This page sets out all policy, procedure and quality assurance processes that govern CFS and the students that apply to, and enrol on, our programmes. Students wishing to apply to any of CFS’ programmes should familiarise with all of the rules and regulations, paying particular attention to those outlined below.
Students applying to any of our 2-year BA courses should pay particular attention to the CFS Procedures for Assessment, Reassessment & Progression, and the Enrolment & Registration Policy. These documents outline how progression, reassessment and registration works on our fast-track programmes (and all programmes), as the structure of these courses requires specific rules for our students, which may differ from those at other education providers.
All prospective students should familiarise themselves with our Terms and Conditions, paying particular attention to the terms regarding deposits, refunds and the 14-day ‘Cooling Off’ period. The CFS Tuition Fee Policy outlines the processes CFS follows on all matters related to the payment of deposits, fees and our approach to students who find themselves in financial difficulties.
Our Academic Appeals Policy sets out how we process appeals against academic decisions. Our Student Complaints Policy outlines the process for handling student complaints. Both of these policies are aligned with the Office of the Independent Adjudicator’s Good Practice Framework.
The CFS Consumer Protection Compliance Policy has been drafted with strong reference to the Competition and Markets Authority’s advice for HE providers on consumer protection law.
Our Institutional Strategy outlines our mission, vision and core values. It also underpins all of our policies, procedures and processes.
CFS Procedures for Assessment, Reassessment & Progression (2-Year BA Programmes Only)
CFS Accreditation of Prior Learning Policy
CFS Teaching & Learning Strategy
CFS Academic Misconduct Procedure
CFS Marking and Moderation Policy
CFS Board of Examiners Terms of Reference
CFS Access and Participation Plan
CFS Admissions Appeals and Complaints Procedure
CFS Applicants Under 18 Policy and Process
Academic Board Terms of Reference
Access and Participation Committee Terms of Reference
Audit Committee Terms of Reference
Board of Directors Terms of Reference
Finance Commercial Committee Terms of Reference
Marketing, Admissions and Development Committee Terms of Reference
Student Council Terms of Reference
New Programme Development Board – Terms of Reference
Operations & Resources Committee Terms of Reference
People Operations Committee Terms of Reference
Quality Assurance & Academic Committee Terms of Reference
Student Experience Committee Terms of Reference
CFS Research Ethics Committee – Terms of Reference
Courses Board – Terms of Reference
CFS Equality and Diversity Policy
Short Course Tuition Fee Policy
Compensation and Refund Policy
Tuition Fee Debt Collection Policy
CFS IT and Social Media Policy
CFS Respect and Consideration Statement
CFS Consumer Protection Compliance Policy
Fire and Emergency Procedures Policy
Resource Policies and Procedures 2023 -2024
Resource Policies and Procedures Agreement 2023 – 2024
Non-Attendance at Appointments Policy
CFS Student Engagement Policy and Attendance Procedure
CFS Enrolment and Registration Policy
CFS Supported Studies Procedure
CFS Non-Academic Student Disciplinary Procedures
CFS Mitigating Circumstances Policy
Validating Partner Key Regulations