Our Values and Intent

QAC’s aspirations (Intent)

The curriculum at QAC is broad and ambitious and meets the diverse needs of students. The curriculum is designed to maximise adult life opportunities for all students. Opportunities may be through increased independence, higher academic achievement or through skills that enable employment. The curriculum covers academic, therapeutic and support provision, all of which are essential components for success for QAC students. All QAC students are in receipt of an Educational, Health and Care plan (EHCP).

QAC makes a positive difference to the lives and learning of people with disabilities and learning difficulties, having high expectations of staff and students and being responsive, innovative and collaborative.

We incorporate the following values into our daily College life and behaviour:

Inclusion
Excellence
Enabling
Collaboration
Integrity
Respect

Policies and procedures

We can share information with you regarding our policies and procedures to help you better understand how QAC operates. Below are the details of reports and policies that we feel may be of interest to you, but if you are looking for something specific, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@qac.ac.uk

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The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Publication Scheme

The Act

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 is designed to establish a culture of openness and transparency in public administration. It gives a general right of access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities, sets out exemptions from that right and places a number of obligations on public authorities. A ‘public authority’ is defined in the Act, and includes colleges. Every public authority must publish a scheme listing all the classes of information it makes available to the public.

Any person who makes a request to a public authority for information must normally be informed whether it holds that information and, subject to exemptions, be supplied with that information (a fee may be charged). The legislation also established the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) with responsibility for ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Act. Individuals already have the right of access to information about themselves under the Data Protection Act 1998. As far as public authorities are concerned, the Freedom of Information Act extends this right to allow public access to all types of information held.

The Publication Scheme

In line with the Freedom of Information Act 2000, QAC is committed to making information about the College and its work available to the public. It has adopted the Model Publication Scheme and Definition Document for Colleges of Further Education provided by the ICO.

To request information please contact the College’s Information Officer:

Robert Semple, Director of Finance & Resources

Queen Alexandra College, Court Oak Road, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9TG

Downloads related to this article:

Freedom of Information Policy

FOIA Request Form

External Complaints Procedure

What the students say

The College has helped me to feel more confident and develop my independence. Staff are really helpful and provide lots of support whenever I need it.