At BLC we are here to support you in your studies and help you on the path to the future you want. With our dedicated support staff and services, we will be there to help you at every step of your BLC experience.
We’re committed to addressing inequality in relation to students’ age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion and belief, and discrimination is not tolerated by anybody connected with our College. We want you to tell us if there are aspects of our provision that we could improve for different groups. AT FE STARs meetings your representatives will let us know if there are changes we need to make in the College to make it a more inclusive place to study and enjoy other activities.
During your time with us many of you will be taking part in projects to learn more about our diverse society. You will create presentations, take part in competitions and other enrichment or tutorial activity to explore difference amongst individuals. You will be able to research new disabilities, religions, ethnic groups or cultures, or sexual orientations. You will discover how people are treated by society and what role you can have in promoting equality and challenging discrimination.
The Students’ Union (SU) is also committed to promoting equality and diversity and runs many events throughout the year to celebrate unity and diversity, why not get involved in some of these events. The Equality and Human Rights Commission promote and monitor human rights; and to protect, enforce and promote equality across the nine ‘protected’ grounds – age, disability, gender, race, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation and gender reassignment.
Useful websites
Human Rights relating to Religion and Belief and Ethnicity – www.equalityhumanrights.com/en
All faiths and none – www.afan.uk.net
Disability Information and Advice Line – www.dialuk.info
Disability network – www.disabilitynetwork.co.uk
Ethnic Minority Support Line – www.supportline.org.uk
Race Equality Foundation – www.raceequalityfoundation.org.uk
Sexual Orientation
LGBT drop in (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender)
Call in to our informal monthly drop in session in the Student Wellbeing Service (SWS), Ground Floor, Clarendon House. Contact us for dates and times.
The SU have a Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender Friends Society for anyone who is Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual or Transgender or anyone who is heterosexual who would like to support this society.
Useful websites
Stonewall works to achieve equality and justice for lesbians, gay men and bisexual people – www.youngstonewall.org.uk / www.stonewall.org.uk
Stop Hate UK is a charity that provides independent and confidential support to people affected by Hate Crime – www.stophateuk.org/where/derbyshire
Love Knows No Gender – Derbyshire Youth Forum’s aim is to prevent homophobic bullying (anti-gay) in schools in the Derbyshire area – www.love-knows-no-gender.piczo.com
We want to provide a positive environment for all so please be respectful towards all students, staff and visitors. We’re committed to promoting equality and will challenge discrimination. We expect you to attend all of your lessons on time and to come prepared with your study resources. During classes make sure your mobiles are turned off and out of sight.
It is important that you understand clearly what joining our college community means for you. There are both benefits and responsibilities. This statement will help you understand the spirit of the relationship between you, the college and the other members of our learning community – your fellow students and our staff.
In that sense this statement forms a Learning Agreement. The areas of support and responsibility detailed here are also areas that from our research our students have told us are important for their success.
Here at Buxton & Leek College we are committed to helping you make the most of your time studying with us. We want to challenge you intellectually and help you maximise your performance, enjoy your experience and achieve to your full academic potential.
There is also a range of support we pledge to offer, because being a student at Buxton & Leek College is demanding. We know this support is important to help you meet that challenge and succeed. This is support that we believe:
- You have an entitlement to
- You should expect to make use of
- Actively using it will benefit you in your studies with us
We want you to use this support as you need to and we want you to tell us about your experience to help us improve still further.
Being a member of the college community also gives you some responsibilities. These responsibilities are important in assisting you and other students to get the most from your time at college. Taking these responsibilities seriously and acting upon them will help to provide the right kind of environment for you and others to study, learn & grow.
Safeguarding is the term given to the College’s responsibilities to promote your wellbeing and make sure that you feel secure and safe.
We’ve particular responsibilities relating to our learners aged 18 years and under and learners with learning difficulties and disabilities, but we’re also responsible for ensuring the wellbeing of all our adult learners. The College has a child protection and vulnerable adults policy and a team of Safeguarding Co-ordinators.
We review whether we’re promoting your safety and wellbeing and would like to hear from you if you’ve any comments or suggestions about this.
If you have a general concern about your own security, safety and wellbeing then please let your tutor or one of your lecturers know.
