How we support you

The College is committed to supporting every person in Southend to further their learning through a vibrant and innovative adult education service. Our FREE English, Maths and basic ICT courses will help you work towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Information, Advice and Guidance

As a college we offer or can sign post you to free and impartial information, advice and guidance on learning and entering work. This will help you in choosing suitable education or training; identify the skills you need to get back to work or help you to progress in your chosen career. We can also help with advice on how to fund your studies, childcare information, job applications and putting together a new CV (through our job hub). There are some courses requiring a pre-course assessment to identify if the course you are interested in is the right level for you.

Treating you fairly

We strive to be a disability friendly college. We are fully committed to ensuring that people with disabilities or impairments, including those with learning difficulties or disabilities are treated fairly. We strive to ensure equality for all current and potential students irrespective of any disability, age, race, gender, special educational needs, religion, sexual orientation, or marital status. We believe that everyone should be able to work and learn in an environment that is free from harassment and bullying and will not tolerate such behaviour.

Learning Support Specialist Resources and Equipment

A range of support may be available to help you study, including:

  • Specialist equipment and assistance for a range of disabilities
  • Adjustable tables, chairs and easels
  • Magnavision, large print and Braille service for the visually impaired
  • Dyslexia support
  • Learning support tutors
  • Assistance in applying for support in examinations

Support for study skills

We aim to provide on-course support for any English, Maths and general ICT skills you will use on your course. This support may be given by the course tutor or by a learning support assistant. If you want to know more or to see if this is appropriate for your individual requirements, please speak to your course tutor or one of our Learning Support Assistants.

Student ICT Facilities

There are computers available for student use in the cafeteria and near the first floor lift lobby at our Southchurch Centre during college opening hours. To use the computers at the college you will need to have a username and password. Please speak to your tutor for details.

Local Childcare

There are a number of local childcare providers located near the college Southchurch Centre.

Cockleshell nursery which is located in the grounds of the college:

  • Phone: 01702 614171, Email: cockleshell@preschool.org.uk

Southchurch Park Pre School which is located a 5 minute walk from the college:

  • Phone 07942 181039, Email: southchurchparkplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk

Tip: Contact the nursery before enrolling to ensure there’s a vacancy for your child and to discuss start dates and settle-in sessions.