• C entral Support in a safe and friendly environment
• O ffers impartial Information, Advice and Guidance
• R espects students needs
• E nsures you enjoy student life
The Core is a dedicated one-stop student centre, with a range of support services specifically designed for your time at Myerscough. We provide excellent support to fit your individual needs and all the information you need to get
involved in student life at Myerscough. So if you find you need any information, advice and guidance, just come in and talk to us in The Core. What we offer...
SUPPORT & WELFARE
Director of Student Support & Welfare: Bernard Pendleton
[email protected] / 01995 642205
Our Head of Student Support and Welfare is responsible for all the activities in The Core. Bernard is the Designated Senior Person for Child Protection and has overall responsibility for Safeguarding and student welfare at Myerscough College. Student Support Officer’s - Welfare:
Christina Fairclough, Sam Keay & Joanne Berry
Christina, Sam and Joanne are all your first point of contact for any welfare concerns. They will provide you with one to one, confidential support and point you in the right direction if you require any other internal or external assistance. Sam is also in charge of our new MyMentor scheme. Please call into The Core or email / ring us anytime for support or just an informal chat. CAREERS / UCAS / LEARN 2 WORK
Support Officer: Careers: Hayley Arthur
[email protected] / 01995 642177
Hayley offers advice and guidance on all aspects of your future career goals including choosing and applying for University and employment. Your Career is our priority and we will help you overcome any obstacles to your success, achievement and progression. We have a specialist Careers team who will help you make the right moves and choices for your future. The College has a planned program of Careers Support, Learn 2 Work, to help with your Career planning and progression. Additionally, careers advice is available through the ‘Futures’ careers service at the University of Central Lancashire’s www.uclan.ac.uk/information/services/futures for Higher Education students. COUNSELLING
Bernadette Gaughan & Rachel Chapman
The Counsellors are here to help you explore any difficulties that you feel are creating a problem in your life. They offer confidential support in a quiet and safe environment. If you are not sure whether counselling may be helpful for you, please feel free to ask the Student Support Officer for more information. CHAPLAINCY
Pastoral Support Worker / Chaplain - Gloria Birdsall
Gloria is the pastoral support worker and a Chaplain, which means that you can talk to her about any problems that might arise. There may be times when you may feel there is no one that you can talk to around morals, values, spiritual, day to day concerns or to gain a listening ear. Please get in touch, she is here for everyone: both staff and students, residential and non-residential with any faith or belief or none. HEALTH
College Nurse: Angela Emmington
The nurse offers a Health and Welfare service for residential students. The College Nurse is linked to the local Doctors Surgery in Garstang where access to Doctors can be arranged. The nurse is available: Mon: 9-1pm, Tue: 8:45-12:45pm, Wed: 12:30-4:30pm, Thur: 9 - 1pm, Fri: 9 - 1pm. STUDENT LIFE
Student President: Bev Marriette
Bev is the President of the Myerscough College Student Association (MCSA) and is here to help you settle in and enjoy your life at Myerscough. She is your representative at the College and will work with you to ensure that you can make the most of your time here at Myerscough. Drop into The Core to find out about all the events and opportunities to get involved in student life. YOUR SPORT
College Sports Maker: Amy Thompson
Amy is the College Sports Maker. It is her job to organise sports enrichment for all students and increase participation. If you have any ideas or want to get involved then get in touch! GENERAL ENQUIRIES / APPOINTMENT BOOKINGS
[email protected] / 01995 642348
Elle is our main receptionist and is here to help you with all your general enquiries and is situated on the front desk in The Core. Please feel free to contact her with any queries and to book appointments with any of The Core staff. WHERE WE ARE
The Core is centrally situated on the Main Concourse. The Counsellors, Nurse and Chaplain are situated in the Pastoral Care Centre but appointments must be made through The Core. The Core opening Times
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 - 17:00
Friday: 8:30 – 16:30 (during term time)
For general enquiries email:
[email protected] / Telephone: 01995 642348
OTHER CENTRES
For Information, advice and guidance at the following centres please contact:
East Lancashire Jo Garrigan – IAG Support Officer / 01254 667 166 / 07880 565283
Liverpool Pam Hart – Senior Office Administrator / 0151 228 3565
These staff have access to all the services that The Core provide and can signpost where necessary.
