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YOUR PLACE 2021 We are delighted you are joining Cambridge Regional College. This booklet contains all the information you need to start your journey with us!
Your Place • 2021
Welcome
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
I would like to offer you a very warm welcome
to Cambridge Regional College. I am delighted
that you have chosen to develop your learning
and skills with us, and that you will be trusting
CRC with helping you to achieve your plans
and dreams.
This is an important choice, and I believe that you have made an excellent decision.
Cambridge Regional College is an award winning college. In 2020 we achieved national
TES recognition for our support for students, and in 2019 we were identified by FE Week
as one of the top 10 colleges in the country. We were recently identified as a best practice
case study for the way that we supported students through the Covid pandemic and
ensured that learning continued safely and effectively throughout that very difficult time.
We are very pleased that 96% of our students would recommend the college, and
that so many of our students go on to develop a really great career. Many students
go to university after studying with us, many choose apprenticeships, and many start
and develop their careers through the learning and qualifications they gained at CRC.
Whatever your plans, we will do everything that we can to ensure that your time at CRC is
happy, successful, and prepares you well for your next steps in achieving your own great
career.
We are looking forward with hope and optimism to the start of our new college year, and
to an exciting and successful time ahead. We are delighted that you will be joining us.
Welcome to Cambridge Regional College.
Mark Robertson
Principal & Chief Executive
Cambridge Regional College
03 YOUR CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE... NEXT STEPS & ENROLMENT...............................................................04 GETTING HERE Getting to Cambridge.............................................................................06 Getting to Huntingdon............................................................................08 Transport.................................................................................................10 KEEPING THE COLLEGE SAFE FROM CORONAVIRUS....................11 STARTING YOUR GREAT CAREER AT CRC.........................................12-13 COLLEGE LIFE.......................................................................................14-18 SUPPORT FOR YOU..............................................................................19-20 ONE GREAT COLLEGE, TWO GREAT CAMPUSES.............................23 Disclaimer This guide contains information to help you prepare for College and is correct at the time of printing; it is possible that information may change for various reasons. We will continue to keep you updated with information about joining the College until you start in September. The guide does not and will not form any part of any contract or relationship between Cambridge Regional College and any present or future learners, nor does it purport to. CRC reserves the right to change details of the College provision at any time.
Your Place • 2021
NEXT STEPS &
enrolment
Congratulations on securing your place with us for September. We’re looking forward to you joining CRC,
and here are the next steps in your journey to starting your course.
TASTER YOUR
days* prospect account
Student Taster Days are held in late June or early To review your CRC application progress and
July and consist of three days at college and give manage your enrolment you will use your online
you the opportunity to participate in activities Prospect account, which you will already have
related to your course and meet other people set up when you applied or, if you applied
who will be studying with you from September. through MyChoice@16, you will have been sent
Details and dates will be confirmed closer to July, details via email.
dependent on the status of the pandemic. - You can login anytime here
https://prospect.camre.ac.uk
College buses will be available free of charge for
our Taster Days. Full details of our bus service will - Make sure the email address we have for you
be included with your joining instructions and are is correct
available on the website. You will need to bring If you have any trouble accessing your account,
along a pen, paper and either a packed lunch or or any questions please contact our Admissions
money to buy lunch from one of the College’s Team at: crcadmissions@camre.ac.uk or by
catering outlets. Some courses may require telephone - see next page.
special clothing or equipment; details will be
included with your Taster Day information.
You will participate in a range of activities, which
are intended to be informative, enjoyable and
ENROLMENT
subject specific. You will have a chance to meet Enrolment will take place during the summer
other students on the course, and department and we will contact you with joining instructions
staff. You will also be able to familiarise yourself on how to enrol onto your course. Further
with the College and the specialist rooms you communications will also cover the opportunity
will be using when your course starts. If you are to apply for the College Buses, and financial
not able to attend Taster Days there may be an assistance.
opportunity later in the summer.
*Taster Days on campus and the services that run
“
alongside may be subject to change depending
on COVID-19 restrictions and health and safety
assessments. For latest information visit
www.camre.ac.uk/nextsteps
ADVICE
College B
FREE for ous Transport
ur Taster
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Days
cafÉs
On results day and the days after, we hold Advice
Cafés, so don’t worry if you change your plans or
don’t quite get the grades you needed, we will
be there to talk you through your options across
the different levels we provide. We will have a
place for you.
