Mental Health Support
We offer practical on-course support for students experiencing mental health difficulties to support success. This support can include;
- A confidential chat with a specialist mental health adviser
- Exploring reasonable adjustments
- Regular support throughout their learning journey
- Liaising and consulting with relevant College staff/external agencies
- Information and access to local mental health services
- Developing strategies to manage the demands of college life
Please note this is not a counselling service, if a student requires counselling please contact the counsellor on your campus.
Contact our Mental Health Advisers.
Erica Thompson
Wed, Thu, Fri – Hackney Campus – 020 8502 8778
Peer Mentoring
Our peer mentoring programme is designed to help students realise their potential through ongoing support, advice and encouragement from a role model. Students meet with their mentor on a weekly basis to help develop their skills and attitudes to succeed in achieving their career goals.
Bursary Schemes
Funds are allocated to students needing support with materials and other educational costs. These include the 16-18 bursary, the college’s 19+ bursary and the bursary for students taking out an advanced learning loan. We also provide free school meals for eligible students.
Inclusion and Learning Support
We understand that some students may need a bit of extra support from time to time to meet the demands of their course, with many students benefiting from tailored learning support. We can provide support:
- In-class
- In small groups at our study skills centre
- On a 1:1 basis
This will help develop:
- English language and/or literacy skills
- Maths/numeracy skills (up to Level 2)
- Study skills/time management
- Emotional well-being
Students can also get personalised support if they have dyslexia, dyscalculia or dyspraxia, a medical condition, sensory impairment, learning or physical disability.
Study Skills Drop-In Centre
Our drop-in centre helps students in their studies and works with their teachers to embed support into their lessons. Support focuses on:
- English and maths
- Key skills portfolios
- ESOL
- Basic computer skills
- 1:1 dyslexia support and access to assistive technology (by appointment only)