If you have a particular concern then please contact one of our Safeguarding Co-ordinators and let them know that you have a concern about safeguarding so that you get a prompt response. We’ve both male and female Safeguarding Co-ordinators: Karen Field, Alison Loxton, Jack Price.
Our Safeguarding PolicySafeguarding
0800 074 0099
0800 1111 (Childline)
First Aid
There are first aid points and trained first aiders at all sites; any member of staff will be able to find them for you. If you have even a minor accident make sure you report it so that it can be recorded and action taken to prevent it happening in the future.
Security
The security team is located at both Buxton and Leek sites with their priority being the safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and visitors. For more information on their services please visit their website here.
Fire Information
It’s essential that everyone does their best to prevent fires and, in the event of a fire, knows what action to take. If you’re a disabled student with mobility restrictions you will need a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) which your ALS Tutor can put in place for you. Please make sure you become familiar with the fire exit signs in all your classrooms, around the building and in your workplace. If you have any concerns let your tutor or assessor know.
Safeguarding Policy Student Code of Conduct Health & Safety Equality & Diversity Supply Chain Fees and Charges Policy 2016/17 Absence & Attendance Social Media Guidance
BTEC Policies & Procedures Accredited Prior Learning Application for ECF Assessment Policy BLC Appeals Policy BLC Plagiarism and Malpractice Policy Internal Verification Policy Registration & Certification Policy What are Exceptional Extenuating Circumstances Getting Started With ETrackr
Student Mentors
The Student Mentor can help you if something is getting in the way of your progress such as housing, health, family, financial issues, worry, stress or anything that is bothering you. No problem is too big or too small, so if you are upset or concerned just contact one of our mentors who will be happy to listen and help you decide on your next step. Just drop in for a confidential chat or contact by telephone or email.
Buxton:
Learner Journey Team
support@blc.ac.uk
Leek:
Based in the HUB
01538 322020
s.orourke@blc.ac.uk
Study Coach
Your Study Coach is available at both Buxton and Leek campuses to offer support and guidance with all issues relating to the academic aspects of your course. You will be able to access 1 to 1 support, study skills workshops and themed workshops.
- Help with study skills including note-taking, research and revision techniques
- Tips on presentations, PowerPoint and blogging
- Support in essay writing preparation, planning, structure and proof reading
- Guidance in using the Harvard Referencing System
- Spelling and grammar
- Help with finding a suitable university course
- Advice on the UCAS application process; including writing a personal statement
- English and maths support
- Referral to other agencies or professionals who may be able to support you
Buxton:
To book an appointment with the Study Coach please contact Emma Moseley on 01332 592621, email E.Moseley@blc.ac.uk or call into the Library.
Leek:
A range of Study Coach Guides are available in the HUB or simply call in and book your very own study coach session.
To book an appointment with the Study Coach please contact Jack Dendy on 01538 320020 or email J.Dendy@blc.ac.uk
To view the themed sessions available throughout the year click the link below. Your tutor/study coach will be able to book you onto these.
Personal Tutor
At Buxton & Leek College you have a personal tutor, there to help you with any aspect of your course. Your tutor or assessor will meet with you regularly to set targets and monitor your achievements on both your vocational and your functional/GCSE courses. Various tools to help you check how you are doing can be found at the Current Students page.
Additional Learning Support
If you need extra support, you can drop into our Top-Up Zone for everything you need to enhance your learning in class to do well.
- At enrolment/induction
Initial Advice and Guidance at Open Evenings and events, Support during pre-course assessments, Support learners with induction process (e.g. assist with paperwork or with access around building), Screening to identify additional needs. - On the course
After initial screening and assessment of the Learners requirements, we can provide:
Learning support in class (for individuals or small groups) or additional sessions outside of class time, Adaptation of materials/resources, Specialist tutor support, Enabling technology including laptops, software, dictaphones etc, Adapted teaching and learning materials including material in Braille and in audio/electronic format, Mobility and travel training, Staff with a broad range of experience and expertise in diverse range of disabilities, learning difficulties and additional support needs. - During Exams
After an assessment of the learner’s support requirements, if the examining board agrees we can provide:
Extra time, Communication support, Readers, Amanuensis (scribe), Adaptation of exam papers (where allowed) – also mock and past papers. - At the end of the course
Offer specialist exit guidance, Make connections with internal and external agencies about suitable progression routes
Additional Learning Support contact details:
01298 8330905
topup@derby.ac.uk
Absences
At Buxton and Leek College all students are expected to maintain excellent attendance in all classes. Attendance is monitored through individual progress reviews and through our monitoring tools.
