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Raleigh Park, Nottingham t. 01158 516600 e. raleighpark@derwentliving.com
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Before you arrive at Raleigh Park
Here at Raleigh Park we understand the importance accommodation plays in student life, which is why we aim to provide you with not only the best possible range and standard of housing, but also advice and assistance throughout your time with us.
Raleigh Park is one of the biggest projects Derwent Living has undertaken with 1200 student bed spaces. Our self-catered accommodation, offers a taste of real independence plus the benefits of a sociable and supportive environment.
Derwent Living prides itself on customer service, our mission here at Raleigh Park is to provide the best possible range and standard of accommodation, which meets the needs of our students, by:
- Continuing to develop and improve our flats and residences in response to student opinion
- Providing excellent standards of service through investment in our staff and facilities
- Continuously improving the quality and standard of all the services which we provide
There will not be another time in your life when you`ll get the chance to meet so many people from all different backgrounds and to have the chance to take part in such a wide range of activities.
JCR
The Common Room – Simply called ‘the JCR’ this is where you can hang out. In the JCR there’s comfortable sofas, plasma TV, a pool table, table tennis and vending machines. There are also games such as Nintendo Wii, Large outside Skittles and Dominoes.
Where is the JCR?
The JCR is situated above the Madison Court reception.
Membership of JCR
All residents are automatically members of the JCR, giving you full access to all the facilities. Your fee of around £50 for the year is included in your accommodation costs, saving you the hassle of writing out yet another cheque in fresher’s week!
JCR Representatives
The JCR Representatives provide a very important link between Staff and students and they are the ones responsible for ensuring that you have a great time here at Raleigh Park from day one!
They promote social activities within the hall, (film club, quiz nights) and arranges outside events, trips, etc. It looks after the interests of members and provides various amenities and facilities. Their aim is to support not only your social needs but also your welfare needs while living in Raleigh Park, and they also represent your interests to the Student Union. If you need a friendly face to talk to then your JCR Welfare Reps will be happy to help.
Telephone / Internet & Television Provision
The internet facility is provided through the University of Nottingham by SNS (Student Network Service) and for The Farthings it is Cable Com.
Before you can access the University IT facilities, you must first complete the online registration process through the Prospective Students Portal. Prior to arriving at the University, you will have been sent information on how to complete this process and to obtain your student username and default password. If you have lost your information or have problems, please contact the Student IT Helpline.
The connection fee for the Student Network Service (SNS) or Cable Com is included within your fees - there is no separate payment.
You may use the SNS for telephony and IPTV, Please refer to the separate SNS handbook within your welcome pack for any further information and costs. The pack will also contain a data point cable.
For any further information please visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/is/services/sns or call 01159 513396 for further information.
TV Licence
The government has decreed that each individual student bed-space should have a TV licence if they use a TV or any other device to record a TV programme, including a PC broadcast card. This is the law and not a Derwent Living policy. Contravention of this law can lead to a fine of up to £1000.00.
We have received advice from the TV Licensing Authority, that a licence for a bedroom will cover the communal areas as well. Hence you could get a licence for Bedroom A, and a TV in the kitchen would be covered by this.
TV licences are available from your local post office and are also available on-line at www.tvlicensing.co.uk.
If you do not have a TV and you receive a letter from TV Licensing then go online and complete a declaration form. This will remove you from the listings and ultimately stops you receiving letters. The website address is: http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/for-your-home/students-aud1/
Utilities, gas and electric testing
Reasonable utilities charges are included in your rent. If you receive any utility bills at your property, please take them directly to Madison Court Reception.
Refuse to sign up with any utility provider if you are approached, otherwise you will be liable for their bills and our administrative costs in switching the accounts back to our suppliers.
Regular gas and electricity safety inspections are carried out. We will give prior notice in most cases, but reserve the right to immediate access in an emergency.
Council Tax
All Students are exempt from Council tax during the academic year and the University offices on request will issue council tax exemption certificates.
We may ask for proof of exemption at sometime during the year, so please apply for your certificate early.
If we ask you more than once, you will be subject to an administration charge of £10, in line with charges relating to other breaches of the tenancy agreement.
The Essentials
Student Services Centre - 01159513710. Based at University Park and Jubilee Campus and offer a wide range of services from advice on University documents, to how to access other support services.
University Counselling Service - Based at University Park and available to all students. By appointment only. Visit the Counselling website for further information contact www.nottingham.ac.uk/counselling
The Student Advice and Representation Centre - Offers support from academic issues to welfare matters or money problems. email on student-advicecentre@nottingham.ac.uk
Nightline - 01159 514985 - This is an anonymous listening and information service which is open from 7pm until 8am every night during term to listen to you if you need someone to talk to. E-mail nightlineanon@sumail.nottingham.ac.uk. The person who picks up your message will not be able to see your e-mail address!
If you need a friendly face to talk to then your JCR Welfare Reps will be happy to help.
Financial Support - 0115823 2071 - Based in the Portland Building, For further financial advice or support please visit the website on www.nottingham.ac.uk/financialsupport. E-mail:financialsupport@nottingham.ac.uk.
Student Finance
How much is it going to cost?
Students joining The University of Nottingham as a full-time, first-year UK undergraduate student in September 2011 will be charged an annual tuition fee of £3,375.
Core Bursaries
For students entering in 2011/12
- £1,130 per annum to students with residual household income up to £36,100
- £845 per annum to students with residual household income up to £37,200
- £565 per annum to students with for residual household income up to £45,700
- £285 per annum to students with for residual household income up to £46,700
- Assessment forms (PN1 or PR1) are needed for core bursaries.
Students may be eligible for additional bursaries worth up to £1,130 a year if they;
- Are care leavers and meet certain criteria, or
- Are entering with a vocational or access qualification, or
- Have dependants and household income below £46,700
- Application forms are needed for additional bursaries
Living costs
The following table lists the main costs a full-time first-year undergraduate is likely to meet. These figures are based on a student living in a hall of residence and receiving three meals a day there during the 31 weeks of term time.
Accommodation* (including utilities) £4,500
Food (in addition to 3 meals a day) £ 800
Council tax exempt
Travel £ 500
Insurance £ 127
Clothing £ 500
Course Costs (e.g. books, photocopying, lab costs) £ 500
Laundry £ 130
*Average cost for a catered hall. You may have to pay additional
amounts for damage and key deposits.
2012/13 tuition fees
The University of Nottingham has announced plans to set undergraduate fees for full-time home* and EU students at £9,000 from 2012.
Please note: fees do not have to be paid upfront and the University is providing a generous package of bursaries to support home students from lower-income families.
NHS Direct - 0845 4647.Don`t forget to register with a Health Centre whilst at University. There are several general practitioners (GP) surgeries available in the area. Nottingham has an NHS Walk in Centre (located close to the city centre) open Monday - Sunday 7am - 9pm. Cripps Health Centre on University Park can be contacted on 01158 468888.
You can also register with a Dentist on University Park Campus on your arrival and all year around, For more information e-mail crippsdentalcentre@live.co.uk or 01159 506781.
