Staff News - Autumn 2022

Multi-million pound technical facility announced for Construction Centre

A major extension to our Construction Centre looks set to go ahead after a successful bid for Government funding.

The Yorkshire Centre for Advanced Building Services and Engineering Skills will help secure our reputation as the North’s leading provider of technical, engineering and construction skills, particularly in the provision of T Levels.

£5million has been set aside for the extension which, subject to planning, will include a 650sqm practical workshop for the teaching of brickwork and joinery, and a second floor comprising 650sqm of IT and teaching space.

The new build will take place on land currently occupied by temporary workshops, between our carpark ramp and the existing Construction Centre.

Danny Brett, our Deputy Chief Executive and Principal, said the extension was “a necessity for the College and the region” which will provide a major boost to industry as well as skills and opportunities for students in engineering and construction.

He said: “York College has built excellent partnerships with some of the UK’s best-known homebuilders and construction companies. We will create a world-class, future-proofed technical skills hub, which will serve the region’s skill needs in key sectors.

“The facility will provide the perfect environment for our Engineering and Construction T Level routes –raising the profile of this relatively new qualification.”

Since the Government introduced T Level qualifications in 2020, we have continued to expand our range of T level courses, to include Accounting, Engineering & Manufacturing, Education & Childcare and Hair, Beauty & Aesthetics.

In August we celebrated a hundred per cent pass rate from each of our T Level cohorts. We’ll be keeping you updated with the progress of the build over the coming months.

PRINCIPAL’S NEWS

We’re at the end of the first half term of another busy academic year.

Like so many other years we’ve greeted thousands of new faces and now commence the process of engaging them in new subjects, courses and qualifications. Unlike many other years, we do it in an increasingly challenging economic and political climate.

The cost-of-living pressures facing all of us are acute We recognise that they are acute for staff, students, our partners, and, indeed, the whole nation. Whilst we can’t resolve all those pressures, we do know we have an important part to play in seeking to step in, in an appropriate way. It’s been positive to have the active engagement of our Trade Union colleagues on behalf of staff and our Student Union on behalf of students.

I am aware that whatever we do, it is unlikely to be enough to take away all the financial concerns people will have. What I can say though, is that whatever we do, we will carefully weigh up decisions we take for the short-term in the context of our responsibilities as guardians of the College’s long-term future The College’s history is long; indeed, our catering outlet is called Café 1827 in recognition of that. Governors and senior staff are very mindful that we play an important role in ensuring the College’s long-term viability

The uncertainty we now face is driven by a large range of external factors, not least, war and complexities in political leadership. A specific uncertainty for us is our legally designated status as a civic organisation. At present we are legally classified as a private sector organisation but this might change at the end of the month as the Office for National Statistics reviews that classification with a view to re designating us into the public sector. This might bring some upside for us: the end to the potential for insolvency proceedings in colleges – this will de risk us from a pension fund perspective, the potential to recover VAT on our expenditure and maybe, being included in some of the funded pay rises which the schools sector has had access to. Timing is important too. We are at a time when the

Government is looking to shrink the size of the state and so, being properly within the reach of those ministerial decisions to make cuts, may feel far less attractive set against the theoretical benefits.

Whatever happens in that review, this College looks towards a 200th anniversary of its place in delivering learning, in many guises, and no doubt, many more to come. Despite politics and policy, ministerial whims and fiscal uncertainty, colleges, including ours, will continue to transform lives and unlock the great potential held within individuals.

The most important thing we can do is to keep going, our values held dear and retain our students at the centre of how we respond to the world around us, ensuring that their futures, through access to high-quality learning, have the best possible outlook.

Best wishes Lee Probert Chief Executive and Principal

DOUBLE AWARD CELEBRATION FOR CAREERS TEAM

Congratulations to York College’s Careers team which has picked up two external awards over the summer.

The Quality in Careers Standard Award, from the Department for Education, was followed by recognition for team leader, Lindsey Skelly, who received a Careers Champion Award from the Careers & Enterprise Company, the national body overseeing the sector.

Lindsey (pictured) led a series of national networking meetings which have given others in the careers sector the chance to

discuss challenges, as well as giving attendees an opportunity to share best practice.

Her nomination detailed how her work on the introduction of our Progress Coaches had been ‘transformative’.

