Student Welfare
We're here to support you
Starting college can be exciting, but we know that life doesn't always go to plan. Whatever you're facing – whether it's something big or small – you don't have to deal with it alone.
Our Student Welfare team is here to listen, support and guide you. Our aim is to help you feel safe, supported and able to thrive during your time at One Sixth Form College.
Drop-in Support
You can access our daily Student Welfare drop-in service between 9.00am and 4.00pm in the Student Services Hub, opposite the Ground Floor Yellow Zone.
These 15-minute sessions give you the opportunity to speak confidentially with a Safeguarding Practitioner, who can listen, offer advice and help you access further support if needed.
We can support with:
- Personal and family concerns
- Physical and mental health
- Emotional wellbeing
- Sexual health and relationships
- Drugs and alcohol support
- Financial worries and bursary advice
- Advocacy and practical support
- Counselling referrals
- Any issue affecting your wellbeing or studies
Meet the Welfare team
Our friendly and approachable team work together to ensure every student has access to the support they need.
Designated Safeguarding Leads
Leading safeguarding support and helping keep every student safe.
Safeguarding Practitioners
Providing day-to-day welfare support, advice and safeguarding guidance.
SEMH Safeguarding Practitioners
Supporting emotional wellbeing, resilience and positive mental health.
Student Liaison Officers (Tangos)
You'll often see our Student Liaison Officers around college in their orange tops. They provide a friendly presence, supporting students, encouraging positive behaviours and helping create a safe and welcoming environment.
View our Safeguarding team for One Sixth Form College
Information for Children in Care and Care Leavers
We are committed to helping you achieve your goals and make the most of college life.
You will be allocated a dedicated Safeguarding Practitioner who provides ongoing support, attends meetings, completes PEPs where required, and offers guidance on wellbeing, future plans and independent living.
Information for Children in Care and Care Leaver
Counselling Service
Sometimes it can help to talk things through with a trained professional.
Students can access free counselling through our college counselling service. Our counsellor provides a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to explore thoughts, feelings and experiences.
Students can access up to eight 50-minute sessions following a referral through the duty drop-in service.
Email: welfareandsafeguarding@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
Wellbeing Support
Sometimes it can help to talk things through with a trained professional.
Students can access free counselling through our college counselling service. Our counsellor provides a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to explore thoughts, feelings and experiences.
Students can access up to eight 50-minute sessions following a referral through the duty drop-in service.