- If you have two consecutive unauthorised absences within any of your modules your personal tutor will request a meeting
- Three consecutive unauthorised absences will result in a level 1 cause for concern
- A continual pattern of unauthorised absence may result in you being withdrawn from your programme
The student is responsible for seeking approval for their absence from their personal tutor. All absences will be recorded as ‘unauthorised’ until a student has completed their ‘absence and attendance form’ with their supporting evidence; students under the age of 18 must also have a signed letter from a parent/guardian. Requests for absence must be made in advance or in the case of an emergency, on the first day of returning to college.
Authorised absences may be agreed in the following categories:
College related activities: residential, exams, work experience or agreed self-study
Medical or dental appointments that cannot be arranged outside college hours
Emergency medical/dental will also need a letter or appointment card as evidence
Illness, if under 18 will require signature from parent/guardian
Family responsibilities will require notification in advance
Religious holidays require notification in advance
Jury service
Attendance at a funeral
University visit or careers/job interview if notified in advance
Representing the college i.e. at a sporting event
Attendance at a probation meeting or in court
Driving test (copy of test letter will be required)
Absence that is a consequence of a disability as defined by the disability act
The following reasons are not considered as valid reasons for absence:
Holidays during term time
Work/Job commitments
Leisure activities
Family and other celebrations
Driving lessons
*It is important to inform the college of any changes in contact details.
*Parents will be notified of consecutive or trends of absence.
It is a student’s responsibility to arrive at the bus stop in time to meet the bus to college. In the case of late buses or cancellations the student must sign the late book in class.
If you can’t make it into College or to your work placement then please contact an Administrator between 8.30am-9.30am to let them know.
0800 074 0099 for Student Absence: Press 1- Buxton or 2 – Leek
Snowline
01332 597 669 (press 2 for Buxton)
Alternatively, please fill in our online absence form here.
Progression
Students falling below 90% attendance will trigger an initial meeting with your Tutor/Programme Coordinator to look at issues affecting attendance. Actions and agreements will be made regarding support needs or disciplinary procedure.
In order to continue to the second year of their course, students must meet the 90% attendance monitoring and have completed all of their course requirements.
Students will be deemed to have left the course if they have not attended classes for four consecutive weeks.
University of Derby Student Union Tutorials
Youth Development training provides learners with a fun and inclusive tutorial programme. The training, provided by the Students’ Union, is facilitated in a social learning space and facilitated by Higher Education students employed by the Union. Topics cover a broad range of personal, social, health and careers education and are quality monitored on a regular basis. Students’ feedback after each tutorial, which informs, reviews and shapes future session planning.
Youth Development Conference
This annual event is attended by Executive staff from the University and College and/or Senior Managers. Also invited are keynote speakers, officers from the NUS and the Students’ Union Executive. Workshops are created through negotiation with learners and the Students’ Union and aim to cover both personal and academic development topics. Feedback is collated throughout the day and fed back to College management through the delivery of a report, put together by the organisers, the Students’ Union.
Meet the Principal
Lead Course Representatives meet with the Principal to discuss the impact of Student Voice and any emerging items for celebration or to address. They are held once per term.
The Principal gives a promise that students will receive a response to issues raised within 48hrs.
Surveys and Feedback
The Learner Satisfaction Survey is a national student feedback survey to inform future students on student views of their experiences whilst at college. These findings are produced on the Skills Funding Agency FE Choices site.
During February we hold a ‘Tell us what you think week’ where students can record their views and comments about any aspect of student life, which is then reviewed to be fed back to management to inform future change.
A feedback tree is placed in a prominent position in the college to give students the opportunity on a daily basis to post their views. This information is gathered monthly and fed back at FE Stars meetings.
Student voice has an important place in shaping the services in college. Click here to see the recent changes.
We want to hear from you about any aspect of your experience here at the College. Why not email us with your individual views; any suggestions or comments. Remember you can tell us what is going well and what we are doing right, as well as what we need to rethink and do differently!
