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Activities, Events, and Enrichment 2018-2019
Contents
Welcome 4 Sport Enrichment 21
Save the Date 6 Wellness Hub and Fitness Suite 22
Enrichment 7 Sport and competitive teams 22
How to sign up 22
Team Spirit 23
Cultural Enrichment and Personal Development 8
Diversity Champion 9
Globetrotting 10 Curriculum Enrichment 24
Charities 11-13 How it works 25
NUS Extra TOTUM 14
Student Support Services 26
Hadlow Evening and Weekend Enrichment 15 Learner Voice 27
Evening activities 16 Learner Voice Dates 28-29
Weekend activities 17 Student Union (SU) 30
Hadlow College Bar 17 Student Finance 31
Common Rooms 17 Sexual Health Clinic 32
All Faiths and None (AFAN) 32
Cross College Themed Events 18 Counselling 33
Freshers’ Fair 19 Health and Wellbeing Support 34
Halloween Party 19 Six Ways to Wellbeing 35-36
Winter Party 19
Valentine’s Party 20
Useful Contacts 37-38
HE Leavers’ Party 20
FAQs 39
Summer Ball 20
How to Book Your Place
Welcome
Welcome to the Hadlow Group. The
Hadlow Group is formed of Hadlow,
Canterbury, Mottingham and Greenwich
campuses, known as Hadlow College,
and West Kent and Ashford College.
The Hadlow Group is keen to make
your time at College and University as
enjoyable as possible and give you
as many opportunities for personal
development as possible. With that in
mind, this guide will give you detailed
information on the fantastic activities and
clubs we have on offer this year across
the Hadlow Group.
Our enrichment programme is designed
to support your personal development
and may help you gain qualifications
or access to future further or higher
education, or employment. If you have
any ideas for enrichment activities you’d
like us to run, visit Student Support
Services to share your ideas.
We hope you enjoy your time with us and
take part in as many activities and events
as possible.
Enrich. Encourage. Empower.
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Save the Date Enrichment, Health & Wellbeing
Enrichment, Health and Wellbeing Events take place throughout
Students from all campuses are invited to the week and includes a wide variety of exciting activities and
attend these events, unless otherwise stated, support that add to your time at College and University Centre.
and transport will be provided where necessary. Taking part in these activities, or accessing the support available
will enhance your personal development, help you gain new skills,
enjoy new experiences and support you to achieve all you can at
HADLOW COLLEGE (ALL CAMPUSES) College and University Centre.
Freshers’ Fair 12/09/18 The Five Strands of Enrichment
Carol Service 10/12/18
Cultural Enrichment and Personal Development
These are regular events aimed at raising awareness of other
WEST KENT AND ASHFORD COLLEGE countries and their cultures.
Freshers’ Fair (West Kent) 25/09/18 Hadlow Evening and Weekend Enrichment
Freshers’ Fair (Ashford) 27/09/18 These activities, open to all students help make the Hadlow
residential experience an enjoyable and fulfilling one.
Carol Service TBC
Cross-College Themed Events
GROUP These are the annual parties and events, open to all students, that
celebrate the beginning, middle and end of the academic year.
University Freshers’ Week 10/09/18 – 14/09/18
Halloween Party 31/10/18 Sport Enrichment
The Hadlow Group has a variety of sporting teams and taster
Remembrance Service 09/11/18 sessions to get students active.
Winter Party 13/12/18
Curriculum Enrichment
Valentine’s Party 14/02/19
Each curriculum area will run sessions for other students to give
Sport Awards Dinner TBC them a taster of what they do, or to learn a transferable skill.
HE Leavers’ Party 17/05/19
Summer Ball 10/07/19 How to book your place:
To book your place, please visit the Student Support Services
Office on your campus.
6 7
Cultural Enrichment and Diversity Champion
Personal Development Each College within the Hadlow Group has a Diversity Champion.
Haddie Hadlow is the Diversity Champion at Hadlow College
and students at West Kent and Ashford College will have the
opportunity to update their Diversity Champion this year. The
Diversity Champion will guide you through all aspects of equality
and will help you get to know your rights.
Haddie was created by Hadlow students at the 2012 Learner
Voice Conference to champion all our students and to help get
some important messages across. The Respect! handbook was
developed by students at the 2013 Learner Voice Conference to
help Haddie respond to questions that may come up during your
time at College.
