We aim to ensure that our students, particularly young ones, feel secure and supported at the college. All students understand that their performance is maintained and monitored and for this to be successful we work with parents/guardians to ensure that a robust support system is in place for this. We provide every opportunity for our students to emerge as confident, capable young people ready to pursue their chosen path.
Studying the right course
Studying the right course is very important. We offer a variety of well established courses but understand you may need further advice. As a student or parent/guardian the college offers a free information service to explore and make sure the right course is chosen.
The terminology used in Further Education can be confusing click here for the qualification guide
Care and Support
All students will be subject to a range of quality procedures designed to support their success and achievement. These include monitoring attendance, homework and behaviour whether in college or on placement.
Students will have:
- Registers taken at the beginning of every class
- A personal tutor throughout the duration of the course
- Regular and structured tutorials with their personal tutor
- Services of the college Retention Officer
- Full diagnostic testing to ascertain compulsory learning support
- A timetable showing classes, enrichment activities, tutorials, Learning Resource Centre and additional learning support time.
- Opportunity for parents/guardian to meet their tutors on a regular basis
Additional services:
- Learning Support
- Learner Support Fund (financial help)
- Occupational Health Nurse
- Counselling
- Welfare and advice from the Students' Union
The college operates a non-smoking policy in all its buildings, courtyards and malls and has a procedure concerning the misuse of alcohol and drugs.