Student Services Welcome to East Coast College Student Services Welcome to East Coast College! Adult and Community Learning

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

Respectful Learning Environment We promote a respectful learning environment for all at East Coast College. If you do not feel respected please tell us, so we can help.

What are British and College values? British Values: Democracy Individual liberty The rule of law Mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs How do these impact you?

PREVENT Part of the UK Counter Terrorism Strategy 2015 It is about reducing or eliminating the risk of individuals becoming involved in terrorism Pursue: stopping terrorist attacks Protect: strengthen our protection against terrorist attacks Prepare: preparing for the impact of a terrorist attack Prevent: stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism ECC has a duty to talk to all students about the meaning of PREVENT, radicalisation and extremism and how we can support those that might be vulnerable to it.

Radicalisation and Extremism What is radicalisation? A process whereby someone has their vulnerabilities exploited toward crime or terrorism, most often by a third party with their own agenda What is extremism? Extremist beliefs are those which directly contravene values fundamental to British culture and society.

What can you do to help? Notice Share If you are concerned about another person imposing their beliefs on another person or group or you are worried about a change in someone's behaviour speak to your tutor or contact the safeguarding team

Help I can access from college? Student Coaches – careers and next steps Safeguarding and Wellbeing Student Finance Information on Moodle Website – careers page

Student Coaches: help with your next steps Career planning Apprenticeships Employment HE (Higher Education) UCAS applications Personal Statements Job applications; CVs; cover letters; interview preparation; employability skills

Wellbeing & Happiness We offer an extensive range of support whilst you are enrolled at college to support your wellbeing and happiness Financial support – Bursary Scheme/Discretionary Support Fund/Advanced Learner Loans Action for Happiness External partner connections Drop in or appointment services – in person, by phone or email Wellbeing and Safeguarding team Social spaces on college campus National Union of Student memberships and discounts via your student ID card Wellbeing awareness events Career and Wellbeing Programme

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: 07747 442823 Lowestoft or 07795 306828 Great Yarmouth safeguardinglc@eastcoast.ac.uk / safeguardinggyc@eastcoast.ac.uk

Student Finance Bursary Travel Free College Meals College trips Learner Support Fund Loans Equipment *Conditions applicable

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 local Interfaith & Belief Networks. If you wish to access a room on college campus for your prayer please contact Student Wellbeing

The Careers and Wellbeing Calendar Careers Guidance and Next Steps Employability Skills & Additional Dates Higher Education Additional Events Wellbeing Access via Moodle or the website careers page. Any issues logging in contact moodle@eastcoast.ac.uk

Our offer to you….

Student Voice – contact Student Wellbeing Course Rep Student Student Buddy/Mentor Ambassador Union

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

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