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NEWSLETTERNEWSLETTER Presented By Elaine Wayne WalkerWINTERWINTER 20242024
03INTRODUCTION06ABOUT US07MISSION, VISION AND VALUES21STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES25ATTENDANCE ANDPUNCTUALITY27ASSESSMENT GUIDANCE29OVERCOMING CHALLENGES 31WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORTYOU23STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES33WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY!CONTENTS
03Welcome to the first edition of our student newsletter! Welcome to our first Winter edition of theNewsletter! As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, we’re excited to bring you ourfirst Newsletter. We hope you enjoy reading it! NEWSLETTERIn this issue, we celebrate the beginnings of our college-Bellmont College. Here we highlightkey information and we hope this newsletter encourages you to build a sense of belonging andsatisfaction in being part of the Bellmont College/ Liverpool Hope University community.
We reflect upon Bellmont College’s exceptionally exciting and transformative year, filledwith both challenges and accomplishments as we brought a long-held vision to life. Together, we’ve been working hard to turn a big dream into reality. Through our tirelesseffort, we have built a meaningful partnership with Liverpool Hope University aligning ourshared mission of excellence in education, as well as achieved a major milestone, as weofficially welcomed you, our first cohorts of students to the college.Every step of this journey has been a mix of challenges, growth, and rewarding progress,but it has been immensely fulfilling to witness how far we’ve come. Together with our partners, staff, and students, we are building not just a college but arobust, well-rounded, supportive space for learning, ideas, collaboration, and opportunityand we look forward to welcoming 2025 to continue on our mission of giving theopportunity of education within the Haringey Borough of London.04
Bellmont College was established and founded by Dr Dinesh Bist in February 2023, with avision and mission to empower the community of Wood Green, in the London borough ofHaringey and beyond, by offering education to all those who wish to progress with theirstudies but either do not have the facility at their current institutions to progress, have neverhad the opportunity to better their education, or have been in employment and out ofeducation for a long period of time. 06ABOUT USwww.bellmontcollege.co.ukBellmont College is proud to announce that, in partnership with Liverpool Hope University, theBusiness Management with a Foundation Year programme was successfully launched with theSeptember and November 2024 cohorts currently ongoing.
Bellmont College's mission is to invest in you, as students, valuable knowledge, skills andtools through committed higher educational professionals, ultimately empowering andenabling you to contribute confidently to your wider network and society.Bellmont College’s core values, embodied in the acronym B-E-L-L-M-O-N-T, shape ourvibrant community and guide both students and staff. These values foster a sense ofbelonging, equality and empowerment, while advocating student-centred learning,common loyalty, and fair evaluation. We nurture growth, encourage ownership, and inspireyour creativity, tenacity, and talent.Together, we sustain Bellmont’s mission to empower academic excellence and personaldevelopment, both on and off-campus.MISSION, VISION & VALUES07
BBELONGING & BELIEVINGWe will ensure you feel a sense of belonging and believing throughoutyour time at Bellmont CollegeEQUALITY & EMPOWERMENTWe will ensure you feel a sense of equality and empowerment atBellmont CollegeStudent Centered; We will ensure our teachers use student centreapproaches where possible.LEARNING APPROACHBoth ways: Institution and Students; We will ensure loyalty is practisedboth ways. LOYALTYWe will ensure your learning is measured fairly as you progress throughyour course.MEASUREMENT OF LEARNINGWe will ensure you develop a sense of ownership and confidencethrough your progression.OWNERSHIPWe will ensure to have processes that will nurture your progression inlife.NURTURINGThrough our teaching we will enhance your talent and tenacity and alsodevelop your creative thinking.TALENT, TENACITY ANDTHINKING CREATIVELYELLMONT
09CHAIR OF BELLMONT ADVISORY BOARDPROFESSOR DAVID WEIRIt is my honour to welcome you onto your academicjourney and to appreciate and embrace a new chapter inBellmont College’s journey. Our top priority is providing you, with the best collegeexperience, a great and supportive learningenvironment and ultimately helping you reach your fullpotential to achieve your goals and dreams byaccomplishing your BA Business Management withFoundation Year Degree from Liverpool Hope University.
10While from your side, you have hopes and dreams to achieve your degree, enhance your skillsand build better careers and futures, from our side, our dreams and hopes are based aroundour commitments to helping you achieve what you have come to Bellmont College for.We believe that each and everyone of you is capable of achieving your BA BusinessManagement degree from Liverpool Hope University and although it will not always be easy,we are always here to steer you to achieving, help you in overcoming obstacles & cheeringyou on!All we require is for you to attend & enjoy your classes and learning journey, engage with yourteaching team and peers and submit your work. WE WILL DO THE REST !!