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Globetrotting Charities
Equality, diversity and inclusion and the COURAGE RESPECT
The Children of Yirgaalem
commitment to respect and value all Experience a rich and diverse range of exciting cultures and nationalities throughout the year
The Children of Yirgaalem Appeal was launched in
individuals are core values at the Hadlow Join us each month for a
trip of a lifetime
2005 to relieve the poverty in the Sadama region of
INSPIRATION
Group. Our enrichment activities are Southern Ethiopia. The town is located 317 kilometers
FRIENDSHIP
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Food, Culture, Music, Art, Religion and Beliefs,
schools in the area. Every penny that is donated is put to good use
raise awareness of differences and
Film and Theatre, Festivals and Celebrations,
Sport and Dance, Language, Customs, History
to directly benefit the community of Yirgaalem.
understanding of each other.
DETERMINATION
September Africa February United Kingdom National Aids Trust
October North America March Australia The National Aids Trust are “shaping attitudes, challenging
November India April South East Asia injustice and changing lives”. There are 103,700 people
December Eastern Europe May Western Europe living in the UK with HIV, and approximately 18,100 (17%)
January China June South America people living with HIV in the UK who are unaware of their HIV
infection and have not yet been diagnosed, so there is plenty of
The 7 continents will also be showcased during the following months: support needed. Help tackle HIV stigma and support the National
Aids Trust by purchasing a red ribbon this December on World Aids
September and October Africa Day 1st December.
November and December Asia
January and February Europe Porchlight
March and April Australasia Porchlight help people who have nowhere to
May and June North and South America go and no-one to turn to; some people are
July Antarctica homeless, others are struggling to cope with the pressures in their
lives and need our support to keep on track. As a charity working
Events will take place featuring a variety of different aspects of each across Kent, they help vulnerable and isolated people get support
area, ranging from food, dance and music, to information about the with their mental health, housing, education and employment.
continent and its people, cultures and religions. Further information
can be found on Moodle.
10 11
Charities Charities
Time to Change Link to Hope Shoebox Appeal October 2018
Time to Change is England’s biggest We will be collecting items for the Shoebox Appeal during
programme to challenge mental health stigma October. Any new, small item that is suitable for a family and can
and discrimination. Activities throughout the year will encourage be put in a shoebox is most welcome. The shoeboxes are given
students to start a dialogue, leading to a change in their behaviour to Link Romania. They distribute them to families who often have
and others. to make a choice between buying food or fuel at Christmas time -
buying presents is just not a priority.
British Heart Foundation
Whether you are a heart patient or you know someone Poppy Appeal November 2018
who has heart disease, British Heart Foundation are there The Hadlow Group is a proud supporter of the Royal British
for you. Through our Health and Wellbeing events you can Legion Poppy Appeal. A Remembrance Day Service is held on
gain information on healthy eating, staying active and other factors the Principal’s Lawn at Hadlow, on the Plaza at Tonbridge and
that can help keep your heart healthy. A popular event is ‘Beat It’ in the Refectory at Ashford. Names of those being specially
where you can try red smoothies and learn the nutritional benefits of remembered are read out.
beetroot!
Children in Need November 2018
Macmillan
Every penny from money raised will go towards helping
Macmillan support people of all ages who have
disadvantaged children and young people in the UK. So, get busy
been diagnosed with cancer. They are on hand
washing cars, making cakes, wearing fancy dress and all your
to support and help people take back some control in their lives
other great ways to raise money.
from the moment they are diagnosed, during treatment and beyond.
Macmillan can help with money worries offer advice about work
and provide someone who’ll listen, if you need their help, they’ll be Comic Relief March 2019
there. Comic Relief is back in March 2019 and it’s your chance to get
the whole Group having fun, whilst raising cash to transform lives
J&S Opening Doors across the UK and the world’s poorest countries.
J & S Opening Doors offer an individualised service that
will equip vulnerable adults who face challenges in their
lives. Land-based projects are a vehicle to acquire the Help for Heroes April 2019
tools, skills and confidence that people are likely to need to improve Help for Heroes provides direct, practical support to serving and
their life chances. J&S support people in achieving their aspirations veteran heroes and their families, who have experienced life
and goals, which will increase their chances of entering the world of changing injuries or illness.
work.