Send a direct email to feedback@derby.ac.uk (please start your email “Buxton & Leek College”)
Complaints Procedure
A complaint arises when you feel that any aspects of your learning, college service, facility or site is unsatisfactory and should be investigated.
There are three stages to the procedure:
- Informal
- Formal
- Complaint Review Stage
The Informal must be completed before proceeding to the formal stage.
Advice is available from your FE Students Union Representative who will support you through the process, but remember you can always speak to your Tutor, Programme Co-ordinator or Head of Curriculum as indicated in your pocket guide.
See the links below for further information
Making a Complaint
Academic Regulations
The Students’ Union coordinates the Student Voice & Representation structure within Buxton & Leek College. We aim to strengthen the student voice, increase student engagement, and make the representation process more efficient and effective for all involved.
Course Rep Elections
One Course Rep will be elected per year off each course, across both the college sites. During September the Learner Coaches will deliver tutorials to learners which will cover the topic of democracy and introduce and promote the role of the Course Rep. Course Reps will be elected by their peers, the elections will take place in the tutor group session.
Training and Support
The Students’ Union will provide training for all Course Reps, along with online resources and staff support throughout the year. Course Reps only need to attend one session, and the training will be focused on what their role is, how to get the most from it, networking with other Reps and will ultimately highlight the importance of Learner Voice.
Course Team Meetings
Course Leaders are expected to invite their Course Reps to attend Team meetings, allowing time and creating a supportive environment for the Course Reps to discuss any issues their students have raised and to highlight positive practice and experiences.
Course Rep Forums
Every month there will be a Course Rep forum on each site, run by the Students’ Union and attended by SU staff, the SU President and/or Vice-President Academic Affairs, and all Reps. This will focus on gathering student feedback on a range of topics, sharing good practice and developing positive ideas for change, and facilitating discussions between Reps. These will be one hour sessions and take place on a range of days across the year in order to be as inclusive and accessible as possible.
For more information, please visit the UDSU website here or contact emma.taylor@udsu.co.uk
- Advice days
- Campus tours
- Taster days
- Meet and greet
- Interview evenings
You’ll receive a £10 Love2shop voucher for the events that you attend in addition to the following benefits of becoming an ambassador:
- Boost your CV
- Skills development
- Confidence building
- Positive reference
- Employability skills
This is a great opportunity to take part in an enrichment activity and will be recorded towards EEP hours.
To be considered, please contact l.billingham@blc.co.uk
Self-awareness:
Decision making: helping you to make a career choice that is right for you.
Skills analysis: Opportunities for you to develop further awareness of your abilities, skills, qualities and values to help you find the right career.
Adult Directions suggests careers and helps you to explore your career options. You are able to have instant access to skills analysis, careers matching and action plans.
Opportunities awareness:
Understand the range of options and possibilities open to you. This could cover work, apprenticeships, self-employment, further education and higher education.
Build increased knowledge of the changing world of work and what employers want and look for.
Career management:
Help you to action plan and move towards the goals you define.
We will ensure you have a plan B.
You know what’s out there to help you at any stage in your life and that you have the right skill set to deal with the world of work.
Building experience
Can help you gain experience in terms of volunteering and work experience.
We have a placement team that will help you gain a placement that you want.
Find part time work whilst at college.
Communication:
Most importantly we can help you at any stage of the application process for whatever option you choose including:
CV development (Create your CV using CV Builder)
Social media CVs and profiles
Application forms (apprenticeships, part time, full time work and UCAS)
Personal statements for jobs and higher education
Interview preparation (preparation and mock interviews)
Assessment centres
Our service and offer:
Information – We have a range of software and resources for you to use in the library and online.
Advice and guidance: We offer one to one advice and guidance appointments with a specialist adviser plus opportunities to work with you on career related issues in your lessons plus access to workshops and events put on especially for you.
