Customer Services
We’re here to help you and direct you to the right information and support. So if you’re experiencing problems or just want some friendly advice please call in to our team in Reception.
Learning Mentors
As a full-time student you will have access to your department’s Learning Mentor who will offer you support and guidance throughout your time at Stroud College. The Learning Mentors’ office is Room 146.
Careers Information, Advice and Guidance
The College is an accredited provider of Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG). This means the service we offer meets the nationally recognised Matrix standards. Stroud College’s Careers Advisor provides a friendly and impartial information, advice and guidance service. You can make an appointment to discuss any aspects of your career
progression. This might include seeking advice if you think you are on the wrong course; obtaining career profiles and entry requirements for specific occupations; information relating to sector salary scales etc. Full time students of Stroud College have access to a structured programme of careers education and guidance. This is delivered through your group tutorials and on a one-to-one basis. When the time comes for you to leave the College, you will also have the opportunity to have a full careers interview as part of your preparation for work, further or higher education. Appointments can be made through the Customer Services team. Please contact the Careers Advisor on 01453 761173.
Counselling
Stroud College has an in-house Counselling Service, which is open to all students. This is a confidential resource, where you can explore any issues you have, which may be affecting your studies here at college. You can make an appointment through your tutor or Learning Mentor (Room 146), or by popping into Customer Services. Alternatively, you can phone the counsellor on 01453 761272 or phone or text to 07929 148006. You can also email the counsellor on counsellor@stroudcol.ac.uk. There is a drop-in service every lunchtime except Friday, where you can just pop in for 5 or 10 minutes, to get something off your chest. At this time, you may want to make further appointments to see the counsellor. Your first meeting with the counsellor will be an assessment session. The purpose of this is for the counsellor to explain exactly what is involved in counselling, and for you to have the opportunity to talk about what has brought you to counselling. At the end of this process, you can make an informed decision as to whether you would like further sessions. If you would, you will be offered up to six sessions initially, which will take place at the same time each week. After this, there will be a review, to decide where to go from here. Alternatively, you can register for online counselling. This would take place by email once a week. Just email the counsellor, who will then provide you with further information about this service.
Peer Mentoring
Stroud College runs a Peer Mentoring scheme through out the year. Peer Mentoring gives young people the opportunity to share ideas, concerns and other issues
with their peers providing emotional support and guidance helping young people progress.
- Talking to a Peer Mentor
You can talk to a Peer Mentor about anything that is worrying you however big or small. For example if you feel stressed at college, if you suffer from low self esteem or lack of confidence, if you have problems in your personal life or if you just need to get something off your chest! If you are a student who could benefit from talking to a
Peer Mentor then drop into the Student Liaison Office at the back of the refectory and we will arrange a time to meet up and chat.
- Becoming a Peer Mentor
If you are a good listener, reliable, friendly, supportive, and non-judgemental then why not volunteer to be a Peer Mentor? Training sessions take place in lunch times once a week for the first term. Then you will be matched with a student to provide one to one support and advice.
Sexual Health Nurse
A sexual health nurse visits the college weekly and students can make an appointment or drop in.
Chaplaincy
The College Chaplain Rev Peggy Ludlow is a vicar and member of the Churches Together in Stroud and embraces all faiths and beliefs. You can contact Peggy by email:
chaplain@stroudcol.ac.uk or revpeggy@btopenworld.com. Her contact number is 01453 752659 and she visits the college on a weekly basis. When in college you will find a “Chaplain Present” poster on the notice board in the foyer. She is happy to chat to you or support you through
particular issues.
Multi-Faith Room
We provide a multi-faith room for those students wishing to meditate or offer prayer during the college day. The key is available from reception.