12 13
NUS Extra TOTUM Hadlow Evening and
As a student you can Weekend Enrichment
obtain discounts in
shops, restaurants
and online by buying
an NUS Extra TOTUM
membership. In
addition to the huge
number of discounts
on offer, College will
offer subsidised entry
to ticketed events
organised by Student
Support Services and
the Student Union and
an “early bird” Wellness
Hub and Fitness Suite
membership discount
during September.
The cost of this very
worthwhile discount
card is £12 (1 year
course), £22 (2 year
course) or £32 (3 year course). Go online at www.totum.com for
further information and to purchase your TOTUM membership
To attend any of the evening or weekend events
at Hadlow, students from West Kent and Ashford,
Mottingham, Greenwich or Canterbury must wear ID
and sign in at Student Support Services.
14 15
Evening Activities Weekend Activities
Evening and weekend activities are designed to enhance We run regular weekend trips to Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone for
students time at College. Every evening of the week there is residential students. Additional places of interest can be arranged
something happening at Hadlow. All students are welcome; by the Residential Support Team. Sign up in Student Support
please bring your student ID to access these activities: Services. A calendar of evening and weekend activities is available
on Moodle.
Residential Evening Trips: Every Tuesday and Thursday we run
regular trips to places of interest and activity centres whether this
be watching the latest films, competing against your friends on at
Garrad’s Bar
a bowling alley or mini golf centre or enjoying a treat. These are Garrad’s Bar is situated in Garrad House
arranged by the Residential Support Team. Sign up in Student on the Hadlow campus. It is an elegant
Support Services. early 19th century building and is just one
Cooking Club: Learn to cook dishes from around the world in our of the locations in which our students can
Cooking Club. It runs at 6pm in the evenings and at weekends at unwind whilst at College. It has a relaxing
Hadlow Campus, meeting at the Student Support Services office. atmosphere with comfy seating, WiFi, and
Freeview TV.
Chill and Chat: Chill and Chat is held weekly in the Hadlow common
room from 7pm with the College Chaplaincy Team. It offers students Garrad’s Bar is open daily for your convenience and for the full
the chance to talk about a wide variety of topics, including faith. opening times and events please refer to Moodle and like our
Facebook page Garrad’s Bar.
Music Club: We run a Music Club in our music room, located within Students from all sites are welcome to enjoy the facilities at Hadlow
the common room. It runs every Wednesday, 1pm-4pm and at campus and attend the themed nights and events held at Garrad’s
weekends on request. Bar. A valid student ID is required.
Table Tennis Tournament: The heat is on…get on board and get
in shape with our hotly contested table tennis tournament. Loads of
fantastic prizes to be won! Every Thursday evening at the common Common Rooms
room. Sign up at Student Support Services.
Across the Hadlow Group every campus has its own common
room, this is a space where events are organised by Student
Support Services or the Student Union. These common rooms are
equipped with vending machines, TV and DVD player, pool table
and an area for board games and using consoles. The common
rooms are a great place to unwind and hang out with your friends.
16 17
Cross-College Themed Events
Themed Events Freshers’ Fair
Our Freshers’ Fairs are designed to welcome you to student life.
There will be a range of activities and entertainment on each
campus for you to enjoy, participate in and to help you meet the
College’s diverse mix of students. There will be information about
how to get involved in student life, join the Student Union (SU) and
to sign up for enrichment activities. We understand you may feel
nervous about your first few days at College, but if you have any
questions get in touch with our Student Support Services Team.
Halloween Party
The Halloween Fright Night will take place at Garrad’s Bar on 31
October 2018 at Hadlow College. Explore the terrifying haunted
house, make your way through multiple scare zones where
creatures lurk around every turn and the campus comes alive
with hordes of horrifying monsters. The event will feature a theme
created by the Student Union and is open to all students across the
Hadlow Group. To access this event, a small entry fee is required
but this is discounted if you have an NUS Extra TOTUM Card.
Winter Party
At the end of the first term we hold our annual Winter Party with this
year’s event being held on 13 December 2018 at Hadlow College.
Last year the event featured a dancefloor, a range of cocktails and
non-alcoholic mocktails, along with a selection of hot and cold food
and live DJs. With a seasonal theme created by the Student Union,
the event is open to all students across the Hadlow Group. This is
a black-tie event; smart suits, dresses or ball gowns only. Please
note that students with 98% attendance will receive a FREE Winter
Party ticket. All Further Education students must obtain a tutor slip
in order to purchase a ticket from Student Support Services. Ticket
prices to be confirmed but if you have an NUS Extra TOTUM Card,
you will get a discount.