05 ADMISSION Query? Talk to our team: Contact the team at crcadmissions@camre.ac.uk Rhys Bean, Admissions Manager, on 07929 182174 Kay Leonce, Admissions Officer for Art, Construction, Counselling, Engineering, Media, Music, Motor Vehicle and Performing Arts, on 07929 788896 Miriam Rice Admissions Officer for Apprenticeships, Sports and Uniformed Public Services on 07971 611463 Terry Blackman Admissions Officer for Access, Beauty Therapy, Business, Catering, Computing, Early Years, Hairdressing, Health & Social Care, Higher Education, Science, Supported Learning and Travel & Tourism on 07854 954957 If you have any issues contacting the Admissions Officer you require, please contact the Admissions Manager or a different Admissions Officer.
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Your Place • 2021
GETTING TO
College Bus
Pass £550
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Cambridge
COLLEGE BUS ROUTES PUBLIC
& bus passes busES
CRC runs a bus service to our Cambridge Campus, The college is well served by public buses. Students
available during the 2021/22 sessions to all full- can often get discounts, such as 50% off on Stagecoach
time students enrolled at the college. The College buses. Check the providers’ websites for the latest on
Bus Pass is £550 for 2021/22 academic year (or routes and offers.
£495 early bird rate). This can be paid in full in
one payment or by a deposit of £70 with six equal There are two stops on the Guided Busway that are
monthly Direct Debit instalments of £80. beside the College; “Cambridge Regional College”
View an overview of the bus routes below, the full and “Orchard Park East” drop off directly adjacent to our
list of stops and application forms (these will be campus. For information on The Busway and costs visit
available online in the summer) can be found at www.thebusway.info.
www.camre.ac.uk/transport.
CAMBRIDGE CAMPUS COLLEGE
bus routes
Below is an overview of the current pick-up points and route numbers for the College provided buses. All routes are
timed to arrive at CRC prior to 8.45am and depart after normal teaching ends at 4.20pm. Bus routes may change
slightly year to year; for the full list of stops visit www.camre.ac.uk/transport.
FREE Shuttle Bus Service* between Cambridge North Station and Cambridge
campus at the start and end of the college day.
CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 CC5 CC6
Duxford Bishop’s Stortford Soham Great Dunmow Haverhill March
Sawston Stansted Fordham Thaxted Horsheath Wimblington
Stapleford Quendon Burwell Wimbish Linton Doddington
Great Shelford Newport Exning Saffron Walden Great Abington Chatteris
Fulbourn Wendens Ambo Newmarket Little Chesterford CC Somersham
Great Wilbraham Ickleton CC Great Colne
Chesterford
Little Wilbraham Duxford Bluntisham
CC
Bottisham CC Earith
Quy Willingham
Cambridge North CC
CC
Disclaimer The information is accurate at the time of printing, and may change for the 2021/22 academic year so we advise T&Cs apply, at the beginning and end of the College day
*
checking closer to starting college to ensure your travel plans are in place before starting college. The College reserves the right
to amend or withdraw any published services as necessary. Bus routes may be subject to change.
07
CARS &
Support
Exemption or reductions to charges for either College Parking
or Public Transport may be available to full-time
students who are compulsory school age but under 19. We have ample parking spaces at the Cambridge
Please see the bus pass application form for details of Campus and students can park in Car Park 3. Parking
where to apply. Applications should be made as soon costs £2 per visit and is available on a first come first
as possible but definitely before starting your course. served basis.
Any student who may experience difficulty with Payment can be made at one of the pay stations or by
transport costs should contact the Financial using the Parkonomy website
Support team at the college to discuss possible https://parkonomy.com/en
financial assistance on 01223 418443 or email Student motorcycles have designated areas for this
financialsupport@camre.ac.uk purpose in Car Park 3. There is no charge for student
motorcycle parking.
trains
Our campus is within walking distance of Cambridge Cycling
North station, and we run a shuttle bus at the start and
end of the day from the station to the campus. There We actively encourage our students and staff to
are also lots of discount offers for students that you may choose a green method of transport. We have plenty
be eligible for, to save up to 50% on train fares. Check of cycle racks available including covered spaces.
the provider websites for the latest offers.
