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Bronze Briefing 2009 - 2010

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Bronze Briefing 2009 - 2010

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    2. Visit us at www.deloitte.co.uk/graduates

    3. Welcome Introduction to Key Areas Congratulations on being elected This briefing will introduce you to key areas you need to be aware of to run your group It will not tell you everything that you need to know STARS Online Handbook Explain that there is a lot of further detail to back up what we tell them today in the Online Handbook. They need to go away and read it and are responsible for making sure they do this, it’s not optional! It also includes more information about how the STARS scheme works Congratulations on being elected This briefing will introduce you to key areas you need to be aware of to run your group It will not tell you everything that you need to know STARS Online Handbook Explain that there is a lot of further detail to back up what we tell them today in the Online Handbook. They need to go away and read it and are responsible for making sure they do this, it’s not optional! It also includes more information about how the STARS scheme works

    4. Your Students’ Union Contents We will be covering the basic areas that people need to be aware of in order to run their group without breaking the law or putting anyone at risk. Please remember to let people know about any fire alarm tests and where the fire exits are. We are aiming to be here for around an hour and a half. We will be covering the basic areas that people need to be aware of in order to run their group without breaking the law or putting anyone at risk. Please remember to let people know about any fire alarm tests and where the fire exits are. We are aiming to be here for around an hour and a half.

    5. Don’t need to go into too much detail as there is a full explanation in the online handbook. Explain that Bronze is only compulsory level but there are rewards for each level reached. Explain how you get each one!!Don’t need to go into too much detail as there is a full explanation in the online handbook. Explain that Bronze is only compulsory level but there are rewards for each level reached. Explain how you get each one!!

    6. You are the Students’ Union, the Students’ Union is you. The students at this University not only make up the Students’ Union, they run it. The Students’ Union is NOT part of the University Your Students’ Union

    7. • Students can get involved with all areas of the Students’ Union: from Juggle Soc to Nightline, New Theatre to LGBT • Overall the organisation is governed by Students’ Union Council and led by 12 democratically elected students – The Executive How does it work?

    8. • The Student’s Union receives funding from a block grant from the University but also income from its commercial services including Mooch and The Venue, the Shops, Pioneer Travel and the Print Shop The Students’ Union is a non-profit making organisation – money made by the commercial services goes back into funding non-commercial areas – including Student Activities, Student Advice Centre, and your group! Student Union Funding Shops are at QMC, Jubilee and Portland BuildingShops are at QMC, Jubilee and Portland Building

    9. Advice, Representation and Welfare Student Activities Democracy Entertainments Commercial Services What does your Student Union do? Don’t need to go into a lot of detail but give a few examples, esp re Student Activities: SARC, Education and Welfare officers, committees and campaigns, Education Worker, Course Reps NOT JUST Clubs, Societies, SRSs, Associations, also IMS, Active Lifestyle, AND Student Community Action Students’ Union Council, the Exec, committees and campaigns Club nights, big events like Freshers, Grad Ball. Shops (PB, Jubilee, QMC), Print Shop, Ark, Pioneer TravelDon’t need to go into a lot of detail but give a few examples, esp re Student Activities: SARC, Education and Welfare officers, committees and campaigns, Education Worker, Course Reps NOT JUST Clubs, Societies, SRSs, Associations, also IMS, Active Lifestyle, AND Student Community Action Students’ Union Council, the Exec, committees and campaigns Club nights, big events like Freshers, Grad Ball. Shops (PB, Jubilee, QMC), Print Shop, Ark, Pioneer Travel