18 19Themed Events
Valentine’s Party
Our Valentine’s Party takes place at Garrad’s Bar on 14 February
2019 at Hadlow College. Impress your date with your dance moves!
Expect the usual formula of delicious food, dancing and cocktails. A
romantic mood will be created by the Student Union and the event
is open to all students across the Hadlow Group. A small entry fee is
required but this is discounted if you have an NUS Extra TOTUM Card.
HE Leavers’ Party
Our HE Leavers’ End of Year Party will take place on 17 May
2019 at Garrad’s Bar, Hadlow College. This is the perfect time to
celebrate finishing the end of year exams with friends. Start off
the day with a range of freshly prepared foods and music from live
bands. Then dance the night away in Garrad’s Bar with a live DJ
and cocktails before heading off on the survivors bar crawl. Ticket
prices to be confirmed.
Summer Ball
Join us for our end of year celebration at the Summer Ball on 10
July 2019 at Hadlow College. The Summer Ball is the only way to
celebrate the end of exams and the start of the summer. Expect a
delicious variety of food and refreshing drinks. Previous Balls have
featured funfair rides, live bands, a cocktail bar and live DJs. The
event will feature a theme which is created by the Student Union.
This is truly the biggest event of the year! This event is open to all
students across the Hadlow Group. Please note that students with
96% attendance or above will receive a free Summer Ball ticket.
All FE students must obtain a tutor slip confirming completion of all
work in order to purchase a ticket from Student Support Services.
Any students helping the Student Union set up and clear up at
these events will receive free entry. However, a tutor slip will still be
required. Entry fee is required but this is discounted if you have an
Sports Enrichment
NUS Extra TOTUM Card. Ticket prices to be confirmed.
20 21Wellness Hub and Fitness Suite Team Spirit
The Hadlow Group is committed to helping students make the most
of their health. This includes promoting physical activity and healthy Steve is a former elite athlete
lifestyles for students whilst studying at College. who captained the Great Britain
wheelchair rugby team at the
London 2012 Paralympics.
You may like to make use of the Wellness Hub based at Hadlow, or
the Fitness Suite at West Kent College at a cost of only £25 per term. Since retiring from elite sport,
An individual fitness and nutrition programme can be drawn up by our he has performed many roles,
trained staff aimed at body conditioning, weight loss or gain, or general all of which have arisen from
fitness. The Wellness Hub and Fitness Suite facilities include exercise his drive to teach, support and
bikes, rowing machines, cross trainers, weights and resistance machines, inspire other people.
as well as floor mats, variety of free weight equipment and exercise balls.
If you are based at Canterbury you are welcome to use the Canterbury Steve works as a Mentor aiding school and college students to
Christ Church University Sports Centre based opposite the campus and overcome obstacles and develop focus in the pursuit of their goals.
if you are based a Ashford College the town boasts gym facilities within He draws upon his own journey of injury, recovery and excellence
walking distance in which being a student qualifies you for no joining fee to both challenge and motivate, not only as a mentor but also as a
at The Gym Group centre just a couple of miles away.If you are based at public speaker for clients that have included Allianz, Sky, BT and the
Mottingham or Greenwich we can still draw a plan up for you. To book Youth Sport Trust.
your own programme please contact enrichment@hadlow.ac.uk
Steve is enjoying a burgeoning career as a television presenter. His
work has included sporting punditry for Channel 4 at the Rio 2016
Sport and Competitive Teams Paralympics and for the BBC at the 2016 Invictus Games. Most
We currently offer competitive football teams (male & female) as recently you might have seen him presenting on the BBC’s The One
an enrichment sport, along with a range of taster sessions across Show, Countryfile or Springwatch and starred in BBC’s ‘Without
all sites, and we’re always keen to develop our range of sporting Limits’.
activities. 2017-18 saw the return of a group male rugby team as
well as the development of a group netball team. This year we will be Steve has worked with us across all
developing some exciting sports such as outdoor pursuits and martial College sites over the last 6 years and
arts and workout classes. Speak to Student Support Services staff is really looking forward to seeing you
if you have a sporting interest or email us and we will signpost you during 2018-19 where he will build on
towards local facilities. the great team spirit that already exists
amongst us and will work with you to
HOW TO SIGN UP help you reach your potential and gain
We send out regular emails advertising new and exciting sports, if you confidence in everything you do.
want to sign up for any of them please visit Student Support Services,
the Fitness Suite or the Wellness Hub.
