CLYDESDALE HOUSE STUDENT HANDBOOK - MANCHESTER 2021-2022 - Abbey College Manchester
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CLYDESDALE HOUSE
STUDENT HANDBOOK
2021-2022
MANCHESTER
CLYDESDALE HOUSE STUDENT HANDBOOK
The accommodation provision at Clydesdale House
is managed by Abbey College Manchester (ACM) in conjunction with Almero Student who
are the owners of the building.
This booklet gives information for students living at Clydesdale House. Please read through this
booklet carefully before confirming and signing the declarations at the end.
If anything needs clarification before you arrive, please contact the Director of Accommodation
Services at Abbey College Manchester, who can answer any questions you may have.
INTRODUCTION
As a student living at Clydesdale House, you will be expected to behave in a way that shows respect
and consideration for yourself; fellow students; the House Parents; all college and Almero staff and
the building itself.
The accommodation enables students to:
participate in the life of the college and in the city of Manchester
gain experience of living both independently and as part of a community
acquire the skills necessary to move on to fully independent living in the future
have a positive experience of living in a different country
To support and maintain the health, safety and security of those residing in Clydesdale House,
there are rules that it is important for all students to follow. The rules are generally common sense.
The rules apply to all students staying at Clydesdale House.
The rules aim to:
• protect student rights - especially the rights to privacy and to study
• satisfy student needs for security, friendship and appropriate care
• ensure student personal welfare
• grant certain freedoms appropriate to students of 16 years or older but with the restrictions of being
students attending a SCHOOL not a University.
The following rules may be altered for the forseeable future as a result of Covid-19. All new guidance from the Government/WHO
will be adhered to. This may affect the following areas: Twilight/Early Bird, Curfew, Visiting other students’ flats, Eating
arrangements, Evening registrations, College Nurse seeing unwell students and Christmas Holiday arrangements.
No student under the age of 16 after 1st September 2021
is allowed to live in Clydesdale House.Clydesdale House Rules
Noise should be kept to a minimum after 10pm, so you don’t disturb other students in the
building.
You are NOT allowed to smoke inside the building – you must go to the Smoking Area at the
front of the building. Fines will be issued to Students caught smoking inside, by Almero
Student.
Visitors must sign in on arrival at Reception, and sign out when they leave. All visitors must
have left Clydesdale House by curfew time. Visitors are permitted in the communal areas
only, they are strictly forbidden from entering the bedrooms.
Any post or deliveries will be kept at Reception, and you can collect from there. Your address
will be:
*Flat Number* (eg. 312)
Clydesdale House
27 Turner Street
Manchester
M4 1DG
Neither Abbey College nor Clydesdale House staff will enter your room without giving 24-
hours notice, except in an Emergency or where there is a concern for your welfare.
Clydesdale House’s Housekeeping team will empty the kitchen bin every day, and clean your
kitchen once a week. It is your responsibility to keep your kitchen clean throughout the rest
of the week, and the Houseparents will check your kitchen is in an acceptable condition each
day.
You will be charged for any damage to your bedroom, bathroom, kitchen or corridors within
your flat, and this will be deducted from your deposit. If the charges are in excess of the
deposit paid, you will be invoiced for the remaining amount.
Pets are not allowed at Clydesdale House.
Clydesdale House has staff on duty 24/7, including Security Guards overnight who will do
patrols of the corridors, and monitor the CCTV. The Security Guards work closely with the
Houseparents to ensure students safety, and that students are living by the rules.
If the Fire Alarm goes off, students must leave the building immediately and meet at the
Assembly Point in the Car Park on Union Street.
All students must leave their accommodation during the Christmas holidays.
Students must have left by 5pm on Sunday 19th December 2021, and can return from
9am Saturday 8th January 2022.Student Behaviour
Houseparents have the right to amend the curfew times throughout the year where necessary
in order to reward good behaviour, and punish poor behaviour. You must come to Register
in the Houseparents Flat at 9pm Sunday – Thursday, and 10pm Friday & Saturday. The
curfew times will be confirmed and explained during induction.
