In this section:
Learner Support
We have extensive resources and support services to support and guide learners throughout their studies and have been awarded the Matrix Quality Mark for Advice and Guidance.
Learner Advisers
We have Learner Advisers based in the Learner Centres at each campus who provide an excellent support service to both prospective and existing learners. They are able to give advice on choosing, starting or changing a course, careers advice and guidance, whether to take a year out, preparation for higher education, financial support, CV writing and attending interviews. We have been awarded the Matrix Quality Mark that recognises the quality of the advice and guidance we provide so you can be sure you are getting comprehensive and unbiased information, advice and guidance.
Support for Learners with Disabilities
Tresham provides extra help for learners who may need additional support because of a disability, sensory impairment, learning difficulty or medical condition. We offer expert advice, specialist equipment, learner support assistants, support from communication support workers, one-to-one tutorials, small groups, extended teaching and learning time, special arrangements for examinations subject to agreement by the examination board, adapted course materials, plus care and welfare support. A support service is also provided for learners with learning difficulties, including dyslexia, to assist learners in class and offer specific tutorials where required. On application you will be invited to an informal, confidential interview where you can discuss your needs and agree a learning programme that supports your future plans.
Study Support
Study Support is available to all learners. This can help you develop the necessary skills to complete your coursework and help improve your grades. It is confidential and individually focussed so that you can get the specific help that you need.
Personal Tutors
You will be allocated a personal tutor at the start of your programme. They will help you settle in, provide general guidance and encouragement through regular tutorial reviews. Your tutor will work closely with you to develop your Individual Learning Plan, monitor your attendance, progress and achievements and help you map out your future.
Students' Union & Enrichment Coordinator
The Coordinator oversees the regular Union meetings on all campuses and the annual cross-campus meeting when representatives from all campuses meet to express views, share ideas and hopefully help influence the learner experience. The Tresham Students' Union also promotes a range of Learner Activities that complement your Enrichment Programme - trips to Alton Towers, The Clothes Show, Birmingham Christmas Shopping, Ten Pin Bowling, Ice Skating, Pool Tournament, Paintball and the annual end of year trip to Skegness! The Union also supports a number of charity events each year such as Children in Need, Comic Relief, The Race for Life and The Children's Society. The Coordinator visits all campuses during the course of the week.
Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance
Tutorials are used as the starting point for exploring career options but in addition there are a number of internal and external resources available to you. The College has it's own Careers Co-Ordinator as well as support from the local Connexions Service. The Connexions Service helps us provide individual guidance on subject choices and career options at 18. Each of our Learner Centres have a well stocked careers library with information about Higher Education and employment opportunities.