On the Quality in Careers Award, Lindsey said: “This is the second time in a row we have achieved this award. When the report came back to say we had passed, with flying colours, we felt enormously proud.

“I must say that this award is extended to the whole York College team and is a real representation of everyone’s hard work supporting students and helping them take their next steps.”

COLLEGE TUTOR CONTRIBUTES TO NEW BOOK ON ECONOMICS

Progress tutor Philip Armstrong gives an insight into a career which has led to his forthcoming book, set for publication in January.

My career began in 1981, and I have taught a range of subjects in the UK (with a year in France and another in the USA), in the main regarding economics.

I spent seven years in the Engineering division here at York College before returning to teaching A Level Economics in March 2022.

I obtained an MA in Economics at Leeds University in 1986 and, after a gap of 31 years, studied for a PhD in Economics at Solent University from 2017 to 2020. My thesis focused on heterodox (non-orthodox, radical) economics and how it might develop our understanding and challenge the mainstream.

In particular, I concentrated on Modern Monetary Theory, the most important new theoretical development in economics of the last thirty years. My research was published as a book by Edward Elgar in 2020, Can Heterodox Economics Make a Difference: Conversations with

Key Thinkers

I have also had the opportunity to contribute chapters to two other books, Modern Monetary Theory and its Critics (Real World Economics, 2020) and Contemporary Issues in Heterodox Economics (Routledge 2021), the latter jointly written with my PhD supervisor, Professor Nick Potts.

As a Christian and a democratic socialist, my work considers the importance of ethics and promotes theory based upon a deep understanding of how the monetary system actually works, rather than ill-conceived abstractions, and promotes the introduction of policy to enhance human flourishing.

I have recently co-edited a major work on Modern Monetary Theory, due to be published by Edward Elgar in January 2023. This work, entitled, Modern Monetary Theory: Key Insights, Leading Thinkers, has been produced under the aegis of the Gower Initiative for Modern Money Studies and we hope it will become a valued addition to current economics literature.

If any colleague at York College is considering research (either as part of a higher degree or as a stand-alone project) or is currently authoring an academic work and thinks I might be able to help in any way, please get in touch.

YORK COLLEGE STUDENT UNION LAUNCHED

The start of the new College year also saw the official launch of York College Student Union.

Run by students for students, the organisation’s core aim is to enhance the lives of everyone studying at York College and act as a representative body in decision making.

Earlier this year FE Student Governor, Georgia

Linsey-Bessent was voted in as the Union’s President, followed by the election of Chloe Garner and Ellis Poyner as Vice Presidents.

Georgia said: “The purpose of the Union is to bring students together as a community and build working relationships between students and staff. It’s a way of getting a student voice in some of the decision-making at all levels.

“It will also provide support to students through the work of our officers.”

Georgia (pictured forefront) said a full range of Student Union officers was chosen earlier this month, covering several aspects of the student experience at York College, including equality,

diversity and inclusion, clubs and societies, and learning support.

If you’d like to encourage your students to get involved, or require more information, the

Student Union can be contacted at its new email address su@yorkcollege.ac.uk, or you can visit the new Student Union Hub in Lounge on 2.

EDUCATION SECRETARY PRAISES YORK COLLEGE’S COMMITMENT TO T LEVELS AFTER VISIT

CHLOE KICKS OFF PROMOTION OF WOMAN’S FOOTBALL

The Secretary of State for Education, Kit Malthouse MP, visited York College in September to tour our FE facilities and talk with construction and technology students.

Mr Malthouse (pictured centre) who was recently appointed to the Government’s top education job by Prime Minster, Liz Truss was keen to learn more about our T Level offering and speak to students about progression.

Following the tour, on September 21, Mr Malthouse posted a video to his social media channels about his visit.

He said: “It was great to hear the enthusiasm the students have for the more specialist vocational aspect that T Levels bring to studies, and the very wide variety of subjects that you can study here.

“I’ve talked to people doing bricklaying through an apprenticeship. I talked to people who are doing gaming and cyber security.

There’s a huge range that’s becoming available through this really exciting new qualification that I know is going to become the foundation and bedrock of our future vocational education system.”

He described meeting the students at York College as ‘really energising’ and praised them for understanding the value of a ‘strong vocational foundation to their studies’.

GET PICKING TO HELP OUR HEDGEHOGS

There’s still plenty of time to do your bit to help our local hedgehogs by organising a litter pick.

