Support for Care Experienced Students
At Â鶹´«Ã½, we place a high priority on caring for and supporting our students. We offer a comprehensive student welfare service, as a student entering Higher Education from care or as someoneÌýadvising a Care Experienced student,Ìýyou can be assured that Â鶹´«Ã½ will provide you with the necessary support and information. This support is available while you’re still deciding what or where to study, continues through the university application process, and is on-going once you’ve started your course.Ìý
There is a named contact person forÌýCare Experienced studentsÌýwithin the University’s Student Services, and that is the person you should turn to for help and advice at any stage of your journey into and through Higher Education.Ìý
Support for students leaving the care system
At Â鶹´«Ã½, we can provide the following:
- Pre-entry guidance from our Skills and EmployabilityÌýService, assistance with filling in yourÌýStudent FinanceÌýapplicationÌýformÌýand help and support during the university application and admissions process.Ìý
- Peer guide support for all students to help you settle in during Welcome Week and the first few weeks of term.Ìý
- Targeted financial support forÌýCareÌýExperiencedÌýstudentsÌýthrough the University’s bursaryÌýandÌýHardship Funds. This means Â鶹´«Ã½ will provide you with aÌýCare Experienced Bursary of £1,000 a year, on top of any other University or state-fundedÌýbursariesÌý whichÌýyou may be eligible for.Ìý
- An integrated Student Services, offering easy access to money support, housing, disability, mental health and student counselling services.Ìý
- Regular meetings between the named contact and students to identify supportÌýrequirements, with liaison between University departments and external agencies where appropriate (and with the student’s express permission).Ìý
- Guaranteed accommodation for all single first year undergraduate students and help planning and arranging your accommodation for both term and vacation time.Ìý
- Complete confidentiality forÌýCare ExperiencedÌýstudents in respect of service provision and specific arrangements.
As aÌýCare ExperiencedÌýstudent, or as someone advisingÌýaÌýstudent, your first point of contact is:ÌýHuw JonesÌýor Wendy Williams. TheyÌýcan give you more details on all aspects of the University’s support provision – both prior to admission and whilst studying here.Ìý
Contact Huw or Wendy on 01248 383717 or 3637 or e-mail:Ìýstudentsupport@bangor.ac.uk.
We welcome your feedback
We would welcome your feedback about the service received, to enable us to develop and provide the best possible service now and in the future.
Please contact one of the following with your comments:
Name | Position |
Gian Fazey-Koven | Head of Student Support and Wellbeing |
Marcel Clusa | Student Support Manager |