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Learning Support and

Student Services

Big Creative Academy Student Services
T: 0208 498 3300

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Wellbeing and Self Development

As part of holistic education, wellbeing is central to what we do. We work with young people to develop their characters by covering topics such as resilience, gratitude and responsibility. The facilitating of real skills such as meditation and mindfulness support our mission in giving our young people values of integrity, self-worth and an ability to play a positive role. Bespoke sessions are delivered to students, suitable to their age and course level, and include all aspects of health, emotions, wellbeing, finances, politics and careers.

Welfare and Guidance

Our confidential welfare and guidance service is to support learners when liaising with other professionals, providing support with emergency finances and making any referrals to external organisations such as counselling or social services. We’re very proud that our students with a disability or additional learning support need to achieve at the same level as their peers at BCE.

Learning Support

Learning support is available for all learners with educational, social or communication difficulties and young people with disabilities. If you have previously received support at school / college, please notify us during your initial interview. This can vary from extra time in exams to 1:1 support in class.

Work Experience

Work experience is built into all full-time programmes across BCE. Our careers and progression officer is here to support you with all aspects of employment or University. Our student hub offers a range of services relating to employment, training and CV support.

Mental Health Support

The Academy provides mental health support to all students. Our designated Mental Health officers offer weekly sessions to support learners struggling with a range of mental health concerns from anxiety to low mood.

Careers Advice

and Progression

Careers Advice and Progression

BCE careers advice and guidance for previous and current students in the college. The team can collectively handle all requests through the Student Services email or via phone on the details above.

The Student Services Hub is open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
We can assist learners with:

  • Identifying appropriate courses for students
  • Progression from college to University or Higher Education
  • UCAS applications
  • Personal statements
  • Funding and fees information
  • Student finance applications
  • Clearing
  • Job hunting
  • CV building
  • Cover letters
  • Portfolios
  • Preparation for employment (interview/application assistance)
  • Advice on career pathways
  • Work experience
  • Volunteering