Pastoral Support

If you help to look after someone who has an illness, disability, mental health illness or addiction or if you have been in/left care then we can provide additional support to assist your learning.

If you are studying a higher education course at Newcastle College, we can provide support with:

• study skills support on a one-to-one or small group basis

• advice on accessing Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs)

• alternative assessment plans

• exam access arrangements

• screening and diagnostic dyslexia higher education support

Learning mentors are based across College and work with you on a wide range of issues including health, wellbeing and personal safety, academic support, employability and life skills.

English and maths is a key priority for Newcastle College. The Pastoral Support Team have Literacy and Numeracy Learning Mentors who will work closely with you to support:

• engagement in classes including providing in-class support

• achievement of qualifications and learning aims through one-to-one and small group support as well as providing daily drop-in sessions.