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HE Policies and Procedures
If you have any questions about anything in these policy documents, please call 0345 52 12345 and ask to speak to HE Admissions. While all policies, procedures and guidance are primarily aimed at staff and students, they have been made publicly available to support transparency and good governance.
- Acceptable Telecommunications
- Further Education Supporting Positive Behaviours Policy
- Code of Conduct SEC Students in Halls
- HE Compliments and Complaints Policy
- Data Protection Policy
- Records Retention Policy (draft)
- Fees Table and Payment Schedule for HE Programmes 2023-24
- Freedom of Speech Statement
- Harassment & Bullying Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- HE Attendance and Engagement Policy and Procedure 2023-24
- HE Fitness to Study Policy and Procedure 2022-23
- Fitness to Practice Policy and Procedure 2023-24
- HE Student Disciplinary Policy and Procedure 2023-24
- SEC Safeguarding Policy
- SEC Safeguarding Procedure
- UCSE Student General Terms and Conditions
- SEC Access and participation plan (full) 2021/22 to 2025/26
- SEC Access and participation plan (summary) 2021/22 to 2025/26
- Application to enrolment
- HE Employability Strategy 2021-25
- HE Fee allocation
- HE Fees Policy 2023-24
- HE Fees Summary 2022-23
- HE Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy 2021-25
- HE Strategy 2021-2025
- HE Transparency Data
- HE Withdrawal Form
- Impact Report 2019-20
- Referencing handbook 2023-24
- SEC Student Protection Plan 2023-24
- UCAS tariff tables
- Protocols for use of the Forum
- SEC Adjusted Assessment Guidance 2023-24
Policies, procedures, guidance documents and forms specific to Pearson BTEC HNC/HND qualifications can be found below:
- Academic Appeal Form 2023-24
- Academic Appeals Procedure 2023-24
- Academic Offences Policy and Procedure 2023-24
- Assessment Regulations 2023-24
- Assessment, Verification & Moderation Policy 2023-24
- HE Admissions Policy
- Extension to Deadline Request Form 2023-24
- Extenuating Circumstances Form 2023-24
- Extenuating Circumstances Policy and Guidelines 2023-24
- Intermission Form 2023-24
- Intermission Procedures for interrupting a Programme of Study 2023-24
- Plagiarism Policy 2023-24
- Plagiarism Procedure 2023-24
- Reasonable Adjustment Policy 2023-24
- Recognition of prior learning 2023-24
Policies, procedures, guidance documents and forms specific to The Open University can be found below:
- Academic Appeals and Complaints Procedure 2023-24
- Academic Misconduct 2023-24
- Admissions Application Feedback Appeals & Complaints Policy 2023-24
- AP(E)L Application Form 2023-24
- AP(E)L Policy 2023-24
- Assessment & Moderation Policy 2023-24
- Boards of Examiners for Open University Awards and their appointment membership 2023-24
- CC Fees Table and Payment Schedule for HE Programmes 2023-24
- Extenuating Circumstances Claim Form 2023-24
- Extenuating Circumstances Policy 2023-24
- Handbook for validated awards 2023-24
- HE Admissions Policy 2023-24
- Intermission Form 2023-24
- PgCE Cert Ed specific regulations 2023-24
- Regulations for validated awards 2023-24
- Students Guide 2023-24
- Equality and Diversity webpage
Policies, procedures, guidance documents and forms specific to University of East Anglia can be found below:
- HE Attendance and Engagement Policy 2023-24
- Marking Guidance 2023-24
- SEC Accommodated Assessment Guidance 2022-23
- SEC Adjusted Assessment Guidance 2023-24
- SEC Application for Adjusted Assessment Form 2023-24
- SEC Application for Exam Access Arrangements 2023-24
- SEC Attendance, Engagement and Progress Policy 2023-24
- SEC General Regulations for HE Students on UEA Validated Programmes 2023-24
- SEC Guidance on Use of Proof Readers 2023-24
- SEC Intercalating Form 2023-24
- SEC Policy Note on Student Engagement 2023-24
- SEC Procedure For Dealing With Allegations Of Professional Misconduct or Professional Unsuitability 2023-24
- SEC Research Ethics Policy 2023-24
- SEC Rules for the Conduct of University Assessments
- Student Guidance for Examinations 2023-24
- UEA Academic Appeal Stage 1 Form 2023-24
- UEA Academic Appeal Stage 2 Form 2023-24
- UEA Academic Appeals and Complaints Guidance for Staff and Students 2022-23
- UEA Academic Appeals and Complaints Regulations 2023-24
- UEA Academic Appeals and Complaints Regulations Flowchart 2023-24
- UEA Academic Complaint Stage 1 Form 2023-24
- UEA Academic Complaint Stage 2 Form 2023-24
- UEA Assessing Group Work Guidance 2023-24
- UEA Assessment of Students Fitness for Study Procedure 2022-23
- UEA Extenuating Circumstances Form 2023-24
- UEA Extenuating Circumstances Regulations 2023-24
- UEA External Examiner System for Awards Policy and Process 2023-24
- UEA Framework for the Approval of Concessions 2023-24
- UEA HE Admissions Policy 2023-24
- UEA Remarking Policy 2023-24
- UEA Policy and Guidance on Re-marking Requests 2023-24
- UEA Policy Note to Students Interrupting their Study 2023-24
- UEA Policy on Internal Moderation and Double Marking 2023-24
- UEA Policy on Plagiarism and Collusion 2023-24
- UEA Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and Procedures 2023-24
- UEA Recruitment, Selection and Admission Appeals and Complaints Policy 2023-24
- UEA Regulations for Bachelors and Foundation Degree Awards at UEA 2023-24
- UEA Request for Re-marking of Coursework Form 2023-24
Policies, procedures, guidance documents and forms specific to programmes validated by the University of the Arts London can be found below:
