Pastoral & wellbeing

Wellbeing at Bolton College

PASTORAL AND WELLBEING SUPPORT INCLUDES:

👥 One-to-One Mentoring Provide individualised support to students to help them overcome personal, social, or academic barriers to learning.

🧠 Promote Mental Health & Wellbeing Offer guidance and signposting for mental health concerns, fostering emotional resilience and self-care strategies.

📚 Support Academic Progress Collaborate with tutors to monitor student progress and implement strategies that enhance engagement and achievement.

🚨 Safeguarding & Crisis Intervention Act as a first point of contact for safeguarding concerns, working closely with the college’s safeguarding team.

🤝 Inclusion & Advocacy Champion the inclusion of all learners, advocating for those at risk of exclusion or disengagement.

 📅 Support Information Events Facilitate sessions on topics like healthy relationships, stress management, and substance misuse.

📈 Track & Monitor Wellbeing Maintain accurate records of student interactions and evaluate the impact of support interventions.

📞 Liaise with External Agencies Coordinate with mental health services and other professionals to ensure holistic support.

🎯 Promote Attendance & Retention Work proactively to improve student attendance, punctuality, and retention through targeted interventions.

🧭 Contribute to College Life Participate in induction events, open evenings, and enrichment activities to foster a supportive college community.

HOW TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

📧 Email the team directly at Mentors@boltoncc.ac.uk

👩‍🏫 Ask any tutor, Work Based Tutor, or any member of the Student Experience Team to complete a referral for you

🗂️ You will find your Pastoral & Wellbeing Mentor in your department staff room

📝 Portal: You can access a referral form under Student Experience Team tab

📞 Phone: Speak to a member of the Student Experience Team on: 01204 482 182 / 01204 482 194