BELLMONT COLLEGE IS PROUD TO BE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LIVERPOOL HOPEUNIVERSITY SINCE AUGUST 2024.
Both institutions share aligned Missions and Values with primary objectives being to:Increase student access to HE and raise student aspiration in the Wood Green area,thus. Transform lives and inspire change through the provision of a super supportiveenvironment, prioritising social impact and its future focus on innovation andemployability. Offer innovative and creative learning experiences that are designed to be delivered inpartnership with students.Provide a strong focus on quality assurance, innovation and active blended learning.12LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY
As a Bellmont College/ Liverpool Hope Universitystudent it is important to know and be proud thatLiverpool Hope University: Has a rich history spanning more than 175 years. Is well-known for maintaining an extremely highquality of teaching. Ensures students receive a well-rounded education.Ranks 5th in the UK for Student Satisfaction(National Student Survey 2024).Has a Silver rating in the Teaching ExcellenceFramework (TEF) 2023.13
At Bellmont College, we are committed to your success—academically, personally, andprofessionally. 15OUR RESPONSIBILITIESWe aim to build an honest relationship with you- our students through clear communication,transparency, and contribute constant commitment to your growth and wellbeing. Educationat Bellmont is not just about exams and assignments; it’s a journey- one with discovery,opportunity, and achieving your full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment by:BEING GUIDED, SUPPORTED ANDBEING GUIDED, SUPPORTED AND GIVEN THE REQUIRED TOOLS, VALUABLE KNOWLEDGE ANDGIVEN THE REQUIRED TOOLS, VALUABLE KNOWLEDGE ANDSKILLS THAT WILL ENHANCE YOUR ABILITIES FOR BOTH PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL SUCCESS,SKILLS THAT WILL ENHANCE YOUR ABILITIES FOR BOTH PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL SUCCESS,IN THIS RAPIDLY CHANGING ENVIRONMENT.IN THIS RAPIDLY CHANGING ENVIRONMENT.
Providing a Safe, Inclusive and Welcoming Environment16At Bellmont College all staff and students are encouraged to respect and embrace diversity. The Collegehas created an environment that values your unique perspectives as adult learners and those of staff fromdifferent backgrounds and life experiences.Flexible and Convenient ArrangementsTo meet your needs as adult learners Bellmont College has maintained accessible scheduling: wespecifically offer evening and weekend classes to fit around your work and family commitments as well asprovide the blended learning option for greater comfort.Providing Comprehensive Support:At Bellmont College, your Academic Support tutors are here to guide you with one-on-one assistance, goal-setting, time management, and motivation, addressing both your academic and personal challengesincluding:Learning Support: Assisting you with study skills, language barriers, or other academic challenges.Career Guidance: Offering you career planning support, CV writing, and job placement services.
Ensuring Safeguarding and Welfare:17Wellbeing Services: We provide access to mental health services, counselling, and other wellbeingresources.Delivering Quality Education:Our qualified lecturers are passionate and experienced, offering you high-quality, inclusive teaching thatpromotes your understanding, critical thinking, and subject mastery.Fostering Growth and Development:We nurture an environment where you can grow academically and personally, supported by a dedicatedteam of admin staff, academic support tutors, and lecturers.
Maintaining Open Communication:18We prioritise transparency and actively address your concernsto build trust and ensure you have a positive learningexperience.Preparing You for Success:We empower you with the knowledge, tools, and skillsnecessary to thrive during your time at Bellmont College andbeyond.
PLEASE NOTEYOUR ATTENDANCE MUSTYOUR ATTENDANCE MUSTNOT FALL BELOW 85%NOT FALL BELOW 85% YOUR ATTENDANCE ISYOUR ATTENDANCE ISLINKED TO SLC PAYMENTLINKED TO SLC PAYMENTTHE COLLEGE WILLTHE COLLEGE WILLREPORT YOUR ABSENCEREPORT YOUR ABSENCETO SLCTO SLC ** IT IS A LOAN AND WILL EVENTUALLY NEED TO BE PAID BACK.** IT IS A LOAN AND WILL EVENTUALLY NEED TO BE PAID BACK.
20If for any reason you have decided to withdraw from thecourse or suspend your studies you must:WITHDRAWAL / SUSPENSION FROMYOUR COURSEInform both Liverpool Hope University and Bellmont College ofyour decision to cancel this contract by a clear writtenstatement, which must be sent from your Liverpool HopeUniversity email (studentID@hope.ac.uk) Please note that you will be charged any outstanding payments by both Liverpool HopeUniversity and Student Finance England. NB - Failure to notify Liverpool Hope University and Bellmont College officially, may resultin repayment of University Tuition Fees.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
22ENAGEMENT WITH YOUR STUDIESAt Bellmont College active participation in your studies is necesaryand being a student means fully committing to the following:You are required to attend all your scheduled sessions (e.g.,tutorials, seminars, workshops, and lectures). Remember that yourattendance must not fall below 85%.You must submit all required assignments, both formative andsummative before the deadline.You should actively participate in student-led learning activities.You should always be a respectful and engaged member of yourlearning community.You should show enthusiasm and passion for your subject.You must complete your weekly readings and come prepared foryour sessions. You must make effective use of Moodle and all your otherresources and learning material.