    10. Money, sponsorship and free banking Enormous administrative support Free training on everything from Publicity and Promotions to Development Planning Advice on anything pertaining to your group Resources: from a minibus to a badge-maker Freshers and Refreshers Free publicity and marketing What does your Student Union do for your group? Sponsorship we seek and they benefit from e.g. KPMG for AU clubs Admin – 4 members of staff employed who do admin to support student groups (AL, LT, LH, EJ) Resources – also includes TV, video, DVD player, flipchart, projector Publicity – we put them on website, noticeboards, in The Guide Online database – go to main website and click “submit event” – these go on website but also forwarded to Impact and URN Pioneer Travel can organise your trips and much more! Print Shop can be used for publicity including outsourcing things The Venue can be booked for events – see Gemma the Events ManagerSponsorship we seek and they benefit from e.g. KPMG for AU clubs Admin – 4 members of staff employed who do admin to support student groups (AL, LT, LH, EJ) Resources – also includes TV, video, DVD player, flipchart, projector Publicity – we put them on website, noticeboards, in The Guide Online database – go to main website and click “submit event” – these go on website but also forwarded to Impact and URN Pioneer Travel can organise your trips and much more! Print Shop can be used for publicity including outsourcing things The Venue can be booked for events – see Gemma the Events Manager

    11. Abide by the Clubs and Societies Code of Practice Adhere to deadlines Attend compulsory training and meetings Use the Students’ Union logo on all of your publicity (posters, flyers, clothing, communication with sponsors) Understand that you are part of a team and belong to an organisation where everyone is expected to work together and help each other What do we expect from you? Will have received Code of Practice in Handover pack – contains important Students’ Union policies that they are bound by Using the logo gives them a more professional and official imageWill have received Code of Practice in Handover pack – contains important Students’ Union policies that they are bound by Using the logo gives them a more professional and official image

    12. Made up of a representative of every society/club Meets around 4 times a year each (please see website for details) Discusses policy for Student Groups (for example the Code of Practice) Votes on new affiliations Important information about Societies/Clubs Compulsory – your group will be fined if you do not attend AU Council / Societies Council Will be emailed remindersWill be emailed reminders

    13. Smaller meetings with groups of similar societies/club captains Attendance is compulsory Gain information/ideas from each other Chance to ask questions of Societies/AU officer Societies group meetings / Captains meetings Will be emailed remindersWill be emailed reminders

    14. Student Activities Receptionist: Laurie Hedley Student Activities Support Worker (Societies): Angela Lee Student Activities Support Worker (AU): Lynn Turton Events Manager: Gemma Chance Student Activities Staff No need to go through every person and role – it’s all in the Online Handbook. Just flag up how many people there are to help them and the general areas they work in. There are also staff in other areas of the Students’ Union who can help you, e.g. Reception for room bookings, all details are in the handbookNo need to go through every person and role – it’s all in the Online Handbook. Just flag up how many people there are to help them and the general areas they work in. There are also staff in other areas of the Students’ Union who can help you, e.g. Reception for room bookings, all details are in the handbook

    15. Activities Officer Patrick Hopkins Claire Game AU Officer Paul Lloyd Alex Hingley Student Activities Officers

    17. “Any individual, group or organisation that undertakes an activity has a duty to make certain that all reasonable steps are taken to ensure the safety of those involved” Safety Anyone undertaking an activity has a common law duty to make certain reasonable steps are taken to ensure the safety of the participants and others likely to be affected by the activity. Just as a multi-national company has a duty to have safety procedures on place, individual student groups do as well as they are providing activities for people. Anyone undertaking an activity has a common law duty to make certain reasonable steps are taken to ensure the safety of the participants and others likely to be affected by the activity. Just as a multi-national company has a duty to have safety procedures on place, individual student groups do as well as they are providing activities for people.

    18. The duty of care is a general legal duty on all individuals and organisations to avoid carelessly causing injury to persons. It requires everything ‘reasonably practicable’ to be done to protect the health and safety of other. Club and Society committees have a Duty of Care for their members. They have to demonstrate that they have done everything “reasonably practicable” to protect people affected by their activities. Not asking you to stop EVERY accident ever happening, but to make sure that they can’t be seen to be negligent in their actions.Club and Society committees have a Duty of Care for their members. They have to demonstrate that they have done everything “reasonably practicable” to protect people affected by their activities. Not asking you to stop EVERY accident ever happening, but to make sure that they can’t be seen to be negligent in their actions.

