Welcome toBishop Auckland College

"Bishop Auckland College is the best College because it gave me theopportunity to get the right qualification so I could get a great job"

"The new building is fantastic and the facilities are really impressive"

"The Staff are very supportive, caring and friendly"

"My 2 years at Bishop Auckland College were the best, I have progressedto Durham University and am loving it"

Welcome toBishop Auckland College

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Client Services

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Library/IT Access

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Check outthe facilities

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Student Support

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Learning Support

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Building for theFuture

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Childcare

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Please find enclosed a copy of your Learning Agreement. In order to monitor and improve our services

we have also enclosed an evaluation form for you to complete and return to our freepost address.

What happens next?

Full time StudentsWe will invite you back to the College for the second stage of your application where you will meet

with your tutor, visit your subject area and find out more about your course.

Following your GCSE results you will once again be invited into the College to discuss your results

with a tutor. Advisors will also be on hand to assist with any concerns or questions you may have.

Part Time StudentsThe date and time of your chosen course/s is shown on your Learning Agreement.

We will not contact you again unless amendments are made to the course so please attend on the

correct day and time.

Room details will be available in the Reception area upon your arrival at the College.

In the meantime if you would like to discuss your enrolment please do not hesitate to contact

Client Services.

Get in Touch

Welcome toBishop Auckland College

T: 01388 443000 F: 01388 609294 E: enquiries@bacoll.ac.uk

W: www.bishopaucklandcollege.ac.uk Client Services: 01388 4430301

Salons

We offer a range of treatments in our Beauty Salon from facial treatments, tanning to nail

extensions. Also a range of complimentary therapy treatments including Swedish body/Indian

head massage, aromatherapy and reflexology.

Our Hairdressing Salons offer a range of services including highlights, cutting and pinning up hair.

Catering Facilities

We offer an exciting selection of dinners, lunches and themed evenings for you and your party to

enjoy. The Mitre restaurant seats 40 people and offers a 3 course table d’hote menu.

A comprehensive wine list is available and a good selection of soft drinks. The Mocha Café Bar

and Lounge seats 20 to 40 people. The Meeting Place is glass fronted and seats up to 200 guests.

Sports Facilities

Do you need to get fit or toned? Membership is only £10 per year, includes your induction,

membership card and use of the fitness suite at various times.

Student Union

You can apply for a NUS card and receive discount from a number of services and shops.

BT, Amazon, JJB Sports, Topman, Virgin, Matalan and McDonalds are to name just a few.

For more information visit www.nusextra.co.uk

Check outthe facilities available at Bishop Auckland College

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Client ServicesInformation, Advice & Guidance

Supporting you at every stage of your learningClient Services is based in the main reception of the College.

InformationA wide range of information is available, including course leaflets and fact sheets.

We also maintain a comprehensive Careers Library.

AdviceA daily drop-in service is available for general advice on College courses.

Careers GuidanceWe provide guidance on Education, Employment, Higher Education and Work-Based Learning for

young people and adults. Make an appointment to speak to a Careers Adviser in College or at one

of our Outreach Centres.

Student ID CardsYour ID card will enable you to access the Library and College computers. If you haven’t already

been given a student ID card ask at our reception desk.

Our Reception is the first point of contact for all enquiries3

Situated on the ground floor, we offer information and advice on a range of topics including:

Transport

Advice on college buses, bus passes and public transport.

Financial Assistance

Educational Maintenance Allowance, Adult Learners’ Grant, Learner Support Funds,

Childcare funding, Care to Learn.

Personal Issues

We offer a free confidential listening and professional counselling service.

Recreational Activities

Join in with our activities programme or take a break in the Hive.

Listening to your views

Students’ opinions are valued and sought - we look forward to receiving yours!

Our Student Council and Class Representatives’ meetings are always looking for new members.

Student Supporthelping you get the most from your time with us

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We are situated on the first floor and look forward to seeing you.

What's in the Library? What equipment do we have?

Books Photocopier Magazines ScannerNewspapers PrintersVideos Large screen monitorsAccess to PCs Television with video/DVD

As a student you will have your own e-mail account and access to the internet.

We are open 9.00am - 7.30pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm

Library/IT Accessfantastic facilities to help your learning

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Do you need extra support with your studies?

Our Learning Support Team can help.

• Additional tuition• Dyslexia support• Specialist equipment• One-to-one care support• Special exam arrangements• Specialist technology

Speak to your tutor or contact the Learning Support Team on 01388 443041

Learning Supportcommitted to providing individualised support for all

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Bishop Auckland College operates an excellent on-site nursery, caring for children from birth to

5 years. Fully qualified, dedicated staff provide care and education following the new Early Years

Foundation Stage curriculum.

During school holidays a fully supervised play-scheme operates for children aged 4 to 14.

The nursery and play scheme are both registered and inspected by Ofsted.

Call into the Nursery or contact us on 01388 443123

Childcarecaring for your children

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These are exciting times, May 2007 saw the completion of the first phase of the £17.3 million land-

mark development for the new Bishop Auckland College on its Woodhouse Lane campus. This

phase of building includes new high quality teaching and learning facilities which have replaced

the original College that was built in the late 1950s to serve the expanding education and training

needs of the communities of South and West Durham.

The planning of phase 2 is well underway and will contain brand new facilities for Technology, Art

& Design and Music & Performing Arts.

Phase 1 facilities include:• Teaching and Learning Accommodation

• Centres for Vocational Excellence (CoVEs)

in Childcare and Health & Social Care

• Library and Learning Resource Centre

• State of the art ICT and Multimedia

• Industry standard facilities in Hairdressing,

Beauty, Complementary & Sports Therapies,

Catering & Hospitality

• Client Services, Information, Advice &

Guidance Centre

• Student Support Centre

• Restaurant and Cafeteria

• 4 Court Sports Hall and Changing Facilities

• Management & Administration Centre

Building for the Futureat Bishop Auckland College

Phase 2 facilities will include:• Music Technology including

Sound Recording and Studio Production

• Performing Arts

• Design Centre for 3D, Fashion,

Graphic Design, Fine Art and Multimedia

• Technology Centre for Construction Trades and

Motor Vehicle Engineering

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Main College Switchboard 01388 443000

Client Services 01388 443030

Student Support 01388 443051

Hair & Beauty 01388 443010

Nursery 01388 443123

The Mitre Restaurant 01388 743196

Fax Number 01388 609294

E-mail enquiries@bacoll.ac.uk

Website www.bishopaucklandcollege.ac.uk

HOW TO CONTACT US

Bishop Auckland College

Woodhouse Lane | Bishop Auckland | Co Durham | DL14 6JZ

T: 01388 443000 F: 01388 609294

E: enquiries@bacoll.ac.uk W: www.bishopaucklandcollege.ac.uk