Services
Course Information, Advice and Guidance Team
Offers impartial information, advice and guidance on courses at this College and other Colleges. Progression, UCAS and H.E information, advice and guidance are also available to Centre users.
Appeals:
The SIC keeps a range of appeals packs for you.
Application Forms
Staff are able to help students with completion of application forms.
Care Leavers
Canterbury College has designated members of staff who support younger people leaving care who enter FE and progress to HE.Contact the SIC for more information.
Connexions Guidance Adviser (Careers)
Julian Hodges is a Connexions Guidance Adviser available to provide Careers and Progression advice for young people from 16- 19 yrs. Students can see Julian between 9am-12noon on Wednesdays in the Student Information Centre for one to one interviews, or in the LRC Drop-In on Wednesdays 12noon - 1.30pm. Phone Julian on 07825 715830 or e-mail Julian Hodges
Personal Adviser (Welfare)
Kay O’Connell is a Personal Adviser available to work with young people who require support for personal issues.
Disability Advice
If you are disabled and require any information or advice on any aspect of being at college including support with learning and access or you just need someone to talk to, contact the Disability Adviser on 01227 811188, email Disability Advisor or drop-in. The Disability Adviser also liaises with other departments to ensure your additional needs are met, arranges personal evacuation plans, provides information on the Disability Policy and has information about external organisations.
Disabled Students' Allowances
For help with DSA applications please contact the Disability Advisor on 01227 811188.
Disciplinary
If you are a student who needs support during a disciplinary process a member of the team can help you.
Next Step Advisor
To arrange an individual advice and guidance session contact the Student Information Centre on 01227 811188.
Individual Advice and Guidance sessions
To arrange an individual advice and guidance session with a qualified Adviser and explore your options in careers, education courses, progression, or work issues such as CV writing contact the Student Information Centre on 01227 811188, Email us. Sessions are free, confidential and impartial.
Resources
The centre stocks a wide range of resources; Welfare, Careers and Progression Self Help Guides.
Sexual Health Advisor
Contact the information centre for details of how the Sexual Health Advisor can help you. Or please visit the NHS For Young People Website.
Key Services
Student funding including support for you to access Educational Maintenance Allowance, Adult Learning Grant, and Learner Support Funding. Information, Advice and Guidance regarding careers and courses. Personal Adviser including health related and personal problems.
Every service offered in the Student Information Centre is free of charge, impartial, confidential and open to everyone. Information will only be passed on to other agencies with your agreement.
UCAS
Student Guide to UCAS Application
For Higher Education courses including those at Canterbury College you will need to apply through UCAS. Applications need to be completed online. The UCAS website explains in more detail how to apply. If you need further assistance please come to the SIC.