    19. Student at Exeter University died from alcohol poisoning after a night out with a sports club playing Pub Golf.Student at Exeter University died from alcohol poisoning after a night out with a sports club playing Pub Golf.

    20. Student at Durham University went skiiing with university club. Decided to go home from night out on her own, got lost, slipped into a river and froze to death Despite calling and texting her friends she was not found until the next morning.Student at Durham University went skiiing with university club. Decided to go home from night out on her own, got lost, slipped into a river and froze to death Despite calling and texting her friends she was not found until the next morning.

    21. Advertised on shared notice boards, group meetings, via the website, facebook groups etc Uses Student Union equipment, services, venues.

    22. Who is Responsible Read out the various persons/groups of persons and their responsibilities Important points: Members who are over 18 have responsibility for their own actions on the most part, but you need to make sure that you have given them enough information to participate safely. Under 18s can be more problematic and you need to speak to the SU if you have people in your group who are under 18 Novices need more careful supervision than people who are experienced in the activity that you are doing. Committee are overall responsible for the safety of their group. Other people are there to help and offer advice and support where necessary Ultimately the SU Exec are responsible if things go wrong and so have a vested interest in making sure that student groups carry out their activities safely.Read out the various persons/groups of persons and their responsibilities Important points: Members who are over 18 have responsibility for their own actions on the most part, but you need to make sure that you have given them enough information to participate safely. Under 18s can be more problematic and you need to speak to the SU if you have people in your group who are under 18 Novices need more careful supervision than people who are experienced in the activity that you are doing. Committee are overall responsible for the safety of their group. Other people are there to help and offer advice and support where necessary Ultimately the SU Exec are responsible if things go wrong and so have a vested interest in making sure that student groups carry out their activities safely.

    23. Assess safety implications of activities Promote best practice Appoint competent leaders Provide training to enable safe participation Provide adequate safety equipment Inform members of hazards Organise activities according to group experience & skill Committee Responsibilities As per slide. Whilst certain committee members are clearly responsible for particular aspects in the running of the club/society, it is important to recognise the fact that the “president” is the figurehead and has the ultimate accountability.As per slide. Whilst certain committee members are clearly responsible for particular aspects in the running of the club/society, it is important to recognise the fact that the “president” is the figurehead and has the ultimate accountability.

    24. What is Risk Assessment? A risk assessment is simply a careful examination of what could cause harm to people, so that you can weigh up whether you have taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent harm. Why should you Risk Assess? To highlight areas where harm might come to people To make sure that you are taking necessary precautions Can help show that you have taken “reasonable practicable” steps Risk management is a process by which all the activities of the club/society should be reviewed to ensure that all “reasonable steps” are taken to ensure the safety of those affected by the activity ie the members/the committee members/ and possibly members of the public/other groups. Risk management is a process by which all the activities of the club/society should be reviewed to ensure that all “reasonable steps” are taken to ensure the safety of those affected by the activity ie the members/the committee members/ and possibly members of the public/other groups.

    25. This is an example of part of the risk assessment form and shows an example from a group filling it in last year. You need to make sure that you think of ALL the hazards associated with your activity and these are listed in section one of the form. You probably have some of the control measures in place already but you need to have a written record of them.This is an example of part of the risk assessment form and shows an example from a group filling it in last year. You need to make sure that you think of ALL the hazards associated with your activity and these are listed in section one of the form. You probably have some of the control measures in place already but you need to have a written record of them.

    26. All Sports Clubs and Risk Societies MUST have a Code of Practice. This is a statement of the normal operating procedures of your club/society and the way in which you manage, organise and run your activities. You need to review your Code of Practice as a Committee and send an updated version with your STARS paperwork. Code of Practice This document should exist within the group already and we are asking groups to update it for this year. If not sure then please ask Health and Safety Manager This could be used as evidence in court if something goes wrong so it is a really important document.This document should exist within the group already and we are asking groups to update it for this year. If not sure then please ask Health and Safety Manager This could be used as evidence in court if something goes wrong so it is a really important document.

