You’re unique and we treat you that way!
Everyone has different needs and here at Shuttleworth College we
make sure that we provide the support and guidance you need
whenever you need it.
Financial guidance
We understand that the cost of studying could be a worry so our
student finance team will provide you with practical advice on
fees, travel costs, welfare benefits, grants, accommodation and
much more. View
more information on financial assistance.
Careers advice
Where do you want to be in 10 years time? Our careers advisers
can help you take the right path – even before you join the
College. Our advisers will continue to be on hand throughout your
time at the College, offering impartial advice and guidance on your
education, training and work prospects. They are even happy to help
you complete your CV, application forms and prepare for
interviews.
Counselling service
Should you ever need to talk to someone confidentially about
issues in your private or College life we have a dedicated
counselling service.
Every student matters
We take the wellbeing and safety of every single student very
seriously. We strive to ensure a safe and welcoming environment in
College, and have safeguarding and anti-bullying policies in place
to ensure that young people and vulnerable adults studying with us
do so in a safe and secure environment. If you have any concerns
about these issues our trained staff are here to help.
Additional support
Shuttleworth College has an Additional Support team who are on
hand to ensure that you have every possible chance to shine. Our
committed team can provide you with:
- the skills you need to improve your assignments
- specialist equipment such as large keyboards, adapted course
material and other resources
- special exam arrangements
- support in accessing the College
- dyslexia, hearing and visual support specialists.
We also have a specialist ‘Deaf Team’ who have been awarded the
Action on Hearing Loss (formerly RNID) Louder than Words Charter,
which recognises that we offer a fully deaf aware service. We offer
support such as: British Sign Language (BSL) and Sign Supported
English (SSE) communicators, electronic and manual note takers,
deaf student mentor, driving theory guidance, deaf co-ordinator and
teacher for the D/deaf. For more information on what we can offer
please contact our Additional Support adviser on 01767 626259.
College charter
Shuttleworth College is committed to your wellbeing and
progression. If you would like to know exactly what you can expect
whilst you are with us you can download a copy of
our College
Charter.
Equality & diversity
We celebrate the richness and diversity of our student
population, encouraging everyone to participate fully in College
life. We are committed to providing a learning environment that
values each person equally. We oppose all forms of discrimination
or victimisation on any grounds, be it by age, disability, race,
gender, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender
reassignment, marriage and civil partnership or pregnancy and
maternity. We also aim to advance equality of opportunity and
foster good relations between people. Visit our equality
& diversity policies.
Get involved!
Once you become a student at Shuttleworth College there are lots
of ways for you to take an active part in the community life of the
College, as well as developing your extracurricular skills that
employers and universities are looking for such as team work,
communication and taking initiative. We will encourage you to be
involved in our wide and varied enrichment programme. Some of the
diverse activities you could become involved in are:
- Volunteering: Choose from a number of different activities and
events such as College open days; career and community fairs;
visits to schools; student experience days; student representative;
student council; student governor; focus groups; peer mentoring; or
even writing a blog.
- Sport: Our fantastic sports facilities at the Bedford and
Shuttleworth College campuses are open to everyone, not just sport
students. You may want to play for one of the many College teams
including our academies for football, rugby, golf, basketball and
cricket.