Professional Expectations
It is our aim to make each of our institutions a safe, pleasant, and healthy environment for everyone to live and work in. Our Professional Expectations outline the behaviour we expect from everyone.
Teaching, learning and working
We are committed to creating and maintaining a calm, supportive, and professional space for everyone to learn and grow.
We ask that you:
- Contribute to a calm, professional learning environment
- Promote excellent attendance and punctuality and let us know if you won’t be in or will be late
- Value the importance of English and maths for your future success
- Reflect, stay committed to your learning, and behave to professional standards
- Prepare for your next steps — whether that’s employment, further study, or training
- Wear the correct health and safety equipment or PPE in workshops and specialist spaces.
UCS College Group Culture
We are proud to be a community where everyone feels welcome, respected, and safe. We will:
We respect democracy, individual liberty, the rule of law, mutual respect, and tolerance.
We stand firmly against all forms of bullying, harassment, and discrimination.
We are all unique. We are proud to champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do.
Regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy
We are taking meaningful steps to address the climate emergency and will continue to do so.
We encourage a culture of wellbeing to all via good mental & physical health practices.
We act as ambassadors for UCS College Group, both on-and-off campus.
We listen to feedback and act when needed. Share your thoughts with us on how we can improve.
Community positive behaviour
You’re a part of a wider community, and we all have a role to play in maintaining an inclusive and professional college environment.
We ask that you:
- Be respectful in person and online
- Always wear your lanyard or day pass while at college
- Never use offensive or discriminatory language
- Vape only in designated areas; there is no smoking onsite
- Avoid eating in classrooms
- Dress professionally and appropriately
- Dispose of litter and follow recycling guidance
- Respect college property and facilities
- Do not take photos or recordings without permission.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
It it imperative that you keep yourself and others as safe and as comfortable as possible.
We ask that you:
- Do not bring prohibited or harmful items onsite
- Park in marked bays and follow the 5mph speed limit
- Follow health, safety, and hygiene rules as set out by the Government and the College Group
- No alcohol, drugs, or illegal substances onsite
- We operate a zero tolerance policy for sexual comments or behaviour
- Do not invite unauthorised visitors into the college
- Report concerns or unsafe behaviour
- Use College Group support services when needed.
Holding ourselves accountable
If you feel we’re not living up to our promises, we encourage you to raise concerns; we’re here to listen and support. We’ll always do our best to put things right.
If a student is struggling to meet our expectations, we will respond through our College Positive Behaviour Procedure. This process is designed to be supportive and restorative, helping students to move forward positively.
By working together and respecting each other, we can all contribute to a college environment that is safe, supportive, and full of opportunity.
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Education is not just about qualifications, it’s about building respectful, inclusive communities where every individual can become a citizen.
Sustainability is a shared responsibility. That’s why we’re working hard to reduce our environmental impact and embed sustainable thinking into the way we learn and work.
We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and work hard to ensure that every person is treated fairly, with dignity and respect.