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      <description>Induction guidance and support, for the first 4 weeks of the new academic year 2025-2026</description>
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      <pubDate>2025-06-02 10:07:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Principal and VP Talks  2026-27</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>A welcome to college life and an introduction to what it’s like to study at Burton and South Derbyshire College. This session will highlight key aspects of learner life and outline expectations for learners at BSDC.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Learner Policies (link to the policies)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Course Leaders to navigate learners to the college website for learners to review the relevant policies which relate to them. </p><p>To include: <strong>Positive Intervention &amp; Learner Disciplinary Policy, Respect Agreement, Anti Harassment, Bullying and Peer on Peer Abuse, The Skills Promise, Feedback Policy HE &amp; FE, Malpractice and Maladministration Policy, FE Learner Bursaries and Financial Support Policy. </strong></p>]]></description>
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         <title>The Skills Promise Assessment </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Skills Promise Assessment to be launched with an activity to demonstrate knowledge of the different skills and how they relate to their chosen vocational programmes. </p><p><strong>Access to the Skills Promise Assessment is through the vocational Canvas course -Course resources button - Induction and Transitions activities. </strong></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-09 15:04:33 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Digital Capabilities Self -Assessment</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Access to the Digital capabilities self assessment activity is through the Canvas course on the home page<strong> -Course Resources button - Induction and Transitions activities. </strong></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Act Training </title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/BSDCqualityandperformance/j2dhy50li8x21fzv/wish/3483616778</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) for Education e-learning is bespoke training aimed at studying and working in education settings (Early Years through to the Further and Higher Education). The seven modules in this course focus on embedding a security minded culture, identifying security vulnerabilities and suspicious activity and responding to incidents using core principles such as Run, Hide, Tell, &nbsp;the HOT Protocol and the power of hello. We recommend you read the Protective Security and Preparedness Guidance for education settings guidance to embed your learning.</p><p><strong>Access to the Act Training is through the Canvas course home page -Course Resources button - Induction and Transitions activities. </strong></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-09 15:05:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Learner Services Video     </title>
         <author>quality26</author>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-13 12:42:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Introduction to Canvas</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/BSDCqualityandperformance/j2dhy50li8x21fzv/wish/3489522212</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Course Leaders/tutors to introduce Canvas to their learners. Navigate the learners to the <strong>Learner Induction Course on Canvas. Click on the 'How to Guide'.</strong></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-13 12:55:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>IT induction- Learner login and password creation, One Drive and apps TO BE UPDATED</title>
         <author>quality26</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Please deliver this short IT video to your learners to demonstrate how to access IT support, how to find your username, create a password, how to access learner app access hub, format of email address and accessing Office 365 apps and OneDrive. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-06-13 12:58:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Icebreakers</title>
         <author>quality26</author>
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         <pubDate>2025-07-18 09:17:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Attendance Procedure (arrange for your PC to attend a session to explain the process, health care support and Freshers Fayre event)</title>
         <author>quality26</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>During the learner induction please arrange for your progress coach to attend one of your sessions to explain the new attendance procedure and what support is provided by the Health Support officer. </p><p>Please see document for the new attendance procedure. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-27 14:47:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Two-Day Induction                   Observation of Practice </title>
         <author>quality26</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/BSDCqualityandperformance/j2dhy50li8x21fzv/wish/3963302065</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><br/></p><p>During the two-day induction in the first week, it is essential that tutors and trainers familiarise themselves with their learners, including their academic abilities and soft skills at the outset. </p><p>Using the pre-selected rubric comments, choose the one that most accurately reflects each learner’s individual starting point.</p><p>Do something fun and engaging!!!!</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-06-24 11:09:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Learner Starting Point Assessment (Level 3 New Starters) </title>
         <author>quality26</author>
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         <pubDate>2026-06-24 11:25:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Learner Starting Point Assessment (Level 3 Year 2 Returners) </title>
         <author>quality26</author>
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         <pubDate>2026-06-24 11:27:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Learner Starting Point Assessment (Level 1/2 New Starters) </title>