23ATTENDANCE, PUNCTUALITY AND BEHAVIOURAs a student you are expected to attend all teaching sessions unless you have valid mitigatingcircumstances. Your attendance must not fall below 85%. Remember that you are required to arrive on time for all your scheduled sessions, whether online orface-to-face classes.If you miss a session, remember to inform both your Academic Support Tutor and the Registry Team. Ensure you catch up on missed work, and expect follow-up calls from your Academic Support Tutorand the Registry Team. If for any reason you arrive late to your class, you should enter quietly, apologise to the tutor, and don’tdisrupt your class colleagues.As a Higher Education student you must always be professional, punctual, and respectful toward allstaff and peers.Turn off your mobile phone during sessions unless necessary (e.g., emergencies). Notify your tutor ifyou need your phone on in such cases. Emails to tutors should be courteous and reflect professionalism suitable for a graduate career. NB : Your tutor will review these expectations with you early on and use them to assess your engagement.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVESSTUDENT REPRESENTATIVES ACT AS THE LINK BETWEEN THE STUDENT BODY ANDSTUDENT REPRESENTATIVES ACT AS THE LINK BETWEEN THE STUDENT BODY ANDCOLLEGE LEADERSHIP AND ARE ELECTED BY ALL STUDENTS WITHIN THE CLASSCOLLEGE LEADERSHIP AND ARE ELECTED BY ALL STUDENTS WITHIN THE CLASSGROUP. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT ALLGROUP. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT ALLSTUDENTS FEEL VALUED AND INCLUDEDSTUDENTS FEEL VALUED AND INCLUDED
Learn new skills Represent fellow students Create good connections and opportunities to networkParticipate in the Student Staff Liaison Committee meetings as wellas the Quality Committee meetings and the Advisory BoardCommittee meetings Liaise and keep in close contact with the Programme Manager,Tutors, Academic Support Tutors and the Head of Quality &Operations 26KEY RESPONSIBILITESStudent Representatives should be passionate about leadership, aswell as being open to assisting and guiding their fellow colleagues.At Bellmont College, Your Voice Matters! Make the role your ownand help us to take action on what matters.ADVOCATING FORSTUDENT NEEDSORGANISING EVENTSAND WORKSHOPS &REPRESENTINGSTUDENTS AT COLLEGECOMMITTEE MEETINGS FACILITATINGCOMMUNICATION WITHINTHE COMMUNITY
AT BELLMONT COLLEGE, STUDENTS MUST USE THE HARVARD REFERENCINGAT BELLMONT COLLEGE, STUDENTS MUST USE THE HARVARD REFERENCINGSYSTEM, WITH GUIDES AVAILABLE IN MOODLE'S 'LIBRARY RESOURCES' SECTION.SYSTEM, WITH GUIDES AVAILABLE IN MOODLE'S 'LIBRARY RESOURCES' SECTION.YOUR TUTORS WILL ALWAYS PROVIDE SUPPORT, BUT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITYYOUR TUTORS WILL ALWAYS PROVIDE SUPPORT, BUT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITYTO STUDY THE GUIDE AND APPLY REFERENCING CORRECTLY. FAILURE TO DO SOTO STUDY THE GUIDE AND APPLY REFERENCING CORRECTLY. FAILURE TO DO SOMAY RESULT IN PLAGIARISM, A SERIOUS ACADEMIC OFFENSE.MAY RESULT IN PLAGIARISM, A SERIOUS ACADEMIC OFFENSE.ASSESSEMENT GUIDANCE
28ASSIGNMENT WRITINGSUBMITTING COURSEWORK FONT GUIDELINESCORRECT SUBMISSIONLINE SPACING GUIDELINESTURNITIN SUBMISSION WORD COUNT POLICYYou must submit your courseworkelectronically via Turnitin on MoodleEnsure you upload the correctversion of your coursework Always verify submission tothe correct Turnitin link. Your assignments must bedone in Microsoft WordYou may use one of thefollowing fonts in size 12:Sans-serif, Arial or Calibri Always apply a 1.5-line spacing forreadability and feedback space You are expected to followthe word count given +/- 10%(work exceeding 10% will bepenalised) ASSIGNMENT WRITING GUIDANCEREMEMBER TO SUBMIT YOUR WORK ON TIME
ASSISTING YOU WHEN LIFE HAPPENS!FACING CHALLENGES ? - DON'T STRUGGLE ALONEAt Bellmont College, we understand that sometimes, unexpected challenges that are beyond yourcontrol can arise and may impact your ability to submit your coursework on time, or may even affect youattending your classes for some time.Whether you are facing personal, medical, or other significant challenges, remember that we are here tosupport you. In such instances, it is important that you reach out to us as soon as possible to let us knowabout your situation. Providing evidence of these circumstances helps us and Liverpool Hope Universityunderstand your needs and make fair decisions about extensions or adjustments you might specificallyrequire.Remember, we’re here to help, and keeping us informed allows us to work with you to find the best wayforward. Don’t hesitate to ask for support by emailing: registry@bellmontcollege.co.uk andacademics@bellmontcollege.co.uk.29
MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCESIf you are facing any circumstances that you feel will prevent you from meeting your submission deadlineor attend your classes, you should request an extension, deferral, or interruption of studies. 30To request an extension, you should complete an online Extension Request Form. Contact the registryteam who will be better able to help and guide you: registry@bellmontcollege.co.uk. For severe or long-term mitigating circumstances which have prevented you requesting an extensionbefore the submission date, please speak with your Academic Support Tutor, Programme Manager or theRegistry Team to discuss your possibilities and steps forward.
