Key Contact Information

The College understands that the coronavirus has the potential to create new and unforeseen challenges for both our learners and their parents. While we are confident that we can get through these unprecedented times together and come out stronger as a result, we do recognise that some people may require additional help and guidance along the way.

We are keen to remind everyone that we are always happy to lend our support because your health and wellbeing remains our number one priority. Due to this, we would like to highlight the following channels that you can use to access help and assistance from the College.

SAFEGUARDING

Safeguarding and pastoral support are still be available for those learners at risk and in need of help and support during remote working.

SSTs are continuing to provide support for learners via the College email, ItsLearning and pro-portal, and by telephone.

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING TEAM

The Designated Safeguarding Team are contactable by phone and email to provide help and support. Staff and learners should contact the Safeguarding Team on the following numbers:

Tracey Marrow – Designated Safeguarding Officer: 07850 323 664/ 0779 6116 535

Laura Hilley – Deputy Safeguarding Officer: 07903 680 813

Katie Howarth – Deputy Safeguarding Officer: 07903 680 819

Nimisha Mistry-Miah – Senior Designated Safeguarding Officer: 07917 233 738

EMAIL: safeguarding@hopwood.ac.uk

ITSLEARNING: use the STAY SAFE button

PASTORAL SUPPORT

Pastoral and welfare support is available from the Student Support Team. Learners will be able to contact their SSTs via email, through Itslearning or by calling the safeguarding or pastoral contact numbers.

PASTORAL CONTACT DETAILS:

Zoe Keenan: 07375 290 086

Sadia Khan: 0749 638 7321

Jenny Tait: 07375 290 096

Julie Halsall: 07802 897 228

SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH

There will be a remote counselling service in place. Support for mental health and wellbeing will be provided to learners via telephone and email support available from the College counsellor, Hannah Starki, from 9am to 4pm each day during term time only.

Contact details:

EMAIL: hannah.starkie@hopwood.ac.uk or counselling@hopwood.ac.uk

TELEPHONE: 07748 182 353

APPRENTICES AND EMPLOYERS

There is a support team in place for Apprentices and Employers.

EMAIL: apprenticeships@hopwood.ac.uk

Apprentices at risk of redundancy can access support HERE.

Please check out our IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPRENTICES AND EMPLOYERS.