         <author>quality26</author>
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         <pubDate>2026-06-24 11:41:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Century Initial Assessment </title>
         <author>quality26</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/BSDCqualityandperformance/j2dhy50li8x21fzv/wish/3963327860</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>An initial Maths and English assessment is crucial in identifying each learner’s starting point at the beginning of their programme. This assessment enables Maths and English tutors to evaluate core skills such as numeracy, literacy, comprehension, and written communication, providing a clear baseline of current ability. </p><p>By analysing the results, tutors can identify strengths, pinpoint areas for development, and ensure that learners are placed at an appropriate level.  Establishing an accurate starting point not only helps track progress over time but also ensures that learners receive the appropriate support needed to succeed in both their academic development and wider programme outcomes.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-06-24 11:51:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Complete the Vocational Assessment</title>
         <author>quality26</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/BSDCqualityandperformance/j2dhy50li8x21fzv/wish/3963330295</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>A vocational assessment identifies learners’ starting points by measuring their existing skills, knowledge, and readiness within a specific subject area. This enables tutors to tailor learning, provide targeted support, and set realistic, personalised goals. As a result, learners receive an appropriate level of challenge and guidance from the outset, which improves engagement, builds confidence, and supports better overall achievement and progression outcomes</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-06-24 11:56:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Start the vocational assessment</title>
         <author>quality26</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>A vocational assessment identifies learners’ starting points by measuring their existing skills, knowledge, and readiness within a specific subject area. This enables tutors to tailor learning, provide targeted support, and set realistic, personalised goals. As a result, learners receive an appropriate level of challenge and guidance from the outset, which improves engagement, builds confidence, and supports better overall achievement and progression outcomes.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-06-24 12:02:46 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Employer Link/Video</title>
         <author>quality26</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/BSDCqualityandperformance/j2dhy50li8x21fzv/wish/3964692651</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>James Reeves - The Dial </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-06-25 15:16:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Overview </title>
         <author>quality26</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/BSDCqualityandperformance/j2dhy50li8x21fzv/wish/3964693808</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>VIP Talks</p><p>Learner Services Video</p><p>IT Induction (To be updated)</p><p>Introduction to Canvas</p><p>Attendance Procedures</p><p>Learner Starting Point Assessment (Different Levels) <strong>Replaces the Pen Portrait</strong></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-06-25 15:18:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Overview </title>
         <author>quality26</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/BSDCqualityandperformance/j2dhy50li8x21fzv/wish/3964703437</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome Days - Observation of Practice </p><p>Employer link/video</p><p>Start of the Vocational Assessments (Use of Course Padlets) </p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-06-25 15:36:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Overview </title>
         <author>quality26</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/BSDCqualityandperformance/j2dhy50li8x21fzv/wish/3964706738</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Skills Promise Assessment</p><p>Century Initial Assessment</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-06-25 15:43:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Overview </title>
         <author>quality26</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/BSDCqualityandperformance/j2dhy50li8x21fzv/wish/3964707241</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Learner Policies </p><p>Digital Capabilities </p><p>Completion of the Vocational Assessments (Use of Course Padlets)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-06-25 15:44:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Overview </title>
         <author>quality26</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/BSDCqualityandperformance/j2dhy50li8x21fzv/wish/3964707453</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Act Training </p><p>International Ambassadors</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-06-25 15:44:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>BSDC Weekly Staff Timetable  Full Week </title>
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         <pubDate>2026-06-29 15:40:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>BSDC Weekly Timetable</title>
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         <title>BSDC Weekly Timetable Days Down Side example</title>
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         <pubDate>2026-06-29 15:42:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>International Ambassadors </title>
         <author>quality26</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Access</strong> the International Ambassadors link through the <strong>Induction and Transitions banner. </strong></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-07-06 09:24:44 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Start the Learner Starting Point Assessment</title>
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