    27. Who leads your activities? Activity leaders are responsible for planning & managing the activity Volunteers (are they members?) Coach (paid/unpaid?) External organisations Activity Leadership Leaders responsible for: Safety of participants & anyone affected by the activity Ensuring clubs/NGB’s guidelines are followed Making final decisions Providing high standards of leadership Leader expectations Ratio of leaders to participants Leaders: Students – level of experience/qualifications Volunteers – experience/quals/references; must be members of SU & the Club/society Coach – recognised quals/first aid/insurance ; must be registered with SU External – meet your needs?/check affiliation – info on;welfare facilities/emergency procedures/public liability insurance/safety equipment/leaders quals & experienceLeaders responsible for: Safety of participants & anyone affected by the activity Ensuring clubs/NGB’s guidelines are followed Making final decisions Providing high standards of leadership Leader expectations Ratio of leaders to participants Leaders: Students – level of experience/qualifications Volunteers – experience/quals/references; must be members of SU & the Club/society Coach – recognised quals/first aid/insurance ; must be registered with SU External – meet your needs?/check affiliation – info on;welfare facilities/emergency procedures/public liability insurance/safety equipment/leaders quals & experience

    28. Equipment must be listed on the group’s inventory and they must return this as part of their Bronze Award Any equipment not listed will not be insured Equipment must be stored appropriately to be covered on insurance, not in a student’s house/garage/car etc Equipment should be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure that it is still fit for purpose. Electrical equipment MUST be PAT tested annually. Equipment must be listed on the group’s inventory and they must return this as part of their Bronze Award Any equipment not listed will not be insured Equipment must be stored appropriately to be covered on insurance, not in a student’s house/garage/car etc Equipment should be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure that it is still fit for purpose. Electrical equipment MUST be PAT tested annually.

    29. Insurance Public liability – covers your club/society for any damage to persons or property, caused during the running of your “recognised” activities (those described in your constitution and/or CoP) But if you are not sure – ASK! And certain activities have specific requirements that must be followed!!! Personal – AU clubs / NGB membership/ qualified leaders/ Small craft – kayaks/canoes/boats etc etc all are insured, providing we know about them!!! Minibus and drivers must all have appropriate insurancePublic liability – covers your club/society for any damage to persons or property, caused during the running of your “recognised” activities (those described in your constitution and/or CoP) But if you are not sure – ASK! And certain activities have specific requirements that must be followed!!! Personal – AU clubs / NGB membership/ qualified leaders/ Small craft – kayaks/canoes/boats etc etc all are insured, providing we know about them!!! Minibus and drivers must all have appropriate insurance

    30. Event Form Risk Assessment More than 50 people outdoors More than 250 people indoors If the activity is inherently risky Be aware of the guidelines on alcohol at events. Big or small, there are lots of problems that can (and have) occurred with trips and events. It is important that as an organiser you take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of those involved by …. Take… and put… Must inform SU via Trip Registration forms and participant lists and Event Approval forms. Be aware of Club/society code of practice re alcohol at events (NO BOOZE cruises) and also “inclusion” There’s more information about Events Manager on a later slide Big or small, there are lots of problems that can (and have) occurred with trips and events. It is important that as an organiser you take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of those involved by …. Take… and put… Must inform SU via Trip Registration forms and participant lists and Event Approval forms. Be aware of Club/society code of practice re alcohol at events (NO BOOZE cruises) and also “inclusion” There’s more information about Events Manager on a later slide

    31. Where alcohol is being served water and soft drinks MUST be available. The availability of alcohol should not form the sole basis of planning or advertising an event. Groups must nominate a responsible person to remain sober for the duration of the event. Any visits to hospital must be reported to the Students’ Union. This is not optional and must be adhered toThis is not optional and must be adhered to

    32. Any trips outside of Nottingham MUST be registered with the Student’s Union. Trips abroad require special consideration Trip Registration Form Where you are going Who is in charge Who is going Emergency contact details Trip registration forms are available from the student activities office and reception. They have to be signed off by the health and safety manager so don’t leave it too late. Trips abroad must have a minimum of one month’s notice. Trip registration forms are available from the student activities office and reception. They have to be signed off by the health and safety manager so don’t leave it too late. Trips abroad must have a minimum of one month’s notice.

