Health and Wellbeing

Good health is about the mind as well as the body – feeling physically fit, and feeling good about ourselves, means that we can go and achieve more of the things we want to do in life.

We all have a vital role to play in making the College a success, and supporting staff to maintain their health and wellbeing is important to us. We want the College to be a place where you can thrive and prosper.

The Health and Wellbeing site has been developed to support you, signpost to local services and be a central resource to enable you to Be All That You Can Be.

Please explore the site and let us know what you think or what we could improve by emailing staffwellbeing@bridgend.ac.uk; we would love to hear from you.

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Meet The Team
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We are double excellent

You won’t find any other FE College in the whole of South Wales with a ‘Double Excellent’ grading by Estyn. Find out about more of our awards below.

*This data is from the All Qualifications study*                    *This information was correct at the time of publication March 2018

  • August 2021

     

    The Princess Royal Training Awards

    Bridgend College awarded the prestigious Princess Royal Training Award for our Person-Centred Leadership programme. Announced by the City & Guilds Group recently, The Princess Royal Training Awards recognise and celebrate organisations across the United Kingdom which have demonstrated exceptional commitment to training and development.

  • July 2021

     

    Victim Support’s Hate Crime Charter

    We are proud to be recognised by Victim Support’s Hate Crime Charter Trustmark. We are firmly committed to supporting victims of hate crime and are one of many institutions in Wales to sign up to the Hate Crime Charter.

  • July 2021

     

    Bridgend College Day Nursery

    Bridgend College Day Nursery awarded a ‘Top 20 Top Rated Nursery 2021’ Award for a second year. This is in recognition of being one of the 20 top rated Nurseries in the UK based on over 57,000 published reviews.

  • July 2021

     

    2021 Green Gown Awards

    We were delighted to be recognised by The EAUC at the Green Gowns awards for our ambitious ‘Spider’s Web’ environmental plan which has already seen us reach 100% carbon zero for electricity since April 2021. The Green Gown Awards recognise the exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges across the world.

  • June 2021

     

    Mind Workplace Wellbeing Index

    We were awarded Gold status for the second year in a row in Mind’s Workplace Wellbeing Index. This is recognition of our continued commitment to workplace wellbeing.

  • February 2021

     

    Zero Racism pledge

    Bridgend College has strengthened its stance against racism by signing up to the Zero Racism Wales policy. By signing this pledge, we agree to seek to create, maintain and promote a community in which each person is treated fairly and equally, irrespective of race.

  • February 2021

     

    Award for mental health and wellbeing

    Bridgend College crowned winner of the Association of Colleges Beacon NCON Group Award for Mental Health and Wellbeing 2021. This national award celebrates the important work we have done, and are continuing to do, to support the mental health and wellbeing of our staff and students.

  • September 2020

     

    Disability Confident scheme

    Bridgend College assessed at the Leader stage for the work we are doing for inclusivity, as part of the Disability Confident scheme. This is fantastic recognition of the hard work which has gone into demonstrating a people-centred approach, ensuring staff are supported through improved understanding, attitudes towards disability are challenged and barriers are removed.

  • August 2020

     

    Driving Change project quality standard

    Bridgend College is the first college to achieve the Driving Change project quality standard – recognition of the College’s ongoing commitment to support young adult carers.

  • August 2020

     

    Bridgend College Day Nursery

    Bridgend College Day Nursery passed its inspection by Estyn which took place in March. With six fantastic judgements of ‘Good’ in areas such as wellbeing, care and development, and environment, we’re delighted with the outcome which is a reflection of the hard work of our nursery staff.

  • May 2020

     

    Mind Workplace Wellbeing Index

    Bridgend College awarded Gold in Mind’s Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2019/20, as recognition for our commitment to workplace wellbeing. This shows our excellent progress from previously achieving the Bronze, and then Silver awards.

  • February 2020

     

    Times 100 Best Companies

    Bridgend College placed 24th and achieve 2 star ‘outstanding’ status in the 2020 Sunday Times Top 100 Best Not For Profit Organisations To Work For 2020.

