Support

You’ll have all the support you need from Coleg y Cymoedd in the classroom and beyond.

At Coleg y Cymoedd we’ll support your studies in every way we can. That doesn’t just mean in the classroom.

You might be coming to us straight from school or returning to college after a break. We do everything we can to make sure all our learners have fair access to the education they deserve.

We have teams based at each of our sites to support you through your college journey, with everything from career advice to financing your studies.

Support available at Coleg y Cymoedd

Some of the ways we can help you succeed.

Learning support

Get extra help in the classroom if you have dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, ASD, a disability or sensory impairment.

Learning support

Financial support

You could be entitled to claim a grant, loan or bursary, for certain circumstances and courses.

Financial help

Futures team

Supporting your next steps. From UCAS applications to starting your own business, it all begins with a visit to our Futures Team.

Careers and next steps

We can also support you with…

Supporting you before, during and after college

We’re here for you at every stage of your Coleg y Cymoedd journey.

1. Preparing for college

College choices – it’s an exciting transition for students and their parents.

We work closely with local schools so learners can benefit from support activities during their final year:

A learner celebrates getting into college

School visits to college – Experience college life for the day, alongside your school friends.
Parents’ and leavers’ evenings – These can be for everyone, or just for youngsters with ALN and their families. Meet our staff, have an informal chat and find out about support arrangements.
Individual visits for parents and carers – Speak to the ALN Co-ordinator (ALNCo) at your child’s school, or contact us directly to arrange a visit. You’ll get to see the campus facilities and talk through any concerns.
College open days – Come to an open day to talk to staff and students. Additional Learning Support (ALS) staff are around on College Open Days. Just come and chat, no appointments needed.
College transition events – An opportunity for some young people to spend extra days in college for a smooth transition. These take place during the academic year and over the summer holiday period. We offer these ‘keeping in touch’ activities to those who would benefit from an enhanced transition.

If you’re a parent or carer of someone with additional learner needs (ALN) it’s normal to feel a bit worried. Let us know about disabilities or additional learning needs when you fill in the College application form so our Additional Learner Support (ALS) Team can support and reassure you.

A member of support staff helping a student

2. At college

Teaching and learning at Coleg y Cymoedd is adapted to each learner’s needs. Our staff regularly review progress to help learners achieve their individual targets.

Each campus has facilities built around inclusivity and providing a range of support services to help every learner succeed. Our provisions include:

Literacy, numeracy and digital skills – Get support from the Academic Success Team (AST).
Welfare and wellbeing support – We’re here for you to help you cope with personal or emotional problems.
Personal tutors – a tutorial system that promotes guidance, support and encouragement throughout your course.
ALS support – a range of person-centred support measures.
Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) – are timetabled to provide additional support to individuals and groups of learners to help build independent study skills and encourage personal development.
Welsh language – We support Welsh speakers and those looking to learn Welsh too.
Host families – Find out how to open up your home to a learner, or find a family to stay with during your time at the college.

And of course, you can benefit from the support of societies, clubs and college events alongside your fellow learners. Explore college life and find out what’s on with Cymoedd Xtra.

3. Progression from college

Finishing your college studies is the start of something much bigger.

Here’s what else we can support you with as you prepare to leave us:

Course tutors – your tutors will formally review your progression options towards the end of the academic year. Where appropriate, parents and carers can be involved. They can go over your options, including progression to university or higher level courses at Coleg y Cymoedd.
The ALS team – Practical help with your next steps. The team can help with planning support arrangements, as well as sharing and communicating appropriate information.
Futures Team – What’s your next step? Our Futures team can help you choose, apply and make your career a reality.
Mentoring programme – Be inspired. Coleg y Cymoedd can put you in touch with a mentor in your chosen career path. Learn from some of the most successful people in their field.