Your College Life Student Services Great Yarmouth Campus 2017-2018

Welcome! Our Mission: To develop individual, local and regional prosperity and wellbeing Our Values: Integrity Happiness Supportive Inclusive Inspiring

Respect each other and our College

Are you wearing your lanyard? Why must I wear my lanyard? To prove you are enrolled at College It is part of our safeguarding policy – helping to protect you and others It will enable you to purchase food and drink at College

Student Coaches: help with your next steps Apprenticeships Traineeships Employment HE (Higher Education) UCAS applications Personal Statements Job shop and Information Centre (Job searching, job application, CV, cover letters, interview preparation, entrepreneurial skills)

Wellbeing & Happiness We offer an extensive range of support whilst you are here at the college to support your wellbeing and happiness port your wellbeing and happiness Financial support – Bursary Scheme/Discretionary Support Fund/Advanced Learner Loans Action for Happiness Free condoms for all External partner connections Drop in Services Wellbeing and Safeguarding team Inclusion team Sports Maker Gym Social Spaces ECC/NUS student discount cards Wellbeing awareness events Career and Wellbeing Programme

Faith and Belief If you have a question about faith and belief, we can signpost you to a local faith leader. We have strong links with Great Yarmouth Interfaith & Belief Network, who you will see around College during the year, in addition to our Chaplain.

Faith and Belief If you wish to access a room for your faith or belief, please contact Student Wellbeing, who will be able to book one for you

Student finance Bursary Travel Free College Meals Trips Learner Support Fund Loans Equipment

Career and Wellbeing Programme The programme brings together topics that help students have a greater understanding of how to develop a balanced approach to being healthy, happy and making a positive contribution to their immediate and wider communities.

Student voice and involvement We will encourage you to have your say and get involved in a variety of different topics through a variety of ways: Forums Discussions & video clips Pop up topic walls Ask the Principal Thinking clouds Student Union Student ambassadors & course reps Pop up & official surveys

Student Vacancies Course Rep Student Student Buddy/Mentor Ambassador Union

Safeguarding Keeping yourself and others safe! If you are concerned about your own, or someone else’s safety or wellbeing, you can tell any member of staff or contact the Safeguarding team yourself. The Safeguarding team are here to make sure that all students are safe both in and out of college. You can contact them on: 07795306828 safeguardinggyc@eastcoast.ac.uk Safeguarding concern button on Moodle

Library and Learning Services Learning Services are here to help you with study skills and resources The College Shop stocks stationary from basic to specialist art and maths equipment at competitive prices

Social Spaces Coffee Shop Learning Street Atrium (with Coffee-to-Go point) Eating House Smoking shelter Kier – 1st floor Higher Education Study Room Quiet Room for lunch

Please do not smoke in any other areas. Smoking At ECC we do not encourage smoking, however we do have smoking shelters for you if you wish to smoke. Please do not smoke in any other areas. Vaping is permitted outside and 5 metres or more from a public building Student Wellbeing are available for advice and support if you wish to stop smoking

Quiz time…… Name two of our values What must you be wearing at all times? Name two things Student Coaches can help you with? Name 3 things we can do to help your wellbeing and happiness at college? Who do you speak to about money? What is the purpose of the Career and Wellbeing Programme? Name 3 ways you can have your say in College? Name 2 student vacancy roles? Who should you contact if you are worried about your safety? Who do you see if you want to join the gym or do a sport? Name 2 social spaces around the campus? Who else can help you with study skills, other than your tutor?

Thank you for listening Any questions?