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Everythingyou need to know

about Collegebut were afraid

to ask!

Travel page 3Student Life page 4Equality & Diversity page 6Careers page 9Finance & Benefits page 10College Life page 12Freebies page 14The Core page 17Supporting you Staying on page 18Important Numbers page 21

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Getting to College and home again is no problem.

We offer

when you study with us at Stockton Riverside College, SRC Bede Sixth Form and The Skills Academy.

We know that travel is important to you, that’s why our students can get free bus passes which will take you to and from College.

We also offer a rail card, giving you 1/3rd off train travel.

Talk to our Student Services team and they’ll sort it out for you.

TRAVEL

*Dependant on individual financial assessment. Subject to change.

FREE BUS TRAVEL*

FREE

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As well as the learning we think your time at College should be about having fun, building friendships and creating memories that last a lifetime. We’ve got student events and activities happening all year round. Get involved.

Got an idea for a student club or activity?Tell us about it and we’ll help you bring it to life.4

STUDENTLIFE

studentunion@stockton.ac.uk5

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Call our STUDENT WELFARE TEAMon 01642 865 484 oremail student.welfare@stockton.ac.uk

We care about all of our students and that’s why we are committed to Equality and Diversity. We want to make sure all of our students enjoy their time here, get the results they want and have the chance to find out what they are really good at.Equality and diversity awareness is promoted throughout the year and we are committed to inclusion for all in everything we do.

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Call our CAREERS ADVISORSStockton Riverside Collegeon 01642 865 566 or SRC BedeSixth Form 01642 373 250email careers@stockton.ac.uk

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Come and talk to our expert Careers Advice team. Whether you know what you want to do for a living or not, chat to a member of the team and they’ll listen to what you have to say, help you work out where you want to be and offer advice on how to get there.We can help with everything from applications to interview preparation along with careers guidance.

CAREERS

GO FURTHERWITH US

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Call our STUDENT FINANCE TEAMon 01642 631 337 oremail studentfinance@stockton.ac.uk

Need help towards the cost of College? Complete a student finance application form and our student Finance Team will let you know how we can help.www.stockton.ac.uk/student-finance-application

Pick up a NUS extra card for just £12 and you’ll be able to get discounts on music, fashion, books, films, travel gadgets…

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FINANCE &BENEFITS

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There’s more to being a student than just hard work. Our students also enjoy FREE gym membership, sports pitches, free wifi, we’ve got a choice of places to eat, free breakfast, there’s loads of events throughout the year and at Stockton Riverside College we’ve got an onsite salon, hair studio and theatre.

Call STUDENT SERVICESon 01642 865 520 oremail studentunion@stockton.ac.uk

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COLLEGELIFE

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FREE wifi throughout CollegeFREE print creditsFREE travelFREE gym membershipFREE breakfastFREE Advice with CVs, careers and university preparation

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FREEBIES

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Everyone struggles with their English and maths sometimes. That’s why we have developed The Core, a dedicated area in the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) at Stockton Riverside College where you can get some extra help or just pick up a few pointers. Pop in to get started.

THE CORE

Helpwith Mathsand English

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Need some extra help?Our Learning Support Team are here to help.

They can offer:- Support in class- Support with dyslexia/dyscalculia or autism (in or out of the classroom)- Special exam arrangements

SUPPORTING YOU

Call our LEARNING SUPPORT TEAMon 01642 865 407 oremail info@stockton.ac.uk

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Staying on at College is good! It makes sense to stick with College. Here’s why:- Having a Level 3 qualification means, on average, you’ll earn £3,000 a year more than someone who doesn’t.

- A Level 3 apprenticeship could make you better off by up to £105,000 over your lifetime!

- 40% of people aged 25 to 34 have a qualification at degree level or above. Join them.

We’ll do all we can to help you finish your course, just ask.

STAYING ON

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IMPORTANTNUMBERS

Stockton Riverside College 01642 865 566SRC Bede Sixth Form 01642 373 250The Skills Academy 01642 607 464Student Finance 01642 631 337Student Services 01642 865 520Learning Support Team 01642 865 407The Core 01642 865 546Safeguarding and Welfare 01642 865 484

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