Student Services Learner Induction 2020 21 Induction Aims

Student Services Learner Induction 2020 -21

Induction Aims • • Learn more about the College and Student Services Be aware of the funding process Understand the services and facilities available to you Know what you can expect from us and what we expect from you

Who’s Who in Student Services • • • Head of Student Services – Rose Harkness Depute Head of Student Services - Mandy Murray Guidance & Support Advisor – Karen Pirie Counselling Team Admissions Team Bursary Team Office Services Library & Learning Centre Students’ Association

Head of Student Services

Safeguarding Rose Harkness is also the Safeguarding Co-Ordinator and part of the College’s Safeguarding Team.

Depute Head of Student Services

Guidance & Support Advisor

Student Counsellor

Admissions Team

Bursary Team

Office Services

Library and Learning Centre

Student Association

Advice Centre Visit the Advice Centre on the Ground Floor for information on applying for a course, advice about funding or to request personal support. Access to the Advice Centre will be limited to maintain social distancing. Contact admissions@slc. ac. uk for further information.

Health & Safety Guidelines • When accessing the Advice Centre, Library, Student Association or accessing support from any Student Services Department, we expect all students to follow the Covid-19 Health and Safety Guidelines. • These guidelines are available as part of the Induction process and in the electronic Student Handbook.

Electronic Personal Learning Plan (E-PLP) Your E-PLP will allow you to record your personal progress throughout your course and check off your Learning Outcomes as you achieve them.

Bursary/EMA Funding Bursary/EMA funding is for students on FE non-advanced courses up to, but not including, HNC. EMA/Bursary awards depend on household financial circumstances and can include: • Maintenance Award • Course Expenses • Travel Expenses

Bursary/EMA Funding • Apply online through the Student Portal • Inform the Bursary team of any changes at bursaries@slc. ac. uk • Meet engagement requirements for payments to made. • Don’t go on holiday without informing the Bursary team in advance, in writing. • Funding can be suspended if absences exceed six weeks. January starts shortened to three weeks.

SAAS Funding • • SAAS (Student Awards Agency Scotland) funding is for Higher Education courses such as HNC and HND. Application is via the SAAS website: www. saas. gov. uk Support is means-tested It covers: • Tuition Fees • Bursary • Student Loan • Grants

SAAS Funding • Keep SAAS and Student Loans Company informed of changes. • HE Discretionary funds can only be awarded if maximum means-tested loan is taken.

Discretionary Funds • • Discretionary funds are for students facing financial hardship. Funds are cash limited, so it is recommended you apply as soon as you enrol. Electronic applications available via the Student Portal. Funds are available for • • • Discretionary Childcare Discretionary Hardship Discretionary Crisis Support

Health & Wellbeing • We are here to support you throughout your time at college.

Health & Wellbeing For further details on our remote mindfulness classes and pastoral support team, contact student. support@slc. ac. uk or visit the College website.

Student Counselling • • Our student counselling service is free and accessible to all students. We are here to help you if you are experiencing distress or just want to talk about how you’re feeling. To request an appointment email us at student. support@slc. ac. uk Visit our Student Counselling webpage for further details.

Are you care experienced; a veteran; estranged; or have caring responsibilities • • • Karen Pirie is your named staff contact and will provide support before, during and after your course Email karen. pirie@slc. ac. uk for further information or visit our designated webpages. You can also self refer through the Student Portal.

Additional Support Services • Careers Management Guidance from SDS Careers Advisor Susan Westland. Email susan. westland@sds. co. uk for further details. • Study Skills and Extended Learning Support is available from the Learning Development team. Email support. forlearning@slc. ac. uk for further details.

Dates for your Diary • • Freshers’ Week: 22 nd & 24 th Sept World Mental Health Day: 10 th Oct Care Experienced Week: 19 th -27 th Oct Health & Wellbeing Week + Pink Friday: 19 th – 23 rd Oct UCAS Event: Nov Action Against Gender Based Violence: Nov Re-Freshers’: Jan Remember to check the College’s social media channels for details of upcoming events in 2021 including Volunteering Week, Sustainability Week, LGBT Purple Friday, Carers’ Week and many more.