You're Number One - with Goole's Number One College
Student Support
A personal tutor is assigned to each student to give support and ensure success. Students agree personal targets with their tutors and their progress is monitored and reviewed.
Parents have the opportunity to visit the College to discuss progress - some of our students are, of course parents themselves! All ages are welcome.
Course Information and Careers Advisory Service
If you need advice in choosing the right course, we're here to help. Our door is always open to anyone who wishes to discuss his or her next step in education or training. Our friendly staff are always happy to provide course details, and we have MATRIX accreditation for providing initial advice and guidance.
Please speak to: Sue Stock, Curriculum Support Office, Goole College.
Student Services
The Hull and Goole College Student Services team are based within the Queen's Gardens site (Hull) but they also provide a service at Goole College. Student Services can give you information on all Hull and Goole College courses. The team also offer advice on fees and financial help available, travel, working whilst you study and how to access support needs.
The College also employs its own Counsellor who can advise on personal matters. You can make an appointment to see the Counsellor by contacting her through Student Services Tel: 01482 598938.
The College works in partnership with Connexions, an independent careers advisory team who offer impartial careers and education information, visiting the College on a regular basis. Students who are interested in using this service just need to make an appointment by telephoning the Connexions Service Tel: 01405 764558.
Fees and Grants
Full-time education is free to 16, 17 and 18 year olds*, and parents and guardians will still receive Child Benefits for people under 19 studying full-time. New Deal and work-based programmes are costed differently. Financial help with travelling costs may also be available.
School leavers should telephone Student Services Tel: 01482 598942 to find out about what financial support is available.
If you are between the ages of 19 and 30 you may be able to get financial help from the new Adult Learning Grant (ALG) - call us for details, Tel: 01482 598942.
If you are receiving certain benefits you will be able to study at the College for up to 15 hours per week without affecting those benefits. Remember we are here to help, if you have any questions about whether you could qualify for a fee reduction, give our Student Services team a call : 01482 598938.
Some courses may have additional examination and registration fees as well as costs for materials such as stationery. To discover more please contact us Tel: 01482 598744.
Financial Help
The rules and regulations covering financial help available are complicated and are dependant upon a person's individual circumstances. Do not hesitate to ask for advice on whether you're likely to receive help and how to apply, if you have been receiving support at school it is likely that you will be entitled to financial help to study at college. Contact our Student Services Helpline Tel: 01482 598942.
* Subject to status and residency
Child Care Support
The College's Play Station day care nursery cares for children aged from 3 months to 5 years, catering for the needs of Goole College staff, students and the general public. Having recently received an excellent Ofsted report you can guarantee that you will receive the very best care for your children from fully qualified staff.
The centre uses a balance of free-flow and structured sessions to provide children with the opportunity to participate in a range of activities. These are based around the Early Learning Goals and the Birth to Three Matters which help children develop physically, emotionally and intellectually.
The Play Station participates in the Government Nursery Grant initiative.
Early enquiries are essential to avoid disappointment and/or to ensure the sessions you require are available. For further information, please contact Joanne Curtis, Play Station Manager, : 01405 726729.
One to One Student Support
A personal tutor is assigned to each student to give support and ensure success. Students agree personal targets with their tutors and their progress is monitored and reviewed. Parents have the opportunity to visit the College and to discuss progress - some parents are of course students themselves!
We Make Equal Opportunity and Diversity a Priority
The College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and diversity for all. This means it is our responsibility to make sure that everyone is aware of the education and training opportunities available to them. The College seeks to ensure that learning and facilities are available to all and that all students receive support and help appropriate to their needs and their career plans.
Curriculum Support Services are available to all students appropriate to their individual needs. This includes specific support for deaf, hard of hearing and visually impaired students.
Peer support includes the "Student Champions" who are a group of disabled students who meet regularly to discuss facilities in the College and look at any issues that a disabled student may have. The group is led by Diana Cook, who is based in the Maxwell Bird Building at Hull College. The College has excellent facilities for all students and we aim to please.
Support for Students with Disabilities
We can give you support to meet your needs - we're here to help!
Students who have a learning difficulty, physical disability, medical condition or are recovering from a mental health condition can benefit from our advice, assessment and ongoing support.
Contact Jean Oxley Tel : 01405 726711 for full details.
Students who are visually impaired receive full support including: Assessment foundation courses, one to one in-class support (where appropriate), provision of adopted materials, facilities of a first class resource centre and tutorial support and guidance.
Contact Eileen O'Grady (Hull College) Tel: 01482 598933
Deaf and hard of hearing students have access to a wide range of support systems. Experienced communicators qualified in British Sign Language (BSL), note taking and specialised equipment is available to ensure you get the best from your course.
Contact Shirley Longbone (Hull College) on Minicom or voice Tel: 01482 598883.
If you would like to receive a copy of the Hull and Goole College Disabilities Statement please Tel: 01482 381932. To order the statement in Braille, large print or tape format please contact the Marketing team Tel: 01482 598948.