- Admissions Application Feedback Appeals and Complaints Policy
- UAL A Quick Guide to Student Appeals 2023-24
- UAL Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism Guide 2023-24
- UAL Adjusted and Accommodated Assessment Guide 2023-24
- SEC Application for Adjusted Assessment Form 2023-24
- UAL Anonymous Marking Policy 2023-24
- UAL Assessment Regulations 2023-24
- UAL Assessment Submissions Guide 2023-24
- UAL Extenuating Circumstances Claim Form 2023-24
- UAL Extenuating Circumstances Course Regulations 2023-24
- UAL Extenuating Circumstances Guide 2023-24
- UAL Failure & Retrieval Guide 2023-24
- UAL HE Admissions Policy 2023-24
- UAL HE Course Regulations 2023-24
- UAL How your final degree classification is calculated 2023-24
- UAL Request To Take Time Out From Study Form 2023-24
- UAL Taking Time Out Guide 2023-24
Success stories
Success Stories - Andy Wyatt
Course studied
Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing (2D CAD) Level 2 Award
My name is Andy Wyatt , I am 52 years old and I studied Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at South Essex College in 1984/5.
What did you study at South Essex College?
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design where I specialised in Photographic Arts and Moving Image.
What qualification did you receive?
I completed my foundation course at SEC and then went to study a BA in Filmmaking at Harrow School of Art which is now part of the University of Westminster.
What was your background before coming to the College to study?
I grew up in Chelmsford and studied A levels.
What have you done since completing your course?
After my degree I worked as an animator working on cartoons such as The Teenage Ninja Turtles and Duck Tales the Movie. I then joined a studio called Halas and Batchelor in London, followed by a studio called Honeycomb Animation where I became an Animation Director, animating and directing TV series including Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids. I then moved to Bristol, setting up my own studio, creating animation for the internet before working as a series director at Aardman Animations.
I have also worked as an educator, helping to set up degree programmes in Universities, and now work as an ambassador in the UK and Ireland for Toon Boom Animation, a Canadian Animation technology company. I work with studios setting up their productions, which can be TV series, Feature films or games.
Why did you choose to study at South Essex College?
I was impressed by the staff, and the student work I saw at an exhibition. It’s also great to study in a seaside town!
I was impressed by the staff, and the student work I saw at an exhibition. It’s also great to study in a seaside town!
What is the best thing about doing further or higher education?
It really develops your creativity, and is life-changing in that you get to specialise in a subject that you really love, and get to meet friends for life. It helps you progress to a great career.
What skills did you gain / are you gaining that have proved valuable?
As well as creativity, you also become more professional, meeting deadlines which can be really stressful, but college gives you experience working as part of a team which should never be under estimated.
What is your favourite memory of being at the College?
Some great people, and I remember the pride from being part of the end of year show. The environment was inspiring too.
Why would you recommend South Essex College?
For the same reasons I went…really knowledgeable staff who develop you as a person. The facilities are also incredible.
What has been your greatest achievement so far?
I’ve been part of productions that have had two BAFTA nominations… unfortunately we did not win either time, but it is a great achievement to be nominated!
What are your ambitions for the future?
To continue working in Animation which is one of the most dynamic and constantly evolving industries….when I think how much it has changed just throughout my career, who knows what will happen in the future!
Did your time at the College help with other areas of life (such as gaining confidence or maybe a skill that has helped you to pursue a hobby)?
Definitely. It built my confidence and developed my ability to work as part of a team and probably made me a bit more competitive (in a good way!)
Where are you working now?
Director of Business Development for Toon Boom Animation
What does your job entail?
Working with studios in the UK and Ireland to develop new ideas for projects. I help them achieve the look and style of animation they want.
How did you progress to your current position?
It took all sorts of experience from all the various jobs I have had to give me the knowledge and experience I needed to do the job I do now.
How did your time at South Essex College help prepare you for the workplace?
It opened my eyes to the fact that there was a whole sector of work out there (the Creative Industries) for people like me who enjoyed art and design.
How does the equipment you used at College compare to that within industry?
Actually, it is as good, if not better. Many of the studios I worked for had very limited budgets and we had to use old machinery or computers, and the studios were often in freezing cold basements or boiling hot attics!! The college has the latest software and powerful machines and air-conditioned studios…quite a luxury compared to some of the places I have worked!