What's at Tamworth Campus?

Who’s Who

Some Key Student Service Staff

• Belinda Ball - Student Services Manager
• Laura Medina - Reception Supervisor
• Barbara Jarvis - Reception Assistant
• Rose Bateman - Reception Assistant
• Sandra Jennings - Reception Assistant
• Sharon Hall - Reception Assistant
• Sue Biggs - Reception Assistant
• Becky Gossage - Reception Assistant
• Gail Hartshorn - Learner Support Fund & Travel Refund Co-ordinator
• Lesley Barker - Admissions Co-ordinator
• Helen Pettit - EMA/ALG Co-ordinator
• Mike Handy - Enrichment and Welfare Co-ordinator
• Kate Beacham - Advice and Welfare Co-ordinator
• Nigel Baxter - Careers/HE Guidance Co-ordinator
• Steve Grant - Health and Safety Officer
• John Fontaine - Assistant Principal (Marketing and Student Services)
• Sheila Brawn - Director - Learning Services
• Kay Atkinson - Library and Learning Resource Manager
• Karen Brookes - Examinations Officer
• Vikki Draper - Work Based Learning Officer
• Kelly O’Grady - Nursery Manager
• Elaine Terry - Catering Manager (Catering Academy)

Reception

We offer you:

Information on all courses at Tamworth and Lichfield College

Advice is freely available for anyone who is uncertain what path to follow. Start date, end date, qualification and cost will be discussed.

Guidance. An appointment can be made to discuss your further needs.

We can help with:

Student Funding help is available to explore possible funding for course related costs. You may be able to access the Learner Support Fund distributed to colleges by the Learning & Skills Council. Please enquire at Reception on either campus.

Student Loans loans for students studying on higher education courses. Students should contact the Careers and HE Co-ordinator or their local education authority.

Travel information on student travel arrangements including bus passes, LEA policy, free college coach etc.

Opening Times - Reception, Tamworth Campus

• Monday to Thursday - 08.30 - 21.00
• Friday - 08.30 - 16.45
• Saturday - 09.00 - 13.00

During College Holidays:

• Monday to Thursday - 08.30 - 17.00
• Friday - 08.30 - 16.45

Hours may vary during college holidays.

The John McDermott Library and Learning Resources Centre

The College’s spacious, well-equipped Learning Resources Centre provides a wide range of up-to-date facilities. As well as the traditional books, magazines, newspapers, journals etc, users have access to videos, audio-cassettes, photocopying, and colour printing facilities. The Learning Resources Centre contains multimedia computers offering a wide variety of applications as well as Internet access. The Learning Resources Centre also houses the College’s Learndirect Centre, the European Computer Driving Licence Centre and the Study Support Centre. The library can be found on the top floor of the new Jubilee building.

Opening Times: Term Time

• Monday to Thursday - 08.30 - 20.30
• Friday - 08.30 - 16.30

Opening Times: Vacation

• Monday to Friday - 09.00 - 16.30

Training Office

The Training Office is the administration point for those students using Work Based Learning. Business Liaison Officers are based in the office and are available to help students with any queries concerning their training and work placement arrangements. Full-time students can also receive information on work based learning schemes from the office.

Counselling Services

Counselling forms part of the College support service for students. It is a CONFIDENTIAL and caring service, providing you with an opportunity to talk to someone, about anything you feel the need to.

A counsellor works with you so you can:

• see your situation more clearly
• understand your conflicts
• discover and develop your own resources, or course of action
• arrive at the best decision for you

How is the Counselling Service organised?

Counselling is one-to-one usually; ie one client to one counsellor, who work together.

We operate an appointment system Monday to Thursday on the Tamworth Campus. On the Lichfield Campus we offer a limited service on Fridays. Staff and students can access the service on either campus regardless of where they are based.

Counselling may consist of one, two or several sessions and additional sessions will be offered if this is appropriate.

To make an appointment, all you need to do is place a tick on the timetable attached to the door of room G108 on the Tamworth Campus, in the slot containing a counsellor’s name. On the Lichfield campus please contact Reception (01543 301100) or call into D8 on Friday mornings.

