Support for Students

Haringey Sixth Form College is keen to ensure that you are well supported during your time with us.  Our students come first and their well being is very important to us.  We have a team of dedicated student services staff on hand to help you throughout your studies.

With students studying courses from Entry to A-Levels and Level 3 courses, more than 120 students with EHCPs studied with us, last year.  We cater for a wide-variety of learning needs and disabilities in a personalised and inclusive environment.

We provide specialist support for wellbeing, mental health and safeguarding, enabling students to receive knowledgeable and tailored Duty of Care.

Safeguarding 

Our Safeguarding Team are always on hand to support you for any concerns or guidance you may need. 

If you would like to get in touch please email safeguarding@haringey6.ac.uk

Jill Pedder (2)

Jill Pedder
Designated Safeguarding Lead

Nesibe Angelova

Nesibe Angelova
Welfare Officer 

Akilah Higgins

Akilah Higgins
Welfare Officer (SEND)

Financial Support

Travel to Learn Bursary

The Travel to Learn Bursary is available to students who meet all of the following conditions:

  • The student lives more than 3 miles from Haringey Sixth Form College.
  • The student must currently studying at Haringey Sixth Form College.
  • The student has enrolled on a full-time programme of study at Haringey Sixth Form College and is either on the first or second year of that programme, studied over consecutive years.
  • The student has applied for the bursary before the deadline.
  • The student has a minimum 95% level of attendance and punctuality
Discretionary Bursary

This is a type of financial support provided by us to assist with your child’s education. Each child is entitled to £15 per week. This is based on any Government support the family home is given. All students at Haringey Sixth are encouraged to complete the form (Student Services will support) with the correct documentation and a current bank statement.

Vulnerable Bursaries

Any child that is either in foster care, receiving PIP (Personal Independence Payment), living semi-independently, or claiming Universal Credit are eligible to apply for this bursary. This is a payment of £1200 spread over 3 terms.

Please speak to the DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) for more information and support in applying.

Disability & Learning Support

We recognise our responsibility to promote equality in education for all of our learners. We have excellent facilities and specialist help, not only for students within our Learning for Life (SEND) provision but also for those studying within our cross-college departments.

The Inclusion team can provide; 

  • Targetted support for students with additional needs and Learning Difficulties 
  • Support for core curriculum subjects including English and Maths
  • Special equipment to assist students with their studies, including personalised technology
  • Staff trained in Total Communication approaches 
  • Help with personal care and health issues
  • In-class and out-of-class support
  • One-to-one support
  • Wide range of bespoke interventions according to need

For further information please click here

Personal & Professional Development Tutor

All of our full-time students are allocated a Personal Tutor from their first day at college. Tutors meet with students individually throughout the year and can hellp in a variety of ways by:

  • Being a point of contact for any concerns
  • Keeping students on track for their personal progression
  • Referring students to other specialist support, if needed.
  • Ensuring parents are kept up to date of their child's progress

Counselling Services

We have professionally trained counsellors who are able to offer confidential and non-judgemental advice on a range of matters. Students can request to see a counsellor themselves by speaking to their personal tutor. Sessions are held on-site in a private room.