The Big Hog Friendly Litter Pick Challenge 2022 is open now and runs until November 30th, with the aim of helping hedgehogs avoid becoming entangled in, or ingesting, carelessly discarded waste.

The nationwide campaign is offering a hedgehog house as a prize to the most prolific pickers.

Students and staff who wish to take part are welcome to fill black bags with litter, collected from the College campus, before sending a photo of their efforts, and names of participants, to our organiser Mike Saunders at msaunders@yorkcollege.ac.uk

While you are welcome to collect litter offsite, any students must be led by a member of staff, and approved by Mike Saunders.

Find out more about the campaign at The Big Hog Friendly Litter Pick Challenge 2022 - YouTube

A former York College student has kicked off a career promoting women’s football thanks to a new apprenticeship scheme.

Chloe Harris, 18, took on the role of Women’s Football Development Officer here at York College in a two-year apprenticeship, funded in partnership with the Association of Colleges (AoC).

The former Sports & Exercise Science student took up her new position on September 1 and will now focus on encouraging women into the game, whether for fun and fitness or as a serious career.

“I’ll be working with everybody,” she said. “Not just people studying sports courses. Currently the role will focus on encouraging students here at York College but next year I’ll be going out into the community to promote grassroots football.”

Chloe said that she had already seen an interest in women looking to play the game as a way to improve fitness, inspired by the cup-winning England Women’s team in the Euro 2022 finals this summer.

Stu Horsfield, York College’s Sports Development Centre Coordinator, said: “Our ambition is for York College to be THE place people think of when it comes to developing the women’s game. Having Chloe with us is a big step in that direction.”

To contact Chloe and discuss how female students in your curriculum area can benefit from playing football, email CHarris@yorkcollege.ac.uk

“It was great to hear the enthusiasm the students have for the more specialist vocational aspect that T Levels bring to studies, and indeed the very wide variety of subjects that you can study here”

Kit Malthouse MP Secretary of State for Education

LOCKDOWN PROJECT LEADS TO PUBLISHED BOOK FOR COLLEGE TECHNOLOGY TUTOR

A project begun during the COVID lockdown has seen a York College technology tutor publish his first textbook for students.

Engineering and Digital Technologies Tutor, Richard Hind, started writing the book two years ago and is now celebrating the publication of the first print version.

He explained: “It started as a lockdown project. We couldn’t go anywhere or do anything and my wife was working on her own PHD, so I decided to find something quiet to do.

“It was a time for reflection, and I thought it would be fun to put this together. It was only intended to be additional course notes for my students, but I realised I had enough material for a book.”

After compiling his first draft, peer-reviewed by his former MSc supervisor, and bringing in the help of his dad and cousin for proof reading, the book, titled Computer Architecture, Digital Logic and Low-Level programming For T Level and A Level Computer Scientists, was published digitally on Amazon.

Richard said: “It was first released as an eBook via Kindle Direct, but I got a lot of interest from computer science teachers who said they would need a hard copy for their school library.

“I’m thrilled with the finished product - it’s sold as far away as India. This is how technology democratises the world. If you want to write a book, there’s no reason you can’t. I’m already planning the next one.”

Richard’s book is available now through Amazon https://amzn. to/3BSZdJ5

GOOD FOR ME GOOD FOR FEGETTING INVOLVED IS GOOD FOR EVERYONE

Students and staff at York College are being encouraged to take part in a national initiative aimed at benefitting communities through volunteering and fundraising.

Good for me good for FE was launched in June 2021 and aims to visibly increase the involvement of the Further Education sector in charities and community causes.

Last year York College signed up to the scheme, getting off to a great start by clocking up 600 hours of volunteering activity, donating 735 items to foodbanks and raising more than £900 for local and national charities.

Ingrid Kellock, our Director of Student Experience, said it was important to keep up the momentum of the previous College year. She said: “Our foodbank collections were a huge success last year, so it’s really good to see colleagues already signing up to participate in a range of fundraising challenges and activities.

“We’d like to see more College staff and students volunteering, either within or outside the College community. This isn’t just about social value though - a strong link has been identified between volunteering and improved mental health – a key priority for all Colleges across the sector.

“To get started all you need to do is take a few minutes to complete the 22/23 baseline volunteering survey. This enables us to obtain an overall view and understanding of both the overarching campaign as well as individual contributions.”

