YOUR college pocket guide
www.stockton.ac.uk Tel. 01642 865 400
Everything you need to know about College
but were afraid to ask!
CONTENTS Travel
Student Life
Equality & Diversity
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page 4
page 6
Careers
page 9
College Life
page 12
The Core
page 17
Staying on
page 18
Finance & Benefits Freebies
Supporting you Important Numbers
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TRAVEL Getting to College and home again is no problem. We offer
FREE BUS TRAVEL*
when you study with us at Stockton Riverside College, SRC Bede Sixth Form and The Skills Academy. We know that travel is important to you, that’s why our students can get free bus passes which will take you to and from College. We also offer a rail card, giving you 1/3rd off train travel.
FREE
Talk to our Student Services team and they’ll sort it out for you.
*Dependant on individual financial assessment. Subject to change.
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As well as the learning we think your time at College should be about having fun, building friendships and creating memories that last a lifetime. We’ve got student events and activities happening all year round. Get involved.
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Got an idea for a student club or activity? Tell us about it and we’ll help you bring it to life.
STUDENT LIFE
studentunion@stockton.ac.uk
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We care about all of our students and that’s why we are committed to Equality and Diversity. We want to make sure all of our students enjoy their time here, get the results they want and have the chance to find out what they are really good at. Equality and diversity awareness is promoted throughout the year and we are committed to inclusion for all in everything we do.
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Call our STUDENT WELFARE TEAM on 01642 865 484 or email student.welfare@stockton.ac.uk
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
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Call our CAREERS ADVISORS Stockton Riverside College on 01642 865 566 or SRC Bede Sixth Form 01642 373 250 email careers@stockton.ac.uk
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CAREERS Come and talk to our expert Careers Advice team. Whether you know what you want to do for a living or not, chat to a member of the team and they’ll listen to what you have to say, help you work out where you want to be and offer advice on how to get there. We can help with everything from applications to interview preparation along with careers guidance.
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Need help towards the cost of College? Complete a student finance application form and our student Finance Team will let you know how we can help. www.stockton.ac.uk/student-finance-application Pick up a NUS extra card for just £12 and you’ll be able to get discounts on music, fashion, books, films, travel gadgets…
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Call our STUDENT FINANCE TEAM on 01642 631 337 or email studentfinance@stockton.ac.uk
FINANCE & BENEFITS
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There’s more to being a student than just hard work. Our students also enjoy FREE gym membership, sports pitches, free wifi, we’ve got a choice of places to eat, free breakfast, there’s loads of events throughout the year and at Stockton Riverside College we’ve got an onsite salon, hair studio and theatre.
Call STUDENT SERVICES on 01642 865 520 or email studentunion@stockton.ac.uk
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COLLEGE LIFE
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FREE wifi throughout College FREE print credits FREE travel FREE gym membership FREE breakfast FREE Advice with CVs, careers and university preparation
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FREEBIES
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THE CORE
Help
with Maths
and English
Everyone struggles with their English and maths sometimes. That’s why we have developed The Core, a dedicated area in the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) at Stockton Riverside College where you can get some extra help or just pick up a few pointers. Pop in to get started.
Call THE CORE on 01642 865 546 or email core@stockton.ac.uk
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SUPPORTING YOU Need some extra help? Our Learning Support Team are here to help.
They can offer: - Support in class - Support with dyslexia/dyscalculia or autism (in or out of the classroom) - Special exam arrangements Call our LEARNING SUPPORT TEAM on 01642 865 407 or email info@stockton.ac.uk
STAYING ON Staying on at College is good! It makes sense to stick with College.
Here’s why: - Having a Level 3 qualification means, on average, you’ll earn £3,000 a year more than someone who doesn’t. - A Level 3 apprenticeship could make you better off by up to £105,000 over your lifetime!
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- 40% of people aged 25 to 34 have a qualification at degree level or above. Join them. We’ll do all we can to help you finish your course, just ask.
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS Stockton Riverside College 01642 865 566 SRC Bede Sixth Form 01642 373 250 The Skills Academy 01642 607 464 Student Finance 01642 631 337 Student Services 01642 865 520 Learning Support Team 01642 865 407 The Core 01642 865 546 Safeguarding and Welfare 01642 865 484 www.stockton.ac.uk
Disclaimer - all information correct at time of print.
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