CC7 CC8 CC9 CC10A CC10B CC11
Ely Saffron Walden Wimpole Eaton Socon Eynesbury Littleport
Witchford CC Bassingbourn Eaton Ford Abbotsley Ely
Witcham Royston St Neots Great Grandsen Little Thetford
Mepal Melbourn Caxton Gibbet Caxton Stretham
Sutton Foxton CC Cambourne Cottenham
Haddenham Harston Highfields Histon
Wilburton Hauxton CC CC
CC CC
*
The CC8 bus route
may be subject to
change.
Your Place • 2021
GETTING TO
huntingdon
COLLEGE BUS ROUTES PUBLIC
& bus passes busES
CRC runs a bus service to our Huntingdon Campus, The college is well served by public buses. Students
available during the 2021/22 sessions to all full-time can often get discounts, such as 50% off on
students enrolled at the college. Stagecoach buses. Check the providers’ websites
for the latest on routes and offers.
The College Bus Pass is £550 for 2021/22 academic
year (or £495 early bird rate). This can be paid in full The Guided Busway drops off directly adjacent to
in one payment or by a deposit of £70 with six equal our campus on California Road on Route B.
monthly Direct Debit instalments of £80. For information on The Busway and costs visit
www.thebusway.info.
You can see an overview of the College bus routes
CARS &
below, the full list of stops and application forms
(these will be available online in the summer) can be
found at www.camre.ac.uk/transport.
Parking
Parking is free at our Huntingdon Campus and
available on a first come first served basis.
FREE Shuttle Bus Service* between Huntingdon Train Station and
Huntingdon campus at the start and end of the College day.
HUNTINGDON CAMPUS COLLEGE
bus routes
Below is an overview of the current pick-up points and route numbers. All routes are timed to arrive at HC prior
to 9.15am and depart after normal teaching ends at 4.35pm. Bus routes may change slightly; for the full list of
stops visit www.camre.ac.uk/transport.
HC1 HC2 HC3 HC4 HC5 HC6 HC7
Pidley March Ramsey Peterborough St. Neots St. Neots Bar Hill
Somersham Wimblington Bury Hampton Eaton Ford Eynesbury Cambourne
Colne Doddington Wistow Toll Yaxley Eaton Socon Great Paxton Papworth
Earith Chatteris Warboys Stilton Little Paxton Offord Darcy Hilton
Bluntisham Oldhurst HC Sawtry Buckden Godmanchester Fenstanton
Needingworth HC Alconbury Brampton HC St Ives
St.Ives Little Stukeley Huntingdon Houghton
Station
HC Great Stukeley Hartford
HC
HC HC
Disclaimer The information is accurate at the time of printing, and may change for the 2021/22 academic year so we advise T&Cs apply, at the beginning and end of the College day
*
checking closer to starting college to ensure your travel plans are in place before starting college. The College reserves the right
to amend or withdraw any published services as necessary. Bus routes may be subject to change.
09 TRAINS Our campus is within walking distance of Huntingdon station, and we run a shuttle bus at the start and end of the day from the station to the campus. There are also lots of discount offers for students that you may be eligible for, to save up to 50% on train fares. Check the provider websites for the latest offers. Support Exemption or reductions to charges for either College or Public Transport may be available to full- time students who are compulsory school age but under 19. Please see the bus pass application form for details of where to apply. Applications should be made as soon as possible but definitely before starting your course. Any student who may experience difficulty with transport costs should contact the Financial Support team at the College to discuss possible financial assistance on 01223 418443 or email financialsupport@camre.ac.uk Cycling We actively encourage our students and staff to choose a green method of transport. We have plenty of cycle racks available on campus.
Your Place • 2021
Transport
ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSPORT COSTS
Applications for assistance with the cost of transport should be made
to CRC. To be eligible for assistance you must be:
Many local employers • Living more than 3 miles from the College
contact our Careers • Over compulsory school age but under 19 on 31 August 2021
Advice Team with job • Enrolled on a full-time course
opportunities in the Plus you or your parent/Carer must be in receipt of one of the
local area that could be following qualifying benefits:
suitable for you. • Income Support
• Universal Credit
• Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
• Income Related Employment and Support
Allowance
• Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• Guarantee element of state pension.
At CRC you will To talk through your options and eligibility, please contact the
college’s Financial Support team at financialsupport@camre.ac.uk
achieve more than just or call 01223 418443.
qualifications. Every
full-time study programme
will help you to develop
the skills necessary for
successful progression and
employment.