At Bellmont College, we understand that starting college, is a big step for most,especially if you have been out of education for a long time. Fitting education intoyour life can be a big adjustment, and everyone adapts at their own pace. Some students will find it easier and will immediately feel comfortable with theirnew routines. Others, on the other hand, may find these changes morechallenging or feel overwhelmed by the transition to college life. It is important however, to remember that at Bellmont College, we’re here tosupport you, no matter what you’re facing. Whether it’s help with your academicprogress, guidance to stay on track with your studies, mental health andwellbeing issues or just some simple advice, we’re always here for you to providethe support you need.WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU31Never hesitate to reach out to us!
STUDENT WELFARE & WELLBEING If you have a disability or learning difficulty, please discuss this with Dr Susan Marchant-Haycox (ModuleTutor and Psychologist at Bellmont College) or contact the Bellmont College Registry & Admin Team,who will be able to signpost you to the right person.32OTHER SUPPORT CONTACTSGeneral Enquiries: info@bellmontcollege.co.uk Recruitment and Admissions Team: admissions@bellmontcollege.co.uk IT Support: itsupport@bellmontcollege.co.uk Learning and Teaching Team: academics@bellmontcollege.co.uk Registry services: registry@bellmontcollege.co.uk Quality & Operations: quality@bellmontcollege.co.uk ACADEMIC SKILLS AND LANGUAGE SUPPORT At Bellmont College, our Academic Support Tutors will support you in building bothacademic and language skills through workshops, tutoring, and personalised guidance.
33WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAYMy name is Ana Bianca Pavel. I am from Romania, and Istarted the Business Management with Foundation year atBellmont College in September 2024. Every step of the wayhas been new but enjoyable for me so far.The educational experience here is quite different from thatof the schools in my home country. My class colleaguesand I have been facing a new world, a new language, andteachers from various nationalities. To me, it feels like discovering a hidden treasure. It feelslike being a school child again, learning new things, facingnew challenges and gaining fresh experience.PERSPECTIVE OF A STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
The first few months have been impressive, and I have learned a lot.We attend interesting and engaging lessons, work on group projects,and share many new experiences. I continue to learn new things everytime I am in college and try to apply my learning to my every day life. With the winter holidays approaching, as a Student Representative, Ithought it would be wonderful to celebrate this new chapter- our newchapter with classmates, teachers, and staff.Unitedly, as a class, we organised snacks, pizza and a big cake, amongother treats. We exchanged thanks and a few words about ourexperience, listened to music, and, most importantly, shared ourthoughts and ideas about student life.I'm excited about the journey at Bellmont College and look forward tothe events, challenges, and opportunities that university life will bring.I am eager to learn, grow, and make the most of my time here, and I amgrateful to be part of such a wonderful community - Bellmont College.34
35I’m a Transport Planner Analyst from Romania. Thiscourse has been a great choice, enhancing my skillsand offering an engaging learning experience,especially with excellent teaching from Dr. Susan.CONSTANTINDANATANASYOVCHEVI am pleasantly surprised by the quality of education andthe excellent teachers. I am thrilled to have made friendsfrom diverse cultures and look forward to creating morewonderful memories.I have gained valuable knowledge at this school,learning something new in every lesson. The lecturersand teaching assistants are always helpful andsupportive, and I’m very glad I chose to study here.CRISTIAN PETCUGEORGETASTEFANMy experience at Bellmont College has been excellent.I have gained valuable knowledge in finance andmarketing, which presents a great opportunity for meto grow and embrace new challenges in my life.
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