Welcome to Bishop Auckland College

Welcome to

Bishop Auckland College

"Bishop Auckland College is the best College because it gave me the opportunity to get the right qualification so I could get a great job"

"The new building is fantastic and the facilities are really impressive" "The Staff are very supportive, caring and friendly"

"My 2 years at Bishop Auckland College were the best, I have progressed to Durham University and am loving it"

Welcome to Bishop Auckland College

Check out the facilities

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Welcome to Bishop Auckland College Please find enclosed a copy of your Learning Agreement. In order to monitor and improve our services we have also enclosed an evaluation form for you to complete and return to our freepost address.

What happens next?

Full time Students We will invite you back to the College for the second stage of your application where you will meet with your tutor, visit your subject area and find out more about your course.

Following your GCSE results you will once again be invited into the College to discuss your results with a tutor. Advisors will also be on hand to assist with any concerns or questions you may have.

Part Time Students The date and time of your chosen course/s is shown on your Learning Agreement.

We will not contact you again unless amendments are made to the course so please attend on the correct day and time.

Room details will be available in the Reception area upon your arrival at the College.

In the meantime if you would like to discuss your enrolment please do not hesitate to contact Client Services.

Get in Touch

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T: 01388 443000 F: 01388 609294 W: www.bishopaucklandcollege.ac.uk

E: enquiries@bacoll.ac.uk Client Services: 01388 443030

Check out the facilities available at Bishop Auckland College Salons We offer a range of treatments in our Beauty Salon from facial treatments, tanning to nail extensions. Also a range of complimentary therapy treatments including Swedish body/Indian head massage, aromatherapy and reflexology.

Our Hairdressing Salons offer a range of services including highlights, cutting and pinning up hair.

Catering Facilities We offer an exciting selection of dinners, lunches and themed evenings for you and your party to enjoy. The Mitre restaurant seats 40 people and offers a 3 course table d’hote menu.

A comprehensive wine list is available and a good selection of soft drinks. The Mocha Café Bar and Lounge seats 20 to 40 people. The Meeting Place is glass fronted and seats up to 200 guests.

Sports Facilities Do you need to get fit or toned? Membership is only £10 per year, includes your induction, membership card and use of the fitness suite at various times.

Student Union You can apply for a NUS card and receive discount from a number of services and shops.

BT, Amazon, JJB Sports, Topman, Virgin, Matalan and McDonalds are to name just a few.

For more information visit www.nusextra.co.uk

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Client Services Information, Advice & Guidance Supporting you at every stage of your learning Client Services is based in the main reception of the College.

Information A wide range of information is available, including course leaflets and fact sheets.

We also maintain a comprehensive Careers Library.

Advice A daily drop-in service is available for general advice on College courses.

Careers Guidance We provide guidance on Education, Employment, Higher Education and Work-Based Learning for young people and adults. Make an appointment to speak to a Careers Adviser in College or at one of our Outreach Centres.

Student ID Cards Your ID card will enable you to access the Library and College computers. If you haven’t already been given a student ID card ask at our reception desk.

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Our Reception is the first point of contact for all enquiries

Student Support helping you get the most from your time with us Situated on the ground floor, we offer information and advice on a range of topics including:

Transport Advice on college buses, bus passes and public transport.

Financial Assistance Educational Maintenance Allowance, Adult Learners’ Grant, Learner Support Funds, Childcare funding, Care to Learn.

Personal Issues We offer a free confidential listening and professional counselling service.

Recreational Activities Join in with our activities programme or take a break in the Hive.

Listening to your views Students’ opinions are valued and sought - we look forward to receiving yours!

Our Student Council and Class Representatives’ meetings are always looking for new members.

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Library/IT Access fantastic facilities to help your learning We are situated on the first floor and look forward to seeing you.

What's in the Library?

What equipment do we have?

Books Magazines Newspapers Videos Access to PCs

Photocopier Scanner Printers Large screen monitors Television with video/DVD

As a student you will have your own e-mail account and access to the internet.

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We are open 9.00am - 7.30pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm

Learning Support committed to providing individualised support for all Do you need extra support with your studies?

Our Learning Support Team can help.

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Additional tuition Dyslexia support Specialist equipment One-to-one care support Special exam arrangements Specialist technology

Speak to your tutor or contact the Learning Support Team on 01388 443041

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Childcare caring for your children Bishop Auckland College operates an excellent on-site nursery, caring for children from birth to 5 years. Fully qualified, dedicated staff provide care and education following the new Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

During school holidays a fully supervised play-scheme operates for children aged 4 to 14.

The nursery and play scheme are both registered and inspected by Ofsted.

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Call into the Nursery or contact us on 01388 443123

Building for the Future at Bishop Auckland College These are exciting times, May 2007 saw the completion of the first phase of the £17.3 million landmark development for the new Bishop Auckland College on its Woodhouse Lane campus. This phase of building includes new high quality teaching and learning facilities which have replaced the original College that was built in the late 1950s to serve the expanding education and training needs of the communities of South and West Durham.

The planning of phase 2 is well underway and will contain brand new facilities for Technology, Art & Design and Music & Performing Arts.

Phase 1 facilities include:

Phase 2 facilities will include:

• Teaching and Learning Accommodation • Centres for Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) in Childcare and Health & Social Care • Library and Learning Resource Centre • State of the art ICT and Multimedia • Industry standard facilities in Hairdressing, Beauty, Complementary & Sports Therapies, Catering & Hospitality • Client Services, Information, Advice & Guidance Centre • Student Support Centre • Restaurant and Cafeteria • 4 Court Sports Hall and Changing Facilities • Management & Administration Centre

• Music Technology including Sound Recording and Studio Production • Performing Arts • Design Centre for 3D, Fashion, Graphic Design, Fine Art and Multimedia • Technology Centre for Construction Trades and Motor Vehicle Engineering

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HOW TO CONTACT US Main College Switchboard

01388 443000

Client Services

01388 443030

Student Support

01388 443051

Hair & Beauty

01388 443010

Nursery

01388 443123

The Mitre Restaurant

01388 743196

Fax Number

01388 609294

E-mail

enquiries@bacoll.ac.uk

Website

www.bishopaucklandcollege.ac.uk

Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane | Bishop Auckland | Co Durham | DL14 6JZ

T: 01388 443000 F: 01388 609294 E: enquiries@bacoll.ac.uk W: www.bishopaucklandcollege.ac.uk