STEP 6.
Starting the Apprenticeship At the beginning of the Apprenticeship, the apprentice will be inducted on to the programme. At this induction the apprentice will be made aware of all of the support available to them. These include:
STUDENT CENTRE
THE COUNSELLING SERVICE
The Student Centre is where apprentices can access information, advice and guidance on a range of non-academic matters. They are located at each of our campuses and details of the support they provide is presented to apprentices at their induction session.
Making the journey through higher education can be demanding and challenging. The counselling service provides a supportive, non-judgmental and confidential space in which apprentices can seek help from a professional counsellor.
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE STUDENTS’ UNION ADVICE CENTRE From societies and sports to volunteering, training and workshops, Bucks Students’ Union offers a lot for our apprentices. The Students’ Union is run by students and provides a friendly advice service and representation scheme to ensure that apprentices’ views are heard.
MULTI-FAITH CHAPLAINCY At Buckinghamshire New University, we celebrate diversity. The multi-faith chaplaincy offers a confidential listening ear to all. The apprentices do not need to have a faith to use this service. Apprentices will find hospitality, sanctuaries (quiet spaces for reflection or prayer), and contact with local faith communities and signposting to other University services.
THE DISABILITY SERVICE The disability service offers specialist one-to-one support and access to extra time in exams. They also offer clarification and confidential advice on disclosing a disability to the teaching team. For confidential advice, information and guidance about all disabilities including specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, Asperger’s syndrome, mental health difficulties and other longterm medical conditions.
THE GATEWAY GYM The Gateway Gym is based at the High Wycombe Campus. It has everything apprentices need to achieve health and fitness goals during their time studying with over 75 stations with the very latest exercise machines. Discounts are also available to members of personal training, small group training and sports bookings.
SPORTS & WELLBEING CLINIC Our Sports & Wellbeing Clinic offers a range of health and wellbeing treatments covering: treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, sports and remedial massage appointments; injury prevention and assessments. Our experienced team of highly qualified therapists are trained in treating a wide range of sports injuries and health conditions. Discounts are available for apprentices.
LIBRARY SERVICES Our Library Services provide access to a wide range of facilities and information resources in support of teaching, learning, scholarship and research. We have extensive learning resources at the High Wycombe Campus and a dedicated nursing library at our Uxbridge Campus. Friendly and professional employees are available at each campus to provide help and advice to support apprentices’ information and study needs. The Library’s opening hours are extensive, including late evenings and weekends, offering access to book, journal and DVD collections but also to, computing, printing, photocopying and scanning facilities and study spaces.
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