How to contact us:
Click here to visit the Careers and Employment Service
Buxton and Leek College
Appointments available: Monday – Friday 9:00am-4:30pm
Book in person by visiting the Devonshire library at Buxton
01298 330309 / careersbuxton@derby.ac.uk
Kedleston Road, Derby
Appointments available: Monday – Friday 9:00am-4:30pm
Book in person by visiting the upper ground floor, Library, Kedleston Road
01332 591316 / careers@derby.ac.uk
Buxton Chaplaincy
We’re here to offer support and care to all staff and students. As Chaplains, we have a special interest in the spiritual side of life – but whether or not you believe in God, we’d love to meet you. Come and find us on the top floor of Clarendon House, room 301 – you don’t need to make an appointment and we’re always glad of an excuse to get the kettle on!
Our Chaplains
Full time Ecumenical Chaplain – Ingrid Keith / i.keith@derby.ac.uk
Catholic Chaplain (Mondays) – Don Lavery / d.lavery@derby.ac.uk
Muslim Chaplain – Abdullah Muhammad / a.muhammad@derby.ac.uk
Near our office you’ll find the prayer room, which is always open for anyone to pray in. Muslims can find washing facilities on the floor below. There’s also the Oasis Space, a room that’s available to anyone seeking a bit of peace and quiet.
We hold a short and informal time of prayer open to all every Thursday, 12.30 to 12.45. If there’s a person or situation you’re concerned about, you can always email us a special prayer request.
Watch out for news of our famous September CAKE EXTRAVAGANZA, which we put on every year to welcome the new students to the College.
You’re also welcome to join in our events that campaign for a better world. Last year, students created the Biggest Banana Split in Buxton to highlight Fairtrade Fortnight.
If you’d like to be kept up to date with our events throughout the year, just email one of the chaplains to be added to our Email News list.
Leek Chaplaincy
Welcome to the Chaplaincy! We are here to offer support and care to all staff and students. We have a special interest in the spiritual side of life, but whether you believe in God or not, we’d love to meet you. The Leek Chaplains are:
Cate Hall
Paul Sherwin
Jane Watson
We are in college every Tuesday and Wednesday morning so look out for us around college. We are always available to listen and will help in whatever way we can. We can be contacted at chaplaincyleek@blc.ac.uk
We can also put you in touch with the Muslim Chaplain, Abdullah Muhammad / a.muhammad@derby.ac.uk
We meet for a short, informal time of prayer each Tuesday from 9:30 – 10:00 in TLG03. You are very welcome to join us. If there is a situation or person you would like us to pray for you can e mail a prayer request to us or you could write it down and put it into one of the ‘Prayer Request’ boxes you will see in the hub.
Look out for special events (usually involving food!), exhibitions or collections during the year. Last year we held a collection for the Leek food bank for Harvest during October and we plan to do something similar this year.
If you would like any information or to be kept up to date with what we are doing please email us.
Your Students’ Union also offers a free and impartial Help & Advice service where you can speak to one of our advice team in private about anything you like; nothing is ever too big or too small, so come along and get some help if you need it. Your SU wants to make sure you get the most out of your time at college so we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved. You can join clubs, societies and you could even set up your own. We will also support you to volunteer or fundraise so that you gain skills to help you achieve your ambition in life.
You can contact us at:
01332 591507 / info@udsu.co.uk / www.udsu.co.uk
Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/udsupage
Follow us on Twitter: @UDSU
Student Wellbeing are here to ensure you are feeling safe and well throughout your course of study.
If you have something that is affecting you in or out of College, feel free to contact us.
We are open throughout the year, including non-term-time periods, and the service we provide is tailored specifically for you.
Our specialist team offer confidential support, advice and guidance with personal issues you may be experiencing that may be impacting on your studies.
To find out what support is available at your campus, please open the appropriate tab
If you are a Higher Education (University of Derby) student studying at Buxton, please go to the main University Student Wellbeing website
To find out what support is available at your campus, please open the appropriate tab
We can offer wellbeing appointments with an advisor, in order to answer your query, provide access to specialist advice, or give you some information to take away with you.
Self-help information is also available in a variety of formats with a wide range of leaflets and information sheets.
If you can’t see what you need, ask or contact our Reception who can assist you.
CONTACT US
Opening times: 9.00am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Student Wellbeing
University of Derby (Buxton Campus)
Clarendon House
1 Devonshire Road
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 6RY
T: 01298 330 414
E: swsbuxton@derby.ac.uk
Text: 07950 080 717
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- Books and ebooks
- Newspapers & journals (print and e-journals)
- Study space
- Online resources
- Computers and printing
- Laptops and other equipment
- Library staff
As well as resources to support your studies you can borrow fiction, films and books on general interest topics. For students planning on progressing to a University Degree, we can give you the opportunity to start using higher level resources, which should help you do even better in your studies.