Our expert careers and
Information Advice and
Guidance service is based
in The Hub and can
help you make informed
decisions about your next
steps.KEEPING THE COLLEGE
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COMMUNITY SAFE DURING
THE PANDEMIC
Coronavirus
The health and safety of our students and staff is our number one
priority. From the start of the pandemic, the College has been
working hard to keep all students and staff safe from Covid-19. We
have implemented teaching bubbles, one-way systems, temperature
scans on arrival, additional cleaning, and the use of a specialist
antibacterial spray that skills 99.9% of germs on surfaces for longer.
We have also set up Covid-19 test centres at both campuses.
Where remote learning has come into place following government
restrictions, we have worked closely with students to ensure they
have the equipment and access to support to continue their studies.
We adapt our services to the situation and ensure that your learning
continues in a safe way.
Check our website for the latest developments.Your Place • 2021
STARTING YOUR
GREAT CAREER
AT CRC...
WE WORK TO SET YOU UP FOR FUTURE SUCCESS IN
MANY WAYS
WORK EXPERIENCE (ILP) YOUR
INDIVIDUAL
and Related
Activity Learning Plan
Engaging with employers for work experience or All students on full-time courses, and those
special projects will give you valuable skills for your part-time students who have timetabled lessons
future chosen careers. During your time at CRC you of 180 hours or more during the year, will be given
will have many opportunities to undertake work opportunities to discuss and complete an Electronic
experience, and we have a team of experienced Individual Learning Plan (E-ILP) with their tutor.
Work Experience Coordinators, who are available Full-time students can expect to have a minimum
to give advice and support on sourcing and of 3 x 20 minute 1:1 Tutorial sessions with their Tutor
undertaking work related activity. at which you will complete and update
Some courses require intensive work experience an E-ILP.
called Industry Placements. There is a team of These electronic Individual Learning Plans
people on hand to help and support you with this. help you identify your strengths and areas for
Drop in to The Hub or ask your Personal Tutor if you improvement, and by agreeing SMART (Specific,
need anything. Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timebound)
targets they will give you a focus and help you
(PDP) to overcome any difficulties you may have with
your course.
YOUR PERSONAL These 1:1 Tutorials also give you the opportunity to
Development
review your progress and record your achievements,
helping you to make choices about future
educational options and employment opportunities.
Portfolio INDUSTRY
At CRC you will achieve more than just qualifications.
Each full-time study programme will help you
to develop the skills necessary for successful
progression and employment. Your Personal
placements
If your course includes an Extended Industry
Development Plan (PDP) is a record of your skills Placement our team of Industry Placement
and areas for development and provides you Co-ordinators will support you with sourcing and
with a certificate that demonstrates what you preparing you for it. They and your tutor will continue
have completed at CRC, outside of your normal this support for the duration of your placement
timetabled sessions. Your PDP is also linked to the including visiting you in the workplace to review
#WeAreCRC values. your progress. You will meet them within the first few
weeks of term through your tutorial sessions but you
can also access them for help by visiting The Hub.CAREERS JOB
13
and iag SHOP
Our expert careers and IAG service is based in The Many local employers contact Cambridge Regional
Hub and can provide you with impartial information, College with opportunities in the local area that could
advice and guidance to help you make informed be suitable for you. These are uploaded to The Hub
decisions about your next steps. Online. If you require support in applying for these
They can offer you a range of support including: positions, please visit the careers and IAG Team in
The Hub.
• 1:1 appointments with a fully-qualified careers
adviser
• Careers information and advice on The Hub (LRC) LEARNING
Resources
Online
• Job searching which is tailored to your career
Centre
goals
• Help with creating and updating your CV
• Help with choosing what to do after your
programme finishes The LRC is a vibrant learning area at the heart of the
• Support with writing university applications and College. The LRC holds an extensive range of materials
personal statements and information relating to your studies, as well as a
• Online course information via Live Chat on the variety of study facilities and spaces.
CRC website LRC staff can provide a lot of help with assignments.
There are study areas in our LRC designed for both
individual and group study and the LRC staff are more
APPRENTICESHIP than willing to provide help and training in study and
Recruitment research skills.
Your College ID card allows you to borrow materials
and login to the 24/7 learning materials available on the
The Apprenticeship Recruitment Team is based website. LRC staff are happy to help you use the centre
in The Hub and work closely with the Careers and assist you in your information and study needs.
and IAG Team to:
• Advise you on how to apply for an
apprenticeship
• Offer information on a range of apprenticeship
opportunities in up to 52 subject areas
• Assist with accessing maths and English
programmes to study alongside your
apprenticeship
• Provide advice and guidance on your
employment as well as support throughout
• Assist with interview and employability skills
#WeAreCRCYour Place • 2021
college Life
When you enrol Become a Student
at CRC, you’ll Ambassador and enjoy
automatically become a range of unique
a member of the opportunities and
CRC Students’ Union. experiences! We have
Run by students, for Ambassador of the
students, the SU will Month and Year Awards
enhance your time at up for grabs too.
