Advice, Guidance and Support

We have a team of staff whose role is specifically to support and assist students aged 19+.
  

 
Sue Jones Head of Customer and Learner Services
Mary Sansom Learner Funding Adviser
Janet Wallace  
Jamie Head Adult Learning & Skills Administrators
Claire Moseley  

 


Funding

If you are on a low income, Learner Support and Childcare Funds are available for students aged 19+ on government funded courses to help with related College expenses. If you are studying for a first full level 2 or level 3 qualification you may be eligible for free tuition fees and/or an Adult Learning Grant.

You could benefit from:

  • Personalised careers advice and guidance
  • Free childcare*
  • Free tuition fees*
  • Adult Learning Grant of £30 per week*
  • A new Adult Learner Account*
  • Help towards travel costs, exam fees and other expenses*


* Subject to eligibility


Childcare

Highwood Nursery

If you need help with childcare, our Highwood nursery offers a range of reasonably priced childcare options for adult learners and is located within a ten minute walk from our Brockenhurst site.


Careers Information

  •  The careers area within our Learning Resources Centre contains a wealth of information on education, careers and employment.
  • A Higher Education Evening takes place in May to help build and maintain strong links between the Tutors and those studying in local Higher Education.
  • Tutors also provide support with UCAS choices and applications.

Our Information Advice and Guidance services are quality assured through the Matrix quality mark.

 

The classroom is really relaxed and friendly and, because I am retired, I have found it a great way to meet new people who have a similar interest to me. The tutor is very helpful and will give us creative ideas to help get us started with projects if we need a hand.

“It was initially difficult to come back to studying because of childcare issues and my own self belief, however I received really good support from the College and a great tutor who kept me motivated. I also had Next Step Careers advice and now feel much more confident with my new career and the future.”

Carl Burden

NVQ in Early Years Certificate in Education

There is a really friendly and relaxed atmosphere and the teacher is fantastic at helping us to build on our skills week-on-week!
 

Shelagh Morgan
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