You can complete the survey through this link https://forms.office. com/r/m4Lkk1MemJ

Tell us about your efforts

Sharon Devlin and Sarah Hargreaves are two of our York College colleagues who have already taken up the challenge.

Sharon will tackle the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in aid of The Multiple System Atrophy Trust, while Sarah has, so far, raised more than £650 for the Alzheimer’s Society after taking part in the Great North Run last month.

You can contribute to both causes through their respective Just Giving pages:

Sharon Devlin is fundraising for Multiple System Atrophy Trust (justgiving.com)

Sarah Hargreaves is fundraising for Alzheimer’s Society (justgiving.com)

SUCCESSES CELEBRATED IN GRADUATION CEREMONY

The success of York College University Centre’s students was rewarded in York Minster at our latest graduation ceremony in September.

Graduates from a number of study areas gathered at the Minster on September 22nd, where their hard work was celebrated by VIP guests and our Strategic Leadership Team, before an audience of family and friends.

Before receiving their certificates the graduates were addressed by guest speaker, two-times paratriathlon gold-medallist Steve Judge, who provided an inspiring account of his gold medal win at the Beijing World Championships in 2011.

Other VIP guests were:

• Dr Lynn Senior, Director of the Education and Training Consortium

• Catherine Bland, Deputy Head of Validation Partnerships at the Open University

• The Sherriff of York, Mrs Suzie Mercer, and the Sherriff’s Consort, Mrs Rebecca Murphy

• Juliet Forster, Creative Director at York Theatre Royal

• Richard Barwick, Head of Service Delivery at Phoenix Software

The ceremony also saw six students receive Special Awards, including the Principal’s and Governors’ Awards, for their commitment to York College’s values, throughout their studies.

NEW FACES CONTINUE WINNING WAYS WITH VICTORY FOR WOMEN’S FOOTBALL TEAM IN AOC REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Stu Horsfield provides his account of a thrilling Yorkshire and Humber Regional Championships

Just five months after winning the National Cup, York College Women were back in the competitive arena.

With new faces replacing the students who left in the summer, it was the first opportunity to see how the new squad would perform. On Wednesday 28th September the squad took part in the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Championships at Hull University. The day is a festival of college sport with the winners of each sport representing the region at the AoC National Championships weekend in April 2023.

The format was seven-a-side with three groups of six teams. Each group winner, and the best runner-up, progressed to the semi-final and then final. York had Norwegian exchange student Ylva Myrvold in goal – quite the baptism of fire for a student who has only been in the country six weeks.

York played their five group games against Calderdale, Franklin, Pontefract, Scarborough and Selby Colleges. York opened with a 2-0 victory, Ruby Watt scoring both goals. This was followed by a 4-0 win and then a very close 1-0 win against Scarborough, with the goal by Rosie Bell scored with just two minutes to go.

Another 2-0 victory against Pontefract meant York College won their group with a game to spare. Squad rotation, and rests for tougher games ahead, saw York draw the last game 0-0. In five games York scored nine goals and conceded 0.

In the semi-final York were drawn against Huddersfield New College, who had won the competition the last three times it had been played. However, this is a York side who don’t know how to lose. After a very physical, but technically engaging game it was 0-0 at full time and straight to penalties.

Hannah Langford, Rosie Bell, Ruby Watt, Chelsea Haskins and Caroline Kilkenny volunteered straight away to take the

penalties. The first five penalties were all scored by both teams, then Huddersfield’s third penalty struck the post and away. Chelsea Haskins kept up the pressure. Huddersfield scored their fourth penalty before Caroline Kilkenny stepped up, with ice in her veins, to score the decisive penalty. The holders knocked out, York were in the final against Bishop Burton.

A very one-sided game and an early goal from Chelsea Haskins was enough to see York College win the tournament, with Ylva not conceding a single goal in the entire tournament. The women will now head to Nottingham in April to play the best teams in the country as they represent the Yorkshire and Humber region in the National Championships.

It should also be noted the men’s team made it to the semi-final where they cruelly lost on penalties. If this is an indication of what is to come this season, York College has a lot to look forward to.

Want to become a Coach or Mentor? Closing date 28.10.22

Coaching is about assisting someone to grow and learn in a safe and confidential environment. It provides a supportive challenge to help others on their learning journey. Invariably coaching supports your own learning, skills and growth.

