Support Available at College

We are extremely proud of the wide range of support that we provide to help students whilst they are at Birkenhead Sixth Form College.

The following services are available to all students:-

  •     Personal development and help in making informed lifestyle choices
  •     Up to date and independent careers advice
  •     Help and guidance with university and job applications
  •     Enrichment opportunities such as BMore, volunteering and the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme
  •     Support in developing study skills


Below is an overview of the following support available:

  • Personal Tutors
  • Tutorial Programme
  • Support & Preparation for Higher Education
  • Careers Education & Guidance
  • Learning Support


For more detailed information please call the Learner Services Team on 0151 652 5575.

Personal Tutors

All students have their own specialist Personal Tutor.  Personal tutors have the most important role in Learner Services.

Personal tutors will:-

  • Help you make the transition from school and settle in to College
  • Answer any questions and help resolve any problems
  • Work with you to set stretching targets that will allow you to achieve your full potential
  • Regularly review your progress during one-to-one reviews
  • Monitor attendance and work with subject staff to ensure you are up to date


Personal Tutors deliver our extensive and relevant Tutorial Programme.

Tutorial Programme

The tutorial programme is a vital aspect of College

Tutorials will :-

  • Help you develop views about yourself, your future and your place in the wider world
  • Cover topics that are relevant to you such as health, finance, careers, personal safety
  • Allow you to contribute and take part in activities with others
  • Help you to make new friendships
  • Learn about opportunities in College and beyond to improve your skills and knowledge
  • Examine current affairs and how they might impact on you
  • Help you to make the best of your time at College



Support and Preparation for Higher Education

We have outstanding support and preparation for Higher Education and we have an excellent record of preparing students for higher education and beyond.  The following support is available:

  • Help is available for personal statements, student finance options and the application process
  • Trips to university open days and talks from external speakers about HE and careers
  • Help with employment options if applicable


Careers Education & Guidance

For those not applying to university our Careers Education and Guidance is excellent.  To support all our students in developing their ideas for what they want to do after College we offer the following :-

  • Connexions interviews
  • An up to date and well stocked Careers Library in the Learning Curve
  • Sessions on careers and options throughout the year during the tutorial programme
  • Careers news and opportunities regularly posted on the Careers notice board and Moodle (VLE)
  • Regular visits from professionals to discuss their work and advice for those interested
  • The opportunity to observe a professional at work through the Work Shadow programme
  • Work experience during Activities Week or as part of your course
  • Opportunities to gain experience through volunteering during BMore
  • Enhancing CVs through enrichment opportunities 


Learning Support

The college has outstanding Learning Support and we are proud of the dedicated learning support we are able to offer students during their studies.  If you need extra support you can benefit from support that can include:

  • A dedicated team of specialist support staff
  • Help with study skills, e.g. essay writing, maths and literacy support, revision skills
  • Targeted help with a specific learning need, e.g. dyslexia, English as a second language
  • Support during examinations
  • Emotional support



There are lots of ways that we help support students at College.  Other support includes:

  • A trained counsellor that you can discuss concerns you might have.
  • A dedicated Health Clinic for the College at Claughton Medical Centre
  • Help with external bodies - personal tutors can assist you if you need to contact an agency or external body and    help support you in your dealings with them
     

Please contact the Learner Services Team on 0151 652 5575 if you would like further information on any of the above.