Student Services

At Kidderminster College you will receive comprehensive student support in a caring and motivational atmosphere. You will be able to benefit from our network of personal tutors who will not only help you make the most of your learning time, but also develop your confidence and personal skills to best equip you for life and your chosen career path.

Mature students returning to learning may find the support offered by personal tutors a particularly useful aid for helping to balance study and home life.


Careers and HE Guidance

Our award winning Advice and Guidance team will be available throughout your stay at the College to offer practical, impartial information on education, training and career opportunities. As soon as you arrive at College you will be able to get the help you need to succeed.

Kidderminster College was awarded the Matrix Quality Standards award for our excellent service to students. We specialise in one-to-one guidance interviews with qualified advisors, who can offer detailed course information, advice on writing CV’s and job applications. We work with closely with Connexions to give you the help and support you need to make the right choices to succeed.

In addition, a careers information library is located in the main College library. As well as housing University / College prospectuses, the area offers comprehensive computer aided careers guidance such as Adult Directions, Ecctis 2003, an on-line CV package and CD-Rom guides.


Looking for a Job After Training?

Our close association with a wide range of industries and professions means that we can gear your training to meet your employers' needs, and so increase your chances of employment.


Higher Education

Kidderminster College offers a selection of Higher Education courses and has excellent links with the region's Higher Education Colleges and Universities, including University of Worcester.


Counselling

If you encounter any personal or financial problems whilst at College you can arrange a confidential meeting with one of our Student Counsellors.


Additional Support & Special Needs

Students with disabilities - ranging from hearing and sight impairments to physical disabilities and learning difficulties, are warmly welcomed at Kidderminster College.
We consider and assess all individual needs and in each case a programme of additional learning support is available. We also have a team of well qualified and experienced staff, including special support for learning needs such as dyslexia.


Help With Learning

We realise that every student has his or her own learning style and pace. Some may need extra help with essay writing or communication skills and maths. Our patient and understanding tutors can give you all the help you need to succeed in your chosen course.

Every student who enrols at the College is assessed at the beginning of their course to determine whether additional help is needed. Your learning style will be assessed and an individual learning programme designed to meet your needs. Where required, we will provide extra tutorials and learning support to ensure that you're not left to struggle
alone.


Bridging Course

If you need to develop your personal, social, practical skills and experience to enable you to start a course at College, we can provide you with a one year learning programme geared to meet your needs. The aim of this course is to build your confidence and independence and can include a range of programmes from Information Technology to Health, First Aid and Sport and even Preparation for Work.


College Nursery

Kidderminster College Nursery caters for children between the ages 2 and 5 years. We are registered with OFSTED and the nursery is run by qualified and experienced staff in a stimulating environment. We are open Mon - Fri, 9am - 4.45pm (term time only). Places are limited and are allocated on a first come, first serve basis..