Student Support

Want to Know How to Get Your Future Career?

Our online Career Coach tool can help you map out a path to your dream career. Simply type in the job you would like to do and it will tell you which courses you need to complete to qualify for the career that you want! Career Coach will also tell you about the latest job opportunities available in the sector in you're interested in and typical salaries. Visit our online Career Coach tool.

Careers Advice

As a student, we'll encourage you to meet with a careers adviser throughout your time here, to discuss your progress and meet your career goals. They can help you to consider all of the pathways available to you and find which one is right. You'll also receive specialist career information from your industry experienced tutors and professionals from industry who you'll work with throughout your studies.

If you have children aged 0-4 years old, our day nursery provides a friendly and welcoming environment and is conveniently located on our Rye Hill Campus.

Staff are well qualified and regularly attend further training courses. The nursery is well equipped with an excellent range of resources. In a recent Ofsted inspection the nursery was graded 'good' in helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do. Helping children make a positive contribution was graded as 'outstanding.'

The inspectors noted: "Children and staff form very good relationships with each other. Staff are very affectionate towards children and are focused completely on them, consequently the children are happy, confident and secure."

Many students on our courses who have a disability or learning difficulty may be eligible for funding from Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA). DSAs are intended to cover any additional costs which are incurred as a result of a disability and may include the provision of equipment (e.g. a computer) and support, if required. Further information can be obtained from Learning Support Service on 0191 200 4189.

Newcastle College is committed to providing an inclusive education. We offer support services for learners with disabilities or difficulties that ensure the college is a safe and positive environment for all.

Our Student Advisers can give you advice on budgeting, making the most out of your money, and where to go for other sources of help.

They can also give advice on various financial support schemes you may be eligible for. To find out more about the financial support available at Newcastle College, click here.

The Learning Support Team provides disability specific advice, guidance and signposting for students with additional needs and/or disabilities. Each curriculum area has a specific multi-disciplinary team who can support a wide range of specialist areas including:

• Autism – a dedicated Autism Base Room to support students with Autism during unstructured hours and time out of class.

• Sensory - support for deaf, hard of hearing, blind and partially sighted students. We ensure that students can fully access college with specialist support from Communication Support Workers, sighted guiding and adaptation of course materials into alternative formats including large print, audio and braille.

• Learning and Physical Disabilities - support with moving, handling, and personal care to students with learning difficulties, physical disabilities and medical conditions. We also offer support with access via a dedicated access hub and physiotherapy room.

• Mental Health and Wellbeing – advice and support for social, emotional and behavioural wellbeing through intervention and close relationships with external specialist teams.

• Dyslexia - through our Dyslexia resource centre, students can access Dyslexia screenings, exam access arrangements and specialist support.

• Assistive Technology – support with accessibility technology, specialist equipment, software and training.

• Counselling Service - including drop-in and one-to-one sessions with a fully accredited counsellor.

For more information, please call 0191 200 4319 or email css@ncl-coll.ac.uk

The Pastoral Support Team offers support to all students, including those with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities. This could include one-to-one, group, in class or drop-in support depending on your support needs.

Examples of available support include:

• Learning Mentors offer support to all students via one-to-one sessions, group support, drop-in facilities and hot topic delivery. Learning Mentors are located across main campus and satellite sites and work with students on a wide range of issues including study skills, health and wellbeing, employability and life skills and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). The team also oversees support for Looked after Children/Care Leavers and Young Adult Carers.

• Literacy and Numeracy Learning Mentors work closely with students to support with English and Maths and the development of literacy and numeracy skills.

• The Higher Education Support Team (HEST) supports students who progress onto a higher education course at Newcastle College University Centre, with study skills on a one-to-one or small-group basis, advice and guidance on Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs), Alternative Assessment Plans, exam access arrangements, dyslexia screening and support.

For more information, please call 0191 200 4319 or email css@ncl-coll.ac.uk.

If you have a problem which is affecting your learning, we can refer you to a range of specialist agencies that can support you, depending on the nature of your problem.

Please speak to a member of Learning Support, a Learning Mentor or Student Adviser if you would like to access this support.

Most of your learning at College will take place in small, informal classes and you'll be able to get to know your classmates and teachers.

You'll also meet individually with your Personal Tutor on a regular basis. Your Personal Tutor will help you plan your own journey through your studies and help you to keep track of your progress. They'll give you feedback and advice on your work and help you to solve any problems you may experience and overcome any hurdles to keep you on track.

By working together with your Personal Tutor, you can take responsibility for your own learning and progression, but benefit from regular support and guidance along the way.