The Devonshire Library at Buxton can be found off the main Dome area, and at Leek the Library service is within the HUB, which is opposite Reception. For Access and Foundation students studying at Derby, Kedleston Road Library is off the main Atrium. We are open throughout the College day, evenings and weekends (Buxton and Derby) during the College term. During non-term time we are generally open Monday–Friday during the day. Look at the webpages for each site for details.
Have a look at one of our guides for resources and information for your subject.
For more information about our resources and support, you can explore our main library website, or speak to any member of the team.
Devonshire Library in Buxton
Term time opening hours:
| Monday – Thursday | 8:30am – 9pm |
| Friday | 8:30am – 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am – 5pm |
| Sunday | 12pm – 5pm |
Location
The Devonshire Library is located just off the Dome at the Buxton Campus. Our address can be found here.
The HUB Library in Leek
Term time opening hours:
| Monday and Tuesday | 8.30am – 7pm |
| Wednesday to Friday | 8.30am – 5pm |
Location
The HUB is located on the ground floor of the Tovell building at the Leek campus. Our address can be found here.
Kedleston Road Library in Derby
Click here to view Opening Times
Useful Contacts
Clare Holden – Library Services Manager (Buxton & Leek) / 01298 330594
Jonathan White – Subject Librarian / 01298 330671
Liz White – Assistant Subject Librarian / 01538 322111
Tim Stubbs – Team Leader / 01298 330595
We offer an extensive network of buses to the Buxton Campus during term time, which students and staff can use at low cost.
To take advantage of this you will need to buy an annual permit for £300 – equivalent to just over £1 a day return if you travel every day. This works out at around 3p a mile for the longest trips! Your permit is valid for one route of your choice.
Students living in Staffordshire using public transport to access Leek College should use a “Your Staffordshire” Travel card to pay a reduced daily fare.
Students travelling to our Buxton Campus who live on the:
- 2017-18 Buxton Bus 199 (Stockport)
- 2017-18 Buxton Bus 58 (Macclesfield)
Students also benefit from being able to use their pass on service buses on their allocated route throughout the day during term time, please see www.highpeakbuses.com/ for full timetable details.
Timetables are available here for each of the Buxton Unibus and Minibus routes:
- 2017-18 Buxton Bus 1(Glossop, Hadfield, Hayfield, Birch Vale, New Mills)
- 2017-18 Buxton Bus 2(Hathersage, Hope Valley)
- 2017-18 Buxton Bus 4(Bolsover, Chesterfield, Calver)
- 2017-18 Buxton Minibus(Ilkeston, Heanor, Matlock)
- 2017-18 Buxton Bus 7(Derby, Belper)
- 2017-18 Buxton Bus 8(Littleover, Hulland, Ashbourne)
- 2017 Alton, Cheadle, Leek, Buxton
*Minibus 6 is not a public service. It is operating as a minibus and so there is flexibility in how the route runs according to demand in different locations. The timetable will be reviewed after 2-3 weeks of term in conversation with the students in order to make times as favourable as possible for all users.
Timetables are available here for the Leek Unibus Route and information about the Leek Minibus:
- Leek Cheadle Alton
- Leek to Buxton
- 2015-16 ASH – LEEK (Ashbourne, Waterhouses, Bottomhouse) – Students must book a seat for the year – Call 01538 322114
Daytime and inter-site buses (free term time services for staff and students)
- Buses to Buxton Skillsbase / Motor Vehicle– Unibus Service
- Buses to Harpur Hill Sports Centre– FE Bus Service
- Buses to Oaklands Outdoor Centre– Minibus Shuttle (HE term time only)
- 185/186 Service Between Buxton and Harpur Hill Sports Hall– For HE students and Staff only
Snow and ice
In severe weather conditions we will try our best to maintain services. However, in some conditions, side roads and back roads become too difficult to negotiate and we’ll operate a service with a reduced number of stops. If you’re in doubt, you can find out by checking the weather page or calling the Snowline on 01332 597669.
