Here you’ll find a range of useful questions and answers about the support available for students who are carers or who have experience of care. We understand that balancing study with personal responsibilities can be challenging, and we’re here to help.
If you have caring responsibilities, we are here to support you every step of the way so you can reach your full potential.
We aim to be inclusive and flexible in how we support student carers, recognising that you may face unique challenges throughout your learning journey. That is why we treat student carers as a priority group, offering tailored support to help you succeed in your studies and beyond.
We work closely with a range of external partners including those in the Health and Social Care sector, as well as statutory and voluntary organisations to help provide you with the best possible learning experience. If you are a student with caring responsibilities, please speak to the Education Support Co-ordinator on your campus. They will work with you to understand your needs and help ensure your time at the College is as positive and successful as possible.
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Note You may be asked to provide evidence of your caring responsibilities in order to access some forms of support. |
We are committed to supporting all vulnerable students and ensuring your experience at College is positive, inclusive, and geared towards your personal growth and future success. We believe in opportunity for all, and we work hard to remove barriers for students who may have learning difficulties, disabilities, or who have faced challenging life experiences whether social, emotional or educational.
If you are a Looked After Child (LAC) also known as a Child Looked After (CLA) or a Care Leaver (CL), we want to make sure you feel supported and empowered to take full advantage of your education and training. Our goal is to help you build the skills and confidence needed to succeed, both during your time at College and in your future career.
If you feel that you would benefit from extra support, please speak with the Education Support Co-ordinator on your campus. They are here to help guide and support you throughout your College journey.
If you are transgender, or are considering changing your gender, please let us know so that we can ensure you get as much support as possible whilst in the College. Although you do not have to disclose this information to us, it is advisable that you do so that we can manage a variety of areas such as: the enrolment process, student ID, work placements, Access NI checks, time out for appointments or other support which you may require whilst in the College. Only those who need to know that you are transgender will be advised with your consent.
To notify the College, complete the letter or email safe@nrc.ac.uk.
You can also view our student handbook online which is a useful guide for new students and provides further details on what to expect from the College, safeguarding, student support services and much more.
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