We understand that the journey through further education can bring both exciting opportunities and unique challenges. As students who are striving for excellence, it’s essential they prioritise not only academic success but also their mental health and overall wellbeing.
Here at 91ߣƵ Deane’s, we foster a sense of belonging – it is important that students feel connected and part of something bigger as part of our culture to be curious, caring and responsible. There are many opportunities for students to immerse themselves within the College culture for example, through our wide range of co-curricular activities.
Accessing Support
Students can access wellbeing support from the following:
- Progress Mentor or Learning Mentor
- The Safeguarding Team
- Staff with Lead roles such as Diversity and Inclusion (Sian Aryee) and Child on Child Abuse, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence (Beth Jenkins) as well as Wellbeing and Mental Health Lead (Stacey Hunter)
- Flourish Channel on Microsoft Teams
- “Mind your Future” online platform
- Counselling
Counselling
91ߣƵ Deane’s offers a professional counselling service. Students may choose to self-refer via an internal post box, email the team directly or refer via their Progress Mentor.
The counselling team use a person-centred approach, which means they are there to listen to students, without judgement, taking the time and care to build trust, striving to provide a safe and supportive space to talk freely. As standard practice at the College, students will be offered up to six sessions, each session will last 50 minutes. If a student requires more than six sessions, the team can discuss what their next steps might be and support with any referrals.