In the life of every student, there comes a time when some advice and extra support is welcome to perhaps solve a problem that is not going away, or to get some advice so you can make the best decision for yourself. Across all campuses, our students can make an appointment or drop in to meet with a Student Wellbeing Officer.You can contact the team in a variety of ways:
Email: wellbeing@bridgend.ac.uk
Landline: 01656 302 302 Ext 488
Mobiles: 07971 670 504 / 07800 598 090 / 07973 716 794
You can find us in the Student Wellbing Centres at Bridgend and Pencoed Campuses. We have drop-in hours every day between 12 and 2 pm.
- Bridgend Campus – E Block, Room 16
- Pencoed Campus – the Old House OH0:12
BE SAFE
The College recognises that in supporting its students, it has a much wider role than simply protecting you from neglect, abuse or discrimination. The role involves keeping you safe from accidents, crime and bullying and actively promoting your welfare and positive life experiences for you in a healthy, safe, diverse and welcoming environment.
Whilst at College if you have any concerns, worries or queries with regard to your safety or wellbeing, please contact our Student Wellbeing Officers:
Email: wellbeing@bridgend.ac.uk
Landline: 01656 302 302 ext 488
Mobile: 07971 670504 / 07973 716794 / 07800 598090
Designated Manager for Safeguarding: Joe Baldwin, Tel 01656 302 302 Ext 575
Wellbeing & Safeguarding Manager: Samantha Gunnarson, Tel 01656 302 302 Ext 487
YOUNG ADULT CARER / LOOKED AFTER YOUNG PERSON
If you need support and information about studying at Bridgend College, but also have responsibilities at home, or there is a change in where you live (such as change of placement or a move into independent living), please contact the Wellbeing team:
Email: wellbeing@bridgend.ac.uk
Landline: 01656 302 302 Ext 488
Mobiles: 07971 670 504 / 07800 598 090 / 07973 716 794
Award for student wellbeing
Bridgend College is proud to announce that we have been awarded the Diana Award’s Wellbeing Badge.
The Wellbeing Badge is awarded for campaigns or initiatives that encourage positive wellbeing such as peer mentoring, mental health awareness, support groups, online support tools, or safe spaces in school.
What’s it like to be a student at Bridgend College? Check out our ‘Your guide to studying at Bridgend College’
We are extremely proud to announce that Bridgend College has now officially become a Google Reference College, the first college in Wales to be given this esteemed title.
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