Student Services

Our friendly and helpful staff in Student Services are at every campus of the College and are accessible all day, everyday. We work with all Curriculum Areas to ensure that your time at College is a positive one.

• active support
• careers guidance
• childcare
• confidential counselling
• financial advice
• mentoring support
• multi-faith support
• one-to-one mentoring
• opportunities for Learner Voice activities
• pre-course guidance
• pregnancy testing
• specific support groups
• support for any type of disability
• support for international students
• tutorial support.

There may be occasions where you need some extra support or advice - maybe you need some financial support, careers advice or counselling. It could be that you are struggling on your course and need some help to manage your time more effectively, and would welcome the support of a Learning Mentor. If you are disabled, or have a learning difficulty, there is a range of enabling technology and specialist support that we are able to offer you.

There are also lots of opportunities to become involved with College life and activities through the Student Liaison Team and Student Union. See the Student Liaison Team notice boards across College for more information, or contact them directly. Upon enrolment and application learners must declare previous/current unspent convictions. For advice on whether your conviction is spent, or for advice on disclosure contact the Risk Assessment Team.

We actively promote equal opportunities: we work to raise awareness of diversity and build mutual respect and harmony within the College to ensure an inclusive learning environment.

Welfare Advice

Our team of dedicated welfare advisors can offer you information and advice on the types of financial aid available such as EMA and ALG, living accommodation, benefits you may be entitled to, childcare, travel and details on a wide range of other topics concerning your welfare whilst at the College.

To book an appointment with Student Services call 0116 224 2240

Careers Advice and Guidance

Getting the right careers advice is very important and can make a positive impact on your choices. Our careers advisors provide free and impartial information, advice and guidance to help plan your next move.

Each of our campuses has a well stocked careers library containing reference books and resources directly related to the courses studied at each campus. Careerscape (a career information database) is also available on all student desktops. For further information visit Careers Advice

To talk to a careers advisor call 0116 224 2240 or visit our Guides to Employment sections.

Connexions

Connexions is an advice and support service for 13 to 19 year olds that can help with many different aspects of your life including, jobs and careers, equal opportunities, drugs, health and sex, housing, benefits, relationships and rights.

Leicester College has a number of Connexions personal advisors who meet with students on a 1 to 1 and group basis. If you feel that you would like to talk to a Connexions Advisor, contact Student Services. For more information about the Connexions service visit www.connexions-leics.org

Counselling Service

At sometime in our lives we all need some extra support to deal with the things life throws at us. To help at these times, Leicester College Student Services offers a safe, free confidential counselling service to all students. Our team of professional trained counsellors are on hand to support you in whatever way you need, regardless of it being an issue inside or outside of the college.