22 23Curriculum How it works
Enrichment Curriculum Enrichment is planned
and delivered by you!
This scheme, developed two years ago,
is designed to give you an idea of what
other students at the College study and
learn some great new skills at the same
time. It also offers a great opportunity
to meet other students and make new
friends.
Students studying on other courses will
be developing skills that could help you
on your course, supporting your personal
development. Each curriculum area will
develop an enrichment activity of event
which will take place at different time
throughout the year. This may be as a
one off session or it could run over a few
weeks.
Sessions could include courses on
debating, parenting skills, customer
services, fitness for everyone and many
more.
Your tutor will talk to you about what
Curriculum Enrichment you can run or
book on to.
24 25Student Support Learner Voice
Services You have a voice and we want to hear it.
As a student, we invite you to:
• Participate in completing surveys and questionnaires
• Feedback to your Course or Programme Representative
• Email your views to the Learner Voice email address
• Course / programme meetings with your tutor
In addition, there are termly Learner Voice forums at each campus,
which are attended by members of the Executive and Course and
Programme Representatives. These forums give students the
opportunity to discuss College life. Your voice will contribute to the
improvement of two important strands of the College – Curriculum
and the Support Services. Learner Voice feedback is published on
Moodle and feedback will be given by your Course or Programme
Representative. You can check Moodle for any other important
Learner Voice events and activities.
Contact us:
Hadlow College
learnervoice@hadlow.ac.uk
West Kent College
learnervoice@westkent.ac.uk
Ashford College
learnervoice@ashford.ac.uk
If you are a Course (FE) or Programme (HE) Representative, these
are the important dates for your calendar. You will also be asked to
attend Course and Programme Representative Training during the
first term.
26 27Learner Voice Dates Learner Voice Dates
Hadlow College: West Kent College:
Princess Christian’s Farm: Monday 26th November 2018 12.30pm
Thursday 22 November 2018 - 2pm Thursday 21st March 2019 1.00pm
Wednesday 20 March 2019 - 2.00pm Wednesday 22nd May 2019 1.00pm
Thursday 23 May 2018 - 2:30pm
Hadlow: Ashford College:
Thursday 22 November 2018 - 12.30pm
Wednesday 20 March 2019 - 12.30pm Thursday 29th November 2018 12.30pm
Thursday 23 May 2018 - 1pm Monday 18th March 2019 2.30pm
Monday 20th May 2019 12.30pm
Mottingham:
Tuesday 27 November 2018 - 2.00pm
Tuesday 19 March 2018 - 2.30pm Conferences:
Friday 24 May 2018 - 12:30pm
FE Learner Voice Conference:
Greenwich: 13th February 2019
Tuesday 27 November 2018 - 12.30pm
Tuesday 19 March 2019 - 12:30pm
Friday 24 May 2018 - 2:00pm
Canterbury:
Thursday 29 November 2018 - 2:30pm
Monday 18 March 2019 - 12.30pm
Monday 20 May 2019 - 2.30pm All forums last one hour.
28 29Student Union (SU) Student Finance
Join the Student Union – You might You can apply for financial support at College for assistance with
get involved in assisting clubs, hosting college-related costs. Please speak to Student Support Services for
events, organising trips or helping us to more information. You can also see Moodle to download the forms
develop and deliver health campaigns. and guidance notes, which includes the information on the eligibility
Student Union Officers meet to discuss criteria.
College and University happenings and
to organise and plan for events. There In 2014 the Government introduced Free College Meals in Further
are various Student Union Officer roles, Education for 16-18 year old students which entitles you to a healthy
each having the opportunity to be part of meal at College, subject to specific criteria.
the College and University Committees.
In addition there are several Student If you are in care or a care leaver or getting Income Support
Governor roles on offer for those wishing or Universal Credit (in place of income support), receiving a
to get involved in College and University combination of ESA, Universal Credit, Disability Living Allowance
decision making. and Personal Independence payments in your own right, you can
apply for a bursary of up to £1,200.
The aim is for the SU to be run by
students, for students. If you want to Contact Student Support Services for help with your application and
have your say and make a difference, get more information. We can also help you to budget and manage your
involved! money effectively.
