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WELLBEING SUPPORT

Sometimes referrals are made to offer support for learners by their tutors, by external agencies, or sometimes by learners themselves. We have a wide range of support available for your mental health and wellbeing. We will carry out an initial assessment with you and we will make sure that the right level of support is put in place, and with the right person. We will also work with you as we move through the year to monitor your progress and general wellbeing.

The service currently includes: MENTORING

Wellbeing Mentors are available for you across all campuses for group work or more relaxed and confidential 1:1 support. We also have excellent online resources which you might find very helpful. A Wellbeing Mentor is available to help and advise you on a wide range of things and will support you as much as they can to overcome barriers that affect your studies. All learners are able to access the support and as long as the mentors know what the problem may be, they will do their best to help. They are available to speak up for you to tutors if you are not confident to yet, and then work with you to develop the confidence and resilience to move forward within a safe and friendly environment. We also run social events, transition activities and workshops on various topics to help build confidence and resilience. This support can have a positive effect on your college experience, so why not pop in and say hello and find out what the Wellbeing Mentors can do for you. COUNSELLING The counselling service is part of the Wellbeing Team and provides counselling for all learners enrolled at any of the campuses across the College.

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