Learner Support & Wellbeing
Learner Support & Wellbeing
The Learner Support and Wellbeing Team provide a range of specialist support to learners to help remove barriers to learning as well as providing advice on well-being, financial hardship or personal issues you are experiencing.
Our Learner Engagement Officers can support you directly or signpost you to services that can help.
Young Carers
Young carers are young people who provide regular and on-going care to another person. Our Learner Engagement Officers will be a key contact for you during your time at College and to help you overcome any difficulties you may be facing.
Help with College Costs
If money worries are making it harder for you to study, we’ve got support available. Our bursary funds can help with things like meals, travel, kits and uniforms, essential trips, books, childcare and other essential course costs if your household income is below £35,000.
If you previously received Free School Meals, you may also get a daily meal allowance added to your college card.
Please speak to our Learner Engagement Officers who can support you with completing an application form or answer any queries.
View the Full Guidance and how to apply.
The Learner Engagement Officers are based in M004 at Moulsham Street and P126 at Princes Road or you can email them at supportandwellbeing@chelmsford.ac.uk.
Care Experienced
If you’re care experienced – this might mean you’ve been in foster care, residential care, lived with relatives under a care arrangement, or recently left care – we want you to know you’re not on your own.
College can feel like a big step, but we’re here to support you in a confidential and understanding way. Our Care Experienced Lead, Emma Williams, is someone you can turn to whenever you need a chat, advice, or help with any challenges you might face.
We’re here to make sure you feel supported and have the best possible experience while you’re at college.
If you have any questions or need any advice or support, please contact WilliamsE@chelmsford.ac.uk
Counselling & Wellbeing Support
Mental Health Support Team (MHST)
Education Mental Health Practitioners who offer early intervention for young people experiencing anxiety and low mood. They help students who are experiencing low mood, anxiety and lack of motivation. Speak to our Learner Engagement Officers to discuss a referral.
Kooth
An online counselling service providing a free, safe and non-judgemental place for young people aged 11-18 years. Kooth are there if you’re feeling worried, feeling unsure as well as accessing drop-in or booked sessions with professional counsellors from 12pm-10pm weekdays and 6pm-10pm weekends. The services are completely anonymous and a fantastic way for young people to get the help and support they need, with no long waiting times or referral processes.
College Counselling
Counselling is a supportive and confidential service where you can talk to one of our college counsellors about any problems or feelings you’re experiencing.