To support your SU you can purchase
a NUS Extra TOTUM card, which offers
Contact us:
a wide range of discounts, promotions,
competitions and gives a discount to
some ticketed events. West Kent and Ashford College
(see page 14 for details) studentsupport@westkentandashford.ac.uk
West Kent College
studentsupport@westkent.ac.uk
Ashford College
studentsupport@ashford.ac.uk
Hadlow College
bursaries@hadlow.ac.uk (FE only)
30 31Sexual Health Counselling
The Hadlow Group works in partnership with NHS Sexual The Counselling service supports all students at Hadlow and
Health to ensure that there is access to and information about West Kent and Ashford Colleges, providing short, fixed term
local sexual health services. Sexual Health information is also interventions for students who are experiencing barriers to
available by contacting Student Support Services. learning because of emotional and mental health issues.
Face-to-face sessions are offered at the Ashford, Canterbury,
On the Hadlow site there is also a sexual health clinic, available Hadlow, Greenwich, Mottingham and Tonbridge sites. The aim of
every Wednesday during term time. the service is to give students a safe space in which to explore
difficult feelings and experiences, as well as empowering them
All learners can access sexual health information on their site to resolve their own problems and access external resources.
including registering and collecting free condoms. Look out for
the ‘Get-it!’ posters, alternatively you may wish to visit: The College runs a Placement for Trainee Counsellors, who
www.getit.org and sign up online. provide our students with a confidential service, covering a
range of issues, such as personal problems or stress and study
worries. You will receive a warm welcome, no matter how big or
All Faiths and None (AFAN) small your concern. Not all students want to see a counsellor
individually or face-to-face, so we offer a range of options
The Hadlow Group is committed to equality and diversity and including:
one of the ways we support students to express their individuality
is by ensuring we welcome those of all faiths and none. Each • 1:1 in person (6 sessions)
campus has a contemplation room for prayer, quiet reflection or • Group sessions/workshops
contemplation. Anyone is welcome to use the facilities for these • Personal development/mindfulness coaching
purposes; all we ask is that people are respectful of the room as • Crisis support
it is used for prayer.
To make an appointment or find out more about the service
To find out more please visit the Student Support Services office please visit Moodle, or email:
on your campus. counsellingservice@hadlow.ac.uk or
counselling@westkentandashford.ac.uk, or you can speak to a
Hadlow and Tonbridge campuses also have a Chaplaincy Team member of Student Support Services or your tutor.
available to provide pastoral support to students of all faiths and
none. They can help you to explore experiences of faith and
belief and provide support for those going through difficult times.
32 33Health and Wellbeing Six Ways to Wellbeing
Support Mentors The College is committed to enriching your experience while
West Kent and Ashford College you are with us and helping you look after your health and
has a team of Support Mentors wellbeing. Activities are held throughout the year, which provide
on each campus, who will work the opportunity to socialise, have fun, learn new skills and access
with you if you are at risk of not professional advice, guidance and practical help on a range of
achieving on your course, or if health and wellbeing issues. This includes stands and workshops
you are in a situation that makes on relationships, mental health, sexual health, drugs and alcohol
you vulnerable. Support Mentors awareness, healthy eating, exercise, trips, conferences and
will provide you with intensive lots more. You can also access free condoms through our ‘Get
support and guidance as part of It’ registration scheme, and we provide Chlamydia screening,
your induction, and can provide pregnancy testing and sexual health advice on all campuses.
ongoing support throughout your
time in College. Six Ways to Wellbeing
The Hadlow Group understand and value wellbeing. So what is it?
They work closely with partners inside and outside of College, and An easy way to look at it is to break it down into themes:
can help you to access specialist support, if needed. The purpose
of this intervention is to help you to develop transferable skills, to
become independent, and to make informed choices in relation to b e a cti v e
your studies, and life beyond College. Support Mentors will support ke
you for a half term, with the aim that you will resolve the matter t
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affecting your success, and be able to continue with your studies in
care for the p
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a positive and productive way.