College!15
STUDENT AMBASSADOR
Enrichment
College life should be a good balance between Scheme
hard work and fun. We strive to give you lots of The CRC Student Ambassador Scheme provides
opportunities to access free enrichment activities that students with a wide range of opportunities to
will broaden your horizons, develop your skills and develop their skills and demonstrate the College
contribute to the CRC and wider communities. You values by acting as an Ambassador for the College.
will have an Enrichment slot in your timetable every Activities include supporting at College open events,
week. There will be activities to sign up for including attending learner voice meetings, supporting with staff
sport, debating, creative groups and volunteering interviews, speaking at local schools, promoting the
opportunities. College to prospective students and writing student
blogs for the College website.
CLUBS Student Ambassador opportunities are advertised
and Societies
weekly in TMail and training is provided when
required.
There are lots of opportunities for you to get
involved in enrichment activities outside your
timetabled lessons.
The College offers opportunities for students
who are interested in starting their own clubs or
societies to do so with the support of College
staff. Each club or society may receive a small
start up grant. If you are interested in starting a
club or society or finding out about ones that are
already happening, then visit the The Hub at either
Campus or download the information from The
Hub Online.
#WeAreCRC
Want to start your own club
or society? You could receive
a small start up grant!Your Place • 2021
STUDENTS’
union
All students 16+ who enrol on a course at CRC automatically
become members of the CRC Students’ Union. The Students’
Union is run by students, for students, and aims to enhance
the student experience as well as being a representative
body for students. Each year new Students’ Union committee
members are elected and hold office for one year. Elections
for President and Vice President happen in May each year
and the remaining positions are voted in by you during the
first half term.
Positions include:
• President
• Vice President (Cambridge Campus)
• Vice President (Huntingdon Campus)
• 16 – 19 Study Programmes Officer
• Adult Learning Officer
• Apprenticeships Officer
• SEND Officer
Book an appointment at
• International Officer
Elements and Vitality.
To find out more about getting involved please visit The Hub
at either site or visit the Student Voice page on The Hub We have three Hair salons,
Online when you start college. three Beauty salons and a Spa.
STUDENT
TOTUM
As a student at CRC you are able to download the Totum
App.
The Totum app is FREE to download and will give you access
to free Totum Lite discounts and enable you to see events
and activities for students at CRC.
Once you have downloaded the app, you can, if you wish,
choose to pay a small fee and upgrade to the full package Want to train in an environment
which includes Pass ID and access to even more student with top of the range equipment
discounts. and personal trainers on hand?
CRC We have two gyms on site!
voice
“College Voice” is the umbrella name for a group of students
made up of Student Course Representatives, Department
Reps, Student Union Officer Team and Student Governors.
If you decide to put yourself forward for one of these roles,
you will have the opportunity to represent your fellow
students in order to support the College in providing an
outstanding student experience.
You will receive a Welcome to CRC Voice Presentation within
your first weeks at College but, if you would like to find out Save money with a TOTUM card!
more about getting involved, please visit The Hub at either TOTUM is the number 1 student
site or download an information pack from The Hub Online discount card, bringing you over
when you start College. 200 UK student discounts.17
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EXPERIEYOUR
NCE
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HAIR & SPORTS
Beauty
Elements - our fully-equipped salon at Cambridge
centre
We have gyms on both sites for students to use.
Campus and Vitality at our Huntingdon Campus are Cambridge Campus: students can access the gym in
open to the public. the sports centre for £20 a year. If you want to train
With three hair salons, three beauty salons and a spa, in an environment with top of the range equipment
we are renowned for delivering a high quality service and personal trainers on hand then why not join our
at a fantastic price. Gym at The Park. Monthly memberships start from
The salons operate as both a training and £20 if you have a TOTUM Card.
professional salon offering training, trained and Huntingdon Campus: students can use the gym
qualified treatments at amazing prices. CRC for free on production of their College ID badge on
students have the opportunity to work alongside Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
our professionals gaining valuable commercial work For both campus gyms, you must arrange an initial
experience whilst developing their industry skills. induction which can be arranged directly with them.
