Student Services - Support at Eccles College
Personal Tutors
At college you will have your own personal tutor that will meet with you on a regular basis. They will be the first person that you can see if you have any problems or concerns or simply want someone to seek advice from.
When you start college your personal tutor will help you settle in and you will both agree on an action plan to help you meet your targets.
Your progress will be continually monitored and you will be kept informed of important issues such as careers advice, university open days and applications and health issues.
Student Services
There might be times when you need specialise advice or information. Student Services is where you can drip in for information, guidance and support anytime during the week.
You can visit Student Services to find out more about:
- Events at the college
- Job vacancies
- Careers and higher education
- Student finance issues
- Konnekt to Faith
- Childcare
- Counselling
Equality and Diversity
We welcome all applications and aim to improve access to our courses for all students, whatever their age, gender, ethnic background or disability. We value diversity and see education as an opportunity to share different experiences.
What you can expect from us:
Whilst you are at Eccles College you will be treated with respect. In line with our equality and diversity policy it is expected that you will treat all the members of the college community with respect.
At Eccles College we have a positive commitment to improving learning opportunities for everyone.
Study Support
Study Support can offer you the extra help you might need to succeed on your course and develop your skills for the future. We have a dedicated team of experienced staff who can support you with additional needs such as:
- English, communication or maths
- English is not your first language
- A specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD or asperger’s syndrome and/or a physical disability
- Any other difficulties that may form a barrier to your learning
We offer one to one appointments, in-class support and appointments with specialist tutors. We can also provide you with access to specialist equipment and resources.
Learning Resources
The Learning Resource Centre has a wide range of resources. There are books, journals, newspapers and study packs as well as CD-ROMs and DVDs. The LRC is well-resourced with multimedia computers linked to the internet. The college provides guidance to students on how best to maximise the educational benefits of the internet.
Financial Support
Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs)
The Education Maintenance Allowance is a government scheme that gives financial support to young people attending college courses. You could receive up to £30 a week plus additional bonus payments worth up to £500. For more information or to obtain an application pack, you can visit Student Services or the EMA website www.ema.dfes.gov.uk.
Learner Support Funds
Learner Support Funds are available to some students and can provide financial support towards equipment, trips, special clothing and resources for the course. You can pick up an application form from Student Services.
Konnekt to Faith
We believe that faith is important to many students. We have a dedicated multi-faith prayer room, not only to fulfill the spiritual needs of students of faith, but also to be there when students of all faiths and none need someone to talk to.
We have a safe and relaxed environment for students to follow their belief freely and have chaplains from Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism and Buddhism. Those with no faith are also most welcome to come and talk to us, get help from the chaplains and join in our many events.