All students have a personal tutor that they will see on a weekly basis, allowing them to build a relationship during their time at the College. At the weekly tutorial the tutor will support them with presentations and workshops. It is the role of the tutor to help your child settle into College life, to achieve their academic potential and help them to plan for their future.
Each campus has its own dedicated Health & Wellbeing team on-hand to listen and help your child with any issues they might face. The teams on campus offer information, advice and guidance and can put your child in touch with specialist help if needed. We’re also on hand if they just want to talk to someone in quiet surroundings. We also have qualified nurses onsite to offer medical advice. Our Health & Wellbeing teams are on hand to support your child in many different situations, such as –
Your child’s career aspirations are very important to us and we’re on hand to support them from their first days at College, throughout their time with us and then beyond completion of their qualifications. All students receive their own personalised support including one to one guidance, events and initiatives. Whichever campus your child is learning at, they will receive a consistent, first class service from the Careers team.
You can download a copy of the recent Higher Education Information Evening presentation that took place at Alton Campus on 30 January 2020, here.
During the time your child is at College there may be some expenditure necessary. Students are expected to purchase –
The Financial Support we can offer includes full and part time general financial assistance, discretionary assistance, disabled student allowance, 16-19 vulnerable bursary, 19+ financial learning support, free student meals, travel assistance, childcare finance support and advanced learner loan.
The College offers a range of support and guidance with travel support, including help with travel routes, timetables and passes.
We are committed to ensuring every student feels safe and cared for within College. Our Student Capability & Disciplinary Policy is available to download in our Policies section. Parents should report any incidents of bullying to any member of staff.
The College offers a wide range of additional support for learning –
The College is here to support your child in preparing for their next steps beyond HSDC, whether that be an apprenticeship, employment or higher education. HSDC can help with –
As a parent, you can learn more about the UCAS process by trying the UCAS widget.