Contact Us
Student Centre: email studentcentrebuxton@derby.ac.uk or tel: 01298 330644 (for students travelling to Buxton Campus)
For those travelling to Leek Campus tel: 01538 322114
Buxton station is only five minutes walk from the Devonshire Campus.
Buxton has direct trains from Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester Piccadilly, via Stockport. The journey takes about an hour.
You can also travel to Sheffield, which involves at least one change. For timetables contact National Rail Enquiries, 08457 48 49 50
Traveline also provides local information on trains and other forms of public transport.
www.railcard.co.uk offers a ‘young persons’ railcard that could save you a 1/3 off your fare throughout the country. You can apply for a ‘young persons’ card if you are 16-25, or 26 and over but in full time education.
The Devonshire Campus has facilities for cyclists to store their bikes free of charge in the sheltered bays which are located behind the old gatehouse.
There are showers within the catering changing rooms that staff and students can use to freshen up.
Cycle security
We have a very good security record for cycling, however its always good to lock your bike securely! Heavy duty bike locks can be obtained from the security office at a heavily subsidised rate.
Motorcycling
Motorcyclists are welcome at the Devonshire Campus. Motorcycles do not require a parking permit, and can be parked free of charge on site. There is a sheltered motorcycle parking area within the main car park.
Buxton to Derby bike ride
Each year, in June, we hold a bike ride between Buxton and Derby. Around 100 people take part, having great fun and raising money for charity in the process.
Student car parking in Buxton
If you decide to bring your car to Buxton please be aware there is no student parking on site, except for those who hold a blue disabled badge (which will enable you to obtain a parking permit).
We recommend you park in the Pavilion Gardens car park, which is around five minutes walk away on Burlington Road, near to the junction with St Johns Road. There is usually ample space during term time.
Getting a Pavilion Gardens pass
You can purchase a special season ticket at a heavily discounted student rate of £110 per year from High Peak Borough Council, otherwise reasonable pay & display rates apply. Access to the Campus is easiest if you park on the top deck, at the opposite end to the ramp.
Considerate parking
We believe that the most considerate way to park is off street in the Pavilion Gardens.
However, if you choose to park on street, please bear in mind that there are traffic wardens in the area who will penalise those who park illegally.
By parking considerately we ask the following:
- Please do not park on junctions.
- Please do not block driveways or dropped kerbs.
- Please consider residents parking needs.
We thank you in advance for your help and consideration. How you park your car can impact people’s attitude and perception of students and the University.
Reserve a parking space
Demand for parking at the University of Derby is very high, to make sure you get a space you can now reserve safe and secure parking around the University for as little as £4 a day using JustPark.com. The University of Derby transport team have also negotiated an exclusive 10% discount on the cost of parking for students, staff and visitors. To use this discount just enter the code DERBYUNI10 at the online checkout.
JustPark is the UK’s leading parking website with over 150,000 parking spaces available to reserve online. They find their users the best value parking, including parking spaces on people’s driveways, in hotels and at private car parks.
Sell your parking space
If you have a driveway why not make some extra cash and list your parking space on the site too? Home-owners in the area make hundreds of pounds a year, and again we’ve negotiated an exclusive code to give students, staff (and parents) that little bit extra. Add the code DERBYUNI30 when creating your listing to receive £30 worth of free upgrades to help highlight your listing to potential customers.
We have very limited staff parking available at the Buxton Campus. It is currently all allocated to permit holders, minibuses, pool cars and blue badge holders. A very small number of new permits are allocated once a year, if there is space and only if strict criteria are met.
Where should I park?
We encourage all staff who are not able to use alternatives to the car to park at the Pavilion Gardens car park which is five minutes walk from the Campus. Permits can be obtained from High Peak Borough Council. Parking here keeps our cars off the streets which helps neighbouring residents. If you choose to park on street in the area please carefully consider the needs of the local residents and obey all restrictions.
Parking enforcement and security
We have a contractor who looks after security and enforces parking restrictions on site. If you park at the Devonshire without a valid ‘DC’ permit, you can expect to get a fixed penalty notice. Other University parking permits are not valid at the Buxton Campus. Our security contractor also makes regular patrols on the top deck of the Pavilion Gardens. Staff travelling from other sites cannot park in the spaces at the Buxton Campus unless they are using a pool car.
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