School Leavers
Supporting Students
Here at Bolton Community College every student matters. Which is why we are committed to supporting students to:
- Be healthy
- Be safe
- Enjoy and achieve
- Make a positive contribution
- Achieve economic wellbeing
The College has dedicated teams of highly trained staff and advisers to ensure that you are able to realise your full potential and achieve your learning goals.
Personal Tutors
As a full-time learner, your son or daughter will have a Personal Tutor to give them support with anything from settling into college life to improving their study techniques. Your son or daughter will usually see their Personal Tutor once a week, both in group sessions and on a one-to-one basis, to work through their Individual Learning Plan. For further information on the role of the Personal Tutor, contact Gill Smallwood, the Personalised Learning Leader on 01204 907483.
Learner Support
The department offer help with study skills, special assessment of learner needs, technical equipment support, communicator support, help with English as a second language, dyslexia support, help with English and maths and exam skills. Tel: 01204 907484.
Careers Advice
Our college courses are all about progression, whether into employment or on to university. Your son or daughter will be able to talk to their Personal Tutor and teachers about HE and visit our campus-based Guidance Centre at Manchester Road. Information, advice and guidance are readily available throughout your son or daughter’s time at college.
Pastoral Support
- Counselling – Tel: 01204 907320
- Finance – help with essential equipment & uniforms Tel: 01204 907374
- EMA Queries – Tel: 01204 907062
- Help with Childcare – Tel: 01204 907327
- Careers Information Advice & Guidance – Tel: 01204 907493
- Help with Personal Issues e.g. housing, drugs & alcohol – Tel: 01204 907346
- Multi Faith Chaplaincy Team – Tel: 01204 -907493
- PALS – who can offer personal support if a young person is experiencing any personal problems which prevent them from attending College – Tel: 01204 907427/ 907394
- College Connexions Team – Tel: 01204 907493
The Learner Services Department also has strong links with agencies outside of the College who can offer specialist help to learners on a range of issues.
