If you identify as being care experienced then we can provide you with extra support.
We appreciate that starting College is a big step and can bring with it a number of different challenges. However, at NESCol we are proud Corporate Parents and are dedicated to making your experience a positive, enjoyable and supportive one.
If you identify as being:
We can provide you with extra support.
If you have told us that you are Care Experienced you will be contacted by the Student Advice and Support Team regularly to “check-in” and support you. You will also be invited to take part in “Our NESCol SPACE” (Student Platform for All our Care Experienced). This is a forum to get to know other Care Experienced Students at NESCol, build support networks and hear from Guest Speakers.
You can also book an appointment with our Student Support Tutor or Student Wellbeing Advisers by logging into MyNEScol. Don’t forget you can also download MyNEScol app for Apple and Android devices.
Once logged into MyNEscol, please select ‘Student Advice & Support’ and then ‘Book an appointment’.
Follow the NESCol Student Advice Centre on Facebook and Twitter for regular updates on how the Student Advice and Support Team can help you throughout your studies.
We can help you choose a course that sets you on the right path to reaching your career goals.
We guarantee course interviews for our care experienced applicants.
Our Student Advice and Support Team can help and advise you in making your transition to College as smooth as possible. Once enrolled, we can continue to help you with Study Skills Support and Additional Learning & Assessment Support where required.
All care experienced applicants will have their funding application prioritised.
All care experienced applicants will be considered for enhanced funding of up to £9,000 depending on personal circumstances and course level.
Need help with your funding application? Follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook for information about our upcoming funding workshops.
Students at NESCol will have a dedicated Academic Tutor who can support with pastoral or academic issues.
The Students’ Association can assist you with peer support and advice on clubs, societies and social experiences that could enhance your NESCol experience.
NESCol also supports the This Is Us student-led community. This Is Us is a dedicated and safe online space for estranged HE students (and recent graduates) in the UK to connect, share info, arrange meet-ups and more! It’s free, national, and open to all ages & years of study.
All our students can leave College with a CV, and advice on navigating volunteering and job markets.
It is important that you make us aware of your care experience as soon as possible.
Contact the team directly by calling 01224 612091, dropping into your local Student Advice Centre, or by emailing careexperience@nescol.ac.uk.
For Care Experienced students at Altens Campus, Fraserburgh Campus or the Scottish Maritime Academy your key contact is Aimee Ridgeway: A.Ridgeway@nescol.ac.uk.
For Care Experienced students at City Campus your key contact is Lianne Marriott: l.marriott@nescol.ac.uk.
We also encourage you to check our Wakelet page regularly for the most up-to-date Care Experienced information from NESCol and our partners.
Don’t take our word for it! Find out what our students think about studying at NESCol.
“Studying at NESCol played an important part in shaping my career path. The course gave me a solid understanding of key topics such as customer service, air travel tour operations and marketing principles.”
“I like the relaxed, friendly atmosphere and my parents and lecturers have all commented on how I’ve grown in confidence. I’ve made new friends and look forward to coming to College each day.“
“I’m a practical person and after doing the construction course while I was still at school, I knew I wanted to get started in the industry. I’m enjoying learning and the lecturers are great, they’re helpful, friendly, and really encourage me. “
“I’ve had such a positive experience with the College and can’t recommend the workplace learning route highly enough. I think it’s important to recognise that there are various routes to achieving qualifications and this was the right path for me.”
“I loved attending NESCol, it’s a welcoming and supportive environment.”
“NESCol is such a supportive place to study, and the staff go above and beyond to help you achieve your goals.”
“I met a lot of lovely people on the course, some were adult returners like me, but I also got on well with a lot of the younger students and we had some excellent discussions and debates. “
“Studying at NESCol has pushed me out of my comfort zone and has made me the person I am today. I have had great experiences and the opportunity to apply my knowledge in childcare settings, which has made my learning more meaningful.”
“There are so many standout moments from my time on this course! During my time at NESCol, I can say I have performed in Aberdeen’s top music venues including the Lemon Tree, Krakatoa, and Drummonds. It’s so great that the college can offer people of all ages those kinds of opportunities. “
“There are excellent volunteering opportunities during the course and it’s so useful to be able to apply your newly learned knowledge in a real-life setting.”