Student Wellbeing

Here to support you

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 Wellbeing Hubs at Bridgend and Pencoed Campuses. We have drop-in hours every day between 12 and 2 pm.

Bridgend Campus – A Block, Room A1:09
Pencoed Campus – the Old House OH0:12

The College recognises that in supporting its learners, 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: Mrs Sam Gunnarsson. Tel 01656 302 302 Ext 487
Senior Manager for Safeguarding and Director of Learner Services: Joe Baldwin, Tel 01656 302 302 Ext 575

If you would like to be part of the Learner Voice at Bridgend College, there are a number of opportunities you can become involved with, including StAR’s (Student Academic Representatives), Class Representatives, Bridgend College Ambassadors and Student Board of Governor Representatives.

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The team can give advice and information across a range of topics, such as:

Healthy lifestyle choices, nutrition, giving up smoking
Managing your finances – budgeting and saving
Ways to improve your mental health, goal setting and managing anxiety positively

A Counselling service is also available if you contact the Wellbeing Team.

There are many opportunities for you to enjoy physical activity across college including table tennis, football, yoga and mindfulness, basketball, zumba, rugby, and much much more! Additional activities can be made available on request / show of interest!

If you feel passionate about being active, you could even become an BC Sports Ambassador.

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

As part of Bridgend College Learner Experience, students can be involved in a variety of different peer support groups and activities including:

BC Pride – LGBTQ+ Learners and allies
G.R.L Society – Female peer support group
Film Society – Monthly themed film events
B.M.E Society (Be More Empowered) – Empowering our Black, Asian, Minority and Ethnic Learners, celebrating B.A.M.E voices, histories and futures!
Creative Writing Society – Writers of stories, poems, prose, songs, scripts, screenplays, essays, and so much more!
Carers Society – Young carers
Cycle Society – For anyone who enjoys cycling or wants to give it a go on the College’s brand new bikes

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