8868_Student Handbook 2026-27_Web Accessbile - Flipbook - Page 2
Derby College Group
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Welcome
DCG Term Dates
Your Study Programme
Being College Ready
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My professional behaviours and attitudes
What are the 5Ps?
Student ID card and membership
My Code of Conduct
Moments Matter, Attendance Counts
How to Report an Absence
Admissions, Enquiries and Personal Details
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Student Support
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Financial Support College Bursaries
What can I request funding for?
How do I apply for a College bursary?
Study Support
Personal and Professional Development Programme
Personal and Professional Development Support
Personal Tutor
Student Experience and Pastoral Coaches
Mental Health First Aiders
Resilience and Mental Health
Student Engagement Team
Libraries for Learning
Library and Information Services
Library Services
Library Resources
Physical Resources
Electronic Resources
Accessing Library Resources Online
Library Catalogue
Library SharePoint
Skills Hub
Library Engagement
Reading Challenge
Library Displays
Accessing College IT and Logging On
Logging in
Multi- Factor Authentication
Acceptable Use Policy
Systems, Apps and Digital Tools
MyDCG Portal
Microsoft 365 Account
OneDrive
Microsoft Teams App
Outlook App
Personal Devices, Wi-fi and Printing
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Printing, copying and scanning
SEND and Learning Support Team
Exam Access Arrangements
Specialist Support for Deaf Access
Student Health and Safety
Fire Evacuation / Fire Alarms
First Aid or Feeling Ill
Reporting Accidents
Wearing Protective Clothing and Using Safety Equipment
Firearms and Weapons Attacks
Care Experienced and Young Carer Support
Safeguarding Support and Safeguarding Team
Safeguarding Team
Behaviour and Attitudes
Bullying
Harassment
Sexual Misconduct
Victimisation
Work Experience and Careers Guidance Service
Careers Guidance Service and Careers Adviser
Work Experience and Progression Mentor
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Champions
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Student Life
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Enrichment, Trips, and Societies
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