Guidance on the Stafford College Freedom of Information Publication Scheme

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 Stafford College makes available to the public information under the 7 classes/categories below. The 'Publication Scheme' enables the direct download of several documents in each class, provides links to information found elsewhere on our website or other public authority websites, and where necessary the contact details for information not downloadable via the Publication Scheme.

For information not available from our Publication Scheme, our website or other public authority websites we will endeavour to provide it free of charge within 5 working days.

How to request information not downloadable from our Publication Scheme, Website or Other Public Authority Websites

Email enquiries@staffordcoll.ac.uk, or Phone 01785 275416, or
Write to: Quality Manager, Stafford College, Earl Street, Stafford, ST16 2QR

In all cases please give your name and address and a clear description of the information you wish to receive. If you supply your email address we will endeavour to send the information by email.

Information that is generally exempt from release
Personal information protected under the Data Protection Act
Commercially sensitive information about the College, its partners or contractors.
Information that is archived, out of date or otherwise inaccessible
If we cannot supply requested information we will give the reasons.

Complaints regarding the handling of an information request

Please contact the College Quality Manager by letter, email (enquiries@staffordcoll.ac.uk) or by phone (01785 275416) giving reasons for the complaint and contact details for a written response. We will deal with the complaint in line with our Complaints and Accolades Procedure.

Classes/Categories Of Information Within The Publication Scheme

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
Legal framework
How the College is organised
Partners
Location and contact details
Student activities

WHAT WE SPEND AND HOW WE SPEND IT
Funding/income
Budgetary and account information
Financial audit reports
Capital programme
Financial regulations and procedures
Staff pay and grading structures

WHAT OUR PRIORITIES ARE AND HOW WE ARE DOING
Annual Report
Corporate and business plans
Academic quality and standards
External review information
Corporate relations
Government and regulatory reports

HOW WE MAKE DECISIONS
Minutes from governing body and major committees
Minutes of staff/student consultation meetings
Appointment committees and procedures

OUR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Procedures and policies for conducting College business Procedures and policies relating to academic services
Procedures and policies relating to Student Services
Procedures and policies relating to human resources
Procedures and policies relating to recruitment
Code of Conduct for members of governing bodies
Equality and Diversity
Health and Safety
Complaints procedure
Records management and personal data policies
Charging regimes and policies

LISTS AND REGISTERS
Any information we are currently legally required to hold in publicly available registers
Asset registers

THE SERVICES WE OFFER
Prospectus and course content
Health advice
Careers advice
Chaplaincy services
Sports and recreational facilities
Advice and guidance
Media releases