Alternatively you can ring 01827 310202 ext 2148 and leave a message on our confidential line.

In addition to this, Staffordshire University are offering a telephone counselling service between 9 – 5 week-days for all Staffordshire University and Tamworth & Lichfield College students, on 01782 294977.

In an emergency please call 08457 909090 for the Samaritans who provide a 24 hour listening service.

A College Chaplain is also available

Parking

The students’ car park is located at the end of Croft Street. Please note that a one-way system operates on the campus. Parking for disability permit holders is available. Students are asked not to park in Croft Street and to drive with special care and consideration for pedestrians, and for the residents.

Student Activities

The College has the use of many facilities and equipment for sport and recreational activities whilst you are a student at College.

Over the course of the year the following activities will be available: Rounders, football, badminton, table tennis, 5-a-side football, basketball, hockey, netball, tennis, rugby, swimming, aerobics, weight training and go-karting.

Fixtures are arranged against other colleges and sixth forms if you wish to take part in competitive matches. The College also enters teams into a variety of leagues and competitions.

Facilities on College Campus:

• Synthetic floodlit sports pitch
• Large grassed field
• Synthetic cricket wicket
• Tennis Courts
• Fitness studio

Facilities off College Campus:

• Snow Dome Leisure Centre
• Total Fitness Gym
• Snow Dome
• Priory Park Karting

Trip & Visits

Throughout the year various subsidised fun trips and visits are organised.

Outside Events

Recreational and charitable events are entered and in recent years teams have entered the Tamworth Carnival, Lichfield Bower celebrations, held sponsored activities and competitions.

All information is displayed on the notice boards. John Breeze, our Student Advice & Activities Co-ordinator is at your service for all your sporting and recreational activities while you are attending college.

Catering Services

The Gallery Cafe, located in the Jubilee building is open from 8.30 - 20.30 offering hot and cold food. A Coffee Bar is situated in the George Crook reception area and is open from 09.30 - 14.30, during term time. Vending machines are situated in the George Crook and Technology Buildings, and water dispensers can be found in the foyer of the George Crook and Jubilee buildings.

College Restaurant

The Restaurant offers high quality food at reasonable prices. It is open to staff, students and the general public and operates as a Conference Centre for outside events.

• Lunchtime open - Wednesday & Friday 12.15 - Three Course Luncheon
• Evenings open - 18.30 for 19.00 - Speciality themed evenings & events

Please check our regular information sheets for opening dates.
Have a look at our Mini-Site

Tariff

• Lunch from £7.00 per person
• Dinner from £13.50 per person

Fully Licensed Bar and Silver Service.

Join our mailing list to ensure you don’t miss out on any special evenings or events.

Restaurant Direct Line: 01827 304325

Hairdressing

Would you like a low cost cut and blow-dry? If you’re a full time student you can have a restyle for £5.00.

To make an appointment call into the Salon or telephone 01827 304324

Opening Times:

• Monday - 13.15 - 21.00
• Tuesday - 09.15 - 21.00
• Wednesday - 09.15 - 16.30
• Thursday - 09.15 - 16.30
• Friday - 10.15 - 16.30

There are subsidised charges for all hairdressing services - cuts, blow-drys, perms, sets, highlights and tints, plaiting etc.

Remember, this is a Public Service so invite your friends and family to make an appointment by telephoning Tamworth on 01827 304324.

The salon is used by staff, students and the general public on a regular basis.

Beauty & Spa Salons

The stress of your coursework must mean that you need relaxing!

Come along to our new beauty & spa salons to refresh your mind and body from a range of treatments including: Sun beds, Massage, Aromatherapy, Sauna, Steam and Spa facilities, Facials, Manicures & Pedicures, Reflexology, Nail extensions, Non-surgical facelifts, Specialized weight-care treatments and many, many more

This is a public service at heavily reduced costs, so invite your friends and family!

We are open every day, late evenings Monday - Thursday and even Saturday mornings. The Salons are used by staff, students and the general public on a regular basis so to make your appointment call into the Beauty Salons or telephone Reception on 01827 304324.

Go on - Treat Yourself!!