Student Services Newsletter 23/24 VOL. 1

VOL. 1 • NOV 2023

STUDENT SERVICES Long Road Sixth Form College Newsletter

Welcome (back) to Long Road!

We hope you all had a wonderful break. Whether you are new to Long Road or not, this will be your first time viewing the Student Services newsletter. This is a resource which will be released monthly, designed to provide you with information which will both assist and enrich your college experience. You can expect to see: Clubs and events information Timetable and exam information Helpful resources General updates You may even be featured!

This issue: Welcome to Long Road PAGE 01

Student Services PAGE 02

Progress Coaches & Academic Support PAGE 03

If this is your first year at Long Road, we highly recommend taking the time to read this newsletter.

Starting somewhere new can be daunting for some, and knowing where to find support is incredibly important. Likewise, knowing where you can find like-minded people and socialise will make you feel more at ease in your new surroundings.

Enrichment Opportunities PAGE 04

Exam Season PAGE 05

STUDENT SERVICES

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Meet our Team We are Student Services; a friendly team, here to support you during your time at Long Road. Our role covers a variety of aspects of college life, with simple things such as reporting absences and help with timetables, to complex things like booking rooms for clubs, support organising student-led events and so much more. For those of you who were here last year, you may remember the International Women's Day event we hosted in the Student Centre.

Use this QR code for more info!

You can find us in the following places: Student Centre Helpdesk Mon - Fri 08:45 - 13:05 Reception Mon - Thu 08:00 - 17:00, Fri 08:00 - 16:30 Email (help@longroad.ac.uk) Mon - Thu 08:00 - 17:00, Fri 08:00 - 16:30

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Progress Coaches & Additional Learning Support At Long Road we listen to our students and respond to their individual needs to ensure that they can take part fully in both the academic and social life of the college.

We believe that every student can achieve their best, and we aim to develop an effective study programme for every student. Whatever challenges you face our dedicated academic support team will work with you and your family to ensure this happens.

If you feel like you need some support, you can book a oneto-one session with one of our Academic Support and Wellbeing team. Scan the QR code to book your appointment.

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As you begin to find your feet, your Progress Coach will always be there to keep a close eye on how you’re getting on; they will help you stay on track and give you the support you need, when you need it. Whilst continually overseeing your academic progress, they will update you and your family on your achievements and celebrate your successes. The team works closely with teachers, Academic Support and Student Wellbeing staff to make sure that everyone gets the care they need. Our collaborative approach means that all of our students get the most out of their study programme, and our Progress Coaches are always there to reach out with a helping hand.

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Enrichment Opportunities There are a number of enrichment opportunities at Long Road, which hopefully means that everyone will be able to find something that interests them.

We have sports-based enrichment such as women's basketball and table tennis, game-based clubs such as Dungeons and Dragons and Games Development, and culture-based societies such as Ukrainian Society, and Pride Club. We also had several one-off events last year such as International Women's Day, NHS Day and Culture Day. Go to Student Services Moodle for more information.

Games Development Society

If there isn't a club that interests you, students are welcome to set up their own clubs. You can submit requests here. If you would like to help with any of the upcoming events above, please email help@longroad.ac.uk.

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Pride Club

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Exam Season Exam season is here, and no matter what subject you are taking you will most likely be taking some kind of exam in the coming months. This could be a GCSE exam resit, a key assessment, or a mock exam to prepare for your actual exams. We understand that exams can be stressful, so below are some resources that may be able to help with exam preparations: Young Minds - Coping With Exam Stress Mind (mental health charity) - Exam Stress: Information for 11 - 18 year olds The Uni Guide - A* Students Share Their Revision Tips and Secrets Cumbria University - Prepare For Your A Level Exams: Revision Techniques

Contact your teachers directly for help with exam revision, information on plus time sessions, and more!

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Remember: there are resources accessible to you at the college to help you. If you feel you are struggling, you can always speak to your teacher.

Many of them will run plus time sessions on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Your progress coach may be able to offer some help and advice, and our academic support team have quiet work spaces you can use. A very important thing to remember is to check your statement of entry, which will confirm if you have any access arrangements in place.

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