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New College Telford, you may not be entirely sure about your career choices, so we provide impartial guidance and specialist careers advice to help you make the right decisions for you on your course choices. A dedicated Student Services team is on hand to provide a wide range of support, including up-to-date advice and applying for Higher Education places and employment opportunities. We can also help with a wide range of volunteering and work experience opportunities, entrepreneurial activities, and employers' contact. The college also organizes visits from - and trips to - a range of Higher Education institutions. When you become a New College Telford student, you will be allocated a personal tutor/learning mentor who will work with you and support you to monitor your progress and help you plan for the future to achieve your ambitions. Helping you keep track of your assignment deadlines and grades is essential for your success. New College Telford welcomes all applicants and has considerable experience supporting visually impaired students, hearing impaired, physically disabled, or who have specific learning needs. Specialist support is tailored to individual circumstances and can include assistive technologies, one-to-one, and in-class support. The college has a wide range of support available, including help towards travel, course books, materials and equipment, educational trips needed for your course, and more. In-year discretionary support is also available for students experiencing financial hardship. The Bursary was established to support students who may be experiencing financial hardship to access education. Support is awarded based on eligibility criteria, including household income, students' dependency status, attendance, and college conduct. Support on personal issues and welfare is available throughout the year and is confidential. An experienced counselor can also offer free support on college-related or personal matters to help you maintain your studies and career aspirations. Support is also available for students living independently. Information on accommodation is available, and housing benefit, income support, disability allowance, and UK residency can also be discussed and resolved. The college is proud to promote healthy choices actively and runs events including the annual Health Fair and promotional campaigns on healthy eating, alcohol and drugs awareness, sexual health, quitting smoking, safer driving, and more. We can also make referrals to specialist external provision for health-related issues and support. New College Telford cares for the whole college community's safety and security, our visitors, and our families. We have a range of mechanisms to ensure your safety. If you have any concerns, you can contact Student Services or talk to any staff member. Teachers specialize in their subject and the full range of the curriculum from introductory to advanced level. Our teachers have higher-level degrees in their chosen subject area, and many have worked as examiners and have recent professional/sector experience. Higher Education courses at New College Telford can obtain a university-level qualification locally, in a comfortable, supported environment. Dedicated Higher Education facilities allow us to provide first-class support to help you work towards employment in your chosen career or further study. View full university