The Houseparents are here to ensure your safety, support a healthy lifestyle, and assist you
in your first time living away from home. There is a Houseparent at Clydesdale House 24
hours a day, and students can contact them for help and support in any area.
A Houseparent will wake you up in the morning to ensure you are up in time to get to college.
When you leave Clydesdale House you should hand your key in at Reception, and collect it
again when you return to Clydesdale House after college. You should always hand your key
in when you leave so the House parents know who is in Clydesdale House.
If you wish to go out during the day on the weekends into the city centre, you must apply for
a Day Pass from the Houseparent on duty. The duration of the day pass will depend on your
behaviour and the nature of the activity you wish to do. It is important the Houseparents know
exactly where you are at all times.
If you plan to leave Clydesdale House overnight at the weekend you must fill in a form and
hand it to a Houseparent who will then seek permission from your parents before confirming
that you are allowed to leave. If the Houseparent has not confirmed this with you, you do not
have permission to go.
The Houseparents have a phone with them 24/7 which you can contact them on either by
calling or texting. If you are going to be late returning to Clydesdale House then you should
stay in contact with the Houseparents – the Houseparents should not be calling you to find
out where you are.
Once the curfew checks have been completed at night, the Houseparent will set an alarm on
each floor – this alarm will alert both the House parent and Security if somebody tries to leave
Clydesdale House after curfew time.
Students are not allowed to drink alcohol whilst at Clydesdale House as there are some
students aged Under 18 who live there. There is a zero tolerance policy to drugs, and any
students found in possession of drugs may be excluded from the college.
Students are not permitted to visit flats of students of the opposite gender. Any social visits
should take place within the communal areas of Clydesdale House only.
When students leave Clydesdale House for weekend leave, at the end of the academic year,
or during the Christmas/Easter Holidays and Half Terms – the responsibility of Abbey College
Staff for the students welfare ends when the student leaves the Clydesdale House building.Lifestyle
We provide you with all meals. There is a choice of food at each meal and we encourage you
to eat all meals provided by Abbey College Manchester, rather than buying takeaways.
There is Wi-Fi internet at Clydesdale House – you will need to create a Username &
Password the first time you log on, which you can then use to log in on other devices (laptops,
mobile phones, tablets).
The laundry room is on the Ground Floor of Clydesdale House, next to Reception. There are
both Washing Machines and Dryers to use, and laundry costs are included. House parents
can show you how to use these if you aren’t sure.
If you are not feeling well, you should come into college and visit the Nurse. She can assess
you and decide whether you need to go to see a doctor, a pharmacist, or go to hospital. The
Nurse will be at Clydesdale House on Monday and Friday mornings anyway.
The Houseparents will ensure you are registered with a Doctor within 2 weeks of arriving in
the UK. If you would like to register with a Dentist too, the Houseparents can help you with
that, but they won’t do this unless you ask.
When you leave the building for college in the morning, you are not allowed back to
Clydesdale House until after all your lessons are finished – you cannot come back to your
room during the day if you have free periods. Any free periods should be spent in the study
at College, not in your bedroom.
Twilight is three days a week – Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. There is also Early Bird if
you prefer, from 8am
There are Independent Listeners, a School nurse and lots of pastoral staff available to all
students should they ever have any worries or concerns that they feel they do not wish to
speak to a Houseparent about. They are available during College hours and contact details
are available on the notice boards throughout Clydesdale House and the main College
building. Students should note that confidence cannot be maintained where there is a
concern for welfare.DECLARATIONS
I confirm that I have read the Clydesdale House Student Handbook.
I agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.
I agree to comply with the rules and curfew restrictions in place.
I understand that if I fail to comply with the conditions of living at the residence I will be subject
to disciplinary measures.
I allow my son/daughter to take part in activities and trips organised by Clydesdale House
Staff, provided specifics of any trips taking place are sent in advance.
Student declaration
Full name: ………………………………………………………………………………
Signature of student: ………………………………………………………………….
Date: ……………………………………
Parent/guardian declaration
Full name: …………………………………………………………………………….
