College Facilities

The College has:

• Extensive IT facilities throughout, including our own virtual learning environment Moodle, the internet, College email and a range of specialist software. The College uses Moodle for our online learning environment for students. This is used extensively in class to provide access to class notes, assignments, resources and information.
• Newly built Library and Information Centre carrying a comprehensive range of relevant specialist journals and magazines, in addition to the impressive book, DVD and CD stock.
• Over 250 computer workstations available for students to access in our library, computer labs and the Learning Resources Centre
• Printing and photocopying facilities are available in the Learning Resources Centre.

Student Support

We want you to be able to enjoy your time at BCA and achieve your full potential. Whether you need help with your studies or on a personal matter, BCA have a range of experienced and dedicated staff who are here to help you.

Your Tutor

Each programme has a tutor who is responsible for the day to day co-ordination of your programme. They will arrange for you to have individual one to one tutorial time on a regular basis and these tutorials will give you a chance to discuss any matters that may be affecting your work, progress and well-being at College. You will meet your Course Tutor on your first day. Your Tutor should be the first person that you go to if you are experiencing any problems with your programme.

Student Manager

The Student Manager has responsibility for your wellbeing whilst at BCA and oversees all the social and fundraising
activities. The Student Manager is also a designated Safeguarding Officer.

Student Development Officers

Led by our Student Manager, our Student Development Officers are in charge of day-to-day matters and the social side of your BCA life. You will get used to seeing them all over campus, overseeing The Zone and encouraging you to get involved in all the activities that we offer.

Counselling

It is good to talk – therefore the College employs a professional counsellor. The Counsellor can help you explore any problems you might be having and aims to help you to
find your own solutions.

Additional Learning Support (ALS)

In Additional Learning Support, we provide students who have additional learning needs with extra support, either in small groups or on a one-to-one basis.

Our team of tutors have a wealth of experience in working with students who require extra support and guidance. Regardless of the programme you are studying, we can help you with the following:

• Preparation for exams
• Memory and revision techniques
• Time management
• Stress management
• Report writing
• Maths and English

We also support students with specific learning difficulties such as:

• Dyslexia and dyspraxia
• English as another language
• Sensory impairments
• Learning difficulties
• Physical difficulties
• Asperger’s syndrome and related autistic spectrum disorders

We can also provide British Sign Language communicators, notetakers, specialist tutors and sensory needs assistant tutors.

Childcare

Depending on your age and circumstance, there are funds available to help you should you need childcare arrangements whilst studying at BCA. Busy Bees Nursery is an independent Nursery located within the grounds at BCA. It is open from 8am until 6.30pm and offers childcare for children aged three months to school age. Call them on 01628 825230 for more information.

Equality and Diversity

BCA welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity and strives to ensure that everyone in our College is treated with respect and dignity. We seek to ensure that no member of the College community receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief or socio-economic background.