Engineering & Motor Vehicle - Leeds City College

NUSAll students enrolled on a course at Leeds CityCollege are automatically members of theNational Union of Students (NUS). Leeds CityCollege Students’ Union is affiliated to the NUS.The Students’ Union also supports the Freshers’Fair at the beginning of the y ear to introduceyou to some of the societies and clubs that itruns and supports. You are entitled to apply fora NUS extra discount card which enables you toget discounts locally and nationally and it’s also anISIC card for international students.SAFETYLeeds City College has a safeguarding policy toensure that all young people and vulnerable adultsattending college operate in a safe and secureenvironment. The policy describes what we do toprotect young people and vulnerable adults, andwhat procedures we have in place to deal with anyissues that may arise.The policy and procedures are published onthe College website. Staff are trained in childprotection issues and you can talk to anyone ifyou have a difficulty or concern.PARENTS & CARERSWe distribute a helpful Parent Handbook andinvite parents of new students to an eveningevent early on in the Autumn term. We workwith parents/carers and students together andwill make contact regularly and invite them toparents’/ progress evenings during the year.If this approach is of particular concern to you,you would need to talk to your personal tutor.Student Liaison OfficersThese College staff can offer general support tostudents with a range of issues, as well as signpostto other support services either in College orexternally. Student Liaison Officers also promotevarious health and wellbeing services offeredwithin College.STUDENT SERVICESAll our campuses have expert Student ServicesCentres where you will find fully qualifiedstaff keen to provide impartial, confidentialinformation, advice and guidance to all currentand prospective students. You can get helpwith everything from course options, interviewpreparation and careers advice to counselling,personal welfare, finance and additional support.Once you are on your course, you will also beassigned a personal tutor who is responsible foryour welfare and progress. This tutor will provideregular updates on your progress and will be therefor you if you ever have a problem via one-toonesand group sessions.18 Leeds City College | Engineering & Motor Vehicle 2013-14