Feeling a little nervous about moving up to Sixth Form College? Don’t worry, that’s totally normal. We understand that starting at college can feel overwhelming: we have lots of ways of supporting you, as your wellbeing is our top priority. We promise to listen and respond to your individual needs and will support you to take part fully in both the academic and social life of the college. We look forward to welcoming you to our college community!

Throughout your time with us, you will be encouraged and supported to develop your skills and independence, find your future path, and achieve your goals. All courses provide opportunities for individual support in workshop sessions led by subject specialists. Sessions are held twice a week and are a great way to get help with homework and catch up on areas where you need extra support. We also offer general study skills sessions to help you improve your literacy, organise your college work, revise your subjects and work on your UCAS personal statement, apprenticeship applications or CV. These are essential skills to help you make the successful transition to sixth form. All study skills resources are available on our online learning platform - Moodle - which you can access from home.

We believe that every student can achieve their potential and we aim to develop the most effective study programme for you. Whatever challenges you may face, our dedicated Academic Support team will work with you and your family to ensure that this happens. In our friendly team we have a Wellbeing

Co-ordinator who can offer 1:1 support as well as small group sessions to explore techniques to help you overcome the stresses and strains of everyday life. Our college counsellors can support more complex mental health needs, and we can signpost you to appropriate external therapeutic and counselling services too. You’ll soon get to know our friendly Student Supervisors who will help you navigate the college as well as offer the C-Card scheme and free period products to all.

We run regular Wellbeing Events for everyone—these include activities such as yoga, art therapy, mindfulness and even cuddling therapy dogs! We’re partnered with a 24/7 support helpline staffed by trained counsellors that you can access at any time day or night, and throughout the holidays. Their app is full of tips and advice on practical issues including debt, finance, relationships, and legal advice—as well as self-care tools and activities to help you manage and overcome barriers to good health and wellbeing. Best of all—it’s absolutely free!