Returning to College
We are looking forward to having you back in college. The Government has asked that each student receives 3 Covid tests at college in the next couple of weeks. Obviously with a large number of students this will take us a short while to achieve, please bear with us you will receive a letter with your appointment soon.
Important Exam Information
Please read the documents below – they contain important Exam information
Lockdown Update
Foodbanks
Below you will find the latest database with information on Trussell Trust foodbanks, independent foodbanks and pantries, community cafes and cooked food providers, on street food outreach and additional (non food related) support.
16 – 18 DISCRETIONARY LEARNER SUPPORT FUND
16 – 18 DISCRETIONARY LEARNER SUPPORT FUND
2020 – 2021
WELFARE DEPARTMENT – APPLICATION GUIDANCE
Sandwell College have implemented an on-line Discretionary Learner Support Fund Application (DLSF) for this academic year.
BURSARY AWARDS ARE BASED ON EVIDENCE RECEIVED
Support is provided to vulnerable and disadvantaged learners to remove barriers to education and training to learners whose household income does not exceed an upper household income of £32,600
You will need to complete the on-line DLSF application if you are a returning student or a new student attending the college.
All applications are assessed based on the evidence that you upload with your DLSF application therefore it is important that you follow the evidence guidelines listed below.
- Evidence needs to be complete and in date as requested in the on-line application
- ALL pages need to be uploaded in full, showing name and address, if more than 1 page the consecutive pages need to display the page numbers
- In care/Leaving care letter provided by social services – If eligible
- Relevant (as listed) sate benefit letter dated within the last 12 weeks
- Most recent Universal Credit statement – all pages
- Child Tax Credits or Working Tax Credits 2020/2021 – all pages
- Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 – copy of both sides of Application Registration Card (ARC) and ASPEN Card
- If not in receipt of any above the provide P60 or 3 x consecutive wage slips (showing name and address) from who you live with
You will need to follow the QR Link below for the DLSF Application Form
or use URL link https://tinyurl.com/y3vm8bkh
The Sandwell Big Sing
how to access your Zoom Class
Student Support during Lockdown
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Around the World in 80 days
With the news of a second national lockdown, AoC Sport is launching the Around the World in 30 days challenge to keep staff and students active and to maintain their mental wellbeing.
Click the link below for details