  • November 2019

     

    CIPD Wales Awards

    Bridgend College wins not one, but two prestigious awards: ‘Embedding a Culture of Workplace Well-being’ and ‘Organisational Development / Learning & Development Initiative’.

  • October 2019

     

    Dying to Work Charter

    Bridgend College has signed up to the Dying to Work Charter which aims to provide additional employment protection for terminally ill workers.

  • September 2019

     

    AoC Beacon Standard 2019/20

    Bridgend College has met the AoC Beacon Standard for The ‘Careers and Enterprise Company Award for Innovation in Careers and Enterprise’ and the ‘NOCN Award for Mental Health and Wellbeing’.

  • June 2019

     

    Bridgend College’s commitment to mental health and wellbeing

    Bridgend College reaffirms its commitment to staff and students by signing up to a brand new national mental health and wellbeing charter created by the Association of Colleges.

  • May 2019

     

    Mind Workplace Wellbeing Index

    Bridgend College awarded Silver for demonstrating achievements in promoting staff mental health, progress and impact over time.

  • March 2019

     

    FE College of the Year

    Bridgend College crowned FE College of the Year at the 2019 Tes FE Awards.

  • November 2018

     

    CIPD Wales Awards

    Bridgend College HR Apprentice, Lucy Webb, awarded Silver in the Emerging Practitioner category of the CIPD Wales Awards.

  • September 2018

     

    Leaders in Wales Awards

    Viv Buckley, Deputy Principal of Bridgend College crowned winner of the Leadership in Public Sector award at the Leaders in Wales Awards.

  • September 2018

     

    Wales Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards

    Bridgend College announced as winner of the Care Employer Award.

  • May 2018

     

    Institute of Directors Awards

    Our Principal & Chief Executive Simon Pirotte wins Director of the Year (Public/Third Sector).

  • April 2018

     

    Mind’s Workplace Wellbeing Index 2017/18

    Bridgend College awarded Bronze which recognises the College achieving change within our workplace by promoting and supporting positive mental health.

  • February 2018

     

    Apprenticeship Provider of the Year

    Bridgend College wins the regional FE Week & AELP Apprenticeship Provider of the Year Award for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

  • November 2017

     

    National Award for Excellence

    Association of Colleges (Aoc) Beacon Award for Leadership and Governance.

  • November 2017

     

    Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Accord

    Bridgend College was the first FE College in Wales to sign the SDG Accord. We now sit among many educational organisations from around the world.

  • June 2017

     

    Tutor of the Year, Medal of Excellence

    Countryside Management lecturer Lyn Evans won Tutor of the Year and a Medal of Excellence from City and Guilds.

  • February 2017

     

    The Sunday Times Best 100 NFP Organisations

    Bridgend College placed 28th in The Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For 2017 – the only FE College in Wales to be recognised in this category.

  • 2016/2017

     

    Best Performing FE College 2016/17

    We are the best-performing* College in the whole of Wales according to a study conducted by the Welsh Government.

  • November 2016

     

    National Award for Excellence

    Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Award for the Development of Transferable Skills.

  • July 2016

     

    ‘Double Excellent’ Estyn Inspection

    We were awarded 11 ‘Excellent’ grades and 4 ‘Good’ grades by Estyn. We are currently the only** FE College in the whole of South Wales to have a ‘Double Excellent’ report.

  • November 2021

     

    Green Gown Awards

    Bridgend College recognised for its ambitious vision for reaching zero emissions at the College by 2030 by winning the 2030 Climate Action – Small Institution category. We will now go through to the international awards.

I have been employed by Bridgend College for over 20 years. In that time I have educated and hopefully inspired over 2000 learners. I undeniably ‘live the dream’ in my role as Lecturer in Equine Studies. Bridgend College is a very good employer, always willing to support my career development and progression.

Proud to be a part of Bridgend College, it served me well when I studied my apprenticeship here. Glad I can pass on my expertise to present and future generations.

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