    33. What are your procedures in an emergency? UNION EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 24 hour phone number 0115 8468800 (office hours) 0115 9513013 (out of hours) Accidents and incidents need to be reported to the Student Activities and Health and Safety Manager First Aid Provision Safety is no accident – it requires thought and a conscious effort and should not rely on “luck” that nothing went wrong or nobody was injured! You should have your own emergency plan which includes first aiders and relevant training of members where necessary Also follow the Union Emergency Procedures – there is someone available 24/7 if you have an emergency – stress the emergency numbers Provision – people with training/equipment ….How many of you have members with first aid qualifications? Do you have a first aid kit(s)? Where are they? Who looks after them? Kits and training are available at subsidised cost, refills are free All Accidents MUST be reported and groups should have accident books in which to do this and the forms should be brought to the Health and Safety Manager ASAP Safety is no accident – it requires thought and a conscious effort and should not rely on “luck” that nothing went wrong or nobody was injured! You should have your own emergency plan which includes first aiders and relevant training of members where necessary Also follow the Union Emergency Procedures – there is someone available 24/7 if you have an emergency – stress the emergency numbers Provision – people with training/equipment ….How many of you have members with first aid qualifications? Do you have a first aid kit(s)? Where are they? Who looks after them? Kits and training are available at subsidised cost, refills are free All Accidents MUST be reported and groups should have accident books in which to do this and the forms should be brought to the Health and Safety Manager ASAP

    34. Explain that there is a lot of further detail to back up what we tell them today in the Online Handbook. They need to go away and read it and are responsible for making sure they do this, it’s not optional! It also includes more information about how the STARS scheme worksExplain that there is a lot of further detail to back up what we tell them today in the Online Handbook. They need to go away and read it and are responsible for making sure they do this, it’s not optional! It also includes more information about how the STARS scheme works

    36. Give brief overview of what the assistant treasurers are there for and what they can do to help clubs and societies. Say what Paul and Crouchy do. Give brief overview of what the assistant treasurers are there for and what they can do to help clubs and societies. Say what Paul and Crouchy do.

    37. Your group finances Completing grant forms Creating Budgets Collecting + banking money

    38. Treasurer CANNOT be a final year student No external bank accounts Receipts must be given Grant money can only be spent on certain things as specified in the Treasurers Handbook and STARS online Handbook Can refer to the stars handbook for everything. Main points are the split between Grant and Private accounts for paying How to complete necessary forms What can be paid for from which accounts and what is expected of you in your role.Can refer to the stars handbook for everything. Main points are the split between Grant and Private accounts for paying How to complete necessary forms What can be paid for from which accounts and what is expected of you in your role.

    39. Note all sponsorship contracts now need checking and signing by either AU officer – Paul Lloyd or Societies officer- Crouchy before the money will be accessible to the club or society. A stop on these funds will be made unless the contract has been signed by either of these and if unavailable the F+S Officer. Money can be used from grant and private account Note all sponsorship contracts now need checking and signing by either AU officer – Paul Lloyd or Societies officer- Crouchy before the money will be accessible to the club or society. A stop on these funds will be made unless the contract has been signed by either of these and if unavailable the F+S Officer. Money can be used from grant and private account

    40. Grant forms completed with proposed budget for coming year Assessed by Assistant treasurers and appropriate allocations made scaled down to ensure every group gets a fair contribution