If you are interested in how you can facilitate the development of other professionals, and support your own professional development along the way, joining the Yorkshire Accord Coaching and Mentoring Scheme may be the perfect place to start.

Yorkshire Accord is a collaborative partnership with the aim of encouraging the sharing of good practice across partner organisations.

Successful applicants will receive excellent training and the opportunity to practice coaching skills by coaching a staff member from a Yorkshire Accord partner organisation.

Here’s an information pack for applicants and line managers

Here’s an application form. Here’s an information video

Prefer to chat to someone? Contact Sharon Devlin on Teams or email sdevlin@yorkcollege.ac.uk to arrange a time

‘You’re a Star’ Award to say how much you appreciate them?

It is easy to bury ourselves in our own ‘To Do’ lists, scurrying about our busy lives and forget to say thanks. So if you have someone you would like to thank or recognise for the great things they do, big or small, please take a micro-moment to make someone’s day.

Send a ‘‘You’re a Star’ Award to a colleague (or two or three or more) today.

Training Request Form (TRF)

If you want to attend any training or development activity, please discuss with your line manager, and complete a TRF well in advance of the event (minimum two weeks’ notice required). You can find TRFs on the home page of the CPD staff portal.

Staff Health and Wellbeing Health Hub

Please check out the Staff Health Hub for a wide range of health-related information and excellent resources to support your health and wellbeing and that of your team/colleagues.

Menopause

We have recently added resources and information on the Menopause, so please check these out. If you want to join the staff Menopause Group – ‘Pause’ please contact Lou Baker, Student Mental Health Coordinator.

Flu vaccines

Once again we are offering staff the opportunity to have a free flu vaccine at work on 8th and 11th November 2022. To book your place go to the bookwhen.com page.

Yoga

We also have regular Yoga classes. Our Wednesday class - Dynamic Flow Yoga (Wednesday evenings from 5pm to 6pm) is run by Jenny Rudling and cost just £3.50 per session (to be paid monthly via payroll). We still have a few places so please email Sharon Devlin, Head of CPD on Teams or sdevlin@yorkcollege.ac.uk if you want to join.

Pension and retirement planning

Professional Development Reviews (PDRs)

PDRs are an opportunity to refocus your thoughts on what you have done well and what support you need to help you to become even more confident in your skills and knowledge. If you are not sure how to prepare for your PDR discussions check out the guidance on the CPD pages of the staff portal, especially the The PDR Mini Guide.

If, after checking out the resources on the staff portal, you want any more information or need support please contact Sharon Devlin at sdevlin@yorkcollege.ac.uk or on MS Teams.

By now ALL STAFF should have had a meeting and completed the objectives and training needs sections of the form as a minimum (or ideally all of it). By January, ALL sections of the form must be completed.

To help you keep an eye on your financial wellbeing, we have arranged some Pension update and retirement planning information sessions. To book your place go to the bookwhen.com page

Keep checking the regular CPD updates for additional activities throughout the year. If you have suggestion for improving staff wellbeing, please share these with the Health Hub Group via this quick and easy form. If you want to get involved or chat through your ideas please contact Sharon Devlin, Head of CPD on Teams or sdevlin@yorkcollege.ac.uk or any of the Health Hub Group.

You’re a Star

The nights are drawing in and the weather looking miserable (it is today as I write, anyway) so why not bring a bit of joy and sunshine to a colleague by sending them a

If you have not yet done this download a form and invite your manager to a meeting and make sure you get the feedback you need to flourish in your role. Submit your completed form to cpd@yorkcollege.ac.uk.

SUPPORTING YOUR WELLBEING

Why not visit The Health Hub where you will find a range of resources to help you with your wellbeing. In this edition of Staff News we highlight the 10 Minute Steps to Wellbeing and the 10 Minutes of Mindfulness Meditation, just some of the ways you can help our wellbeing.

10 Minute Steps to Wellbeing

10 Minute Steps to Wellbeing is a series of CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) modules to encourage positive mental wellbeing during and after this challenging time. Produced by Dr Lee David a practicing GP and CBT Specialist.

Whatever age we are, we will all experience different emotional reactions at different times in response to adverse events. But if the reaction is prolonged or overpowering, or gets in the way of living life, then we might need to think about ways to cope with it. This short course investigates different emotional reactions using a framework from CBT to explore the common thoughts, feelings, physical reactions and behaviours – or what we do in response to different emotions. It outlines some skills and resources that may help if your emotions are becoming overwhelming.

