complaints handling process.
UCFB has in place CCTV surveillance systems across its UK campuses. This policy details the purpose, use and management of the CCTV systems at UCFB and defines the procedures to be followed in order to ensure that UCFB complies with relevant legislation and the current Information Commissioner’s Office Code of Practice.
As a registered provider of higher education, UCFB must comply with the Office for Students’ (OfS) ongoing conditions of registration, including those that specifically relate to governance. One of the primary responsibilities of a governing body is to ensure the establishment and monitoring of systems of control and accountability, including procedures for managing conflicts of interest.
Our students regularly have the opportunity to hear from leading figures in the sports and business world as part of the Careers and Planning offer at UCFB. This policy is applies to the whole UCFB community which includes staff, students and external visitors.
UCFB is committed to upholding academic freedom and free speech in its teaching and research and ensuring that a free and open discussion can take place and that a diversity of views can be expressed and tolerated.
UCFB is committed to publishing an annual Gender Pay Gap Report. In the UK, public, private and voluntary sector organisations with 250 or more employees are required to report on their gender pay gaps annually. This falls under the Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations and a snap shot of data should be taken on 5 April each year.
This policy provides information on the institutions commitment to combatting modern slavery and measures taken.
This policy applies to all course accreditation, approval, revalidation, and (major and minor) modification (CARM) activity and the student experience of all students enrolled on undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses; and accreditations and certifications from professional industry bodies.
UCFB is committed to making accurate, clear, unambiguous and timely information available to all stakeholders, including prospective and current students.
The purpose of this policy is to: set out administrative responsibilities in the event of the death of a student, ensure that the response to such an event is is appropriate, timely and effective, that UCFB communicates effectively with the family and all public authorities, and acts supportive to all involved.
This policy sets out the UCFB approach, in conjunction with the Students’ Union (SU), to the management and oversight of Student Representation, including the purpose of each level of Student Representation.
UCFB is committed to providing a high-quality experience for each student. It recognises, however, that on occasion a student may be dissatisfied with or concerned about an aspect of their experience and may wish to pursue this further. UCFB encourages students to inform it where there is any cause for concern or where there may be an opportunity to make improvements. This Complaints Policy, enables students to make complaints.
We are committed to treating you with dignity and respect which includes handling any personal information you give us.
UCFB respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Notice outlines the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us and will also tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you. This Privacy Notice relates to our processing of personal data of past, present and prospective students of UCFB and such other third parties who interact with us (including visitors to our website).
