Support for Students
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"I feel Harrow College has prepared me for university because I had to study on my own initiative, which matured me a lot. I see myself as a Doctor in 5 years and then I would like to become a surgeon. I would like to thank everyone at the College" |
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"My time at Harrow College was very good. The teaching standard was high and I particularly liked the relaxed environment in comparison to high school. I’m now going to the University of Aberdeen to study Politics. " |
As a full-time student you will be a member of a tutor group which meets every week and your progress will be monitored regularly. Targets will be agreed and monitored and if extra support is needed to ensure success, this will be available to you.
Support for Learning:
Our Learning Support Team offers help to students with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, literacy/numeracy problems, or medical problems. We also offer support if English is your second or other language. The Communication Support Unit is a Centre of Excellence for the education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. The team of communicators support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in all classes. Also a range of support is available from learning advisors, peer mentors and the Study Plus Club which is run in the Learning Centre on each campus.
Excellent careers and higher education advice
At Harrow College all students have access to our specialist Careers Advisors for help and specialist advice, so you can set about making the right decisions for your future.
Learner Services
Learner Services gives specialist support and advice on finance, health and welfare issues and we have a fully confidential counselling service.
Financial Help
Worried about money, but want to stay in education? Help is available.
You may be eligible for an Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) or, if you are over 19, the Adult Learners’ Grant (ALG).
EMA and ALG are weekly payments of up to £30.00 per week.
The College can give financial help to eligible students for travel, books, or other course expenses through its Learner Support Fund.
www.dfes.gov.uk/financialhelp/ema/
The Learning Centre
The Learning Centre is a quiet area - there are tables for quiet individual study and a silent area. Both Learning Centres have networked computers offering a wide range of software, as well as access to the Internet. The book stock is regularly updated, and supports all the courses offered by the College; there are also some general interest and fiction materials. Also provided are magazines, daily newspapers, audiotapes, CDs and videos and DVDs.
Study Plus Club
The Study Plus Club in the Learning Centre on both campuses provides a quiet place to study with help and support available from teachers and peer mentors.
