STUDENT SUPPORT

We’re here to support you all year round.

English and maths These are vital skills that you will continue to work on during your time with us, either through a GCSE or functional skills programme depending on your grades. We also have a dedicated English and maths hub to give you all of the help you need.

Additional learning support • We have on average around 210 students with EHCPs across the college. • We have a dedicated team of learning support staff, who work alongside students in the classroom, and a team of keyworkers who support high needs students. • Where required we provide support outside the classroom too, and can be there to guide students around campus. • We complete termly reviews for our students with EHCPs tracking progress against their outcomes and how their college experience is going. Keeping you safe Your safety is our priority. The safeguarding team is located at each campus and our youth workers are always on hand.

Guidance Our dedicated career experts are here to help you discover your dream career. They provide free, impartial advice on career options and how to apply for jobs or university.

College meals Free meals are available to those who are eligible.

Wellbeing Hubs Based at our Hinckley, Nuneaton and Wigston campuses, our Wellbeing Hubs offer support and advice to all our students from dealing with exam stress and worry to support for mental health issues.

Financial support

Aged 16-19 on a full time course? There are no course or examination fees.

A bursary fund is also available for those who are eligible to support with some additional costs such as kit or uniforms, meals, travel, childcare and essential trips. Apply here: nwslc.paymystudent.com/ portal/

Aged 19 or over? Financial support may be available if: • You are 19+ living with parents/family members and have a personal income of less than £8,000 per year. • You are above 19 years of age, with a total household income including all benefits or earned income below £28,000 (plus £1,500 annual allowance, per child under 18. Capped at three children per household).

Childcare support Aged under 20? Check out the ‘Care to Learn’ scheme for information on childcare funding.

Any questions? Email: bursary@nwslc.ac.uk

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