    41. Annual Budget: Plans for your next year Included in your grant forms which you all keep a copy of! Can get help on creating or sticking to budgets from assistant treasurers in their workshops/ clinics and can also come see the Finance and Services Officer When organising a large event such as a ball, tour or competition that will have income/ expenditure larger than Ł150 Unanticipated Costs If club/ society has any unexpected costs, may need to seek advice Can always complete a supplementary Grant form if need extra Grant funding Always come speak to Assistant Treasurers or Finance and Services Officer if need any assistance or guidance Kit Should be Included in your main budget Equipment Again will be in main budget unless large, expensive piece of equipment is needed that club cannot afford outright- need consultation with Finance and Services OfficerCan get help on creating or sticking to budgets from assistant treasurers in their workshops/ clinics and can also come see the Finance and Services Officer When organising a large event such as a ball, tour or competition that will have income/ expenditure larger than Ł150 Unanticipated Costs If club/ society has any unexpected costs, may need to seek advice Can always complete a supplementary Grant form if need extra Grant funding Always come speak to Assistant Treasurers or Finance and Services Officer if need any assistance or guidance Kit Should be Included in your main budget Equipment Again will be in main budget unless large, expensive piece of equipment is needed that club cannot afford outright- need consultation with Finance and Services Officer

    42. Finance: Understanding Your Accounts   Accounts can be complicated to understand, but it is important that as the treasurer you understand your group’s finances and how much money you have available to you. See below for examples of how to read your accounts and   Understanding your Private Account. Every group has a Private Account with the Students’ Union. The money in this account transfers from year to year. Membership money is paid into this account along with any sponsorship agreements you might have, money from social events etc. Finance: Understanding Your Accounts   Accounts can be complicated to understand, but it is important that as the treasurer you understand your group’s finances and how much money you have available to you. See below for examples of how to read your accounts and   Understanding your Private Account. Every group has a Private Account with the Students’ Union. The money in this account transfers from year to year. Membership money is paid into this account along with any sponsorship agreements you might have, money from social events etc.

    43. Understanding your Grant Account This is the balance on your account. In your grant account you should have a positive figure indicating that you are in credit. Your grant account is where your grant money is paid into. Generally you will only be withdrawing money from this account. You will be told how much grant money you have received and are not able to spend more than this limit. The money in the grant account does not roll on from year to year and is zeroed at the end of the year (or at the end of each semester for societies). Understanding your Grant Account This is the balance on your account. In your grant account you should have a positive figure indicating that you are in credit. Your grant account is where your grant money is paid into. Generally you will only be withdrawing money from this account. You will be told how much grant money you have received and are not able to spend more than this limit. The money in the grant account does not roll on from year to year and is zeroed at the end of the year (or at the end of each semester for societies).

    44. Legal contract between us (the Union) and your supplier

    47. Is anyone employing a coach? There are a number of laws you have to adhere to, which depend on whether your coach is Self-Employed or Employed by the group Paperwork you must fill in Paying your coach Employing Coaches (Find out first – phone Jackie to come down after session) They MUST see Jackie in HR. They will need to fill in various forms and ensure that they treat their coach fairly and pay them on time. (They will be paid through the Students’ Union payroll if employed by the group) They need to be aware of laws about Signing On and Termination of Employment. There is more information in the Online Handbook, but they MUST see Jackie in HR.(Find out first – phone Jackie to come down after session) They MUST see Jackie in HR. They will need to fill in various forms and ensure that they treat their coach fairly and pay them on time. (They will be paid through the Students’ Union payroll if employed by the group) They need to be aware of laws about Signing On and Termination of Employment. There is more information in the Online Handbook, but they MUST see Jackie in HR.

    48. Keep your own records Check your statements regularly Know your assistant treasurers and ask them for help if you need it Don’t be afraid to say NO!