10 Minutes of Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness has been shown to be very beneficial. In this guided mindfulness meditation you can learn to be completely present in the moment, letting go of your thoughts and achieving calmness.

Action for Happiness App

Available to download on iOS and Android. The app is like having a little personal action coach in your pocket who:

• Gives you friendly ‘nudges’ with an action idea each day

• Sends you inspiring messages to give you a boost

• Helps you connect & share ideas with like-minded people

Download the app to receive a couple of friendly “nudges” each day - firstly that day’s happiness challenge and secondly an inspiring message towards the end of the day.

HOW TO SUPPORT A COLLEAGUE THROUGH MENOPAUSE

Continuing from our last article about menopause in the Summer edition of Staff News, we focus this term on how we can support someone who is going through the menopause.

What is menopause?

Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s ageing process where her periods eventually stop, and the chance of getting pregnant naturally comes to an end.

What is the average age for menopause?

Menopause normally occurs between a woman’s late 40s and early 50s. Perimenopause is the stage leading up to menopause itself; this phase can last for a few weeks, months or even years. Although typically, it is more common for menopause to happen around age 50, this is just an average. Some women will naturally go through early menopause years before they reach 50.

Symptoms

Many women will experience menopausal symptoms, with varying durations and levels of severity. The effects of menopause differ for every individual and they impact women in different ways.

Some examples of menopause symptoms include:

• Headaches

• Hot flushes

• Night sweats and trouble sleeping

• Poor memory and concentration

• Low mood and anxiety

How you can offer support

Here are some top tips on ways that you can support someone going through menopause:

1. Expand your knowledge by reading the College Menopause in the Workplace Policy. Having a greater understanding of menopause may help you to comfortably engage in more conversations about it.

2. Don’t be embarrassed or shy about discussing menopause, it’s a natural stage of life. The more open you are, the more you can help to break down the stigma.

3. Remember that everyone’s experience of menopause is different, treat everyone as an individual and don’t make assumptions.

4. Do not offer medical advice. Instead, provide a sympathetic listening ear and recommendations on where they can find appropriate support. You will find these in the policy or you can encourage them to speak to a member of the HR team.

Health Assured is the College’s Health and Wellbeing Provider. Call the confidential and compassionate care line. It’s open 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year because you never know when you’ll need help. Get access to counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) without having to face long healthcare waiting lists.

Health Assured is committed to helping you achieve a healthier and happier life. The service is free and available to you and members of your immediate family.

Why not kickstart and check out the My Healthy Advantage Plus app which features enhanced wellbeing tools and features – designed to improve physical and mental health by using personal metrics to set goals and achievements?

The My Healthy Advantage Plus app gives you access to the health hub where you can track your wellbeing (sleep, steps, water, healthy body and smoke-free). Additionally, you can create leader boards where you and your colleagues can get the ball rolling with a wide array of wellbeing challenges. Get motivated to get moving and encourage your teammates along the way.

Managerial emotional support is also available to help with a range of professional problems e.g. stress management, performance and appraisal, conflict resolution, team building, communicating change etc.

For further details visit the staff support section on the HR Portal or click here.

Introducing BrightTV—powered by Health Assured

A new series presented by well-known personalities speaking candidly about their own mental health, their struggles and their victories. You can watch via the Health Assured health & wellbeing portal, and on the My Healthy Advantage App . You will be able to catch up with each episode whenever, and wherever, you like.

STAFF NUS EXTRA (TOTUM) CARD

All College staff can purchase a card starting from £14.99 which gives access to numerous exclusive offers and discounts from many popular retailers.

The card offers discounts on goods and services in a range of categories including eating out, fashion, entertainment, travel, music and supermarkets.

Example discounts include: 10% off at Co-op supermarkets, 25% off existing prices at Odeon Cinemas and 30% off food and drink at Pizza Express (Sunday to Thursday). For full details of all the available savings visit the TOTUM web site

Scan to get the My Healthy Advantage App

Application Process

Apply using your College email address (.ac.uk) through the following link.

Want to know more about Staff Benefits?

Click here to visit the Staff Benefits page on the HR Intranet where you will lots of new and exciting ways to save money. Did you know you can use your .ac.uk email address to access Amazon Prime at student rates?