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Student Support Officers and counselling support
Student Support Officer (SSO) and Counselling Support how it works at LYB Campus
Student Support Officers and Counsellors offer a confidential one to one service to support you.
How we provide a safe service
Student Support officers and Counsellors have been risk assessed to enable face to face support for any student wishing to access this valuable service. Both services are really looking forward to welcoming you.
The Offices are only permitted to have 2 people present at one time for one to one support and are clearly marked to show designated seating area between you and the Counsellor or Student Support Officer, to ensure you are 2m apart for safe practice.
Getting to know your Student Support Officer
Student Support Officers will personally attend one of your tutorials to introduce themselves, and the services they offer and how to access their services.
How will I access the appointment made?
You will be able to attend your appointment, your appointment time will be texted to you. Appointments will be arranged outside of lesson times. Should you be asked where you are going you can either show your appointment or just advise you are attending a support session.
How do I contact a Student Support Officer to book an appointment?
You can ask you tutor to refer you for an appointment if you wish or you can ring, text or email requesting an appointment yourself.
Monday – Wednesday Tamsyn Oates based in L23
Email: Tamsyn.Oates@gcs.ac.uk Mobile: 07867135815
Thursday & Friday Ryan McCarely based in L23
Emails: ryan.mccarley@gcs.ac.uk Mobile: 07917 352153
Counselling, you can request counselling via your SSO, who will complete a referral form on your behalf, or you can self-refer by completing this referral form: https://www.exchange-counselling.com/new-referral
Student Support Officer (SSO) and Counselling Support how it works at Tycoch Campus
Student Support Officers and Counsellors offer a confidential one to one service to support you.
How we provide a safe service
Student Support officers and Counsellors have been risk assessed to enable face to face support for any student wishing to access this valuable service. Both services are really looking forward to welcoming you.
The Offices are only permitted to have 2 people present at one time for one to one support and are clearly marked to show designated seating area between you and the Counsellor or Student Support Officer, to ensure you are 2m apart for safe practice.
Getting to know your Student Support Officer
Student Support Officers will personally attend one of your tutorials to introduce themselves, and the services they offer and how to access their services.
How will I access the appointment made?
You will be able to attend your appointment, your appointment time will be texted to you. Appointments will be arranged outside of lesson times. Should you be asked where you are going you can either show your appointment or just advise you are attending a support session.
How do I contact a Student Support Officer to book an appointment?
You can ask you tutor to refer you for an appointment if you wish or you can ring, text or email requesting an appointment yourself.
Mo Qasim is responsible for:
- Catering
- Engineering
- Science
- H&SC and Childcare
- IT
- PGCE
Mohammed.qasim@gcs.ac.uk Work Mobile: 07917136101
Vicki Wannell is responsible for:
- ILS
- Bridge
- Construction
- Landscaping
Vicki.wannell@gcs.ac.uk Work Mobile: 07393789288
Naima Khanom is responsible for:
- Hair & Beauty
- Travel & Tourism
- Access
- Sport & Public Services
Naima.Khanom@gcs.ac.uk Work Mobile: 07768035787
Counselling, you can request counselling via your SSO, who will complete a referral form on your behalf, or you can self-refer by completing this referral form: https://www.exchange-counselling.com/new-referral
Student Support Officer (SSO) and Counselling Support how it works at Gorseinon Campus
Student Support Officers and Counsellors offer a confidential one to one service to support you.
How we provide a safe service
Student Support officers and Counsellors have been risk assessed to enable face to face support for any student wishing to access this valuable service. Both services are really looking forward to welcoming you.
The Offices are only permitted to have 2 people present at one time for one to one support and are clearly marked to show designated seating area between you and the Counsellor or Student Support Officer, to ensure you are 2m apart for safe practice.
Getting to know your Student Support Officer
Student Support Officers will personally attend one of your tutorials to introduce themselves, and the services they offer and how to access their services.
How will I access the appointment made?
You will be able to attend your appointment, your appointment time will be texted to you. Appointments will be arranged outside of lesson times. Should you be asked where you are going you can either show your appointment or just advise you are attending a support session.
How do I contact a Student Support Officer to book an appointment?
You can ask you tutor to refer you for an appointment if you wish or you can ring, text or email requesting an appointment yourself.
Cathy Thomas is responsible for:
- Foundation A Level
- Performing Arts
- 3rd Year Acting Course
- HE Musical Theatre
- Production Theatre
- As Levels
Cathy.Thomas@gcs.ac.uk Work Mobile: 07946373455
Ian Billington is responsible for:
- Sport
- Public Services
- A2
- Childcare
- Engineering
Ian.billington@gcs.ac.uk Work Mobile: 07880089048
Ryan McCarley is responsible for:
- Business
- IT
- Health & Social Care
- Motor Vehicle
ryan.mccarley@gcs.ac.uk Work Mobile: 07917 352153
Counselling, you can request counselling via your SSO, who will complete a referral form on your behalf, or you can self-refer by completing this referral form: https://www.exchange-counselling.com/new-referral