    49. Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

    50. The Law

    51. Why be inclusive? Very diverse University population and every single student has the right to get involved in their group and have access to the same opportunities. There are laws against discrimination which do affect their groups e.g. Disability Discrimination Act, Race Discrimination ActVery diverse University population and every single student has the right to get involved in their group and have access to the same opportunities. There are laws against discrimination which do affect their groups e.g. Disability Discrimination Act, Race Discrimination Act

    52. An inclusive and equitable environment should enable students from all backgrounds to: What should we want to achieve?

    53. Spend time defining aims and objectives. How can we achieve inclusiveness? Spend time defining aims and objectives - This will help you to meet your goals, measure your successes and provide clear information to your existing or potential members. Assess if there are any barriers to participation, and explore what actions can be taken to address them. This will help to promote your activities to parts of the student community who may have felt that sport clubs or societies are unwelcoming or unaware of their needs. Spend time defining aims and objectives - This will help you to meet your goals, measure your successes and provide clear information to your existing or potential members. Assess if there are any barriers to participation, and explore what actions can be taken to address them. This will help to promote your activities to parts of the student community who may have felt that sport clubs or societies are unwelcoming or unaware of their needs.

    54. Aim to encourage an environment that promotes openness and feedback Feedback How Can Your Club Or Society Encourage Feedback? How Can Your Club Or Society Encourage Feedback?

    55. Does Karni meet in an accessible venue? Proactively promoting inclusiveness Does your club or society meet in an accessible venue? For example, is the venue wheel-chair accessible, does it have appropriate signage? (Consider whether always meeting in a bar may inadvertently exclude some students.) When does your club or society meet? Meeting in the evening may inadvertently exclude students with caring responsibilities, religious commitments or who work. How do you publicise your activities across the University? Using predominantly one media type may mean that you are not reaching the full student population. Does your club or society meet in an accessible venue? For example, is the venue wheel-chair accessible, does it have appropriate signage? (Consider whether always meeting in a bar may inadvertently exclude some students.) When does your club or society meet? Meeting in the evening may inadvertently exclude students with caring responsibilities, religious commitments or who work. How do you publicise your activities across the University? Using predominantly one media type may mean that you are not reaching the full student population.

    56. Does your Karni have access to the equipment and resources necessary to enable it to cater for the differing needs of its current or potential members? Proactively promoting inclusiveness Does your club or society have access to the equipment and resources necessary to enable it to cater for the differing needs of its current or potential members? What type of social activities are organised? Favouring one type of event, for example alcohol based, may discourage participation from some students. What is the perceived image of your club or society? Could this discourage students from participating? Investing the time and energy to increase the level of inclusiveness and sport equality within your club and society can result in many benefits. For example, increased appeal to a larger section of the student population, a club or society that is sensitive to the needs of its members and an improved image. Does your club or society have access to the equipment and resources necessary to enable it to cater for the differing needs of its current or potential members? What type of social activities are organised? Favouring one type of event, for example alcohol based, may discourage participation from some students. What is the perceived image of your club or society? Could this discourage students from participating? Investing the time and energy to increase the level of inclusiveness and sport equality within your club and society can result in many benefits. For example, increased appeal to a larger section of the student population, a club or society that is sensitive to the needs of its members and an improved image.

    57. Your group MUST make reasonable adjustments to ensure that any disabled students can get involved in their activities. It’s important to ask someone who is disabled what they can and can’t do and not make assumptions about their abilities. The Students’ Union has a pot of money for reasonable adjustments, e.g. buying specialist equipment or booking accessible transportYour group MUST make reasonable adjustments to ensure that any disabled students can get involved in their activities. It’s important to ask someone who is disabled what they can and can’t do and not make assumptions about their abilities. The Students’ Union has a pot of money for reasonable adjustments, e.g. buying specialist equipment or booking accessible transport

    58. Further support

    59. Website

    60. What Next? Meet as a committee, share this information and start making plans. Visit the website Committee Area and complete Bronze Award Paperwork. Inventory Risk Assessment Questionnaires Safety Review (AU and Risk Socs Only) Update Code of Practice (AU and Risk Socs Only)

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