Learning Support Mentors Students who hold an EHCp have regular access to a Learning Support Mentor. These staff work within the Learning Support Department and provide support to EHCp holders with social interactions, emotional and welfare difficulties. Staff will work with you to try to enable you to overcome or manage your anxieties so you can access your studies. This may involve liaising with the welfare and safeguarding teams or providing information on external support agencies. Learning Support Mentors are located in N17, on the ground floor of the North Wing. Personal Development Coaches Students who do not hold and EHCp but require additional guidance and support can access this through Personal Development Coaches assigned to each curriculum area. These members of staff support the wellbeing of learners within their curriculum area, deliver tutorials and liaise between tutors, parents, carers and students. Welfare staff in N20 advise students on any safeguarding and wellbeing issues. As well as taking a proactive approach to wellbeing, organising activities and awareness sessions, they will respond to safeguarding issues and signpost students to further internal or external support on any wellbeing matters. You can contact the team on: 020 8394 3025
Welfare and Safeguarding If you are worried about welfare or safeguarding issues at home or in college the Wellbeing Team will be able to offer advice and signpost you to other agencies that can help. The Wellbeing Team is located in the North Wing, ground floor N20 020 8394 3393 safeguarding@nescot.ac.uk Health The College Nurse is located in N17 (North Wing) and is available Monday to Thursday during term time. It’s a drop in service so • Advises on health problems or concerns • Deals with first aid and medical emergencies • Family planning • Provides information and advice on contraception & sexually transmitted infections • Offers free pregnancy tests • Provides free condoms via the Surrey County card scheme • Sanitary product scheme 020 8394 3131 - College Nurse appointments are not required. What does the college nurse do?
Multi Faith - Quiet Room The Multi Faith Room is available to all learners for religious worship and is open during college opening hours. The Multi Faith room is E328 (East Wing, 3rd Floor) There is a Group meeting every Tuesday in E328 from 12.30 – 1.20pm. All welcome LRC The LRC is available to all Nescot students, offering quiet study areas, over 100 PCs and laptops equipped with assistive technology, printers, book loans and access to RNIB book-share e-book platform for visually impaired students. LRC staff based at the Welcome Desk and Help Desk can assist with any enquiries and will support you to use computers and printers. The LRC opening times: Term Time Mondays - Thursdays - 8.30am – 7.00pm Fridays - 8.30am – 5.00pm College Holidays Mondays - Fridays - 9.00am – 4.00pm 020 8394 3175 - Welcome Desk 020 8394 3055 - Help Desk
NESCOT Gym Nescot offers you access to a modern Gym at discounted prices. Family members can also join with you. Gym membership also offers access to classes such as Burn, Legs, Bums and Tums, Strength and Conditioning. Gym opening times: Mondays - Thursdays - 6.00am – 9.00am & 3.00pm – 10.00pm Fridays - 6.00am – 9.00am & 3pm – 9pm Saturdays & Sundays - 9am – 4pm Please email for further details: sportscentre@nescot.ac.uk Laptop Loan To assist with your studies, students in receipt of bursary or students with an EHCp are able to borrow laptops from the LRC on long term loan. Contact your Learning Support Assistant or Student Finance for more information.
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