Personal Learning Coaches

What do Personal Learning Coaches do?

The Personal Learning Coach (PLC) team can help you make the most of your time and the opportunities available in college. They can offer advice and encouragement, as well as assisting students set achievable targets. They have the time, expertise and energy to help students develop, mature and reach their own unique potential.

There is a Personal Learning Coach based in each school and vocational area in college, who are trained to listen to and support the students in their area. They are able to access a range of resources, internal and external agencies who can also offer you help.

We offer a holistic service that is tailored to fit your individual needs.

What kind of issues can a Coach help you with?

Study skills
Time management
Target setting
College pressures                                                                
Lack of confidence                                                               
Motivation
Someone to talk to
Organisation
Or anything else that will help you raise your game

When do students see their coach?

You would usually meet with your PLC once a week, although, if you are having a bad day, you can contact us and meet up for a chat. You’ll find us friendly, approachable and happy to help, even on a one – off basis.

How do you get support from a PLC?

For current students:

Talk to your tutor, they can pass your details on to us.
Call in to see us or stop us in the corridor, we are here for you!
Pop into ASC; they can put you in touch.

For current and potential students:

Why not drop us an email at:
plcsupport@newdur.ac.uk
We can answer your questions online or help you make an appointment with the coach from your school.

Alternatively try these useful links:

Skills for Life
Finance
Counselling 
Youth Development Officer