• Largest College Outside Of Belfast• Over 31,000 Enrolments Each Year• Over 600 Courses• Wide Range Of Students from age 16 –

91• Award Winning Students & Award

Winning College

WELCOME TO SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE

5 Reasons to Study at SRC

1. We are an award winning college with a friendly and welcoming environment

2. Our full-time course achievement rate is 98%3. We give our students the support and practical

skills necessary to prepare them for future employment

4. We have small class sizes making it easier for you to learn

5. Our lecturers are experts from a range ofindustry sectors

• Meet personal tutors and classmates

• Issue of ID card and lanyard which must be worn while

in College

• View campus facilities

• Find out about our Student Services

• Complete online bus pass application

• Sign EMA learner agreement

• Receive information on course timetable and start date

INDUCTION & ENROLMENT

• Finance & Welfare Support

• Learning Support

• Pastoral Care & Safeguarding

• Careers Service

• Student Activities

STUDENT SERVICES

Detailed information on student finance is available on the college website or you can email the campus services team admissions@src.ac.uk to obtain further advice.

As an FE student you may be eligible for assistance from one or more of the following sources of finance:

• Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)• Further Education Grant• Hardship Fund • Care to Learn Scheme NI• Free School Meals• Travel assistance/Bus Passes

STUDENT FINANCE

• BUS PASSES• Translink will allow students to travel free for the first 3 weeks

and a further 2 weeks on production of a Translink interim bus pass.

• Bus passes will be available for collection at your campus reception from week beginning 14th September 2020.

• If you have not received your bus pass during the first 3 weeks at College i.e. by Friday 18th September 2020, you must go to your local Translink office directly and request an interim bus pass which will permit travel up to and including Friday 2nd

October 2020.

• FREE SCHOOL MEALS• Free meal tickets are available from Campus Services on

production of your SRC Student ID Card.

STUDENT FINANCE

• EDUCATION MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE (EMA)• Includes bonuses• Based on attendance

• EMA ONLINE PORTAL (MOODLE)• Access your Learner Agreement• Access to forms and EMA website• Check attendance• Check payment dates• Organise back payments

STUDENT FINANCE

• FE GRANTS (Excludes A Level students)• Students must be over 19 on 1st July 2020 • Must be progressing• Means tested allowance based on household income• Closing date is 30th September 2020• Late applications may be considered• Childcare

• HARDSHIP FUNDS• Students over 18 years• Or 18 within this academic year• Must demonstrate severe financial hardship

STUDENT FINANCE

• CARE TO LEARN SCHEME• If you're a parent aged between 16 and 20 andstudying at a further education college, the Care toLearn (NI) Scheme could help towards your childcarecosts. You can apply for financial help if you expectto become a parent during your course.

• To assist with childcare costs for student/parents• Full-time or Part-time Students• Forms available from Campus Services

Students must meet residency requirements to receive financial help.

STUDENT FINANCE

Learning Support

Learning Support is available to assist students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities who require additional support whilst studying in SRC. Learning support can include:

• Classroom based support • Mentoring & notetaking • Special exam arrangements (extra time, reader, scribe)• Assistive technology loan (laptops, recording and reading pens)

How to apply for additional learning supportPlease complete the Learning Support Referral Form available on the SRC website and return to the Learning Support Co-ordinator in your campus of study. Once you have submitted this form, a member of the Learning Support team will be in contact with you to arrange a meeting to discuss your learning needs and the support that can be provided.Information on Learning support is available on the SRC website:

https://www.src.ac.uk/support/learning-support

Evidence requirements For all students who have learning support needs the Learning Support Co-ordinator will require the following information which will assist with assessing your support needs and with putting appropriate support in place :

A copy of any evidence indicating your learning difficulty/disability or medical condition for example:• Statement of Educational Needs• Medical evidence e.g. from a consultant, CAMHS, Occupational Therapist • Psychologist’s Report• Speech and Language Assessment

Please ask your current education provider for this information so that it is available for you to bring to your Learning Support Co-ordinator

Special Examination Support

If you have been permitted exam arrangements such as extra time or a reader in your previous school and will be sitting exams here at the college, an application must be made to the Awarding Body at the beginning of the exam series.

If your previous school has organised special exam arrangements for you; Learning Support staff in SRC will contact the examination office in your school and request the following documents so that an application can be made for exams taking place in SRC.

• original signed ‘Form 8’ • and a copy of the application approval from the exam board• copies of any specialist literacy assessment if available in school

You are required to contact your Learning Support Co-ordinator if you will need examination support in SRC

Student Support Services• Personal tutor for all students• Work placement monitoring• Health & WellBeing Hub• Help with welfare issues • Help with financial problems • Student Guide

• 24/7 telephone and face to face counselling support is available in partnership with Inspire

• Onsite ‘drop in’ counselling available in some campuses, visit SRC website for details

• 24 hr Freephone: 0800 389 5362 or email workandstudy@inspirewelling.org

General Career Information:• Full – Time Course Entry Requirements.• e and Part – Time study options.• Upcoming Events – such as University Open Days.Guides to job seeking:• CV Development• Interview Techniques Employer information and directories:• Current Job Vacancies • Job Requirements. • Application Forms.Information on progression routes:• UCAS Application.• CAO Application.• Transition into Higher Education.

Careers Information Advice& Guidance

Student Life…Dedicated Student Services Team to help make college fun and enjoyable

Learning Resource Centres• Wi-Fi access in LRCs• Laptops and computers• Blended learning courses which combine online learning with tutorial support• Access to PCs and AppleMacs• Learning support resources available for students with a learning difficulties• e-books to help your research• Library resource management system to help you order the resources you need• LRC Student Card system in operation

Student Activities• Student Events – Flash Mobs, Charity Fundraising• Fresher's Fayres, Clubs and Societies, Educational Visits• Exhibitions and Shows• Formal

Snack Time• Refectories and snack bars on each campus provide students

with a wide range of snacks• Restaurants on campus open to the public

Workout• Fitness Suites• Fitness Testing Labs• Volleyball / Gaelic Academy• Gaelic Football / Rugby / Football / Volleyball Teams – not just for boys!• Open Martial Arts e.g. Tae Kwon-Do / Boxing / Golf / Athletics

Looking Good• Hairdressing and Beauty Salons• Open to Public• Reduced Rates

Student Life….

HOW WE WILL GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU?EmailsAll correspondence relating to your application and interview will be communicated via email including course offers. Please ensure the email address you have provided is checked regularly for any updates (always check your junk email/spam). your email account can be accessed internally, externally and via mobile devices.

Text messaging Your mobile phone details may be used in emergencies to contact you either by telephone or text

YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS & GDPR

Personal Details and Absence Reporting You will be able to check your personal details and make amendments if necessary and report an absence. https://portals.src.ac.uk/student/login.php

GDPRAll SRC students on their first log in to the Student Portal will be requested to complete the Data Protection and Student Agreement.