Policies & Quality Assurance

At Newcastle Technical College (NTC), we are committed to rigorous academic standards, learner protection, and continuous quality enhancement. Our policies align with UK sector expectations and good practice.

1) Quality Assurance Framework

Purpose: Defines how NTC designs, delivers, assesses, and reviews its programmes.
Key points:

  • Annual programme monitoring and enhancement plans.
  • Internal moderation of assessments and second marking.
  • Externality (e.g., external examiner / awarding body standards) where applicable.
  • Student feedback cycles (mid-module / end-of-module).
    Download: Quality Assurance Manual (PDF)

2) Assessment Regulations & Academic Integrity

Purpose: Rules for assignments, exams, grading, re-assessment, and progression.
Academic Integrity: Zero tolerance for plagiarism, contract cheating, and misuse of AI tools. Turnitin (or equivalent) may be used.
Appeals: Formal route to challenge an academic decision.
Downloads:

  • Assessment Regulations (PDF)
  • Academic Integrity & Use of AI (PDF)
  • Academic Appeals Procedure (PDF)

3) Admissions & Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Purpose: Transparent, fair, and inclusive admissions.

  • Entry requirements, English language evidence, document verification.
  • RPL/Credit transfer policy with clear evidence requirements.
    Downloads:
  • Admissions Policy (PDF)
  • RPL / Credit Transfer Policy (PDF)

4) Student Conduct, Complaints & Discipline

Purpose: Safe, respectful environment with fair processes.

  • Student code of conduct & disciplinary procedure.
  • Informal resolution → formal complaint → review.
    Downloads:
  • Student Code of Conduct (PDF)
  • Complaints Procedure (PDF)
  • Student Discipline Procedure (PDF)

5) Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

Purpose: Promote equal opportunity and prevent discrimination.

  • Reasonable adjustments for disability.
  • Inclusive teaching and assessment practices.
    Download: EDI Policy (PDF)

6) Safeguarding & Prevent (if applicable)

Purpose: Safeguarding learners and staff; Prevent duty awareness.

  • Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
  • Reporting and escalation routes.
    Download: Safeguarding Policy (PDF)

7) Health & Safety

Purpose: Meet legal duties and ensure a safe learning/working environment.

  • Risk assessments, incident reporting, first aid, fire safety.
    Download: Health & Safety Policy (PDF)

8) Information Governance (GDPR, Privacy & Cookies)

Purpose: Protect personal data and ensure lawful processing.

  • GDPR lawful bases, retention, subject access requests (SAR).
  • Cookie notice and consent management.
    Downloads:
  • Privacy Notice (PDF)
  • Data Protection & GDPR Policy (PDF)
  • Cookies Policy (PDF)

Data Protection Contact: dpo@ntc-ac.org