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Help and Support

Explore the wide range of academic, pastoral, and financial student support available at EKC Sheppey College.

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Inclusive Learning Support

We have a comprehensive range of Inclusive Learning Support (ILS) designed to ensure all students can thrive on their course.

Our specialist staff are here to support students who have varying needs, including physical, sensory, dyslexia, autism, global learning delay, challenging behaviour and mental health.

 

Advice and Guidance

We offer free and impartial advice, support and guidance to help you fulfil your potential and progress to employment or university-level education.

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Tutors and Mentors

Find out more about our progression mentors who will support you in your personal development, independence and reaching your full potential.

Financial Support

Find out if you are eligible to receive financial support, bursaries or free College meals.

Safeguarding

EKC Sheppey College is committed to safeguarding all of our students. We all want College to be a safe and secure place for everyone to work and learn together.

It is our legal duty and moral obligation to ensure the welfare of all young people and vulnerable adults.

Contact Us

If you’d like to speak to someone, learn how you can contact us with any questions.

What our students say:

“Studying here has opened doors towards my future for the better. I’ve also been given extra support that I didn’t know was possible, such as support for my mental health if needed and career support.”

Wendy
Part-time Maths

“Thanks to College I’ve got better at socialising and communication. The support here is really good. If you have a problem, the teachers will help you with it, and they’ll break it down in certain stages for you.”

Jack
Level 3 Creative Media

“Before College, I had no independence at all – I was scared to even get on a train by myself. Now I travel independently and it’s fine. It’s given me confidence, maturity, and a clear direction for my future.”

Aimee
Level 2 Early Years

We’re part of six community-based colleges

Our mission is to empower our communities to develop their economic and social prosperity in a rapidly changing world.