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Welfare Team
Hadlow College has a Welfare Team who work with students
dealing with a range of issues, from anxiety to self-esteem. The
team aim to support students to overcome or manage issues that
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are causing them difficulty, enabling students to progress and
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achieve on their course. Whether it’s a one off chat, a specific
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workshop or ongoing support, we can help with a range of issues. ec
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take not
Please visit Student Support Services for more information, or email
welfare@hadlow.ac.uk
34 35Six Ways to Wellbeing (cont.) Useful Contacts
Six Ways to Wellbeing Example - Be Active General
Put down the game console controllers and National Union of Students
get outdoors, go for a run or a walk, dust off www.nus.org.uk (NUS)
your bike and take a ride, spend time in the
garden, go to a festival - dance with your Health
mates, join the gym, join a sports club, get into NHS
a new sport or skate some more. www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk 111
Further Information Advice about drugs
Through the Six Ways to Wellbeing, we will offer you a range of www.talktofrank.com 0800 77 66 00
information and experiences to improve your wellbeing and enrich
your experience of College life. These experiences may help Alcohol advice helpline 0800 917 8282
you to achieve your qualifications and support your transition to
higher level qualifications, training or employment. Embracing the Advice about smoking
Six Ways to Wellbeing model and engaging in the programme www.gosmokefree.nhs.uk 0800 022 43 22
Student Support Services has to offer will provide opportunities
to increase your personal development, behaviour and welfare. If General health
you have any additional ideas we can add to the programme then www.foryoungpeople.co.uk
please speak to a member of Student Support Services. www.teenagehealthfreak.org
www.b-eat.co.uk
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and value
individuals across the Hadlow Group. Our approach to Six Ways Sexual Health
to Wellbeing is designed to fully engage our students with the www.getit.org.uk 020 8305 5000
equality, diversity and inclusion agenda.
Finance
Further information on the Six Ways to Wellbeing can be found on 16-18 Bursary
Moodle, in the Health and Wellbeing Hubs or at Student Support www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund
Services.
Adult Learning Grant
Live it Well website: www.direct.gov.uk/alg 0800 121 8989
www.liveitwell.org.uk/ways-to-wellbeing/six-ways-to-
wellbeing/ Care to Learn
www.direct.gov.uk/caretolearn 0800 121 8989
36 37Useful Contacts FAQs
If I’m worried one of my friends is behaving in a way that
Student Finance England (HE)
puts themselves at risk, what should I do?
www.gov.uk/studentfinance
If you are concerned that your friend is putting themselves in
Other Support and Advice situations that are dangerous to themselves or others, please
Advice about divorce contact the Student Support Services team.
www.itsnotyourfault.org
I play a sport that you don’t currently offer, would the College
Advice about bullying be interested in setting up a team?
www.bullying.co.uk We’re always interested in hearing your ideas, whether it be
a sport team or a hobby or craft. If there are enough students
Internet safety interested we’ll try and get it set up. Contact Student Support
www.thinkuknow.co.uk Services for more information.
ChildLine If I want to find out more about what goes on in College
www.childline.org.uk 0800 11 11 outside my classroom, where should I look?
If you’re interested in finding out about more, please visit the
Samaritans
Student Support Services page on Moodle.
www.samaritans.org 116 123
Careers Advice How do I become a Course or Programme Representative?
www.connexionskentandmedway.co.uk Each group elects their Course or Programme Representative in
the first half term of the year. Every student in all groups should
National Careers Service have the chance to become a representative. The only difference
www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk between a Course and Programme Representative is that Course
Representatives study FE and Programme Representatives study
Travel HE.
www.transportdirect.info
www.kent.gov.uk I’m a West Kent student, can I join in with activities at Hadlow?
www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk 0871 200 22 33 Wherever possible we try to make activities available to all
www.nationalrail.co.uk 08457 48 49 50 students across the Hadlow Group. Often we’ll run similar
www.nationalexpress.com 08717 81 81 81 activities at every campus. When we advertise specific activities,
www.stagecoachbus.com 03456 00 22 99 such as the Summer Ball, we will make it clear if it is for students
www.arrivabus.co.uk 0344 800 44 11 from a specific campus, or the whole Group.
38 39Enrich. Encourage. Empower.
Hadlow College
Tonbridge, Kent TN11 0AL
08085 551434
01732 850551
www.hadlow.ac.uk
Mottingham Campus
London SE12 9AW
Greenwich Campus
London DA16 3RP
Canterbury Campus
Canterbury CT1 1TB
Ashford College
Elwick Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1NN
01233 743100
www.ashford.ac.uk
West Kent College
Brook Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2PW
01732 358101
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