To book an appointment just pop in to see
us at The Park or Vitality Salon or you can book
online www.thepark-cambridge.co.uk or visit
www.vitalitysalon.netA day in the life... Travel to
College on the
College Bus (or
other means)
8.40
Arrive at
College
09:00
College day
starts, lessons
12:00
Lunch in The
Kitchen and
relax in the
social areas
with friends
13:00
Afternoon
lessons start
From 16:20
Online classes: Travel home,
Your day may be a on College
day of online learning, Buses, train,
for these you will take public buses,
part in classes through car or bike.
MS Teams.
These are example times, and may
vary between campuses and courses.19
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SUPPORT
FOR YOU
We are here to help you succeed. Each Campus BURSARY
SAFE A
SUPPO ND
RTIVE
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support
has a central Hub and the Hub online is available
for all students and apprentices, where you can
access student support services and enrichment
activities to help you succeed and make the most Money matters shouldn’t stop you from coming to
of your time at college. College which is why our Bursary and Finance Team
is available to advise you on sources of financial help
WELFARE including any bursaries or support funds that may be
and wellbeing
available to you.
The College can financially support students
experiencing financial hardship and meet certain
eligibility criteria. You will need to fill out a form
Your physical and mental wellbeing can affect your and submit supportive evidence, but when the
learning. Should you ever need to talk to someone application is approved it can support with:
confidentially about issues that may be creating • Meals
barriers to success, our Welfare and Support Team,
based in The Hub is here to help. • Kit, uniform, equipment
The team can offer support and advice on a • Transport to and from College
number of areas including: • Trips
• Personal and emotional concerns • Childcare.
• Concerns about coming to College
If you received free school meals at your previous
• Safeguarding yourself and others whilst at CRC educational setting please let us know as you will also
• Mental Health be entitled to free college meals at College.
• Healthy Relationships For more information about available financial and
• Being a young carer or young parent. bursary support and application forms, visit
The team also works with a large amount of outside www.camre.ac.uk/student-support/financial-support/
agencies and charities that support the service that or enquire to financialsupport@camre.ac.uk.
is already provided. If we can’t support you fully or If you need help completing the form, the Financial
we identify that you may need some extra support, Support Team is available to assist, call:
we will work with you to refer or signpost you to one Cambridge Campus 01223 418443
of our partner services.
Welfare and Support Team based in the
PD
coaches
Hub, both at Cambridge and Huntingdon
campuses.
We understand that you may face some barriers to
success whilst at College or you may need some
extra support in your studies. In order to help
support we have a team of PD coaches.
PD coaches help in many areas:
• Helping you overcome boundaries to learning
• Challenge and motivate you to achieve
outstanding attendance
• Mentor you to demonstrate the College values
and behaviours
#WeAreCRC
• Working with you to look at your actions and their
consequences to support you come up with more
positive outcomes.Your Place • 2021
Personal Support
LEARNING Personal Support is provided by specialist staff who
support are trained to work with students with a broad range of
disabilities. Support is tailored to the specific needs of
the individual:
Support for your learning is provided in a variety
• Visually Impaired/Blind students
of ways at CRC:
Support includes sighted guides, Braille, adapting
Specialist Support materials, visual description and advice on assistive
technologies to enable access to computer programs,
Students with specific learning difficulties, such
etc.
as Dyslexia and Dyscalculia, can receive support
from specialist staff who are not only familiar with • Students with Physical Access needs
their specific learning needs, but also with their
Support includes mobility, personal care, note-taking
curriculum area.
and loan of assistive equipment.
The Specialist Learning Support staff work with
students to help develop their functional skills - • Students with a Learning Disability
reading, writing and numeracy - as well as study, Support includes help with maths and English. Staff are
research and organisational skills. available during breaks and support is tailored to each
Support can be allocated to take place either in or individual student. Support is available to access work
outside of classes, depending on assessed needs. experience.
Learning Support Mentors work with tutors to make
• D/deaf students
sure that course materials are fully accessible.
Support includes British Sign Language or Sign
You can discuss your learning support needs at
Supported English Communicators, note-taking,
any time with either your personal tutor or with the
mentoring and 1:1 support to help develop written
Learning Support staff.
language skills.
• Students with Autism Spectrum Conditions
Support includes study and communication strategies,
mentoring and life skills.