Signature: …………………………………………………………………………….
Date: ……………………………………
Abbey College Manchester (ACM) declaration
Full name: Marc Arrowsmith
Signature: …………………………………………….
Date: ………………………………………APPENDIX 1
DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE FOR BREAKING THE RULES AT CLYDESDALE HOUSE STUDENT RESIDENCE.
Verbal warnings by House Parent and incident(s) recorded
Formal verbal warning by Head of Senior Boarding and incident(s) recorded. Sanctions may
be applied within Clydesdale House or privileges temporarily removed.
First formal written warning from Head of House, copy on file
(parents/agents informed by letter)
Second formal written warning from Head of House/
Assistant Principal (Boarding & Pastoral), copy on file (parents/agents
informed by letter)
Third and final written warning from Principal, copy on file (parents/agents
informed by letter)
Temporary or Permanent exclusion from College
Important notes:
In some cases the nature of the offence may mean an escalation in the discipline
procedure.
Serious offences will immediately escalate to a final written warning.Appendix 2
Opening Charter
College Building Cheapside
We Will
Ensure that all areas are deep cleaned
Ensure that hand sanitiser/soap is readily available throughout the college
Ensure that the one-way system is clearly marked and explained to students
Ensure that social distancing markers are clear and explained to students
Ensure that temperatures are taken of people entering the building
Ensure that there are notices around the building explaining the new rules
Ensure that students have somebody to talk to if they are feeling anxious
Ensure that the college nurse is available during normal college opening times
Allow any member of the community to wear masks and other appropriate PPE
Students will
Travel to and from College safely and responsibly, adhering to current social distancing
rules
Follow the new one-way system around the building
Maintain social distancing and follow the markers on the floor
Have their temperature taken regularly
Ensure that they wash their hand regularly
Follow the guidance of “Catch-it, Bin-it, Kill-it" when coughing or sneezing
Self-isolate/quarantine themselves should the need arise, following government guidelines
Not leave the building before the end of morning lessons
Not cause offence to any member of the community relating to the pandemic
Talk to an appropriate adult about any concerns
Not share equipment with other students
Not share food or drink with other students
Follow any new government guidance as it is published
Seek medical guidance should they feel unwell
Ensure that they have a laptop to enable them to access online learning
For Clydesdale students, in addition to the above
We will
Ensure that bathrooms are cleaned on a daily basis
Ensure that isolation areas are provided
Ensure that students are collected from the airport by a named person with PPE
Ensure that unwell students are dealt with in accordance to latest guidance
Ensure that students are looked after at weekends and that all latest guidance is adhered
to regarding leaving the building
Ensure that there is a range of enrichment activities arranged for studentsStudents will
Quarantine upon arrival according to latest government guidance and not leave their flat
Not leave the building to smoke when in quarantine
Follow all social distancing rules at all times including the weekends
Ensure they have sufficient supplies for any quarantine period (toiletries, clothes etc...)
Obey all free-time rules including not leaving the building if asked not to
Keep their rooms clean and tidy and clean the bathroom at least once a week
Agree to pay for their room to be cleaned if it falls below acceptable standards
Homestay and students living independently/with parents or relatives are expected to follow social
distancing rules as set by the government when they are not on college premises.
Staff will adhere to the same guidance
Abbey College Manchester reserves the right to amend any of the charter and the protocols in
response to changing government guidance.
Failure to follow the charter will lead to disciplinary action.
ACM
June 2021DECLARATIONS
I confirm that I have read Appendix 2-Opening Charter.
I agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.
I agree to comply with the rules and restrictions in place.
I understand that if I fail to comply with the conditions I will be subject to disciplinary
measures.
Student declaration
Full name: ………………………………………………………………………………
Signature of student: ………………………………………………………………….
Date: ……………………………………
Parent/guardian declaration
Full name: …………………………………………………………………………….
Signature: …………………………………………………………………………….
Date: ……………………………………
Abbey College Manchester (ACM) declaration
Full name:
Signature: …………………………………………….
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