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“NESCol has helped me figure it out and get ready, without feeling too rushed to go to university.”
If you identify as a student carer then we can provide you with extra support
Student Carers are students who at any point of their studies provide unpaid emotional or practical support for their Cared-For (a relative, friend or neighbour), who, due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction, cannot cope without that support.
If you identify as a Student Carer then we can provide you with extra support – please let us know as soon as possible.
NESCol has also signed a Student Carers Statement of Intent. The pledge underlines our determination to ensure the specific challenges that student carers face are acknowledged and acted upon through bespoke support.
Details of our statement of intent and support available can be found in our Student Carers leaflet.
We can help you choose a course that sets you on the right path to reaching your career goals.
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.
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.
All our students can leave College with a CV, and advice on navigating volunteering and job markets.
If you identify as being a student carer, then it is important that you let us know as soon as possible.
The easiest way to tell us is to do so when filling out an application for a full-time course or at the point of enrolment on your course. Alternatively, contact the team directly by dropping into your local Student Advice Centre, or emailing studentsupport@nescol.ac.uk.
If you are a student carer and study at Altens Campus, Fraserburgh Campus or the Scottish Maritime Academy your key contact is Aimee Ridgeway: A.Ridgeway@nescol.ac.uk.
If you are a student carer and study at City Campus your key contact is Lianne Marriott: l.marriott@nescol.ac.uk.
Don’t take our word for it! Find out what our students think about studying at NESCol.
“NESCol has helped me figure it out and get ready, without feeling too rushed to go to university.”
“This was the role I went to College for and I achieved it within one year of finishing my HNC! The course gave me a good foundation to build my career from.”
“I would highly recommend NESCol to anyone thinking about returning to education. As a mature student, I have been supported in many ways and had a great college experience, even with the challenges I’ve faced.”
“In my opinion, NESCol has one of the best reputations in the UK for providing engineering courses with second-to-none instructors.”
“The lecturers at NESCol are incredible and have a level of professionalism where they keep it friendly but prepare you for the real world of acting.”
“I couldn’t imagine a better college experience. The range of skills and types of acting you’re taught forces you out of your comfort zone and propels your confidence.”
“I’ve really enjoyed my course, it’s great to focus on drama rather than everything, like when you’re at school.”
“NESCol is a great place to learn, especially if you have a gap in your education. The lecturers go above and beyond to help students achieve their qualifications and dreams.”
“NESCol gave me the knowledge, skills, and most importantly, the self-belief to continue my studies at university.”
“One of my highlights so far has been getting the chance to become an Executive Officer with the Students’ Association.”