• Students with Language Impairment
Support includes note-taking, 1:1 support, assistive
technologies and amended resources, ie handouts.
If you would like to speak to us about any of the types
of support mentioned above please contact the SEND
Admin Office on:
01223 226356
SENDAdmin@camre.ac.uk
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TEPS
“EQUALITY AND
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diversity
At Cambridge Regional College we treat everyone
with respect. We believe that all have a right to be We know that money matters. If you
valued and to have equality of opportunity regardless need help with bursary support, speak to
of gender, gender identity, disability, support needs, our dedicated bursary and finance team!
ethnicity, religion and belief, age, sexual orientation or
social class.
We expect all staff and students to play an active role
in promoting equality and challenging discriminatory
behaviour. We take any form of discrimination or
harassment very seriously.
Students can apply to be Diversity Champions as part
of Student Voice to promote Equality and Diversity in
The College.
safeguarding
All Cambridge Regional College staff are At Cambridge Regional College we treat
responsible for safeguarding in College, and are everyone with respect. We believe that
trained to take preventative and practical actions
to keep everyone safe.
everyone has a right to be valued and
Each student is supported by a tutor or progression
have equal opportunities.
coach who will help them with coursework and
general wellbeing. The College has a Senior Manager
responsible for safeguarding, an experienced
Safeguarding team and a welfare team, who all
support students’ wellbeing and safety.
You will be given information about safeguarding in
College and information about how to make positive
choices so that you can keep safe. Safeguarding
information is available on the College website and
is also available, on request, via the Welfare and
Safeguarding team at the College. If you wish to
speak to a Safeguarding member of staff you should We also provide a range of study
email safeguarding@camre.ac.uk or visit the Hub workshops and intensive learning
where there will always be a Safeguarding Officer. support sessions to help you prepare for
If you have a concern about a student at Cambridge examinations and assessments.
Regional College please contact one of the
Designated Child Protection Officers, during office
hours 8:30am - 5:00pm.
CRC Safeguarding
Telephone
Cambridge: 07772 428 052
Huntingdon: 07968 243 09422
Your Place • 2021
FEES &
costs
There are several financial schemes available to
help you fund your studies at CRC.
24+ Level 3
If you are studying a full Level 3 or a higher level
course and are 24 or older when you start your
Under 19 course, you will not be eligible for any public funding.
You will, therefore, need to cover your course costs,
Full-time home and EEA students, aged 16-18,
but you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner
starting a course in the 2021 academic year (i.e.
Loan. For Financial Support information, visit
under 19 on 31 August 2021), do not have to pay
www.camre.ac.uk/student-support/financial-
any enrolment or tuition fees. Students will also not
support/
be charged for any compulsory examination fees or
registration fees to external validating bodies (eg
19-23 Full Level 3 and already have a full Level 3
Edexcel.)
qualification
There may be some costs associated with specific
If you are studying a full Level 3 course and are 19-23
courses for trips, kit and equipment.
years old and already have a full Level 3 qualification,
19-23 all Levels and 24+ pre Level 3 you will not be eligible for any public funding.
Full-time students aged 19 or over starting a new You will therefore need to cover course costs, but you
course in the 2021 academic year (i.e. over 19 on 31 may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.
August 2021) will have to pay a single College fee, For Financial Support information, visit
due at the start of your course or paid by instalments. www.camre.ac.uk/student-support/financial-
Exam and Awarding Body registration fees are also support/
charged to students aged 19 or over on 31 August
2021. 19-24 all levels with an Education, Health and Care
Plan (EHCP)
There may also be costs associated with specific
courses for kit, trips and equipment. Home students aged 19-24 on 31 August 2021,
with an up-to-date EHCP which references CRC as
Tuition fees may be waived for some learners:
the educational provider, will not be charged for
• 19-23 year-olds enrolling on an Entry Level 3 any tuition, enrolment or examination fees, or for
or Level 1 programme where the learner doesn’t registration fees to external validating bodies.
currently have a full Level 2 qualification There may be additional costs for trips/visits or
• 19-23 year-olds enrolling on a full Level 2 ingredients (cookery lessons where learners take
programme who don’t have a full Level 2 already food home), but this information will be clearly
• 19-23 year-olds enrolling on a full Level 3 communicated to potential students in advance.
programme who don’t have a full Level 3 already
• currently unemployed, seeking employment
and enrolling on the course to help get back
into employment, as well as in receipt of an
eligible benefit
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